DOMOTEX MARKET REPORT
EUROPE For the flooring market, it’s good news on all sides: from those
coming up with ideas to those bringing them to fruition, to the end customer. All in all, 2022 looks set to be a strong year
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The European fl ooring market is set for a boom time in the immediate post-pandemic years, thanks to both positive economic indicators and a raft of innovations coming to market from all industry sectors. Equally strong signals from the construction industry also help. The rising population, signals of prosperity and the desire for interiors that match their changing lifestyles, look set to trigger further growth, All this on the back of a previous year which began with a growing
level of consumer satisfaction with traditional looks and materials and a desire to upgrade and renew after long periods of social change. Homeowners were constantly seeking fl ooring materials that had been given special treatment to make them unique in design and texture; from fumed wood, blanched fl ooring, textured tiles or wood-eff ect ones. European governments are increasingly spending on the sector and formulating supportive policies to accelerate growth, according
YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE ENGINEERED HARDWOOD
FLOORS STILL GOING STRONG. THE OPTIONS HAVE GROWN, NOT ONLY FOR QUALITY BUT COLOURS AND TYPES OF MATERIALS
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to most European Construction Industry Federation estimates. Soft coverings - popular for their dust-binding, heat and insulation properties and the ability to reduce noise refl ections - are predicted to account for more than 45 per cent of the share by 2026; whether in the form of a roll or fl exible tile. Safety coverings, demand for ever-more aesthetic appearance options and easy installation procedures are likely to increase sales even further. The sort of substantial investments going into manufacturing,
in the
form of factories, offi ces and warehouses, all of which demand the sort of fl ooring able to endure high foot traffi c and heavy machinery, will support strong growth within the industrial segment. On a regional level, Germany will account for over 20 per cent share in European
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