| 1. |
INTRODUCTION |
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| 2. |
SUMMARY |
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| 3. |
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT |
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| 3.1 | GDP |
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| 3.2 | INFLATION & INTEREST RATES |
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| 3.3 | UNEMPLOYMENT |
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| 3.4 | HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION |
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| 3.5 | HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION |
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| 3.6 | STERLING |
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| 3.7 | POPULATION PROFILE |
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| 3.8 | CONCLUSIONS |
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| 4. |
MARKET STRUCTURE |
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| 4.1 | MARKET DEFINITION |
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| 4.2 | MARKET SIZE |
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| 4.2.1 | Background |
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| 4.2.2 | Current Trends & Future Growth |
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| 4.3 | MARKET VOLUMES |
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| 4.3.1 | Background |
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| 4.3.2 | Current Situation & Future Growth |
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| 4.4 | MARKET TRENDS |
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| 4.5 | HOUSEHOLD OWNERSHIP LEVELS |
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| 5. | PRODUCTS |
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| 5.1 | PRODUCT TRENDS |
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| 5.2 | FRAME MATERIALS |
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| 5.3 | CONSERVATORY DESIGNS |
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| 5.3.1 | Customised/Standard Designs |
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| 5.3.2 | Conservatory Styles |
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| 5.3.3 | Single/Double Glazing |
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| 5.3.4 | Roof Systems |
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| 5.4 | OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS |
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| 5.4.1 | Floorcoverings |
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| 5.4.2 | Heating Systems |
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| 5.4.3 | Window Coverings |
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| 6. | SUPPLIERS |
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| 6.1 | SUPPLY STRUCTURE |
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| 6.2 | MARKET SHARES |
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| 6.3 | COMPANY PROFILES |
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| 6.3.1 | Manufacturers |
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| 6.3.2 | Specialist Roofing Systems Suppliers |
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| 6.3.3 | Window Profile Suppliers |
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| 7. | CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION |
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| 7.1 | OVERVIEW |
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| 7.2 | GARDEN CENTRES |
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| 7.3 | REPLACEMENT WINDOW COMPANIES |
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| 7.4 | DIY MULTIPLES |
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| 7.5 | CONSERVATORY SPECIALISTS |
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| 7.6 | OTHER |
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| 8. | FUTURE PROSPECTS |
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|
TABLES AND CHARTS |
| CHART 1 | THE UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1997-2009 BY VOLUME |
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| CHART 2 | INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (CPI) FROM 1990-2009 |
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| CHART 3 | PDI & SAVINGS RATIO AT CURRENT PRICES 1990-2009 |
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| TABLE 4 | EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS 2000-2007 - STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES |
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| CHART 5 | AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 (‘000) |
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| TABLE 6 | DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1995-2005 (£M RSP) |
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| TABLE 7 | DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 2004-2009 (£M RSP) |
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| TABLE 8 | UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1995-2005 BY VOLUME |
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| TABLE 9 | UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 2004-2009 BY VOLUME |
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| CHART 10 | HOUSEHOLD OWNERSHIP OF CONSERVATORIES 1990-2005 |
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| TABLE 11 | HOUSEHOLD OWNERSHIP LEVELS OF SELECTED CONSUMER DURABLES 1990-2005 |
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| TABLE 12 | FRAME MATERIAL USAGE – VOLUMES - 1989-2005 |
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| CHART 13 | FRAME MATERIAL USAGE, VOLUME TERMS, 1989-2009 |
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| CHART 14 | CONSERVATORY STYLES 2005, SHARE BY VOLUME |
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| TABLE 15 | FLOORCOVERINGS MARKET PRODUCT MIX 2005 |
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| TABLE 16 | UNDERFLOOR HEATING MARKET 2000-2009 BY VALUE (£M) (SUPPLY OF HEATING PIPES, ELECTRIC MATS ETC) |
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| TABLE 17 | CONSERVATORY MARKET 2005 SHARE BY VOLUME |
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| TABLE 18 | CONSERVATORY CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION 1990 – 2005, % SHARE BY VOLUME |
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| CHART 19 | CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION - 2005 SHARE BY VALUE |
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| CHART 20 | DISTRIBUTION OF TIMBER CONSERVATORIES |
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| CHART 21 |
DISTRIBUTION OF PVC-U CONSERVATORIES |
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