14th June 2022

The 10th edition of the ‘Contract Floorcovering Report 2022-2026’ has been published by AMA Research. The report represents an informed and up-to-date review of the post-pandemic market.

It analyses current trends by product sector – mainly consisting of carpets, vinyl, wood and floor tiles. It includes comment on market prospects for both manufacturers, distributors and end-users.

Until Covid-19, the UK contract floorcovering market had been growing at a steady pace before it saw a sharp value decline of 14 % in 2020, as the construction industry halted. The decline was not uniform for all products, with vinyl sheeting performing better than expected in 2020 due to its use in emergency hospital facilities.

In 2021 and 2022 the market has bounced back with year-on-year growth of 6 and 4 % respectively, as non-residential construction resumed. This recovery is despite ongoing supply chain issues following Brexit. The market is not forecasted to return to pre-pandemic value until 2024, with steady expected growth of 2-4 % per annum until 2026.

The retail sector has been a major end-use customer for floorcoverings, but its uncertain future due to the rise of Internet shopping makes forecasts unpredictable. Any losses from this sector may be offset by increased refurbishment programmes, for example in the health sector.

Contract floorcoverings now make up approximately 49 % of the total floorcovering market (51 % domestic). This is up from 45 % a decade ago. Imports continue to increase their market share in value terms, driven by exchange rates performance of the £. Around 70 % of imports are from the EU, with Netherlands and Belgium being major sources.

Post-pandemic, antibacterial flooring products are proving popular especially in the health care sector. Technological advancements and design trends are also driving an increase in the range of products used in the contract sector. Installations with mixed floorcoverings are increasing in popularity due to both design trends as well as health and safety legislation to separate areas of a building. Advancements in realistic effects for vinyl flooring could take market share from natural stone or wood products. Wood, however, has good sustainability credentials, while carpet and vinyl manufacturers continue to improve recycling and reuse schemes.

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Key Areas Covered

Market summary

Market size and forecasts by value 2017 to 2026, plus rates of change. Market overview by product sector and commentary on imports and exports.
Market splits including mix by product sub-sector and non-residential construction trends.

Market influences & drivers

Main influences that drive contract floorcoverings including detailed PESTLE analysis.
Analysis includes impact of Brexit and legislation. Changes in buying habits with growth of online channels. Product innovations and importance of sustainability, such as eco-conscious methods of production etc.

End use sectors

Summary of sectors driving demand for floorcovering products, market split by end-use sector.
Non-residential construction prospects and influences.

Product subsectors

Includes market size by value 2017 to 2022, market analysis including product trends and leading company market shares and profiles.

Carpets (including carpet tiles)
Vinyl
Wood and laminates
Floor tiles (excluding carpet tiles)
Others

Distribution

Chapter 6 includes factors determining the choice of distribution channel and a map detailing the channels

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