{"id":75641,"date":"2018-05-17T13:44:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T13:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/european-wood-flooring-demand-decrease-due-german-slowdown\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:48:03","slug":"european-wood-flooring-demand-decrease-due-german-slowdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/european-wood-flooring-demand-decrease-due-german-slowdown\/","title":{"rendered":"European wood flooring demand decrease due to German slowdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

An insight into the current status of the EU wood flooring market and the wider economic situation in individual EU countries is provided by the report of the meeting in April of the Board of Directors of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the report, compared to the same period last year, provisional results for the first quarter of 2018 point to a continuation of the moderately positive European parquet consumption trends observed in 2017 with the exception of Germany which is reporting a significant decrease.<\/p>\n

The report notes that new build projects are the main driver of the market for wood flooring in Europe, although renovation is creates significant additional activity.<\/p>\n

It also notes that despite the long and wet winter in Europe, the availability of raw material is not a critical issue for the time being. This implies some easing of the supply problems that have emerged in recent years owing to the sectors very heavy reliance on oak which now accounts for around 80% of production.<\/p>\n

The report includes a rapid-fire appraisal of the market situation in each of the countries represented by the FEP membership:<\/p>\n

Austria: parquet sales continued to increase by 2% in the first quarter 2018 compared to the same period last year. Belgium: parquet sales are estimated to have 3% during the first three months of 2018.<\/p>\n

Baltic States: Baltic countries\u2019 markets showed a slightly positive trend in the first quarter 2018.<\/p>\n

Denmark: The Danish parquet market remains flat overall, a decrease in the retail market is compensated by rising demand from building contracts and projects.<\/p>\n

Finland: parquet sales increased by 1% in the first quarter, mainly driven by moderate growth in large projects while the residential market is stable.<\/p>\n

France: parquet sales are gradually recovering, rising an estimated 2% in the first quarter of 2018.<\/p>\n

Germany: parquet sales are estimated to have fallen 5% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.<\/p>\n

This decrease reflects the subdued residential market, a lack of installation professionals, intense competition from \u201cwood look\u201d floor coverings, and diminishing store space allocated for hardwood flooring by DIY retailers. Italy: parquet sales increased 2% in the first quarter of 2018 and continue to benefit from more positive economic developments in the country. Netherlands: parquet sales increased by an estimated 3% during the first quarter 2018 in line with improving economic conditions in the country. Norway: the market was flat with some signs of slight improvement (less than 1% growth) during the first months of 2018. Spain: despite the turbulent political situation, the Spanish market expanded slowly by between 1% and 2% in the first quarter of 2018. Sweden: parquet consumption increased 2% in the first quarter. Declining retail sales were offset by increased demand from building projects. Sweden is currently the most dynamic market in Scandinavia. Switzerland: parquet consumption remains flat but at a high level with numerous large on-going renovation projects.<\/p>\n

German slowdown dampens European wood flooring demand<\/p>\n

An insight into the current status of the EU wood flooring market and the wider economic situation in individual EU countries is provided by the report of the meeting in April of the Board of Directors of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).<\/p>\n

According to the report, compared to the same period last year, provisional results for the first quarter of 2018 point to a continuation of the moderately positive European parquet consumption trends observed in 2017 with the exception of Germany which is reporting a significant decrease.<\/p>\n

The report notes that new build projects are the main driver of the market for wood flooring in Europe, although renovation is creates significant additional activity.<\/p>\n

It also notes that despite the long and wet winter in Europe, the availability of raw material is not a critical issue for the time being. This implies some easing of the supply problems that have emerged in recent years owing to the sectors very heavy reliance on oak which now accounts for around 80% of production.<\/p>\n

The report includes a rapid-fire appraisal of the market situation in each of the countries represented by the FEP membership:<\/p>\n

Austria: parquet sales continued to increase by 2% in the first quarter 2018 compared to the same period last year. Belgium: parquet sales are estimated to have 3% during the first three months of 2018.<\/p>\n

Baltic States: Baltic countries\u2019 markets showed a slightly positive trend in the first quarter 2018.<\/p>\n

Denmark: The Danish parquet market remains flat overall, a decrease in the retail market is compensated by rising demand from building contracts and projects.<\/p>\n

Finland: parquet sales increased by 1% in the first quarter, mainly driven by moderate growth in large projects while the residential market is stable.<\/p>\n

France: parquet sales are gradually recovering, rising an estimated 2% in the first quarter of 2018.<\/p>\n

Germany: parquet sales are estimated to have fallen 5% in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.<\/p>\n

This decrease reflects the subdued residential market, a lack of installation professionals, intense competition from \u201cwood look\u201d floor coverings, and diminishing store space allocated for hardwood flooring by DIY retailers. Italy: parquet sales increased 2% in the first quarter of 2018 and continue to benefit from more positive economic developments in the country. Netherlands: parquet sales increased by an estimated 3% during the first quarter 2018 in line with improving economic conditions in the country. Norway: the market was flat with some signs of slight improvement (less than 1% growth) during the first months of 2018. Spain: despite the turbulent political situation, the Spanish market expanded slowly by between 1% and 2% in the first quarter of 2018. Sweden: parquet consumption increased 2% in the first quarter. Declining retail sales were offset by increased demand from building projects. Sweden is currently the most dynamic market in Scandinavia. Switzerland: parquet consumption remains flat but at a high level with numerous large on-going renovation projects.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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