According to the association, parquet production in the FEP countries increased by 6% to 59 million m² in 2025. Consumption remained more or less stable at 60.2 million m², decreasing by just 1% compared to 2024. Across Europe, including non-FEP countries, production increased by 6% to 66.2 million m².
Austria consolidates second place in Europe
In the country ranking of production, Poland defended first place with a 19% share. Austria follows in second place with 15%, having increased its production by 11% year on year. Sweden ranks third with 9%. Germany follows with an 8% production share.
In terms of consumption, Germany remains the most important market in Europe with a 22% share. Italy (11%) and Sweden (10%) follow in second and third place, respectively. Austria accounts for 8% of the total consumption in the FEP countries.
Multi-layer parquet dominates
The production structure remained virtually unchanged last year. Multi-layer parquet is still by far the number one product, with a share of 85% in European production. Solid wood parquet accounts for 13%, and mosaic parquet for 2% of the total production output.
There were also hardly any changes in the types of wood used. Oak remains the dominant type at 83%, followed by ash (5%) and beech (3%). The share of tropical wood rose slightly to 3%.
Anti-dumping duties are having an effect
The FEP cites decreasing direct imports from China as a result of EU anti-dumping duties, first positive developments in the construction and renovation sectors, and the strong position of parquet flooring as a sustainable building material as reasons for the cautious market stabilization. At the same time, high energy and raw material costs, geopolitical uncertainties, and competitive pressure from cheap imports continue to negatively impact the industry.
The final anti-dumping duties on multi-layer parquet flooring from China were, in fact, a key topic at the assembly in Madrid. The tariffs that range from 21.3% to 36.1% will be in effect for at least five years and, according to the FEP, have contributed to the stabilization of the market. Furthermore, the association continues to monitor the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and is involved in the Wood 4 Real initiative, which promotes the correct use of the term “wood”.
Despite ongoing challenges, the FEP is cautiously optimistic about the coming years. The next General Assembly will take place on June 10 and 11, 2027, in Split/HR.
