China’s wood flooring sector is dual-driven by domestic demand and international trade. According to the 2025 Wood Flooring Industry Data Report released by CNFPIA (China National Forest Products Industry Association), the exports reached 1.2398 million m³, marking a 9.01% year-on-year growth, the first positive growth recorded in three years.
Taken together, the data points converge on DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, the global meeting point for the flooring industry in Asia, attracting global visitors and creating valuable business opportunities for industry professionals worldwide.
CHINA EXPORTS – GLOBAL DEMAND
Three segments, one clear trend
- Laminated Flooring 915,200 m³ +9.01%
US (139k m³) & Canada (108k m³) lead; Russia, Australia and Vietnam follow; Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Mongolia complete the top 10. - Engineered Wood Flooring 250,700 m³ +7.74%
Diversified across Jordan, Iraq, Malaysia, Japan, US, Canada, Mexico, UK and Algeria. - Solid Wood Flooring 73,900 m³ -0.67%
Concentrated in Japan & the US (approx. 55% of the top 10).
Laminate export value: US$493M (+2.28%). All top 10 laminate destinations exceeded 30,000 m³.
Where Growth Happens, Buyers Gather
Speak in present time, International buyers travel to Shanghai every year for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 from every major flooring market – mirroring the destinations of China’s export growth.
Visitor Figures from 2026 Edition
- Asia Driving International Visitation
Asia accounted for 54% of all international visitors, with East and Southeast Asia maintaining the leading positions. Attendance from emerging Belt and Road markets, particularly South and Central Asia, recorded the strongest growth in the region.
- Strong Engagement from Western Markets
European participation continued its steady upward trend for the third consecutive year, while attendance from North America remained stable and resilient.
- Growth Across Other Regions
Oceania achieved another year of strong growth, with visitor numbers increasing by 21.6%. Attendance from Africa nearly doubled, while South America recorded an 8.5% increase vs 2025.
- Chinese Market Reach
East China remained the largest domestic source market, accounting for 54% of all Chinese visitors.
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China’s 2025 imports are highly concentrated and quality-driven
By volume, Germany, Russia, and Thailand lead the top three. Germany supplies mostly laminated flooring or engineered wood flooring products; Russia is the largest source of solid wood flooring; Thailand has surged on laminate, reflecting the cost advantage of Asian supply chains in that segment. Overall, European countries (Germany, Poland, Belgium, Austria) dominate in both volume and value, while Asian and American shares are more dispersed.
If you are a flooring supplier, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is where China’s and entire Asian buyers come to source.
Exhibit at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2027
- Meet worldwide buyers here.
- Book your booth now to enjoy the early bird rate before 6 Nov 2026.
- To book a stand click here or contact May Liu – may.liu@globusevents.com
