Assembled Parquet Panels Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for assembled parquet panels worldwide, with market performance forecasted to continue an upward trend. The consumption volume is expected to reach 11B square meters by the end of 2030, with a value of $31.8B. China leads both in consumption and production, while Germany shows notable growth in consumption. Key importing countries include Germany, France, and the UK. The major types exported are wood flooring panels, with notable growth in multilayer products. The average export price per square meter increased in 2022, with varying prices by product type and exporting country.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for assembled parquet panels worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 11B square meters by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $31.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Assembled Parquet Panels

In 2022, the amount of assembled parquet panels consumed worldwide amounted to 9.1B square meters, increasing by 5.8% on 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

The global assembled parquet panels market revenue amounted to $21.7B in 2022, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Consumption By Country

China (2.3B square meters) remains the largest assembled parquet panels consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, assembled parquet panels consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (886M square meters), threefold. Indonesia (440M square meters) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.8% share.

In China, assembled parquet panels consumption increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+4.9% per year) and Indonesia (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($4.6B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($2.2B). It was followed by Indonesia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +1.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+4.1% per year) and Indonesia (+2.0% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of assembled parquet panels per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (4.3 square meters per person), Germany (3.7 square meters per person) and Russia (2.6 square meters per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Assembled Parquet Panels

Global assembled parquet panels production amounted to 8.6B square meters in 2022, picking up by 2.2% on the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Global production peaked at 8.7B square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, assembled parquet panels production expanded to $19.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.4%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $19.6B. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (2.4B square meters) remains the largest assembled parquet panels producing country worldwide, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, assembled parquet panels production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (869M square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (528M square meters), with a 6.1% share.

In China, assembled parquet panels production increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+4.8% per year) and Indonesia (+2.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Assembled Parquet Panels

In 2022, overseas purchases of assembled parquet panels increased by 35% to 1.9B square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 71%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, assembled parquet panels imports skyrocketed to $5.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (332M square meters), distantly followed by France (136M square meters), the UK (122M square meters), Belgium (116M square meters) and the United States (93M square meters) were the key importers of assembled parquet panels, together comprising 42% of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (83M square meters), Switzerland (81M square meters), Poland (78M square meters), Italy (78M square meters), the Netherlands (71M square meters), Norway (71M square meters), Australia (67M square meters) and Austria (65M square meters) - together made up 31% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+17.6%), France (+17.6%), Australia (+16.2%), the Netherlands (+13.0%), Belgium (+12.9%), Italy (+9.7%), the UK (+7.7%), Austria (+6.5%), Switzerland (+6.4%), the United States (+6.1%), Norway (+4.3%) and Sweden (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +17.6% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of France, Germany, Poland, Belgium and Australia increased by +4.1, +3.7, +2.4, +2.2 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($1B) constitutes the largest market for imported assembled parquet panels worldwide, comprising 18% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($369M), with a 6.4% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to +11.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.7% per year) and the UK (+9.3% per year).

Imports By Type

Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer (770M square meters) and wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic (689M square meters) were the major types of assembled parquet panels in 2022, finishing at near 43% and 38% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic (227M square meters), committing a 13% share of total imports. The following types - parquet panels of wood for mosaic floors (53M square meters) and wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo (31M square meters) - together made up 4.7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest types of imported assembled parquet panels were wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer ($2.9B), wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic ($1.9B) and wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic ($574M), together comprising 96% of global imports.

Among the main imported products, wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer, with a CAGR of +49.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

The average assembled parquet panels import price stood at $3 per square meter in 2022, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3.1 per square meter, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer ($3.7 per square meter), while the price for wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo ($2.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer (+6.0%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average assembled parquet panels import price amounted to $3 per square meter, falling by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 6.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3.1 per square meter, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4 per square meter), while France ($1.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Assembled Parquet Panels

In 2022, shipments abroad of assembled parquet panels increased by 15% to 1.4B square meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, assembled parquet panels exports soared to $4.6B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +60.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

The biggest shipments were from Poland (123M square meters), Austria (112M square meters), Ukraine (98M square meters), Sweden (94M square meters), Indonesia (88M square meters), China (86M square meters), Lithuania (84M square meters), Germany (79M square meters) and Belgium (77M square meters), together resulting at 62% of total export. The following exporters - the Netherlands (46M square meters), Vietnam (43M square meters), Malaysia (41M square meters) and Belarus (34M square meters) - together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +51.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest assembled parquet panels supplying countries worldwide were Austria ($521M), Poland ($424M) and Germany ($381M), together accounting for 29% of global exports. Sweden, Indonesia, Belgium, Ukraine, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Belarus, China, Vietnam and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +66.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports By Type

Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer represented the major type of assembled parquet panels in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at 686M square meters, which was approx. 52% of total exports in 2022. Wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic (327M square meters) took a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic (14%) and parquet panels of wood for mosaic floors (4.9%). Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo (40M square meters) and wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors (23M square meters) held a minor share of total exports.

Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +45.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo (+36.7%), wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors (+34.3%), parquet panels of wood for mosaic floors (+9.9%) and wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer, wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, parquet panels of wood for mosaic floors and wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors increased by +50, +2.8, +1.8 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer ($2.5B) remains the largest type of assembled parquet panels supplied worldwide, comprising 59% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic ($943M), with a 22% share of global exports. It was followed by wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic, with a 12% share.

For wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer, exports increased at an average annual rate of +49.3% over the period from 2012-2022. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: wood; assembled flooring panels, multilayer, other than mosaic (-7.7% per year) and wood; assembled flooring panels, other than multilayer or mosaic (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average assembled parquet panels export price amounted to $3.3 per square meter, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer ($3.6 per square meter), while the average price for exports of wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo ($1.7 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors (+6.4%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average assembled parquet panels export price amounted to $3.3 per square meter, surging by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($5.5 per square meter), while China ($1.7 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+10.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform