Leading manufacturers of parquet flooring heard that the sector is showing signs of recovery, with production in European Parquet Federation (FEP) countries increasing by 5.87% in 2025.
The newly published figures were shared at FEP’s 70th General Assembly (GA) and 50th Parquet Congress in Madrid on June 12. The event gathered more than 90 members from across Europe to review market developments, assess ongoing policy initiatives, and define strategic priorities for the sector.
FEP defines parquet wood flooring as either engineered/multi-layer flooring with a top wood layer of thickness greater than 2.5mm (rest of the panel being either a composite wood panel or plywood) or a solid wood flooring board.
Lorenzo Onofri, FEP chairman, told the event that the challenges before the industry were significant but market were stabilising, with early signs of recovery.
Following a sharp downturn in 2023 and a further decline in 2024, production in FEP countries increased by 5.87% in 2025, reaching nearly 59 million m², which is still a historically low level.
At the same time, consumption remained broadly flat at around 60.2 million m² (-0.98%), reflecting a still fragile demand environment.
The market recovery is uneven, supported by reduced direct imports from China due to Anti-Dumping measures (although at still injurious prices), shy improvements in construction and renovation activity, and continued strong position of parquet as a sustainable, bio-based material.
However, the sector continues to face significant challenges, including high energy and raw material costs, geopolitical uncertainties, and persistent competition from low-priced imports both from China and new countries of origin.
FEP has an active engagement at European level, particularly in a shifting policy landscape which tries to balance competitiveness, resilience, and decarbonisation. It continues to advocate on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and simplification efforts and is active in leading coalitions, including Wood4Real which aims at promoting the right use of the term “wood” or of a wood specie.
“This initiative fits perfectly among the projects that should be encouraged and promoted by FEP, helping to bring clarity and transparency to a sector that is particularly vulnerable to misunderstanding and misrepresentation,” said Lorenzo Onofri.
A major milestone for the sector has been the implementation of definitive Anti-Dumping duties on Multilayer Wood Flooring from China (21.3%–36.1%), applicable for at least five years.
These measures have temporarily contributed to stabilising the market by addressing unfair pricing practices, although vigilance remains necessary to prolong this impact – including through an Anti-Absorption Investigation recently initiated by the EU Commission – and detect potential circumvention.
Event sponsors were HB Fuller, Neuhofer Holz, DOMOTEX/Deutsche Messe, and Vinavil/Mapei.
The 71st FEP GA and 51st Parquet Congress will take place on 10 & 11 June 2027 in Split, Croatia.
