{"id":98482,"date":"2026-04-20T06:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/a-recovery-in-the-european-parquet-market-that-began-quietly-now-starts-to-slow\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T06:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T06:10:25","slug":"a-recovery-in-the-european-parquet-market-that-began-quietly-now-starts-to-slow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/a-recovery-in-the-european-parquet-market-that-began-quietly-now-starts-to-slow\/","title":{"rendered":"A recovery in the European parquet market that began quietly now starts to slow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>\n

The message from the European Parquet Federation<\/span><\/span> (FEP) is measured but clear: producers are facing a combination of rising costs, delayed projects and increasing pressure on margins.<\/p>\n

A sector balancing between recovery and hesitation<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the start of the year, the European parquet market showed signs of regaining ground after a prolonged period of stagnation. That improvement, however, has been uneven. A sharp rise in input costs\u2014linked to supply disruptions and energy price volatility\u2014has made it more difficult for companies to preserve profitability.<\/p>\n

According to FEP, the pressure extends beyond raw materials. Energy, transport and logistics costs have all increased, creating a cumulative effect that slows decision-making and tempers investment appetite. Companies are responding with greater caution, often reassessing timelines and scaling back plans.<\/p>\n

Rising costs remain a central constraint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost inflation continues to weigh heavily on the sector. Wood inputs and surface treatments\u2014essential for maintaining product quality\u2014have become more expensive, while energy and transport costs add further strain.<\/p>\n

Chart 1: Cost increases in the European parquet sector<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nMaterial Costs<\/th>\nTransport Costs<\/th>\nEnergy Costs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2023<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\n115<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\n130<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Source: European Parquet Federation (FEP)<\/em><\/p>\n

Project delays reflect growing caution<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uncertainty is also visible in project timelines. Developers, designers and end-users are taking a more reserved approach, leading to postponements or cancellations, particularly for larger-scale projects. Given the close link between parquet demand and construction activity, this hesitation feeds directly into lower order volumes.<\/p>\n

Chart 2: Project delays in the parquet sector<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quarter<\/th>\nDelayed Projects (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Q1 2025<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q2 2025<\/td>\n6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q3 2025<\/td>\n7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q4 2025<\/td>\n8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q1 2026<\/td>\n12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Q2 2026<\/td>\n20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Source: European Parquet Federation (FEP)<\/em><\/p>\n

The increase in delays through 2026 suggests a more cautious market environment, particularly as uncertainty intensified.<\/p>\n

Adaptation and longer-term signals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even so, the sector is not without direction. Companies continue to adjust, focusing on efficiency improvements, alternative sourcing and more sustainable production methods. Investment decisions are more selective, but not absent.<\/p>\n

One area that continues to show steady growth is demand for sustainable parquet, supported by a gradual shift in consumer preferences toward certified wood and lower-impact treatments.<\/p>\n

Chart 3: Demand trend for sustainable parquet<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/th>\nDemand for Sustainable Parquet (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
2023<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024<\/td>\n12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025<\/td>\n15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2026<\/td>\n18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Source: European Parquet Federation (FEP)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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