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Q2 2025 NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) Overview
The NKBA/John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) delivers a comprehensive quarterly snapshot of current business conditions and future expectations within the kitchen and bath industry. The Q2 2025 report is based on insights from 575 industry professionals across four core segments: Design (24%), Building & Remodeling (24%), Retail (22%), and Manufacturing (30%).
This quarter’s findings highlight evolving market conditions, identify emerging trends, and offer a closer look at the challenges and opportunities shaping business decisions across the industry.
Expectations for full-year 2025 sales growth dropped from +3.1% in Q1 to -0.1% in Q2, underscoring ongoing sluggishness.
Key Takeaways
- Sector Performance: Design and Retail segments reported declines, while Building & Remodeling and Manufacturing remained stable or saw modest improvement.
- Pricing Pressure: K&B firms reported average price inflation of 4.6% year-over-year—consistent with rising input costs.
- Profitability Challenges: More than half of manufacturers in categories like tile, appliances, faucets, and cabinetry reported margin compression.
- Policy Impacts: The report explores how recent policy shifts are affecting each sector differently.
As the industry navigates an uncertain macroeconomic climate, this quarter’s KBMI provides critical context and strategic guidance to help businesses stay informed and resilient.
