[Report] UK Domestic Bedroom Furniture Market Report 2002

AMA Research have published the 6th edition of the 'UK Domestic Bedroom Furniture Market Report 2002' - incorporating original input it represents the most informed and up-to-date review of this market and is excellent value for money.

The UK domestic bedroom furniture market is a mature sector that has exhibited modest levels of growth throughout the latter half of the1990's and was worth an estimated £526 million at manufacturers selling prices during 2001.

The Report Contains: -

A DETAILED ASSESSMENT OF THE MARKET - with interpretation of major developments and future trends.
SPECIFIC AND RELEVANT INFORMATION - collated using a wide range of trade and other sources.
A DETAILED REVIEW OF SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE

Of Particular Interest: -

Market Performance of Bedroom Furniture - including exploration of overall furniture sector and comparison with other consumer durable sectors.
Analysis of Key Product Sectors - fitted and free standing bedroom furniture items, analysis by type and method of assembly.
Development of Niche Sectors - focus on bedroom furniture for children/teenagers and home office furniture

The report has been written by marketing professionals with a focus on home improvement products, answering the need for both a comprehensive review of market developments, detailed analysis of sector background and an exploration of possible future trends. The report is written for senior sales and marketing executives in the industry and offers a detailed quantitative assessment of the market and a full qualitative interpretation of trends.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

THE MARKET

Overall furniture market size, recent trends, reasons for change, mix of different furniture sectors fitted/free standing mix.
Market background - developments of market from 1995.
Analysis of bedroom furniture market - size by value, historical trends, forecasts to 2005.
Current situation - recent market performance, factors bolstering this market as well as identification of factors detracting from higher levels of growth.
Future prospects for the bedroom furniture market, reasoning behind forecast trends.
Mix between fitted and free standing bedroom furniture - trends and reasons, factors affecting performance, product comparison of fitted bedrooms with kitchens and bathrooms, future prospects for fitted bedroom furniture.
Household penetration levels - current levels and future estimates, rates of growth, product comparison.
Comparisons with other household durables - ownership performance of bedroom furniture 1990-2004 measured against Fitted Kitchen Furniture, Central Heating, Showers, Conservatories and Baths.

THE PRODUCTS

Furniture types - mix of rigid and flat pack bedroom furniture and key trends.
Methods of assembly of bedroom furniture - value of self-assembly sector, recent history of self-assembly and professionally fitted bedroom furniture.
Growth of niche sectors - children/teenagers bedroom furniture and study/home office bedroom furniture.
Product styles - style and design trends, growth of other niche sectors.
Finishes and materials - technological improvement of foil finishes, pattern of demand, and effect on market in value terms.

DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLIERS

Mix of furniture manufacturers by turnover size.
Major manufacturers - market shares of leading manufacturers, product and market positioning, growing companies.
Major channels of distribution - shares by type of outlets, areas of growth/decline, future trends.
Summary of key companies within major channels of distribution.
Imports and Exports of bedroom furniture - recent trends, sources of imports and major export destinations.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Growth potential for bedroom furniture - key areas of growth.
Developments in the major product and market sectors.
Key market influences - population profile, PDI and savings ratio.

The report contains over 95 pages and 29 tables of ORIGINAL research and comment on the UK Bedroom Furniture industry, providing incisive and thought provoking views on its future development.