European wooden flooring markets news

 

• European Parquet Federation (FEP): At its June 2025 Annual Congress in Stockholm, FEP highlighted a 6.9% production increase to over 82 million m² in 2024, with 2025 forecasts at 85 million m². Emphasis was on oak (43% market share) and addressing raw material shortages from geopolitical tensions. Upcoming: Circular Bioeconomy event on September 17, 2025, focusing on EU wood resource mobilization.
• European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF): In a June 2025 AGM, EPLF welcomed FINSA as a new member and released data showing laminate (with 65%+ wood content) leading eco-trends. 2025 outlook: Continued dominance in durable, low-VOC segments, with production up 5% amid renovation booms.

Broader Producer Trends

European producers are prioritizing:

• Sustainability: 70% of new lines incorporate recycled fibers or FSC/PEFC certification, per FEP data.
• Challenges: Timber affordability issues persist, with oak imports from non-EU sources under scrutiny.
• Growth Projections: EU wood flooring output expected to hit €1.8 billion in 2025, per Mobility Foresights, with engineered wood at 60% share.