Wall Panels Market Report – UK 2025-2029
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The 1st edition of the Wall Panels Market Report UK 2025-2029 covers the following key product categories in depth:
- Waterproof wall panels (bathroom wall panels, shower wall panels, kitchen splashbacks)
- Decorative wall panels (acoustic slat wall panels, wall panelling kits, wooden wall panels and planks, other decorative wall panels)
The report also provides comprehensive analysis on the market size and overview, as well as forecast to 2029. Incorporating original input, it represents an up-to-date and informed analysis of the market for waterproof wall panels and decorative wall panels.
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Market Summary
Ten years ago, the UK wall panels market was small, with demand mainly driven by DIY refurbishment projects and installations in social housing, commercial washrooms, and leisure applications. Over the past decade, the market has matured and experienced dynamic growth, attracting more companies, including those from related industries and distributors.
New product development is a key factor in this growth, with innovative and design-oriented wall panels increasingly capturing market share from traditional tiles.
Report Overview
- The UK wall panels market depends on demand from the residential sector and certain light commercial sectors.
- Primary influences include RMI activity, housebuilding and commercial construction output, in addition to interior design trends and technological advancements.
- Market demand for waterproof wall panels has largely been driven by the wide range of premium design-led solutions, in an increasing variety of styles, materials and finishes.
- Waterproof wall panels are up to 5 times quicker to install than wall tiles, an important consideration in the rapid construction of new housing.
- The trend towards natural and biophilic home design has stimulated market growth for decorative slat wall panels with acoustic properties.
- Growth of sustainable manufacturing techniques and materials has reduced the environmental impact of wall panels compared to wall tiles.
Market Size
The UK wall panels market is estimated at ยฃ238m at Manufacturer Selling Prices (MSP) in 2024. Demand for wall panels, particularly waterproof panels, has grown significantly over the last decade. This has been driven by technological advancements, resulting inย superior-quality products with new designs and improved durability.
The UK wall panels market comprises of two main product categories: waterproof wall panels (worth around ยฃ157m at MSP in 2024) and decorative wall panels (worth around ยฃ60m at MSP in 2024).
Market Analysis
The UK wall panels market is expected to show good growth of 10% in 2025, driven mainly by residential refurbishment activity and the demand for more premium, design-led wall covering solutions. As wall panels tend to be more cost-effective and easier to install than tiles, this is expected to influence demand in the bathroom refurbishment sector positively.ย Demand will also arise from new housebuilding projects; however, the new build sector is expected to remain sluggish in the short term.
Forecast
By 2029, the UK wall panels market is forecast to be worth around ยฃ324m at MSP, representing a CAGR of 8.3% compared to 2025. Growth is driven by anticipated trends in UK construction activity (new work & RMI) in key end-use sectors. Additionally, wall panels will continue to gain market share from wall tiles.
Growth prospects for wall panels are forecast to strengthen in 2026 as economic conditions improve. Sustained growth is expected through 2029; however, as the market matures, annual growth rates are likely to moderate towards the end of this forecast period.
Key Companies Included in the Report
Waterproof Wall Panels
The UK market for waterproof wall panels is relatively concentrated, with the leading players including Grant Westfield (part of Norcros Plc) and Wilsonart UK. Other notable players are Fibo UK and Showerwall (a brand now owned by the Bathroom Brands Group).
