The
commercial bathroom market was estimated to be worth £452 million in
2006, according to the first edition of the “Commercial Bathrooms
Market” report recently published by AMA Research.
The report,
which is available for purchase at £625, provides a comprehensive
analysis of the overall commercial bathrooms market and a detailed
assessment of each key application area and product sector. The report
reviews the performance of a wide range of products from baths,
sanitaryware, brassware and showers to special needs equipment, panel
systems and bathroom pods.
The report
indicates the commercial bathroom market has grown significantly over
the last six years, supported by the buoyancy of the non-domestic
construction market. The health, office and education sectors have been
the main growth engine. However, the health sector has experienced a
slow down in construction output since 2004, while output in other
sectors such as the entertainment sector has been erratic over the last
six years.
The product
sectors within the commercial bathroom market have experienced mixed
levels of growth. The bath sector for instance has been fairly static,
while shower products have experienced relatively good growth. The best
performing sectors have been panel systems and bathroom pods. The
sanitaryware and brassware sectors have also benefited from good levels
of average annual growth.
As in the
domestic market, product developments and improvements have focused on
quality and design. Durability also remains a key factor across a number
of sectors. Certain commercial end-users continue to focus on
aesthetics, including offices, hotels and bars. However, there has been
a shift away from the traditional “institutionalised” appearance in some
public sectors towards less formal environments.
AMA’s report also
provides an insight into the future prospects for the commercial
bathrooms market. Over the next four years, the market for bathroom
products in non-domestic applications is expected to experience good
growth, supported by stable construction output in the private sector,
with demand increasing towards the completion of the Olympic Games
construction programme.
Bathroom pods and
panel systems present the best growth potential, with sanitaryware and
brassware also benefiting from investment in education, commercial
offices and hotels. Overall, the focus on aesthetics, durability,
hygiene and environmental issues are also likely to support continuous
product improvement and development in the market.
The “Commercial
Bathroom Market” published by AMA Research is available in electronic or
hard copy format and can be ordered online at
www.amaresearch.co.uk
or by calling 0871 3103450.
