The UK Lighting Market Report 2002

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW 

AMA Research have published the 6th Edition of the "UK Lighting Market Report 2002".

The report incorporates original research and is a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the lighting market. Product areas covered are:-

• LAMPS / BULBS
• LUMINAIRES - Light Fittings, Shades.

The Lighting Market is worth around £1.2 billion at manufacturers prices in 2001, with industry prospects influenced by both retail and consumer trends, in addition to construction activity in the housing and non-domestic sectors.

Following a difficult period in the early/mid-1990s, the lighting market has experienced stronger recovery in the last few years, though price levels remain competitive in most sectors. Spending on home improvements is rising, supported by a buoyant housing market and changing consumer tastes, while growth in non-domestic construction and RMI activity is also stimulating demand for lighting products.

 Of Particular Interest:-

• