Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Spain showed moderate changes from 2018 to 2020, with market size hovering around 250 million US dollars. A sharp expansion occurred in 2021, when the market value jumped by over 40% to reach 353 million US dollars, driven by simultaneous increases in domestic production and imports. Production rose by 41% that year, while imports grew by 45%, indicating strong demand across the sector.

After the peak in 2021, the market contracted slightly in 2022 to 347 million US dollars, as production edged down by 2.3%. Imports continued to grow at a slower pace, and exports maintained an upward trend, rising by 15.7% in 2022. The trade balance shifted, with exports growing faster than imports in some years, reflecting increased international sales.

In the later years, import volumes continued to climb, reaching 213 million US dollars in 2024, a 21.3% increase from 2023. Exports stabilized around 54 million US dollars in 2023 and 2024. Local manufacturers and retailers, including Dumaplast, Leroy Merlin, and Obramat, have been active in offering a range of PVC-based wall and ceiling coverings with features like moisture resistance and easy cleaning.

Production plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 166.1 million US dollars, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 5.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Spain's production volume of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, 27 620 thousand square meters were produced, marking a 7.4% year-over-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 44.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings from Spain

Exports in kind, K m²

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 723 thousand square meters, reflecting a sharp year-over-year decline of 63.8%. In contrast, the highest volume was in 2017, with a threefold gap between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 11.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria, Germany, and Portugal consistently remained the main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 57.4%, 15.5%, and 6.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 79.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings leaving Spain has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 32.9 million US dollars, equivalent to a 12.2% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 7.3%, with an annualized rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 25.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.9%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Spain were widely dispersed across partner countries. Portugal, France, and Germany accounted for 17.2%, 15.7%, and 10.4% of exports, respectively, but together represented only 43.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings to Spain

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2020, Spain's imports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings amounted to 17 942 thousand square meters, a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 19 012 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest increase of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, France, and Belgium—together absorbed 61.0% of total imports in kind of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings to Spain.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, imports of plastic floor, wall, and ceiling coverings into Spain declined. In 2020, Spain imported a total of 114.2 million US dollars, which is 12.2% less than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 130.1 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China, France, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 36.2%, 14.1%, and 6.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they held a combined share of 57.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020