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SOLID GROWTH


We present the highlights from AMA Research’s latest report on the UK contract market for the wood and laminate sector.


INTRODUCTION The UK wood flooring and laminate flooring sector includes solid wood, engineered wood and laminates. Together, wood and laminate floorcoverings account for 14% of the contract flooring market by value. This is a mature and competitive sector, which is highly susceptible to changes in the performance of the economy and consumer tastes.


MARKET OVERVIEW The contract market for wood and laminate floorcoverings is worth just below £150m in 2018. This market grew steadily between 2014 and 2015, when above average growth of 5% per annum was recorded. A strong performance in certain non-residential construction sectors, particularly in the education, hospitality and leisure sectors was a key driver for growth during this time.


Other factors stimulating value growth have included a high demand for value added, non-standard products, such as acoustic flooring, safety/non-slip flooring, and anti-bacterial flooring. The increasing importance to both manufacturers and end-users of the environmental sustainability of products, has also been a key driver for growth, while innovations in designs and finishes


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have enhanced the appeal of wood flooring, in terms of both performance and aesthetics.


In 2016, however, the growth level declined to 1%, and although the market has recovered slightly, it has remained at around 2% since 2017. This has been partly as a result of the uncertain outlook for the economy and a relatively subdued construction market since the Brexit vote.


Laminate, the largest product category in this sector, continues to be a strong driver of growth in the overall wood flooring market. While both engineered and solid wood have become much more affordable, laminates’ excellent environmental credentials have made it an increasingly popular choice in the commercial/contract sector. Value added products with useful additional features such as non-slip, non sparkle and water- resistant or waterproof flooring have helped stimulate demand.


The contract market for wood floorcoverings has continued to gain share over the domestic market and now accounts for a 51% share of end use application for wood and laminate as a whole, by value - a significant shift from the 44% share held a decade ago. However, the contract sector is now suffering from uncertainty in business confidence, particularly in the commercial office and retail sectors.


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