Research And Markets: The Overall U. K Ceramic Tile Market Has Experienced Over 25% Growth Between 1998-2003, Though Volume Growth Has Been Even Higher.
(PRWEB) December 7, 2004
In recent years, both the domestic and non-domestic ceramic tiles sectors have exhibited healthy levels of growth. The market is increasingly characterised by high levels of imports and the gaining strength of multiple retailers.
The ceramic tiles market has shown good growth during the last 5 years, with floor tiles gaining increasing popularity. This new report assesses the current situation and forecasts the likely market development over the next four years.
Of particular interest: -
An assessment of end-use applications in the contract sector. Key factors influencing market growth - conservatories, showers, en-suites, growth of pod manufacturers, house builders etc. Continuing growth of floor tiles - recent trends and forecasts. Growth of imports.
Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c10323 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c10323)) has announced the addition of 2004 Ceramic Tiles Market (UK) to their offering
It is the 4th edition of the 'Ceramic Tiles Market - UK 2004' report. Incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up to date, comprehensive and informed assessment of this growing market.
The report contains in detail: -
Market Review - Size, recent growth, review of recent developments, role of imports and future prospects. Product Sector Mix - Floor tile and wall tile mix, design trends, comparisons with other wall and floorcoverings future prospects. Application Mix - Domestic and Commercial, trends, mix of end-use application areas in the commercial sector. Suppliers - Key suppliers and market shares. Distribution - Structure in the contract and domestic sectors, channel shares, growth prospects, etc.
Report Contents in Detail:
MARKET SIZE
Market definition and overall market size for ceramic tiles in the UK, by value. Forecasts for the ceramic tile industry in the UK up to 2007. Key influences and trends on the development of the market. Impact of leisure sector, influences of television programmes/home interest magazines etc. Key application areas showing growth - conservatory, showers, en-suite sectors. Outlook for the overall industry, long term underlying advantages of tiles versus other floor and wall coverings, prospects through to 2007. International trade in ceramic tiles, key importing countries etc. Mix of domestic and commercial applications by value. The ceramic tile market in perspective - in relation to the overall home decor and contract floorcoverings markets.
PRODUCT MIX/APPLICATION AREAS
Mix of wall and floor tiles by value, trends in each sector. Wall Tiles - Issues and trends, strengths, opportunities and threats (e. g. growth of pod manufacturers) Floor Tiles - Issues and trends, strengths, opportunities and threats. Principal end use sectors - contract floorcoverings market by application, growth of conservatory, shower and en-suite/cloakroom markets etc. - volumes, trends etc. Contract floorcoverings market by floor type/by value. Growth of ceramic tiles relevant to other decorating media - growth of panelling systems, wood/laminate flooring etc. Sales performance comparisons 1995-2004 - floor tiles, carpets, vinyl, laminate wood - wall tiles, paint and wallpaper.
SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES.
Commercial and domestic channel structures. Channel shares and trends. Review of the major channels - DIY multiples, builders merchants, distributors, tile specialists, independents, etc. Key tile suppliers, - market share for leading companies. Review of key companies - company information, turnover, market positioning, distribution strengths
FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES
Key influences on the contract and domestic sectors of the ceramic tiles market. Future prospects for the contract and domestic sectors
The UK Ceramic Tiles Market is relatively fragmented in terms of end-use sectors, and is characterised by a growing level of imports and a declining UK manufacturing base in 2004.
The total market in 2003 is estimated at approximately £390m at manufacturers selling prices, reflecting an increase of around 6% over the 2002 market size of £370 million, with steady underlying growth sustained in recent years.
Within the contract sector, improving business confidence and sustained commercial activity growth throughout the UK has continued to stimulate the market for ceramic tiles, with sectors such as health and leisure facilities offering particularly strong growth opportunities during 2003. In addition, indications are that the hotel market has also generated more demand for tiles over the last 12-18 months, following a downturn in capital expenditure in this sector during 2001/2.
Within the housebuilding sector, new build levels are slowly increasing with 2004 activity forecast to reach just under 158,000 new units in the private sector and just under 180,000 in total, including social housing. This is likely to continue to stimulate continued demand for tiles and tiling products, particularly as the trend towards downstairs cloakrooms and utility rooms in new houses continues.
While the new build market has remained relatively flat in recent years, private sector RMI has been very buoyant. The bathroom/shower and kitchen refurbishment sectors have also been buoyant, with ceramic tiles benefiting from high activity levels.
In addition to key end use sectors stimulating market growth, there has also been significant activity within certain key distribution channels, particularly multiple tiling retailers, who, with strong marketing activity and a focus on these products, have continued to stimulate volume demand. Despite the fact that these retailers are increasingly supplying imported products at lower prices, volume development has been such that value growth remains significant in the market. As a result, larger specialist multiple retailers have experienced significant growth, albeit possibly at the expense of the UK manufacturing base.
Other factors contributing to the healthy performance of the market include TV/media influence, growth of conservatories and en-suites and the continued growth of the laminate and wood flooring market. Indications are that these products act as a 'catalyst' for tiles, continuing the hard surfaced flooring theme where wooden flooring is less appropriate in areas such as bathrooms, cloakrooms etc.
Indications are that underfloor heating has also generated some growth opportunities in the tiles market, with developments in this sector likely to continue to stimulate installation of tiles where previously comfort issues may have prevented this. Growth in the conservatory market is also linked to the healthy growth in the ceramic tiles sector, with installations rising to an estimated 235,000 units in 2003, reflecting 20% growth by volume over 2001. The use of underfloor heating in conservatories is indicated to be stimulating the ceramic tiles market, increasing the opportunity to make greater use of the room in the winter, as well as the summer. Recent product developments in the underfloor heating sector have offered opportunities to use this system of heating as full comfort heating, rather than merely providing a 'background' heat, furthering adding to the flexibility of conservatories.
In terms of supply, continued product developments from manufacturers have also continued to generate growth opportunities. New designs, size, materials and shapes, coupled with increased availability of these products through specialist multiples, have contributed to reasonably healthy value growth and continued strong performance in volume terms during 2003 and H1 2004.
The contents of this report are as follows:
1. INTRODUCTION 7
2. SUMMARY 8
3. ECONOMIC BACKGROUND 12
4. THE UK MARKET FOR CERAMIC TILES 18
5. PRODUCT TRENDS 39
6. SUPPLIERS 52
7. DISTRIBUTION 56
8. KEY MARKET INFLUENCES 72
9. FUTURE PROSPECTS 85
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