Abstract
On the 30 June 2008, AMA Research will publish the 5th edition of the "Dining and Occasional Furniture Market - UK 2008-2012" report. Estimated at over £750 million in 2007, the market has experienced only moderate growth rates since 2005. The report includes up to date information on recent trends and issues that continue to impact on the market.
The Report contains:
- DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THE MARKET - analysis of major developments and trends.
- ANALYSIS OF MAJOR PRODUCT SECTORS - tables & chairs, coffee tables, occasional tables, entertainment units & cabinets, display cabinets, sideboards, bookcases, etc.
- REVIEW OF KEY MATERIAL AND SECTOR TRENDS - wood, glass, plastics, etc.
- REVIEW OF SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE - manufacturers and key distribution channels.
- FORECASTS OF MARKET DEVELOPMENTS TO 2012.
The sector is both mature and highly fragmented, with increasing competition from imports and new entrants into the market. Market conditions have been difficult and prospects for 2008-09 are deteriorating as consumer confidence and spending is impacted by the credit crisis. Medium and long-term forecasts are more optimistic and the market is expected to recover and show sustained growth in 2010-2012.
Of particular interest:
- Performance of the overall domestic furniture market and the dining and occasional furniture sectors, including current trends and future prospects.
- Rising imports - particularly from the Far East and Eastern Europe, which are continuing to put pressure on UK manufacturers.
- Changes to materials mix - increased use of materials other than traditional wood.
- Influence of external economic factors - interest rates, a global credit crisis and uncertainty in the housing market affecting demand for ' big ticket' items.
- Changing family eating habits - influencing new designs of dining furniture.
- Growing demand for multi-purpose furniture and well-designed storage as dwellings become smaller.
Key areas covered in the report include:
THE MARKET
- Overall UK furniture - market size, key drivers and recent trends.
- UK dining and occasional furniture market - market definition, size and influencing factors.
- Imports, exports and resulting trade balance with list of main countries involved.
- Key market influences - including levels of construction, housing market, economic trends and impact of global credit crisis.
- Future prospects - market size, key market influences and trends affecting market growth to 2012. Short term prospects impacted by a downturn in housebuilding and housemoving activity - difficult to forecast overall trends in 2008/09.
PRODUCT MIX
- Detailed examination of the UK dining and occasional furniture market - key market influences, factors affecting growth, design trends, materials mix, etc.
- Analysis of individual markets by type of product - percentage mix and factors influencing product design.
- Style and design trends - contemporary furniture increases in popularity.
- Mix of materials and finishes - in both dining and occasional furniture sectors.
DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLIERS
- UK furniture industry - analysed by number of companies and turnover size.
- Market share analysis of leading suppliers - dining and occasional furniture market.
- Details of major suppliers - including company structure, key products, etc.
- Major distribution channels - indicating channel share mix and highlighting key organisations within the various channels.
- New entrants - impact of grocery multiples on sector; growth of the Internet, etc.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
- Review of key economic factors impacting the market.
- Changes to market structure driven by new entrants in to the market.
- Developments in the product styles and materials used in dining and occasional furniture.
- Forecasts of anticipated market performance to 2012 - short term prospects are difficult in 2008/09, but medium term prospects more favourable.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SUMMARY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
- 2.1 SUMMARY
- 2.2 FUTURE PROSPECTS
3. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
- 3.1 GDP
- 3.2 INFLATION & INTEREST RATES
- 3.3 UNEMPLOYMENT
- 3.4 HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
- 3.5 HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION
- 3.6 STERLING
- 3.7 POPULATION PROFILE
- 3.8 CONCLUSIONS
4 THE UK FURNITURE MARKET
- 4.1 DEFINITION
- 4.2 MARKET SIZE
- 4.2.1 Market Size and Characteristics
- 4.2.2 Future Prospects
- 4.3 PRODUCT MIX
- 4.4 CONSUMER CHARACTERISTICS
- 4.5 KEY MARKET INFLUENCES
- 4.5.1 Home Office, Recreational and Multi-Purpose Furniture
- 4.5.2 New Housebuilding
- 4.5.3 House Moving
- 4.5.4 Household Size
5. THE UK DINING AND OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MARKET
- 5.1 DEFINITIONS
- 5.2 MARKET SIZE AND BACKGROUND
- 5.2.1 Current Situation
- 5.3 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- 5.3.1 Imports
- 5.3.2 Exports
- 5.4 FUTURE PROSPECTS
- 5.4.1 Dining Furniture
- 5.4.2 Occasional Furniture
6 PRODUCT TRENDS
- 6.1 PRODUCT MIX
- 6.2 DINING FURNITURE
- 6.3 OCCASIONAL FURNITURE
- 6.3.1 Display Cabinets, Sideboards, Bookcases, Shelving, Wall units and Room Dividers
- 6.3.2 Coffee and Occasional Tables
- 6.3.3 Entertainment Cabinets and Units
- 6.4 DINING AND OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MATERIALS
- 6.4.1 Material Mix
- 6.4.2 Solid Timber and Decorative Board
- 6.4.3 Metal
- 6.4.4 Glass
- 6.4.5 Other Materials
7. SUPPLIERS
- 7.1 STRUCTURE
- 7.2 MARKET SHARE
- 7.3 KEY SUPPLIERS
- 7.4 OTHER SUPPLIERS.
