In 2026, the European parquet industry finds itself in a fragile position, with tentative signs of recovery giving way to renewed uncertainty. After several difficult years shaped by the pandemic and market disruptions, the sector had begun the year with cautious optimism. That momentum has since weakened, as geopolitical tensions and instability in raw material flows have pushed costs higher and complicated the outlook. The message from the European Parquet Federation (FEP) is measured but clear: producers are facing a combination of rising costs, delayed projects and increasing pressure on margins.  ...