Europe accounts for roughly 25–29% of global mouldings consumption. It is the largest market for skirting boards and wood mouldings globally. Demand is driven mainly by renovation (not new builds). Over 40% of European homes are older than 50 years. More than 25 million homes undergo renovation annually. Decorative mouldings are heavily tied to refurbishment cycles. This creates stable, recurring demand. Skirting board market in Europe shows consistent growth with ~7% CAGR globally. European mouldings market described as “steady growth” driven by renovation and design demand. What drives demand in Europe specifically, is high architectural and aesthetic standards. ~47% of mouldings demand in Europe is eco-certified. Pre-painted mouldings used in ~32% of Scandinavian homes, while most used in Europe is wood, MDF, Polyurethane and PVC skirtings.Europe is not the fastest-growing market — but it is the most mature, design-driven, and premium-value market.
Europe data on mouldings 2026
