Australia Laminated Flooring Market

Australia Laminated Flooring Market Overview:

The Australia laminated flooring market size reached 22.18 Million Sq. Metres in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 27.51 Million Sq. Metres by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.42% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by increased home renovation activity and preference for cost-effective, stylish interior materials across urban households. Commercial infrastructure growth, with demand for durable and regulation-compliant flooring, sustains consistent product use, thereby fueling the market. Sustainability priorities and product innovation in design and recyclability further augment the Australia laminated flooring market share.

Australia Laminated Flooring Market Trends:

Commercial Sector Expansion and Durability Needs

Increased investment in commercial infrastructure, including retail spaces, educational institutions, offices, and healthcare facilities, is accelerating the uptake of laminated flooring solutions in Australia. These environments require hard-wearing, hygienic, and visually consistent materials capable of enduring high foot traffic and frequent cleaning. For instance, on March 30, 2025, an Australian superannuation fund, Rest, announced a USD 300 million (approx. AUD 460 million) investment into I Squared Capital’s global infrastructure credit strategy, focusing on essential assets across sectors including transportation and logistics. This move reflects Rest’s long-term commitment to sustainable infrastructure development aligned with economic and societal megatrends. Laminated flooring, with its durable layered structure and moisture resistance, offers an ideal alternative to costlier materials such as hardwood or ceramic tiles. Commercial builders and facility managers favor its fast installation and minimal downtime during renovation. Furthermore, laminated products that meet fire safety, slip resistance, and acoustic insulation standards align well with building codes and health regulations. As the Australian economy emphasizes healthcare and education infrastructure, laminated flooring is increasingly chosen for long-term flooring solutions in government-backed projects. Hospitality and retail sectors also rely on laminates to maintain consistent aesthetics across franchises and locations. The convergence of performance, affordability, and compliance drives consistent adoption across commercial projects, which continues to anchor Australia laminated flooring market growth.

Sustainability Trends and Technological Innovation

Sustainability is a growing consideration in Australia’s flooring choices, prompting consumers and developers to prefer eco-conscious and recyclable materials. Laminated flooring manufacturers are responding with low-VOC adhesives, sustainably sourced wood fibers, and recyclable underlays, aligning products with Green Star and NABERS certification requirements. The Australian Government announced that all new Commonwealth office buildings worth over USD 15 million must achieve at least a 4 Star Green Star rating starting July 2026, alongside mandatory electrification measures. These sustainability-driven requirements aim to decarbonize public sector infrastructure and establish Green Star as a minimum performance benchmark. This shift toward certified, low-emission buildings is expected to boost demand for eco-certified flooring materials. Additionally, innovations in digital printing and wear layer coatings have expanded design versatility, making laminate finishes more indistinguishable from premium wood grains or stone textures. These technological upgrades appeal to environmentally aware consumers and developers seeking both performance and aesthetics without using virgin hardwood. The ability to produce high-quality visuals at scale while reducing waste and emissions gives laminated flooring a competitive edge in the green construction sector. With Australia reinforcing its building energy efficiency codes and sustainable construction practices, laminated flooring’s adaptability and environmental compliance position it as a preferred solution in both urban and suburban markets. These trends embed environmental value into functional flooring demand.

Australia Laminated Flooring Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, distribution channel, and end user.

Product Type Insights:

• High-Density Fiberboard Laminated Flooring
• Medium-Density Fiberboard Laminated Flooring

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes high-density fiberboard laminated flooring and medium-density fiberboard laminated flooring.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Offline Stores
• Online Stores

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes offline stores and online stores.

End User Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes residential and commercial.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Laminated Flooring Market News:

• On February 18, 2024, Australian company Ezi Floor Products (EFP), a leading distributor of flooring solutions with over 500 retail partners nationwide, was acquired by Swedish flooring specialist Bona AB. EFP, founded in Adelaide in 1994 and based in Melbourne, had been the exclusive Australian importer of Bona products for more than two decades. The acquisition will strengthen local access to global innovations in laminate flooring, broaden product availability, and reinforce long-term growth prospects in the Australia laminated flooring market.

Australia Laminated Flooring Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia laminated flooring market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia laminated flooring market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia laminated flooring market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Australia laminated flooring market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Australia laminated flooring market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia laminated flooring market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia laminated flooring market?
• What is the structure of the Australia laminated flooring market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia laminated flooring market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia laminated flooring market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia laminated flooring market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia laminated flooring industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.