Abstract
AMA Research have published the tenth edition of the ' Electrical Wholesalers Market - UK 2008-2012' report. Incorporating original input and primary research, the report represents an up-to-date and perceptive review of the market and its development.
Key areas covered in the report include:
Detailed assessment of this £3bn market - with a review of recent trends, interpretation of current developments and future trends alongside a long term forecast.
- Analysis by product:
- Cables
- Ventilation
- Wiring Accessories
- Fire and Security Systems
- Circuit Protection and Switchgear
- Testing and Measuring Equipment
- Lighting
- Trunking & Cable Accessories
- Space and Water Heating
- Other Products
- Review of Electrical Wholesalers - market shares in the sector, number of businesses, key issues, large players.
- Review of customers and end-use sectors - including distribution, oil and gas, marine, water and sewage, transport etc.
The UK Electrical Wholesale market is currently subject to change with some end use sectors under pressure from the deteriorating economic climate and rises in raw material prices putting pressure on wholesaler margins. The underlying state of optimism in the market at the beginning of 2007 has now gone, having been replaced by an increasing feeling of pessimism during the middle of 2008, particularly amongst those companies with significant exposure to the residential sector. The report analyses the current situation and forecasts potential development over the next 5 years, in the light of the current and expected volatile economic environment.
Areas of particular interest:
- Market activity levels with forecasts to 2012.
- Review of Competitive Channels.
- Review of product opportunities and growth sectors.
- Analysis of the Electrical Contractor customer segment.
- Review of key influences including analysis of construction and housing trends.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & 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 MARKET
- 4.1 MARKET DEFINITION
- 4.2 MARKET STRUCTURE
- 4.3 MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS
- 4.4 THE EUROPEAN ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET
- 4.5 KEY MARKET INFLUENCES
- 4.5.1 New Construction
- 4.5.2 RMI
- 4.5.3 Performance of Other Key End Use Markets
- 4.5.4 Overall Trends in the Usage of Electricity
- 4.5.5 Growth in Demand for Electrical/Electronic Appliances
- 4.5.6 Growth In Imports And Price Erosion
- 4.5.7 Added Value
- 4.5.8 Legislation and Standards
- 4.5.9 Raw Material/Energy Price Increases
5. THE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS
- 5.1 CHARACTERISTICS & TRENDS
- 5.1.1 Mix of Nationals and Regionals
- 5.1.2 Own Label Products
- 5.1.3 E-Commerce
- 5.2 MARKET SHARES
- 5.3 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE COMPANIES
- 5.4 STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
- 5.4.1 Customer Base
- 5.4.2 Product Range
- 5.4.3 Pricing/Promotions
- 5.4.4 Profitability
- 5.4.5 Service/Support
- 5.4.6 Stockholding/Supplier Links
- 5.4.7 Accessibility/Availability
- 5.4.8 Flexibility
- 5.5 INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
- 5.5.1 Buying Groups
- 5.5.2 Super Distributors and Pre Packers
- 5.5.3 Competitive Threats
6. PRODUCTS
- 6.1 DEFINITION
- 6.2 PRODUCT MIX
- 6.3 PRODUCT SECTOR SUMMARIES
- 6.3.1 Cables, Trunking and Accessories
- 6.3.2 Wiring Accessories
- 6.3.3 LV Circuit Protection and Switchgear
- 6.3.4 Lighting
- 6.3.5 Electric Space Heating
- 6.3.6 Security Systems and Fire Protection Systems
- 6.3.7 Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- 6.3.8 Test Equipment
- 6.3.9 Other Products
- 6.4 PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES/ GROWTH SECTORS
7. ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS CUSTOMERS
- 7.1 OVERVIEW
- 7.2 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
- 7.3 LARGE END-USER SECTORS
- 7.3.1 Electricity Companies
- 7.3.2 Water And Sewage
- 7.3.3 Oil, Gas and Marine
- 7.3.4 Transport
- 7.4 PANEL BUILDERS/OEMS
- 7.5 IN-HOUSE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
- 7.6 OTHER SECTORS
TABLES AND CHARTS
- CHART 1 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS MARKET 2003 - 2010 - £M AT WSP
- 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 2004-2008 - STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES
- CHART 5 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 CENSUS (' 000)
- CHART 6 DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE
- TABLE 7 THE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET (£M) AT WHOLESALER SELLING PRICES, 2002-2012
- CHART 8 EUROPEAN UNION - ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET - BY MAJOR COUNTRY 2007 - GERMANY, FRANCE, UK, BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS, OTHERS
- CHART 9 VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT NEW WORK 2002-2012 (£ BILLION)
- CHART 10 VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION OUTPUT NEW WORK BY SECTOR - % BY VALUE 2007
- CHART 11 CONTRACTORS OUTPUT RMI 2002 - 2012 CURRENT PRICES (£M)
- TABLE 12 SALES BY THE PUBLIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEMS 1995-2007
- CHART 13 HOUSEHOLD PENETRATION RATES FOR SELECTED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 2000, 2004 AND 2008 (%)
- TABLE 14 IMPORTS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PRODUCTS BY VALUE £M
- CHART 15 MIX OF ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET - PERCENTAGE BY VALUE 2007
- TABLE 16 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS OWN BRANDS
- TABLE 17 OVERVIEW TOP 10 COMPANIES 2007
- CHART 18 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET SHARES 2007 BY VALUE %
- TABLE 19 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS' STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
- CHART 20 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS % PBT ON TURNOVER 2003-2007
- TABLE 21 MIX OF CORE PRODUCT SALES THROUGH ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS 2007 (£M AT WHOLESALER SELLING PRICES)
- TABLE 22 ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS' SHARE OF CORE PRODUCT MARKETS - 2007 (£M AT WHOLESALER SELLING PRICES)
- CHART 23 UK WIRING ACCESSORIES MARKET MIX BY END-USE SECTOR 2007 - % BY VALUE
- CHART 24 PRODUCT MIX UK MARKET FOR LV CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES & SWITCHGEAR 2007 - % BY VALUE
- CHART 25 UK LIGHTING MARKET - DOMESTIC & NON-DOMESTIC SECTORS BY VALUE 2007
- CHART 26 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING PRODUCTS BY END-USE SECTOR 2007 - BY VALUE
- CHART 27 ACCESS CONTROL, INTRUDER ALARMS AND CCTV - MARKET SHARES 2007
- CHART 28 UK FIRE PROTECTION MARKET 2007 MIX BY MAJOR PRODUCT GROUP
- CHART 29 SALES BY CUSTOMER TYPE BY VALUE 2007 (%)
- CHART 30 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS, TURNOVER AND MATERIAL PURCHASES
- TABLE 31 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS REGISTERED FOR VAT BY TURNOVER BAND 2004 & 2007
- CHART 32 NUMBER OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BY TURNOVER SIZE-BANDS 1995-2007
- CHART 33 DOMESTIC ELECTRICITY MARKET SHARES - MARCH 2006
- CHART 34 NATIONAL MARKET SHARES, WATER & WASTEWATER 2006/2007 (%)
- CHART 35 MIX OF COMPONENTS USED BY PANEL BUILDERS BY VALUE £M- 2007
