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AMA Research will shortly
publish the 6th Edition of the report ‘Pet Accessories Market – UK
2009-2013’ - incorporating original input and primary research, it
represents an up-to-date and informed review of this expanding market.
Key areas in the report:
The total UK Pet Market is substantial with a retail
value of over £4 billion in 2008. Despite the economic downturn in
2008/09, accessories represent a substantial and growing part of the
pet market with most sectors proving relatively resilient in the
current climate. The report reviews overall trends in the pet accessory
market, focusing on key product sectors. Key growth markets are
reviewed, together with an analysis of changing supply and distribution
structures. |
Areas of particular
interest:
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Detailed
assessment of the Pet Accessories Market by product sector.
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Review of the
major pet accessory suppliers – overview of market structure,
sector specialists etc.
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Analysis of the
distribution channels for pet accessories.
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Review of future
prospects for pet accessories – short term prospects in 2009-10,
and long term trends up to 2013.
Companies included :
Acorn Pet Centres, Ancol Pet
Products, Aqua Pacific (UK), Armitages Pet Products, Bayer (UK) Beaphar
(UK), Big H Pet Superstore, Bob Martin Company, Collarways, Countrywide
Farmers, Danish Design Pet Products, Dobbies, Epro Wholesale, Ferplast
(UK) Ltd, Happy Pet Products, Hi-Craft, Interpet, Johnson’s Veterinary
Products, Jolleys Petfood Superstores, Just for Pets, Juwel Aquarium
(UK), L Batley Pet Products, Maidenhead Aquatics, Masterfoods
(Pedigree), Merial Animal, Health (UK), Mines for Pets, Pampurred Pets,
Pedigree Wholesale, Pennine Industries, Pet Brands, Pet Life Ventures,
Petlife International Ltd, Pets at Home, Pets Corner (UK), Petsworld,
Pettex R C Hagen, Rosewood, RSPCA, Savic, Scruffs, Sharples ‘n’ Grant,
Snoozzzeee Dog, Snowflake Pet Products, Solus Garden & Leisure, Tetra
(UK), Tolsa (UK), Underworld Products, Vital Group Plc, World of Water.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE MARKET
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Review of the
overall UK Pet Market and trends in last decade - food,
accessories, vet/insurance fees, kennelling etc. Current performance
by sector and review of future prospects up to 2013.
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Assessment of the
Pet Accessory Market - developments since 2002. Market performance
in 2008 / early 2009 and future prospects up to 2013. Key growth
sectors
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Factors
influencing growth - pet population, changing mix of pet
ownership, impact of economic downturn in 2008/09, cultural and social
influences, new product developments, changing retailing trends
influencing product awareness etc.
PRODUCT MIX
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Pet Accessories
by product groups, trends since 2002, forecasts and factors
influencing market developments, key growth sectors.
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Storage and
Feeding Products
- market size 2002-2013 and mix share in 2008 - Analysis of baskets,
bedding, hutches and cages, tanks and aquariums etc. - a review of
size, product trends and influencing factors.
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Care Products
- market size 2002-2013 and mix share in 2008. Analysis of grooming
equipment, maintenance products, flea treatments/wormers, cat litters,
health and vitamins etc. - a review of sector size, product trends and
influencing factors.
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Toys
– market size 2002-2013 and mix share in 2008. Analysis of dog, cat,
reptile, fish, bird and small animal toys - a review of sector size,
product trends and influencing factors. An assessment of training,
activity, interest and utility toys.
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Collars, leads
and utility products
- market size 2002-2013 and mix share in 2008, a review of product
trends and influencing factors.Review of the miscellaneous items e.g.
cat flaps, letterbox cages, etc.
SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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Analysis of major
suppliers - market shares, product strengths, market positioning,
distribution strengths etc.
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Review of
fragmented supply structure - potential for rationalisation /
acquisition, changes to market structure in 2007-09.
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Analysis of major
distribution channels - shares by major channels, growth of pet
superstores.
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Changes in supply
and distribution structures in 2007-09 - recent years and
forecasts of future trends - new channels emerging.
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Supplier shares
by value for basket and bedding, cat litter and tanks/aquariums
sectors.
FUTURE PROSPECTS/GENERAL
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Age distribution
of population, pet ownership levels, disposable income levels,
number of households etc.
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Future
developments within pet products - implications for suppliers.
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Changing consumer
requirements - increasing product awareness, value-added products,
etc.
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Economic
influences on the market – impact of economic downturn in 2009-10.
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Retailing trends for pet products.
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