Global Home Improvement Market Declines for Third Consecutive Year
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GLOBAL: The global home improvement market contracted by 2.1% to US$ 721.9 billion (€645.5 billion) in 2025, marking its third consecutive annual decline, according to Dähne Verlag’s Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2026. The downturn was largely driven by continued weakness in China. By region, Latin America recorded the strongest growth at 1.8%, followed by Europe at 1.5%. In contrast, North America declined by 1.5%, Africa and the Middle East by 1.6%, and Asia Pacific by 6.7%. The global DIY segment performed relatively better, falling by 0.7% to US$ 529.7 billion (€473.6 billion), reflecting continued challenges across the retail sector.
Source: DIY International
