Sales of European produced laminate flooring fell in the UK last year, as shoppers cut back on spending or turned to other products.
UK sales from European Producers of Laminate Flooring members fell by 5.47% to 21.6million sqm.
The decline was on par with an overall drop in demand across Western Europe, which accounts for 58% of EPLF members’ sales. Sales dropped by 5.62% to 151.8million sqm. The German market saw sales drop by 8.22% while France bucked the trend with sales just 0.59% lower.
Eastern Europe accounted for 23% of EPLF sales in 2025, with volumes reaching 61.6million sqm, a 2.56% increase. However, performance varied and gave encouragement to producers for significant future growth. In Poland, laminate is now more popular than in the UK, with sales of 21.9million sqm, up 3.55% and in Romania volumes reached 9.8million sqm, 9.3% higher.
Outside the core European market, declines were more pronounced for EPLF members. In North America volumes dropped by 12.4%; Latin America experienced a 20.61% contraction and Asia declined by 24.53%. Two of the largest markets: Kazakhstan (2.6million sqm) and Taiwan (2.3million sqm) experienced declines of 36.94% and 26.10% respectively.
Volumes in Africa plunged by almost a third, lead by 55% and 31% falls in South Africa and Egypt respectively; while Australia and Oceania saw demand drop by 17%.
Global EPLF member sales fell by 6.5% to 263.4million sqm.
‘The 2025 figures point to a year of adjustment for the laminate flooring sector. While global volumes declined, demand remained comparatively more stable in the core European markets, which continue to represent the majority of EPLF sales. Regional differences indicate that market conditions evolved at different speeds rather than following a single global pattern,’ says the EPLF.
‘Looking ahead to 2026, the sector continues to operate in a challenging environment. EPLF members remain focused on innovation, sustainability, product quality and value-for-money, reinforcing the role of laminate flooring as a durable, competitive and versatile solution as market conditions continue to evolve.’
