INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

On the 30 June 2008, AMA Research will publish the 3rd edition of the “Electrical Wholesale Market – Western Europe 2008” report - incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an informed and up to date review of the market and with over 150 pages is excellent value for money. Countries individually reviewed include:- France Germany Belgium The Netherlands The acquisition of Hagemeyer in early 2008 has seen a major restructuring in the West European market, with varying implications in different markets. As a result, the sector has become much more concentrated in general, though there are still major differences between key countries, each operating with different characteristics. Similarly, electrical product supply is becoming more Pan-European in response to changing market structures and purchasing requirements.   2008 is likely to be a difficult year with the credit crisis having a varying impact on different markets, though all countries will be affected to some extent.

The report contains:

• A BROAD ASSESSMENT OF THIS €20+ BILLION MARKET - with a review of market size, recent trends, key market influences, current and future developments - with medium term forecasts to 2012.

• CONSTRUCTION/ECONOMY – trends and forecasts in each country, impact of credit crisis.

• PRODUCTS – Analysis of broad product groupings, mix by sector for each country.

• ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS – Wholesaler shares by country, recent activities, company profiles, financial overview of major players.

• MARKET STRUCTURE – impact of recent changes involving Rexel, Sonepar and Hagemeyer.

• BUYING GROUPS – major players, shares, address details etc.

• FUTURE PROSPECTS – forecasts of developments up to 2012.

Key areas of coverage for each country include:-

ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET IN WESTERN EUROPE

• Overall size & structure of West European market – including UK

• Market size for France, Germany, Belgium & The Netherlands.

• Market trends since 2002 and forecasts of future developments up to 2012.

• Wholesaler market structure analysis – key variations between countries.

• Wholesaler – market shares, international, local operations.

• Buying Groups – key players, shares, recent changes etc. 

• Key supplier profiles for each country

• Key market issues & influencing factors – impact of recent changes involving Rexel, Sonepar and Hagemeyer.

• Comparisons with UK market – size, trends, structure etc.

• Future prospects – impact of credit crisis in 2008/09, longer term prospects etc.

• Sources of further information, Contact details. 

ECONOMIC BACKGROUND

• General Economic overview and introduction.

• Demographic profiling.

• Economic background, historical context, future prospects.

• Construction activity levels – recent trends and future prospects.

• Housing market – recent activity and future trends.

The report contains over 140 pages and over 100 tables/charts of original research and comment into The West European Electrical Wholesale Industry, providing an independent and incisive view into this fast-changing market.