Benelux: Linoleum Market 2024

Linoleum Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux linoleum market shrank remarkably to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Linoleum Production in Benelux

In value terms, linoleum production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Linoleum Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of linoleum, when their volume increased by X% to X square meters. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linoleum exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of linoleum, namely the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linoleum exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the largest linoleum supplier in Benelux.

In the Netherlands, linoleum exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, linoleum export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2021 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Linoleum Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, the amount of linoleum imported in Benelux shrank to X square meters, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linoleum imports fell to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importer of linoleum in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), constituting a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to linoleum imports into the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linoleum in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform