BELGIUM - For the second year in a row, EPLF (Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring) members have continued to prosper thanks to their focus on innovation and sustainability.

In 2021, EPLF members’ sales growth persisted with an increase of +5,3% compared to 2020, and a total of 483.4 million m² of flooring sold.

Members had already benefited from the consumption growth for DIY and interior design in 2020 by growing their sales by +2,7% compared to 2019.

Despite the difficulties in sourcing raw materials and the disruptions in the supply chains, members have shown extraordinary resilience, and a capacity to seize any opportunities to foster business growth.

Looking at the global markets, Latin America witnessed the biggest growth in 2021, with +61,5% in comparison to 2020, and 22.8 million m² of flooring sold.

Sales in Western Europe reached 231.5 million m² in 2021, an increase of +2,59% compared to 2020. In Eastern Europe, Russia, the biggest market continued to grow with +16,24% compared to last year, and a total of 53.6 million m² of flooring sold. In 2021, North America experienced a decrease in sales, with the US witnessing -21,46% compared to 2020. Canada on the other hand pursued its growth, with +16,80% sales and 12.8 million m² flooring sold.