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On the 8th December 2008, AMA Research will publish the
Tenth Edition of the ‘Domestic Conservatory Market – UK 2008-2012’
report - incorporating original input and primary research, it
represents an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the Conservatory
market.
The report reviews the Conservatory market in domestic
applications, assessing recent volatility in the sector. Recent trends
and future prospects for the market are reviewed, with a focus on both
the short and longer term prospects. Despite the downturn, this market
is still worth well over £1 billion at retail prices, incorporating a
mix of buildings and related fittings and accessories including
furniture, lighting, flooring and window coverings.
Key
issues reviewed:
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MARKET SIZE - Volumes, Values, Trends, Forecasts.
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PRODUCT MIX – Styles and Designs
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FRAME MATERIALS - Share by PVCu, Aluminium, Timber - Trends,
Forecasts.
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SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION - Key Suppliers, Channel Shares.etc
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Of particular interest are the
following:-
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Review of market performance – difficult
conditions in 2008.
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Material usage by sector – recent trends and
future changes.
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Market prospects – short and medium term
prospects up to 2012 –prospects for recovery in the medium term.
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Overview
of sector including related fittings and accessories.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
MARKET
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Market size by
VALUE - market developments from 1998-2007, analysis and forecast
of market trends up to 2012.
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Conservatory market by VOLUME - rapid growth in mid-late 1990s,
market conditions from 1998-2007, analysis of volatile situation in
2008 and factors influencing future developments to 2012.
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Market sizes by product and material usage
- changing mix between PVCu, Timber & Aluminum 1992-2007, strengths
and weaknesses of different product/market sectors.
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Future prospects for material usage up to 2012
– prospects for timber, PVCu.
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Market
penetration levels - current household ownership levels and future
developments - saturation levels and limiting factors on long term
growth.
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Analysis of overall market developments
- growth rates, changes in market since 2006, materials, component
supplies (roof systems etc.), design changes, Planning/Building
Regulations, and future trends.
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Analysis of conservatory accessory market sectors
including flooring, window coverings, underfloor heating etc. –
overall market size and trends.
DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY
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Channels of Distribution
- Sales of products by channels of distribution (DIY Outlets, Garden
Centres, Direct Sell Companies, Specialists, Builders etc. Areas of
specialisation and analysis of changes between 1990 and 2007.
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Analysis of new build as a market sector
- recent trends, changing housing market, longer term potential.
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Mix
of material usage by distribution channels - analysis of
significant changes.
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Distribution structure for PVCu, Aluminum & Timber Conservatories
- major differences between material.
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Distribution Channel Shares
- by volume and value.
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Future prospects for major channels
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including analysis of changes in market structure in recent years.
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Major suppliers
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market restructuring in 2008, product positioning, specialisation,
shares within market sectors, areas of growth/decline - strengths and
weaknesses.
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Analysis of price levels
- recent and future trends.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT & FUTURE PROSPECTS
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General overview of economic climate
– impact of ‘credit crunch’ on conservatory market and prospects for
recovery in the medium term.
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Review of socio-economic factors influencing the market
- growth in disposable income, age distribution of population, housing
trends, prospects over 2008-12 period etc.
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