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Catalina shares positive update on Kitchen & Bath
Catalina Research has released its latest Kitchen and Bath Quarterly Update. According to the report, U.S. kitchen and bath product sales (shipments minus exports plus imports) continued to experience strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2021, despite a slowdown in housing demand. Kitchen and bath product sales could have increased by 13.5 percent in the fourth quarter compared to 18.8 percent over the first nine months of 2021. Read More
Resilient Flooring Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report - Forecasts, 2021-2028
The global resilient flooring market size is expected to reach USD 67.7 billion by 2028. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2028. Product benefits including cost efficiency, lower maintenance, and improved aesthetics are anticipated to drive the demand for resilient floorings over the forecast period. Read More
The Italian ceramic tile industry grows back in 2021 and surpasses pre-pandemic levels
The 2021 preliminary results compiled by Prometeia based on sector data show Italian ceramic tile industry total sales volumes of around 458 million sqm (+12% on 2019), exports of around 367 million sqm (+13% on 2019 and +15% on 2020) and domestic sales of more than 91 million sqm (+9%), the latter returning to growth after a 20-year decline. The growth in exports involves virtually all the main international markets, with the strongest performances in the United States, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Read More
NKBA Releases 2022 Design Trends Report
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its annual Design Trends report. The 2022 study, a deep dive into all aspects of both kitchen and primary bathroom design, forecasts the styles, features, materials and innovations expected to be most popular over the next two to three years. Read More
Ceramic World Review updates the rankings of the world’s top ceramic tile groups
Mohawk Industries, Lamosa and SCG lead the rankings. All leading groups are confirming growth forecasts this year, while 2021 rankings will see some changes in positioning due to the major acquisitions completed recently. Read More
Flooring sales rebound from COVID uncertainty
According to Catalina Research, U.S. floor coverings sales came roaring back during 2021, as rising COVID-19 vaccination rates and a surge in personal income provided the consumer confidence to replace their flooring. Residential purchases also received a boost from sharp gains in new home construction and existing home sales due to historic low interest rates. Read More
World production and consumption of ceramic tiles 2021
In spite of the pandemic, the year 2020 saw an initial partial recovery in global tile production and consumption, after 2 years marked by a downturn. World tile consumption climbed to 16,035 million sqm (+2.5%), while world production, which was hindered by temporary plant interruptions in many countries, grew by 1.7% to 16,093 million sqm. Read More
Luxury Vinyl Tiles Flooring Market Research Report - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
The Global Luxury Vinyl Tiles Flooring Market size was estimated at USD 21.02 Billion in 2019 and expected to reach USD 23.13 Billion in 2020, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 10.58% to reach USD 38.45 Billion by 2025. Read More
Flooring - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Flooring estimated at US$ 368.2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 533.9 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Read More