Decorative Wall Panels
The UK market for decorative wall panels is highly fragmented with many players including specialist suppliers and manufacturers of doors, mouldings, and other timber products. The leading players in the UK market for decorative wall panels include Cheshire Mouldings, Naturewall Group, Richard Burbidge (part of the Archwood Group) and Deanta UK.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Context
- 1.2 Definitions
- Waterproof wall panels
- 1.3 Abbreviations
2. MARKET SUMMARY
- 2.1 Market size
- 2.2 Market overview
- Waterproof wall panels
- 2.3 Market mix by product category
3. Market Influences and Drivers
- 3.1 Main market influences and drivers
- 3.2 Political influences and drivers
- 3.3 Economic influences and drivers
- 3.4 Social influences and drivers
- 3.5 Technological influences and drivers
- 3.6 Legal influences and drivers
- 3.7 Environmental influences and drivers
4. End use sectors
- 4.1 End use sector mix by product category
- 4.2 Residential new build
- 4.3 Residential RMI
- 4.4 Commercial
- Entertainment & leisure construction
5. Market sub sectors
- 5.1 Waterproof wall panels – market size (value)
- 5.1.1 Waterproof wall panels – market overview
- 5.1.2 Waterproof wall panels – market mix by product type
- 5.1.3 Waterproof wall panels โ market mix by type of material
- 5.1.4 High pressure laminate wall panels
- 5.1.5 PVC wall panels
- 5.1.6 Acrylic wall panels
- 5.1.7 Composite / other wall panels
- 5.1.8 Waterproof wall panels โ suppliers / key players
- 5.1.9 Company market shares and profiles
- 5.2 Decorative wall panels – market size (value)
- 5.2.1 Decorative wall panels – market overview
- 5.2.2 Decorative wall panels โ market mix by product type
- 5.2.3 Acoustic slat wall panels
- 5.2.4 Wooden wall panels and planks
- 5.2.5 Wall panelling kits
- 5.2.6 Other decorative wall panels
- 5.2.7 Decorative wall panels โ suppliers / key players
- 5.2.8 Company market shares and profiles
6. Distribution
- 6.1 Market map
- 6.2 Channel share by supplier โ residential sector
- 6.3 Key company profiles
- 6.3.1 Merchants
- 6.3.2 Trade distributors
- 6.3.3 Home improvement and other retail multiples
- 6.3.4 Independent retail showrooms
- 6.3.5 Online retailers
- 6.3.6 Direct supply
7. Market Forecasts
- 7.1 Ten-year market view – 2020 to 2029
- 7.1.1 Waterproof wall panels – forecast
- 7.1.2 Decorative wall panels – forecast
- 7.2 UK wall panels market – prospects and influences
- Waterproof wall panels
Sources of Information
Tables And Charts Included
CHART 1: UK WALL PANELS MARKET BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2025
CHART 2: CONSTRUCTION NEW ORDERS BY VALUE 2020 – 2024 (ยฃM AT CURRENT PRICES)
CHART 3: UK WALL PANELS MARKET PRODUCT MIX 2024 (% BY VALUE)
TABLE 4: UK WALL PANELS MARKET BY PRODUCT CATEGORY (ยฃM MSP) 2024
TABLE 5: UK WALL PANELS MARKET PESTLE SUMMARY 2025
TABLE 6: MEDIUM TERM ECONOMIC FORECASTS 2025 – 2029
TABLE 7: UK BATHROOM MARKET BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020-2024
TABLE 8: UK WETROOM MARKET BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020-2024
CHART 9: UK WALL PANELS MARKET END USE SECTOR MIX BY PRODUCT CATEGORY 2024 (% BY VALUE)
CHART 10: RESIDENTIAL HOUSING NEW WORK OUTPUT BY VALUE 2020 โ 2024 (ยฃBN AT CURRENT PRICES)
TABLE 11: RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD STARTS AND COMPLETIONS (000โS) 2020 – 2024
CHART 12: RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD COMPLETIONS MIX BY TENURE 2024 (% BY VOLUME)
CHART 13: NEW BUILD COMPLETIONS 2014 โ 2024 (% MIX BY TYPE OF DWELLING)
CHART 14: RESIDENTIAL HOUSING RMI OUTPUT BY VALUE 2020 โ 2024 (ยฃBN AT CURRENT PRICES)
CHART 15: HOUSING STOCK IN ENGLAND BY TENURE (000โS DWELLINGS) 2023-24
TABLE 16: UK RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS VALUED AT ยฃ40K OR ABOVE 2020 – 2024
CHART 17: NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT NEW WORK & RMI BY VALUE 2020 โ 2024 (ยฃBN AT CURRENT PRICES)
CHART 18: NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW WORK CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT SHARE BY SECTOR 2023 (% BY VALUE)
