U.S. flooring imports are expected to fall by around 8% in 2026, in both value and square footage, according to Catalina Research data reported by Floor Covering Weekly and summarized by InteriorDaily. Higher tariffs are the main reason companies are changing where they buy.
Imports are projected to make up 42.6% of U.S. floor covering sales by value this year, down from 44.7% in 2025. By square footage, the share drops to 56.9% from 58.6%. Tariff charges are estimated at $1.9 billion, or 15.2% of the total landed value of imports, compared with around 7% in 2024.
Vietnam is now the leading source of imported flooring. China's share of the U.S. market has fallen from 18.3% in 2018 to an estimated 1.7% in 2026. Domestic manufacturers have regained share in several categories, including wood, ceramic and porcelain tile, and rigid core LVT.
Source: US flooring imports set to fall 8% as tariffs reshape sourcing, InteriorDaily, citing Floor Covering Weekly and Catalina Research, September 30, 2026. This is a short summary written by Brazil Floors. All facts, figures and quotes belong to the original report, so read the full story at the link.
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