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AMA Research
have published the 5th
edition of the Ceramic Tiles Market - UK 2006 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:-
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Market Review
market size,
review of trends and market development in recent years,
international trade.-
Product Sector Mix Floor
and wall tile mix, glazed and unglazed, trends.-
Domestic and Contract
applications
trends in end-use applications.-
Key suppliers and market
shares. -
Distribution -
contract and
domestic sectors, channel shares, key companies, trends.
The UK Ceramic Tiles market
experienced more than 30% growth between 2000-2005, and continues to
offer reasonably strong opportunities in terms of value growth, although
volume growth has been even higher.
Product developments
by manufacturers are generating value growth opportunities. New
designs, sizes, materials and shapes, coupled with the increased
availability of these products through specialist and DIY multiples,
have contributed to reasonably healthy value growth
Of particular
interest:-
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Market
size estimates and forecasts to 2009.
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Key factors influencing market growth housebuilding,
non-domestic, key applications - conservatories, showers & en-suites,
underfloor heating, the use of pods in construction etc.
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Growth of DIY multiples and tile multiples as tile
distributors to domestic users.
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Commentary on the threat to the market of substitute
products.
Report Contents in Detail:-
MARKET
SIZE
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Market definition and
overall market size for ceramic tiles in the UK, by value. Estimate
for 2006 and forecasts to 2009.
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Analysis of key application
areas non-domestic, housebuilding, conservatories, showers and
en-suite bathrooms and impact upon the tiles market.
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Key market influences
installation and replacement; growth of panel systems, hygiene,
fashion and consumer trends. Also contractors output, the housing
market and residential property transactions. Difficult trading
conditions in some key markets e.g. conservatories.
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Analysis of competing wall
and floor coverings markets, e.g. growth of hard floorcoverings
(wood, ceramic tiles etc.)
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International trade in
ceramic tiles, high levels of imports, source countries for imports,
and main export destinations.
PRODUCT MIX/APPLICATION AREAS
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Mix of wall and floor tiles
by value 1999 to 2006.
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Wall Tiles size of market
by value, key contract applications, trends.
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Floor Tiles size of
market by value, key areas of usage, impact of increased use of
underfloor heating, other key influences.
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Mix of domestic and
commercial applications by value.
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Domestic Applications
share of floor and wall coverings market, key application areas,
showers, conservatories, etc.
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Commercial Applications -
commentary on key end use sectors and trends within these sectors,
new build and refurbishment activity, contract floorcoverings
product mix by value.
SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES
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Overview of commercial and domestic
channel structures.
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Market
shares of tile
suppliers, and a
review of key companies - company information, market positioning, strengths
etc.
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Review of the major
distribution channels,
domestic and contract. DIY multiples, builders merchants, multiple tile
specialists, independents, etc. Review of key companies - company
information, market positioning, strengths, etc.
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Geographical spread of ceramic tile distributors and showroom
FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES
AMA Research are specialist publishers of a wide range of reports in home
improvement markets including Builders Merchants, DIY Multiples, Wallcoverings,
Floorcoverings, Contract Floorcoverings, Conservatories, Showers, Bathrooms
etc.
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