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AMA Research has recently published the
report “Wood/Laminate Floorcoverings Market – UK 2007”. The
report, which includes both primary and secondary research, provides an
informed and up to date assessment of the market. The report focuses on
the three primary sectors of solid wood, engineered wood
and laminates.
The Report Also Contains: -
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A brief
overview of the total floorcoverings market – including carpet,
vinyl, wood, ceramics and other floorcoverings.
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A detailed
assessment of the wood floorcoverings market - including
solid/engineered wood, laminates and flooring accessories etc, total
UK market size, trends, product mix, factors influencing growth,
international trade, future prospects.
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Application Mix – domestic and contract market for wood/laminate
floorcoverings - trends, growth sectors, future prospects.
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Key
Suppliers & Distribution Mix – analysis of key suppliers in the
total wood floorcoverings market with a review of market share and
changes in the distribution mix.
Of Particular Interest
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Continued growth of total wood floorcoverings market.
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Stabilising factors in the laminate sector.
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Switch
to higher value solid and engineered wood as well as some laminates.
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Changing
nature of the supply/distribution structure.
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Trends
in total wood floorcoverings with forecasts to 2010.
In previous
years growth in the wood floorcoverings market was underpinned by the
strong performance of the laminate sector. However, in recent years the
structure of the market has changed and for the last two years it has
been solid and engineered wood that has been driving the market. This
4th edition of the report assesses the current situation with forecasts
of market developments over the short-medium term future.
Report Content in Detail: -
OVERVIEW OF TOTAL FLOORCOVERINGS MARKET
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Review of
UK floorcoverings market – market size, performance of carpets,
vinyl, wood, ceramic tiles and others, key factors influencing
trends, future prospects, etc.
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Review of
changing product mix – growth/declining sectors.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF WOOD FLOORCOVERINGS MARKET
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Comprehensive review of wood floorcoverings market by value, market
performance since 2000, key trends within sectors, product mix,
comparison with other floorcoverings, future prospects to 2010.
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Product
sectors – solid wood, engineered wood and laminates – recent changes
in mix, trend towards higher quality etc.
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Key
characteristics of market – pricing, availability, product awareness
and target consumers, accessories etc.
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Role of
international trade and growth of imports from Far East.
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Domestic
and contract end-use sectors for total wood floorcoverings market –
mix by value, DIY/new housing, installations methods, key end-use
sectors, etc.
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Outlook
for the overall industry, prospects for wood in relation to other
floorcoverings, prospects through to 2010, key factors influencing
future market growth.
KEY
SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTION
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Review of
leading suppliers in the total wood floorcoverings market, including
manufacturers, importers, distributors and wholesalers.
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Analysis
of market share of leading suppliers in UK market, company
information, market positioning etc.
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Structure
of distribution channels for supply of wood floorcovering products –
domestic and contract supply.
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Distribution share for major channels, including review of major
organisations within each channel, changes in distribution.
FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES
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Key
influences on the wood/laminate floorcoverings market, factors
affecting volume and value performance. Future prospects for the
contract and domestic sectors.
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Review of
key external factors influencing market – economic prospects,
housing and construction, stock of dwellings, interest rates &
inflation, etc.
The report contains around 90 pages and
relevant tables and charts, incorporating ORIGINAL research and comment
on the UK market, providing incisive and thought provoking views on the
development of the market.
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