AMA
Research has published the Seventh Edition of the Wall Coverings
Market UK 2007 report. Incorporating original research, the
report is a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the wall coverings
market - representing a worthwhile investment and giving excellent value
for money.
Product Areas Covered in Detail Are:-
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Finished
Wallpaper.
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Vinyls
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Whites
The market
was worth over £170 million at manufacturers prices in 2006, having
undergone substantial change in terms of supply structure in the last
two years. Over the last decade, the market has declined in overall
terms, but has recently started to show signs of recovery in value
terms. This report assesses the key reasons behind recent trends and
reviews the market's future prospects.
Of Particular Interest:-
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Changing
attitudes in 2005/6 towards wallpapering by consumers.
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Re-organisation and consolidation of supply structure.
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Analysis
of key growth sectors, such as designer market, digital printing
etc.
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More
optimistic market prospects in 2007-08 than for many years.
The report
is written by marketing professionals with wide experience of consumer
durable products and answers the need for both a comprehensive
QUANTITATIVE review of market developments and detailed QUALITATIVE
analysis of background reasons and future trends - essential
requirements for good marketing planning.
Key
areas of coverage in the report include:-
THE
MARKET
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Total Wall
Coverings Market - analysis of size by value, historical trends from
1999-2006 and forecasts to 2010.
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Historical
trends and key influencing factors.
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Recent
trends and key factors affecting the overall performance of the UK
wall coverings market in 2005/06.
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Future
prospects for the wall coverings industry from 2007-2010.
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Mix of
wall coverings by end-use sector - trade commercial, trade domestic
and DIY, relative changes of mix and current performance of each
sector.
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Imports &
Exports - size of each sector, significance of exports, main export
markets and key countries influence on demand.
PRODUCT MIX
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Definitions of types of wall coverings within the market.
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Historical
and current mix of wall coverings - finished wallpaper, vinyl wall
coverings and whites - recent trends in mix.
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2006 mix
by value of finished wallpaper, smooth vinyls, blown vinyls, vinyl
rolls, embossed, woodchip & lining. Recent developments and trends
in each sector.
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2006 mix
of blown coloureds and whites, comparison with earlier years.
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Other
fashion trends such as growth of digital printing, borders etc.
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Current
trends in terms of designs, patterns and colours.
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Key areas
of recent development within the market.
SUPPLIERS
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Recent
changes in the overall supply structure.
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Major
suppliers of wall coverings in the UK market with shares by value.
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Profiles
of major suppliers, financial information and recent developments.
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Details of
major companies targeting the higher quality sector of the market.
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Product
and sector strengths, trends, developments etc.
DISTRIBUTION
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Distribution structure for commercial wall coverings illustrating
major channels involved.
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Distribution structure for domestic wall coverings outlining key
channels.
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Share of
wall coverings distribution by outlet type.
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Review
of major outlets within each type of distribution channel.
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Overall
performance of key channels, growth / decline, areas of strength
growth of Trade Centres etc.
KEY MARKET INFLUENCES /
FUTURE PROSPECTS
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Construction sector - historical trends and current performance of
housing and commercial construction markets, house moving.
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Age
distribution of UK population.
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Future
prospects for the commercial and domestic wall coverings markets
more optimistic forecasts for market recovery in 2007-08.
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Key
factors influencing future prospects.
The report contains ORIGINAL research
and comment on the UK Wall Coverings industry and provides incisive and
thought provoking views on its future development. |
