European parquet flooring sales declined 15% in 2009, but producers hopes the tide is turning.
The latest report of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) said the sales dip was not uniform for all countries, with certain markets performing better last year. Parquet production volumes were also down.
“Increasingly positive economic indicators of late fuel the hope that the tide is gradually turning and that a market stabilisation process will gain momentum in the course of the current year,” FEP said.
FEP praised producers for their resilience during the recession, which it said boosted the conviction that the sector would bounce back. Growing consumer and industry confidence, it added, gave grounds for cautious optimism.
The Federation’s Real Wood initiative, a website promoting the benefits of parquet flooring, is now accessibly in eight languages and hits are increasing. For more information visit www.realwood.EU
