According to IC’s latest study for the Internal Doors market in Europe, In 2007, the total internal doors market in Europe top 5 accounted for 49,9 million units, valued at 7,3 billions of euros. This data makes the internal doors market one of the major markets related to the construction sector.

In the years to come however, due to the construction crisis and economic deceleration, the market is expected to decrease by -5,8% in terms of quantity for the total Europe top 5. Spain should be experiencing the biggest hit, with a major fall of -13,9%!
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Unlike its smaller cousins (<80 feet) the Superyacht industry has not slowed down nearly as much. The Superyacht, being a luxury good only available to the extremely wealthy (whose worldwide population is increasing) has plenty of demand. According to IC Consulting’s latest report on the Superyacht industry revenue in 2008 rose 0.5% while 1.7% more ships were sold.
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