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AMA
Research has recently published the 1st
Edition
of the Kitchen
Furniture Market in the Irish Republic
report. The report should be
of particular interest to individuals and institutional investors, and
provides a comprehensive and easy to use review of the rapidly evolving
Irish kitchen furniture sector.
This
report specifically reviews the domestic Kitchen Furniture Market in the
Republic of Ireland focusing on key market and product trends, the new
build housing sector, offsite manufacture of kitchen pods and major
suppliers and distributors. Key
areas in the report
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Detailed
assessment of the
major Product Sectors within the kitchen market - including
cupboards and units, worktops, sinks, appliances and accessories.
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A
review of the major influences
affecting the market - including increasing levels of house building
in the Republic, the growing trend towards home improvement and the
growth in use of kitchen pods in residential construction.
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Overview
of the supply and distribution
of kitchens in Ireland - profiles the key indigenous and overseas
manufacturers and the key distribution channels for kitchens including
builders’ merchants, kitchen retail specialists and the DIY sector.
Areas
of particular interest:
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Overview
of the new build and replacement market for kitchen
furniture.
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Analysis
of the unprecedented growth in new build housing completions in
recent years and the trend in types of homes being built and
their impact on the kitchen furniture market.
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Analysis
of the current
trends in and types of materials and finishes used in the
construction of kitchen furniture.
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Imports
of kitchen furniture account for around 10% of the market with all
major overseas suppliers distributing products in the Irish Republic.
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The
kitchen manufacturing sector is less structured than the UK market and
is well served in all price brackets by a larger number of regional
specialist independents, which are estimated to account for around
85-90% of the market.
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The
kitchen and bathroom pod
market in Ireland is experiencing considerable growth and has projected
growth rates of 30% per year.
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Key
drivers and restraints for growth in the kitchen
furniture market and estimated forecasts for growth over the
next few years.
Key
areas covered in the report include:
THE
KITCHEN FURNITURE MARKET
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Analysis
of the overall market for kitchen furniture in the Republic of
Ireland.
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Key
drivers
affecting the kitchen furniture market and future growth forecasts
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Market
value and detailed review of the leading product sectors within
the kitchen market in Ireland including units, cupboards, worktops,
sinks, appliances and accessories.
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Factors
influencing Market Development - economic
situation, house building and house price inflation, consumer
confidence, growing influence of design/style changes, population mix
changes, increases in the number of second/third time buyers, low
interest, growing ownership of a greater number of kitchen appliances
etc.
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Major
product design, trends and materials in the kitchen furniture
market.
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Analysis
of the import and export market for kitchen furniture and sinks.
OVERALL
MARKET TRENDS
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The
impact of residential house building as the major driver of the
Kitchen Furniture Market.
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Analysis
of the current housing market, house building completions,
regional house building activity, house prices, housing affordability
and house building trends.
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Review
of the new build market for kitchen furniture.
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Analysis
of developer incentives (kitchens & appliances) in new build homes.
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Overview
of the major Irish kitchen manufacturers specified in new build homes.
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Review
of the replacement market for kitchen furniture.
PRE-FABRICATED
KITCHEN FURNITURE
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Overview
of the offsite manufacturing/pre-fabrication industry in Ireland.
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Analysis
of the application of offsite manufacture/pre-fabrication to the Irish
Housing Industry.
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Analysis
of pre-fabricated kitchen pods for use in the housing industry.
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Advantages
of using kitchen pods in new build housing.
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Major
suppliers
of kitchen pods in Ireland and overseas.
KITCHEN
FURNITURE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
-
Overview
of the market size and structure for kitchen furniture supply &
distribution in Ireland.
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Review
of the major indigenous and overseas manufacturers of kitchens.
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Analysis
of the builders’ merchants, the DIY and the retail distribution
markets for kitchen furniture.
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Structure,
size and profiles of major distribution companies in each sector.
The
report contains over
115
pages and over 25
tables and charts and provides a comprehensive review of the kitchen
furniture market, analyzing all product sectors within the market.
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