Updated Nov 7, 2022 04:16

Market for Plastic Floor, Wall and Ceiling Coverings in Poland

Market Overview
The Polish market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics soared to $ in , picking up by % 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). In general, consumption enjoyed pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics skyrocketed to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Production of peaked at $ in 2019; however, from to , production remained at a lower figure.


Consumption
In , consumption of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in Poland declined slightly to square meters, almost unchanged from figures. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded tangible growth. Over the period under review, consumption of attained the maximum volume at square meters in , and then contracted in the following year.

The value of the market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics in Poland declined to $ in , falling by -% 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded a tangible increase. Consumption of peaked at $ in , and then shrank slightly in the following year.


Market Forecast
The market for plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the eight-year period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to square meters by the end of .

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


Trade Balance
Poland remains a net importer of plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of square meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.