Wood assembled flooring panels market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for wood assembled flooring panels in Germany expanded consistently, with volume growing from 13.2 million m² to 17.1 million m². This growth was primarily driven by robust residential construction and renovation activity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when home improvement projects surged. Consumer preferences shifted towards natural, oiled finishes and the popular 'Landhausdiele' format, while manufacturers introduced innovations like water-resistant laminates and new surface treatments to meet demand.

The market peaked in 2022 despite ongoing supply shortages and rising raw material prices, supported by a sharp increase in imports, especially from China. However, in 2023, the market volume plummeted to 9.7 million m², likely due to persistent challenges in supply chains and production capacities that constrained availability. Sustainability trends continued, with growing interest in cork floors as an alternative. In 2024, the market partially recovered to 11.6 million m².

Production wood assembled flooring panels in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of wood assembled flooring panels rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 224.2 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 11.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 201.1 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Germany's production of wood assembled flooring panels increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 7 300 thousand square meters were produced, representing a 6.1% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 779 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports wood assembled flooring panels from Germany

Exports in kind, K m²

Germany's exports of wood assembled flooring panels declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 896 thousand square meters, down by 1.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 708 thousand square meters, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.2%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Switzerland, and France were among the largest buyers of wood assembled flooring panels from Germany, accounting for 24.4%, 14.9%, and 9.6% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented just 49.0% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's exports of wood assembled flooring panels totalled 290.1 million US dollars, marking a 1.7% increase over the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 285.2 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 314.4 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Austria, Switzerland, and France accounted for 20.2%, 17.9%, and 9.7% of exports in value terms, respectively, together making up just 47.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports wood assembled flooring panels to Germany

Imports in kind, K m²

Germany's imports of wood assembled flooring panels increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 16 865 thousand square meters, representing a slight year-on-year rise of 2.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 4.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 16 122 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest decline of 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, China, Austria, and Poland stood out as the main sources for imports in kind, accounting for 30.0%, 22.5%, and 16.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 69.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of wood assembled flooring panels amounted to 417.7 million US dollars, marking a gradual rise of 5.8% from the year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—China, Austria, and Poland—remained central to imports in value terms, together accounting for 66.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020