Price for Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland - 2024

Price for Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland (CIF) - 2024

The average import price for linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes stood at $9.7 per square meter in January 2024, shrinking by -5.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 8.8% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $11.0 per square meter in October 2023; however, from November 2023 to January 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($18.0 per square meter), while the price for Italy ($8.6 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to January 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes amounted to $12 per square meter, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes decreased by +0.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 47%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +2.3% per year.

Imports of Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes was finally on the rise to reach 321K square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes surged to $2.4M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	1,831	1,616	1,896	2,057	4.0%
Italy	124	38.6	78.1	296	33.6%
United Kingdom	60.5	79.4	70.8	35.9	-16.0%
Belgium	257	240	N/A	N/A	-6.6%
Others	21.0	6.6	34.5	23.0	3.1%
Total	2,294	1,980	2,080	2,412	1.7%

Top Suppliers of Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape to Ireland in 2022:

Netherlands (277.6K square meters)
Italy (40.1K square meters)
United Kingdom (2.2K square meters)

Exports of Linoleum, Whether or Not Cut To Shape in Ireland

In 2022, exports of linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes from Ireland contracted sharply to 2.4K square meters, reducing by -44.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 8.1K square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of linoleum, whether or not cut to shapes dropped markedly to $28K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. The exports peaked at $96K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.