Germany Floor Covering Market Size

Germany Floor Covering Market Analysis

Germany constitutes a major share in the floor covering market in the Western European Union. The market for floor coverings is mature and recorded stable growth during the study period, owing to the slowdown of economy, which led to weak real estate and construction activities. The market is majorly driven by refurbishments, which are usually led by do it yourself (DIY) traditions. Thus, the majority consumer group prefers products that are easy to install and do not involve more timelines. Even though a progression of dedicated online players is shaping the distribution channel in the country, a trend of going to the store is still dominating the market, as most consumers are still preferring going to a specialist store, in order to speak to an expert to seek help through recommendations and to physically witness the product before making a purchase. Due to COVID-19, the industry is experiencing a strong slowdown in the economy, thus affecting the market for floor coverings, and it is estimated to take much time to recover during the initial years of the forecast period. This trend is projected to be the same in the other major Western European countries, like the United Kingdom and Spain. The floor covering the market in Germany is fragmented, due to the presence of several key players with a diversified portfolio of high-quality products. Several key players mentioned in the report accounted for a high market share across the European Union, especially in the Western Europe.