INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published the 8th edition of the ‘Bedroom Furniture Market – UK 2006’ - incorporating original input it represents the most informed and up-to-date review of this market and is excellent value for money.

The UK domestic bedroom furniture market is a mature sector that has endured tougher trading conditions in recent years and was estimated to be worth around £508m at manufacturers selling prices in 2005.

The Report Contains: -

• A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THE MARKET - with interpretation of major developments and future trends.

• REVIEW OF KEY MATERIAL AND SECTOR TRENDS.

• SPECIFIC AND RELEVANT INFORMATION - collated using a wide range of trade and other sources.

• A DETAILED REVIEW OF SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE

Areas of particular interest  include:-

• Market performance of bedroom furniture and analysis of key product sectors including a review of the overall furniture sector and comparison with other consumer durable sectors.

• Development of niche sectors such as children’s bedroom furniture and an increase in multifunctional bedroom furniture during 2005.

• A substantial increase in imports putting pressure on UK manufacturers.

• A fall in consumer confidence and a slowdown in the housing market restricting sales during 2005. A fall in RMI spending also restricting market sales.

• Market consolidation and closure of major suppliers such as Courts, and divestment of bedroom furniture activities by Silent Night.

• Increased need for extra storage space as dwellings become smaller.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

THE MARKET

• Overall furniture market size, recent trends, reasons for change, mix of different furniture sectors fitted/free standing mix.

• Market background - developments of market from 1999.

• Analysis of bedroom furniture market - size by value, historical trends, forecasts to 2009.

• Current situation - recent market performance, factors bolstering this market as well as identification of factors detracting from higher levels of growth.

• Future prospects for the bedroom furniture market, reasoning behind forecast trends.

• Mix between fitted and free standing bedroom furniture - trends and reasons, factors affecting performance, product comparison of fitted bedrooms with kitchens and bathrooms, future prospects for fitted bedroom furniture.

• Household penetration levels - current levels and future estimates, rates of growth, product comparison.

THE PRODUCTS

• Furniture types - mix of rigid and flat pack bedroom furniture and key trends.

• Methods of assembly of bedroom furniture - value of self-assembly sector, recent history of self-assembly and professionally fitted bedroom furniture.

• Growing sectors - children/teenagers bedroom furniture, multi use of bedroom study/home office bedroom furniture and storage solutions.

• Product styles - style and design trends, contemporary and traditional styles, growth of other niche sectors.

• Finishes and materials - technological improvement of finishes and veneers, pattern of demand, and effect on market in value terms. New materials entering the market.

DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLIERS

• Mix of furniture manufacturers by turnover size.

• Major manufacturers - market shares of leading manufacturers, product and market positioning, growing companies.

• Major channels of distribution - shares by type of outlets, areas of growth/decline, future trends.

• Summary of key companies within major channels of distribution.

• Imports and Exports of bedroom furniture - increase in the amount of imports into the UK market in recent years.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Growth potential for bedroom furniture - key areas of growth.

• Developments in the major product and market sectors.

The report contains around 85 pages and 30 tables of ORIGINAL research and comment on the UK Bedroom Furniture industry, providing incisive and thought provoking views on its future development.