PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German market for PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings experienced significant fluctuations in volume. The market size in physical terms peaked at 190.3 million square meters in 2021, following a sharp recovery in 2020 from a dip to 122.0 million square meters in 2019. After the 2021 high, the market contracted to 118.1 million square meters in 2022 before partially rebounding to 122.3 million square meters in 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, growing from 55.1 million square meters in 2018 to a high of 69.4 million square meters in 2021, then declining to 57.9 million square meters in 2022 and further to 53.7 million square meters in 2024. Imports, which constitute a large share of supply, varied considerably, from 144.0 million square meters in 2018 down to 99.1 million in 2019, then rising to 167.2 million in 2021 before falling again. Exports remained relatively stable between 38.2 and 46.2 million square meters throughout the period.

In 2024, Germany maintained its position as the leading importer of PVC coverings in the European Union, with import volumes rising to support market size. This occurred alongside a broader EU trend of growing demand for these products, even as production across the Union declined. The German market's reliance on imports highlighted its role as a major consumption hub within the regional landscape.

Production PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the production value of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings reached 344.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 355.8 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.6% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, with a 29.6% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings production in Germany has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany produced 64 986 thousand square meters of these coverings, representing a moderate gain of 4.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 60.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.0%.

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

Exports PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings from Germany

Exports in kind, M m²

After a two-year decline, exports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Germany have rebounded. In 2020, the export volume reached 40.0 million square meters, reflecting a 2.0% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 2.5%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 39.2 million square meters, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 3.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was diverse, with no single partner dominating. France accounted for 18.3% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 12.4%, and the Netherlands for 9.4%, together making up just 40.1% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year fall, Germany's exports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings have increased. In 2020, Germany exported 302.2 million US dollars worth of these products, marking a moderate rise of 5.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 4.4%, with an average annual decrease of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 286.1 million US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2018 with a 5.3% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Austria, and the United Kingdom were notable buyers of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Germany, but none were dominant. France accounted for 15.4% of exports in value terms, Austria for 9.9%, and the United Kingdom for 9.6%, with their combined share reaching only 34.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings to Germany

Imports in kind, M m²

In 2020, Germany's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings stood at 135.7 million square meters, reflecting a dramatic 37.0% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 10%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 99.1 million square meters, while the highest was in 2018 at 144.0 million square meters. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 31.2% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, China, Belgium, and Luxembourg were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in kind for PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings to Germany. China accounted for 58.1% of imports in kind, Belgium for 12.0%, and Luxembourg for 9.7%, with their combined share reaching 79.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year uptick, Germany's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings declined. In 2020, imports totaled 678.3 million US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 681.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 8.0% rise.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Belgium, and Luxembourg led the ranking of suppliers of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings to Germany in value terms. China accounted for 43.5% of imports in value terms, Belgium for 14.6%, and Luxembourg for 9.8%, with their combined share reaching 68.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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