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pxhere.com European markets despite broader regional pressures.
These results highlight the potential of selected Eastern

Outside Europe, declines were more pronounced. North
America recorded a 12.40 percent decrease compared to
2024, reflecting weaker construction activity and subdued
housing demand.

Latin America experienced a 20.61 percent contraction,
while Asia declined by 24.53 percent. Within Asia, Kazakhstan
(2.6 million m²) and Taiwan (2.3 million m²), two of the largest
markets. markets in the region, both recorded significant decreases of
By contrast, Germany and Great Britain, two of the region’s 36.94 percent and 26.10 percent respectively.
largest markets, recorded declines of 8.22 percent (30.3 million Africa saw the steepest regional decline, at 31.55 percent,
m²) and 5.47 percent (21.6 million m²) respectively. with notable reductions in Egypt (-31.32 percent), Morocco
Eastern Europe accounted for 23 percent of total EPLF sales (-2.70 percent) and South Africa (-55.03 percent). Australia
in 2025, with volumes reaching 61.6 million sqm, representing and Oceania also recorded lower volumes, with a 17 percent

a 2.56 percent increase compared to 2024. decline compared to 2024.
Performance within the region, however, was not uniform. EPLF says its members remain focused on innovation,
Poland, one of the region’s largest markets, recorded growth sustainability, product quality and value-for-money,
of +3.55 percent, reaching 21.9 million sqm, while Romania reinforcing the role of laminate flooring as a durable,
also posted strong growth of +9.30 percent, with sales of competitive and versatile solution as market conditions
9.8 million sqm. continue to evolve.

German Furniture Market Jaeger, Katharina

Sees Positives

According to furnilytics.com, German furniture retail turnover
has weakened in recent years following the demand surge
during the pandemic period. Sales volumes increased
strongly in 2020 and early 2021 as households spent

more on home improvement and furnishings, but this was
followed by a clear correction as inflation, higher interest
rates and weaker consumer spending reduced demand
for durable goods. on-year over the last 12 months and –1.4 percent over the last
Recent data suggest that the decline has moderated, but six months, indicating that the market remains slightly below
has not yet reversed. the levels seen in previous years, with demand stabilising
Furniture retail turnover in Germany fell –1.6 percent year- but still subdued.