Introduction/Overview

Summary Of Contents

List of Contents & Tables in 2009 Update

List of Contents & Tables in 2008 Report

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published a 2009 update to the report “Domestic Window Coverings Market 2008-2012”. This latest update focuses on the key elements in the market place, bringing up to date the critical report elements such as market size, product mix, changing trends, and providing a more recent basis for updating all the relevant forecasts through to 2013.   Report and update are sold together to ensure customers receive the very latest information on the Upholstered Furniture and Beds Market. Key sectors covered include: Curtains Blinds Ready-mades Venetians Custom mades Verticals Curtain fabric Soft Suspension Systems Pleated & roller blind styles Wooden & metal poles Lightweight Curtains Plastic & metal track Net/lace curtains Wires Voiles & sheers

This updated supplementary report offers a concise and informed assessment of market developments in 2008 and provides suppliers, and those with key interests in the window coverings market, with revised forecast to 2013 and commentary on the changing market in 2008 and outlook for 2009. Individual product sectors are covered in detail, with a review of recent trends, interpretation of current developments and future prospects. The report answers the need for both a comprehensive review of quantitative market developments combined with analysis of the qualitative background reasons and influences affecting the market.

Key issues covered include:

• Latest views and forecasts based upon the deteriorating economic environment.

• Effects of factors such as housing market and decline in domestic conservatories on the overall market.

• Emerging evidence of polarisation within the overall market and for key sectors such as curtains and blinds.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:

THE MARKET

• Market Size by Value – market performance up to 2008 and prospects for 2009/10.

• Product Mix - review of product mix in 2008.

• Purchase Motivation Factors – impact of housebuilding and home improvement activity.

• International Trade – imports and exports for key sectors.

• Future Prospects – forecasts up to 2013.

CURTAINS

• Market Size by Value –recent market performance, current trends and forecasts to 2013.

• Mix by Major Product Sectors – ready made, custom made and fabric in 2008.

• Key Suppliers – shares and profiles of leading players.

BLINDS

• Market Size by Value  - recent market performance, current trends and forecasts up to 2013.

• Analysis by End-Use Application

• Mix by Blind Type and Style – Venetians, verticals, rollers, soft, pleated blinds in 2008.

• Key Suppliers – shares and profiles of leading players.

LIGHTWEIGHT CURTAINS/CURTAIN SUSPENSION SYSTEMS 

• Market Background, Characteristics and Size – recent trends and forecasts up to 2013.

• Product Mix – share by key products.

• Key Suppliers – shares and profiles of leading players.

DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS  

• Analysis by Channel – summary of key trends.

The update provides 30+ pages of detailed additional analysis bringing the report up to date for March 2009 (see third  panel for a full listing of contents including tables and charts)

The report is extensive with over 85 pages (see fourth panel for a full listing of contents including tables and charts)