Abstract
AMA Research have published a 2009 update to the report "Domestic Window
Coverings Market 2008-2012". This latest update focuses on the key elements in
the market place, bringing up to date the critical report elements such as
market size, product mix, changing trends, and providing a more recent basis
for updating all the relevant forecasts through to 2013.
Key sectors covered include:
- Curtains
- Ready-mades
- Custom mades
- Curtain fabric
- Blinds
- Venetians
- Verticals
- Soft
- Pleated & roller blind styles
- Suspension Systems
- Wooden & metal poles
- Plastic & metal track
- Wires
- Lightweight Curtains
- Net/lace curtains
- Voiles & sheers
This updated supplementary report offers a concise and informed assessment of
market developments in 2008 and provides suppliers, and those with key
interests in the window coverings market, with revised forecast to 2013 and
commentary on the changing market in 2008 and outlook for 2009. Individual
product sectors are covered in detail, with a review of recent trends,
interpretation of current developments and future prospects. The report
answers the need for both a comprehensive review of quantitative market
developments combined with analysis of the qualitative background reasons and
influences affecting the market.
Key issues covered include:
- Latest views and forecasts based upon the deteriorating economic
environment.
- Effects of factors such as housing market and decline in domestic
conservatories on the overall market.
- Emerging evidence of polarisation within the overall market and for key
sectors such as curtains and blinds.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:
THE MARKET
- Market Size by Value - market performance up to 2008 and prospects for
2009/10.
- Product Mix - review of product mix in 2008.
- Purchase Motivation Factors - impact of housebuilding and home
improvement activity.
- International Trade - imports and exports for key sectors.
- Future Prospects - forecasts up to 2013.
CURTAINS
- Market Size by Value - recent market performance, current trends and
forecasts to 2013.
- Mix by Major Product Sectors - ready made, custom made and fabric in 2008.
- Key Suppliers - shares and profiles of leading players.
BLINDS
- Market Size by Value - recent market performance, current trends and
forecasts up to 2013.
- Analysis by End-Use Application
- Mix by Blind Type and Style - Venetians, verticals, rollers, soft,
pleated blinds in 2008.
- Key Suppliers - shares and profiles of leading players.
LIGHTWEIGHT CURTAINS/CURTAIN SUSPENSION SYSTEMS
- Market Background, Characteristics and Size - recent trends and forecasts
up to 2013. Product Mix - share by key products.
- Key Suppliers - shares and profiles of leading players.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
- Analysis by Channel - summary of key trends.
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