8. DISTRIBUTION
- 8.1 STRUCTURE
- 8.2 DEFINITIONS
- 8.2.1 Distribution Channel Shares
- 8.2.2 Furniture Multiples
- 8.2.3 Furniture Independents
- 8.2.4 Department Stores and Variety Stores
- 8.2.5 Catalogue Retailers
- 8.2.6 DIY Multiples
- 8.2.7 Others
TABLES AND CHARTS
- CHART 1 UK DINING AND OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MARKET 2005-2012 - BY VALUE (£M MSP)
- CHART 2 INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (CPI) FROM 1992-2012
- CHART 3 PDI & SAVINGS RATIO AT CURRENT PRICES 1992-2012
- TABLE 4 EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS 2000-2008 - STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES
- CHART 5 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 CENSUS (‘000)
- TABLE 6 THE UK MARKET FOR DOMESTIC FURNITURE 2004-2007 - BY VALUE (£M AT MSP)
- CHART 7 PRODUCT MIX UK DOMESTIC FURNITURE MARKET 2007 - % BY VALUE
- TABLE 8 AVERAGE WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
- TABLE 9 UK MARKET FOR HOME OFFICE FURNITURE 2000-2009 £M MSP
- TABLE 10 HOUSE BUILDING COMPLETIONS AND FORECASTS 2000-2012 - UNITED KINGDOM (‘000 DWELLINGS)
- CHART 11 HOUSEBUILDING COMPLETIONS GB 2001 TO 2007 - % BY TYPE
- TABLE 12 NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS IN ENGLAND AND WALES 2001-2006 - BY VOLUME (MILLIONS)
- TABLE 13 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE GREAT BRITAIN 1991-2006 - %
- TABLE 14 UK DINING AND OCCASIONAL MARKET 2005-2012- BY VALUE (£M MSP)
- CHART 15 INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN WOODEN DINING, LIVING, OCCASIONAL FURNITURE AND OTHER WOODEN FURNITURE FOR UNSPECIFIED APPLICATIONS 2001-2007 BY VALUE - (£ MILLION)
- TABLE 16 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN FOR IMPORTS OF WOODEN DINING, LIVING, OCCASIONAL AND OTHER WOODEN FURNITURE FOR UNSPECIFIED APPLICATIONS 2007 - MARKET SHARE BY VALUE (£ MILLION)
- CHART 17 VALUE OF IMPORTS FOR CHINA, ITALY, VIETNAM & POLAND 2000, 2005 AND 2007 - BY VALUE (£MILLION)
- TABLE 18 EXPORT DESTINATIONS FOR WOODEN DINING, LIVING, OCCASIONAL AND OTHER WOODEN FURNITURE FOR UNSPECIFIED APPLICATIONS 2007 - % BY VALUE (£ MILLION)
- CHART 19 PRODUCT MIX DINING AND OCCASIONAL FURNITURE 2007 -% BY VALUE
- TABLE 20 UK DINING FURNITURE MARKET 2005-2012 - BY VALUE (£M MSP)
- CHART 21 UK DINING FURNITURE MARKET MIX BY PRODUCT 2007 -% BY VALUE
- TABLE 22 UK MARKET FOR OCCASIONAL FURNITURE 2005-2012 - BY VALUE (£M MSP)
- CHART 23 THE UK MARKET FOR OCCASIONAL FURNITURE BY PRODUCT TYPE % VALUE 2007
- CHART 24 THE UK MARKET FOR DINING & OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MIX BY TYPE OF MATERIAL 2007 - % BY VALUE
- CHART 25 UK MARKET FOR DINING & OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MIX BY TYPE OF WOOD 2007 % BY VALUE
- TABLE 26 NUMBER OF FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS AND TURNOVER SIZE 1997-2006
- TABLE 27 MAJOR SUPPLIERS TO THE DINING AND OCCASIONAL FURNITURE MARKET 2007 - % SHARE BY VALUE
- TABLE 28 DISTRIBUTION OF DINING & OCCASIONAL FURNITURE - VALUE SHARE 2007
