U.K. Ceramic Market Up 25% Between 1998-2003
Dublin, Ireland--December 6--In recent years, both the domestic and non-domestic ceramic tiles sectors in the UK have exhibited healthy levels of growth. The market is increasingly characterised by high levels of imports and the gaining strength of multiple retailers. The ceramic tiles market has shown good growth during the last 5 years, with floor tiles gaining increasing popularity. This new report assesses the current situation and forecasts the likely market development over the next four years. Of particular interest: -- An assessment of end-use applications in the contract sector. -- Key factors influencing market growth - conservatories, showers, en-suites, growth of pod manufacturers, house builders etc. -- Continuing growth of floor tiles - recent trends and forecasts. -- Growth of imports. Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c10318) has announced the addition of 2004 Ceramic Tiles Market (UK) to their offering. It is the 4th edition of the 'Ceramic Tiles Market - UK 2004' report. Incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up to date, comprehensive and informed assessment of this growing market. The report contains in detail: -- Market Review -- Size, recent growth, review of recent developments, role of imports and future prospects. -- Product Sector Mix -- Floor tile and wall tile mix, design trends, comparisons with other wall and floorcoverings future prospects. -- Application Mix -- Domestic and Commercial, trends, mix of end-use application areas in the commercial sector. -- Suppliers -- Key suppliers and market shares. -- Distribution -- Structure in the contract and domestic sectors, channel shares, growth prospects, etc. Report Contents in Detail:- MARKET SIZE -- Market definition and overall market size for ceramic tiles in the UK, by value. Forecasts for the ceramic tile industry in the UK up to 2007. -- Key influences and trends on the development of the market. Impact of leisure sector, influences of television programmes/home interest magazines etc. Key application areas showing growth - conservatory, showers, en-suite sectors. -- Outlook for the overall industry, long term underlying advantages of tiles versus other floor and wall coverings, prospects through to 2007. -- International trade in ceramic tiles, key importing countries etc. -- Mix of domestic and commercial applications by value. -- The ceramic tile market in perspective -- in relation to the overall home decor and contract floorcoverings markets. PRODUCT MIX/APPLICATION AREAS -- Mix of wall and floor tiles by value, trends in each sector. -- Wall Tiles - Issues and trends, strengths, opportunities and threats (e.g. growth of pod manufacturers) -- Floor Tiles - Issues and trends, strengths, opportunities and threats. -- Principal end use sectors -- contract floorcoverings market by application, growth of conservatory, shower and en-suite/cloakroom markets etc. -- volumes, trends etc. -- Contract floorcoverings market by floor type/by value. -- Growth of ceramic tiles relevant to other decorating media - growth of panelling systems, wood/laminate flooring etc. -- Sales performance comparisons 1995-2004 -- floor tiles, carpets, vinyl, laminate wood -- wall tiles, paint and wallpaper. SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES. -- Commercial and domestic channel structures. -- Channel shares and trends. -- Review of the major channels -- DIY multiples, builders merchants, distributors, tile specialists, independents, etc. -- Key tile suppliers, -- market share for leading companies. -- Review of key companies -- company information, turnover, market positioning, distribution strengths FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES -- Key influences on the contract and domestic sectors of the ceramic tiles market. -- Future prospects for the contract and domestic sectors
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