Abstract
The building chemicals market services the needs of a range of end use sectors including civil
engineering, ready mixed concrete, concrete repair and refurbishment and house building. As such it
is linked closely to the fortunes of the building and construction market, which have been
reasonably buoyant in recent years.
The market has seen some change in recent years, with the growth of international suppliers and
greater levels of international trade evident in all market sectors.
The report is a review of the market in quantitative terms as well as a detailed qualitative
analysis of the background reasons and future trends. Information is collated from a wide range of
trade and other sources and not simply a collection of government statistics -- data and comment is
therefore specific and relevant to the market involved.
Key Issues Covered Include: -
- Greater levels of price competition in certain sectors of the market.
- Changing distribution patterns and their influence on the market.
- Government capital spending, especially in the healthcare and education sectors, will impact
favourably on the Building Chemicals market.
- Key suppliers and their role in the market.
- Increasing trend towards large international groups acquiring UK based suppliers.
Imports of building chemicals expected to rise. | 
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