Furthermore, imported products have had a positive influence on the wood business in regards to volume and profitability of our retailer/contractor panel (chart 1).
Sixty-seven percent of those surveyed expect their residential hardwood floor covering sales to increase, compared to 2003, driven by consumer demand and interest, and home building. The other one-third is divided, with 27 percent expecting business to stay the same as 2003 and six percent expecting a decrease (chart 2).