Domestic Decking and Landscaping Materials Market - UK 2008-2012

Abstract

AMA Research has published the 5th Edition of the report Domestic Decking and Landscaping Materials Market - UK 2008-2012. A combination of poor summer weather conditions, increased raw material prices, less favourable economic conditions and reduced consumer spending on non-essentials have resulted in less buoyant conditions for the domestic landscaping materials market over the last 2 years. Currently valued at around £900 million, the market has experienced only moderate rates of growth 2005-07 with current expectations of static market values for 2008, while prospects for 2009 are for difficult market conditions.

The report contains:

• DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THE DOMESTIC MATERIALS MARKET - Reviews key sectors in the UK landscaping market including: -
  • Decking - Timber, WPC & Others
  • Paving, Walling & Aggregates
  • Bulbs & Seeds
  • Fencing / Trellis / Pergolas etc.
  • Nursery Stock & Bedding Plants
  • Pots & Planters
  • Lighting
  • Water Features & Decorative Products
• DETAILED PRODUCT BREAKDOWN - Between soft landscaping, hard landscaping and decorative garden products.
• KEY TRENDS AND INFLUENCES - Market values, trends and influences are reviewed for domestic landscaping sectors, with a particular focus on domestic hard landscaping products.
• FOCUS ON DECKING - Detailed review of the UK decking market, which has experienced more subdued market conditions over the last 2 years, including market size, trends, product issues (timber, WPC and other materials), key influences, and supply and distribution are analysed in depth.
• KEY PRODUCT SECTORS - a review of the main product sectors in the UK Domestic Landscaping Market, with market size, past and future performance, product mix and review of key suppliers and main distribution channels. Forecasts up to 2012.

Key areas covered in the report include:

THE MARKET

• Assessment of the overall UK Landscaping Materials market - market size 2002-12,
• Comparison of mix of domestic and non-domestic sectors, mix of hard and soft products sectors 2002 and 2007.
• Key trends and influences within the overall UK Landscaping Materials market and forecasts of future developments up to 2012.
• Overview of the Soft Domestic Landscaping market, Hard Domestic Landscaping market, Decorative Products and Domestic Decking sector

FOCUS ON DECKING

• Review of the UK Domestic Decking Market with market sizes by value 2002-12.
• Mix of products & Mix of materials in Decking market - Timber, WPC, PVCu, etc.Key issues affecting the timber and other materials decking market.
• Review of distribution issues and main suppliers in the UK decking market.
• Future prospects for the timber, concrete, PVCu, composites decking market.

SOFT AND HARD LANDSCAPING SECTORS

• Assessment of Domestic Hard Landscaping Materials market - market size & performance for each sector in 2006-08.
• Product mix for each hard landscaping sector, relevance to overall market, trends, supply and future prospects.
• Slowdown in sector in 2007/08 - due to a number of factors including weakening UK economy, poor weather, and changing interests of UK consumers.
• Review of Domestic Soft Landscaping Materials market in 2007 - market size & performance, outlook for 2008.
• Product mix for key soft landscaping sectors, relevance to overall market, trends, supply and future prospects for each product sector.
• Review of Garden Decoration Products including lighting, pots and planters, and water products.
• Future Prospects and likely trends for each main product sector up to 2012.

SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION REVIEW

• Market share by channel of retail distribution.
• Analysis of channels - Garden Centres, DIY Multiples, Distributors / Wholesalers, Mail Order, Internet, High Street / Supermarkets, etc.
• Recent financial information on key suppliers in the main distribution channels.
• Indications of market positioning and activity for key suppliers.
• Likely future prospects for distribution structure of UK landscaping materials market.

FUTURE PROSPECTS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

• Age distribution of population, personal disposable income levels, number of households etc.
• Future developments within Decking, Hard and Soft landscaping sectors.
• Changing requirements of consumers - increasing product awareness, decline of garden makeover programmes, value-added products and services, etc.
• General economic influences on the market.
• Retailing trends for gardening.