CHART 19: UK MARKET FOR WATERPROOF WALL PANELS BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2025
TABLE 20: FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF WATERPROOF WALL PANELS
CHART 21: WATERPROOF WALL PANELS PRODUCT MIX 2024 (% BY VALUE)
CHART 22: WATERPROOF WALL PANELS MATERIALS MIX 2024 (% BY VOLUME)
TABLE 23: UK WATERPROOF WALL PANEL SUPPLIERS MARKET SHARES 2024 (% BY VALUE)
TABLE 24: NORCROS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
TABLE 25: WILSONART LTD
TABLE 26: SHORE LAMINATES LTD
TABLE 27: BUSHBOARD LTD
TABLE 28: FIBO UK LTD
TABLE 29: NU STYLE PRODUCTS LTD
CHART 30: UK MARKET FOR DECORATIVE WALL PANELS BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2025
CHART 31: DECORATIVE WALL PANELS PRODUCT MIX 2024 (% BY VALUE)
TABLE 32: UK DECORATIVE WALL PANEL SUPPLIERS MARKET SHARES 2024 (% BY VALUE)
TABLE 33: CHESHIRE MOULDINGS AND WOODTURNINGS LTD
TABLE 34: ARCHWOOD LTD (RICHARD BURBIDGE)
TABLE 35: DEANTA UK LTD
TABLE 36: JB KIND DOORS LTD
CHART 38: DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE FOR RESIDENTIAL WALL PANEL PRODUCTS
CHART 39: RESIDENTIAL WALL PANEL PRODUCTS CHANNEL SHARE 2024 (% BY VALUE)
TABLE 40: TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING COMPANY LTD
TABLE 41: SCREWFIX DIRECT LTD
TABLE 42: HOWDEN JOINERY LTD
TABLE 43: WOLSELEY UK LTD
TABLE 44: HUWS GRAY LTD
TABLE 45: CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS LTD
TABLE 46: DERALAM LAMINATES LTD
TABLE 47: MB DISTRIBUTION (CLEVELAND) LTD
TABLE 48: PJH GROUP LTD
TABLE 49: IDEAL BATHROOMS (WOLSELEY) LTD
TABLE 50: FRONTLINE BATHROOMS LTD
TABLE 51: BLACKHEATH PRODUCTS LTD
TABLE 52: B & Q LTD
TABLE 53: WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD
TABLE 54: HHGL LTD (HOMEBASE)
TABLE 55: CDS (SUPERSTORES INTERNATIONAL) LTD
TABLE 56: UK WALL PANELS MARKET BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2029
TABLE 57: UK MARKET FOR WATERPROOF WALL PANELS BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2029
TABLE 58: UK MARKET FOR DECORATIVE WALL PANELS BY VALUE (ยฃM MSP) 2020 – 2029
Political: Key influences include the governmentโs housebuilding policies, including new, ambitious housing targets and initiatives to address the construction skills shortage.
Economic: Sluggish economic growth, weak consumer confidence, and a slowing housing market have exerted a downward pressure on home improvement and new build activity. Economic conditions are expected to improve in 2026.
Social: Changes in purchasing habits, home dรฉcor trends and lifestyle factors influence the market. Demographic changes and the growth of wet rooms also influence demand.
Technological: New production techniques, including digital inkjet printing technology, and innovative materials are key technological drivers.
Legal: Legal factors influencing the UK wall panels sector include health and safety regulations and British Standards governing product design. Changes in building regulations and the upcoming Future Homes Standard will also indirectly impact the market.
Environmental: There is an increased focus on developing sustainable wall panel solutions, including using recycled materials for products and packaging and recycling products at the end of their natural life. There is a trend towards EPD certification of panel products.
Product Category
The report covers the following key product categories:
- Waterproof wall panels (bathroom wall panels, shower wall panels, kitchen splashbacks)
- Decorative wall panels (acoustic slat wall panels, wall panelling kits, wooden wall panels and planks, other decorative wall panels)
Sector Analysis
The report covers wall panels used in residential and light commercial applications (i.e. care homes, student accommodation, retail shops, hotels, restaurants, bars, gyms, holiday accommodation etc).
Distribution and Supplier Analysis
Maps the structure of distribution channels.
There are various routes to market in the Residential wall panels market, which is segmented by:
- Trade distributors
- Retail channels
- Direct supply
Profiles of companies operating within the supply chain
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