PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Spanish PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings market expanded steadily, with its value rising from $196.8 million to $204.2 million. This growth was supported by the increasing popularity of vinyl flooring due to its durability and easy maintenance, as well as rising demand for plastic coverings in residential and commercial construction projects. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays in production and reduced construction activity, but demand for hygienic and resistant PVC coverings remained stable, leading to a modest market increase.

The market surged to $293.8 million in 2021, driven by a boost in housing and urbanization projects that heightened demand for PVC pipes, accessories, and coverings. Companies like Molecor advanced with certified oriented PVC pipes, and the vinyl flooring sector introduced new collections with advanced installation systems. In 2022, the market value declined to $274.9 million as new legislative measures, including Real Decreto 1055/2022, reinforced environmental and safety requirements for construction products, prompting industry adaptation to stricter standards on recyclability and fire safety.

Production PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output value reached 141.9 million US dollars, marking a significant 15.0% year-over-year growth. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 41.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Spain's production volume of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, Spain produced 23 273 thousand square meters, up 7.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 42.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Exports PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings from Spain

Exports in kind, K m²

Exports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Spain have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 8 525 thousand square meters, showing a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Spain's exports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in volume terms were Germany, accounting for 42.6% of exports, France at 14.2%, and Portugal with 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total export 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, K $ US

Exports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings from Spain have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value was recorded at 23 657 thousand US dollars, up 10.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 5.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value occurred in 2018 at 20 312 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across many markets. Portugal led with 18.2% of export value, followed by France at 15.7%, and Germany with 13.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.0% of total flows, while the remaining 53.0% was spread among other trading partners.

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

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

Imports PVC floor, wall or ceiling coverings to Spain

Imports in kind, K m²

Spain's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Spain imported 10 786 thousand square meters, reflecting a moderate decrease of 8.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 13.4%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Spain's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in volume terms were China, contributing 36.2% of imports, France at 14.9%, and Germany with 8.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 60.0% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Spain's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings declined. In 2020, imports reached 85 914 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial decrease of 13.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 99 546 thousand US dollars, following the largest increase of 11.9% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Spain's imports of PVC floor, wall, and ceiling coverings in value terms were China, accounting for 32.0% of import value, France at 17.2%, and Belgium with 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 57.0% of total import flows.

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

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