Linoleum Manufacturing Machine Market

The linoleum manufacturing machine market is projected to experience a decrease in consumption and production over the next eight years, with a forecasted CAGR of -0.2% in volume and +1.7% in value. India, Egypt, and Germany are the top consumers and producers in the market, with notable fluctuations in global consumption and production patterns.

Market Forecast

The linoleum manufacturing machine market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -0.2% for the eight-year period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 1.5M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machines Used In The Manufacture Of Linoleum Or Other Floor Coverings

In 2022, consumption of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings increased by 12% to 1.5M units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +108.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global linoleum manufacturing machine market revenue dropped markedly to $3.6B in 2022, which is down by -40.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Global consumption peaked at $10.7B in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were India (194K units), Egypt (191K units) and Germany (183K units), with a combined 38% share of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($211M). It was followed by Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +4.0%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (+21.0% per year) and Italy (+2.4% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of linoleum manufacturing machine per capita consumption was registered in New Zealand (9.9 units per 1000 persons), followed by Italy (3.1 units per 1000 persons), Germany (2.2 units per 1000 persons) and South Africa (2.1 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of linoleum manufacturing machine was estimated at 0.2 units per 1000 persons.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of the linoleum manufacturing machine per capita consumption in New Zealand totaled +21.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+3.2% per year) and Germany (+3.9% per year).

Production

World Production of Machines Used In The Manufacture Of Linoleum Or Other Floor Coverings

Global linoleum manufacturing machine production amounted to 1.1M units in 2022, surging by 3.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production attained the peak volume and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine production contracted modestly to $2.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $2.7B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Italy (232K units), Germany (200K units) and China (192K units), together comprising 56% of global production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +1.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Machines Used In The Manufacture Of Linoleum Or Other Floor Coverings

In 2022, purchases abroad of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings increased by 34% to 895K units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine imports declined modestly to $1.2B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4B. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Egypt (191K units) and India (141K units) represented the key importers of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coveringsin the world, together accounting for near 37% of total imports. The United States (89K units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.9% share, followed by Brazil (6.8%), New Zealand (5.7%) and Malaysia (5%). Mexico (34K units), Canada (23K units), Turkey (23K units), Thailand (22K units), Bangladesh (18K units), Vietnam (17K units) and China (16K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($153M), Bangladesh ($103M) and India ($102M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 29% share of global imports. Turkey, the United States, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Canada and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average linoleum manufacturing machine import price stood at $1,377 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -26.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $3,043 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($9,532 per unit), while New Zealand ($95 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.5%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Machines Used In The Manufacture Of Linoleum Or Other Floor Coverings

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings increased by 27% to 528K units in 2022. Overall, exports recorded temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. The global exports peaked at 940K units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum manufacturing machine exports reduced to $1.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure at $1.3B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (200K units) represented the key exporter of machines used in the manufacture of linoleum or other floor coverings, creating 38% of total exports. Italy (52K units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Korea (45K units), India (33K units), Taiwan (Chinese) (32K units), Thailand (31K units), Germany (29K units) and Turkey (24K units). All these countries together took approx. 47% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +25.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+33.1%), Turkey (+13.9%), Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.5%), India (+3.5%) and South Korea (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +33.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Italy (-1.5%) and Germany (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+32 p.p.), Thailand (+5.4 p.p.), Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.8 p.p.) and Turkey (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while South Korea, Italy and Germany saw its share reduced by -3%, -8.4% and -13.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($256M), Italy ($210M) and Germany ($145M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 54% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +12.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average linoleum manufacturing machine export price stood at $2,160 per unit in 2022, declining by -28.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $3,071 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,915 per unit), while Thailand ($210 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform