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AMA Research
have published a full review of the 'UK Bathroom
Market 2005' - incorporating original input and primary
research, it represents an up-to-date and informed review of this market,
giving excellent value for money.
The
report covers the following product sectors in detail:-
The report is
written by marketing professionals with experience of the bathroom
products industry, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and detailed
coverage of these changing markets.
The report
contains a detailed assessment of the markets with interpretation of
major developments and future trends including information that is
specific and relevant to the market - not just a broad collection of
Government statistics.
Of
Particular Interest:-
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The
growth of the shower sector has been high in recent years, which is
gradually impacting on the bath sector.
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The
increased levels of imports in most sectors of the market and the
growth of suppliers from the Middle East and Far East etc.
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The
growth of bathroom furniture in recent years and the impact on styles
in the sanitaryware sector.
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:-
BATHS
AND SANITARYWARE
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Market
size by VOLUME and VALUE, rates of change, trends and forecasts. Key
influences in the market and future prospects. Household penetration
levels.
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Import and
Export trends, growing influence of imports across all sectors of the
market.
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Replacement
versus new - recent trends and the implications for suppliers.
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Material
trends, mix of sanitaryware sales with trends, mix of baths by
material, trends etc.
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Review of
the commercial sector.
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Market
shares, key companies by bath and sanitaryware, strengths by sector,
market positions.
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Distribution
channels, share of sales from manufacturers and sales to end-users.
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Merchants,
DIY, Bathroom Specialists and Factor trends. Future prospects and key
companies per channel.
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Installation
and specification - DIY versus professional, installer influence etc.
BRASSWARE
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Market
size by VOLUME and VALUE - rate of change, trends and forecasts.
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Product
trends, basin/bath/sink mix, trend to mixers, single lever trend,
ceramic disc prospects, mix of finishes, growth of thermostatic
mixers.
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Replacement
and new build, trends and the implications for suppliers.
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Market
shares - key companies, imports/exports, the European influence on the
market.
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Channel
shares - from manufacturer/original supplier in to the trade and sales
to end-users. Trends by channel.
ACCESSORIES
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Market
size by product group - Fittings/Shower accessories, curtains, rails,
handsets/Bathmats and Rubber hoses/Toilet seats and covers/Bath panels
and splashbacks/Heated towel rails/Scales, Mirrors.
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Trends by
sector, material usage, fashion trends, influence of the growth of
en-suites and other market sectors.
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Market
shares and key companies - review of strengths by sector, distribution
and market positions.
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Channels
of distribution - influence of new build sector, role of DIY, Mail
Order, Department Stores, Bathroom Shops, Merchants etc.
FURNITURE
- FITTED & NON-FITTED
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Market
size for free-standing cabinets/vanity units and fitted furniture.
Fitted furniture market size, growth trend and key characteristics.
Trends in the free-standing unit sector.
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Review of
product trends and likely market developments, key suppliers and their
market positions and strengths.
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Channels
of distribution, their changing role, influence of the contract
market.
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Future
prospects for the market.
WHIRLPOOLS
AND SPAS
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Market
size for Whirlpool/Spa systems in volume/value.
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Product
trends and likely market developments, future prospects, key product
sectors.
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Key
companies, market positions and strengths.
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Channel
trends and future prospects.
The report
contains over 100 pages and over 40 tables/charts of original research
and comment into The UK Bathroom Industry, providing an independent and
incisive view into this fast-changing market.
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