All of the major markets except for Russia and Turkey saw growth in 2014, with a slowing momentum over the year. The troubled Southern European markets, small in absolute volume, recorded the highest growth rates.
Germany remains the largest market in Europe. The UK has gained ground in its current boom phase.
The recovery of 2014 was just enough to compensate the declines of the previous year. The industry is still 40% below the record levels of 2007.
This article was found from : “http://www.cece.eu/our-sector/facts-and-figures/”