The European floor and wall covering industry shows Germany as the leader with 41.87% of total employment in 2024. Poland and France follow, holding 9.08% and 8.01%, respectively. Other notable countries include Italy at 6.67% and the UK at 5.34%. Countries like Latvia and Greece experienced significant declines year-on-year at -20.46% and -21.44%, respectively, while Hungary and Croatia saw notable growth at 11.2% and 11.9%. Trends over the last five years reveal growth in certain markets, such as Poland and Croatia, while others like Spain and Greece are on a decline.
Future trends to watch for include potential growth in Eastern European countries like Hungary and Romania due to their positive year-on-year variations. Conversely, persistent declines in countries like Spain and Greece may indicate structural challenges that could impede future growth. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for understanding shifting employment dynamics in the European floor and wall covering sector.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Floor and Wall Covering Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.87 | 2023 | +3.82% | +2.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 9.08 | 2023 | +5.35% | +7.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.01 | 2023 | -2.66% | -2.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 6.67 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.34 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.43 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.36 | 2023 | +3.48% | +4.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.91 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.4 | 2023 | -26.16% | -12.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.21 | 2023 | +5.03% | +6.02% | View data |
