Countertops: Europe

Report Overview

Countertops: Europe forecasts countertop demand in square meters. Total demand is provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022, with a forecast in 2027; and the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2012, 2017, and 2022.

Product Segments:

• laminate
• solid surface and cast polymer
• natural stone
• engineered stone
• porcelain slab/sintered stone
• small volume materials such as stainless and wood

Market Segments:

• residential
• nonresidential

Clarifications:

• Countertops are defined as countertop surfaces, as well as edging and backsplash
• Integrated sinks were included in demand if they featured functional counter space on either side of the sink (only the counter space itself was included in the countertop estimate – the sink itself was excluded).

Exclusions:

• countertop materials used as wall coverings
• countertops used in applications other than residential and nonresidential buildings – such as in recreational vehicles, ships, and boats
• surfaces installed on tables, rolling utility carts, and other furniture 
• integrated sinks that only feature a small edge or lip
• recycled materials, including completely recycled materials, partially recycled materials, or reclaimed materials, such as tiles salvaged from other countertop installations (since no new tiles must be produced). 
• materials used as wall coverings

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Who is this report for?

• Countertop Suppliers: Companies that manufacture or distribute countertops looking to understand market dynamics, competitors, and trends in the European market to strategize their business plans.
• Material Suppliers: Providers of polymers, stone, wood, metal, and other materials wishing to know the outlook for one of their key markets.
• Consultants, Investors, & Financial Institutions: Those gauging opportunities and risks in the countertops industry.

Table of Contents

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Environmental & Regulatory Factors
• Demand by Country

• Laminate
• Solid Surface & Cast Polymers
• Engineered Stone
• Natural Stone
• Porcelain Slab & Sintered Stone
• Small Volume Materials

• Residential
• Nonresidential

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Europe: Key Trends in Countertop Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | Europe: Countertop Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 1 | Europe: Key Indicators for Countertop Demand, 2012 - 2027
• Figure 3 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Country, 2022 (%)
• Figure 4 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Product, 2012 - 2027 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 2 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Product, 2012 - 2027 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 5 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Product, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 6 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 3 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 7 | Europe: Countertop Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Table 4 | Europe: Selected Suppliers to the Countertop Market
• Table 5 | Countries in Western Europe
• Table 6 | Countries in Eastern Europe
• Table 7 | HS Codes Related to Countertops
• Table 8 | NACE Codes Related to Countertops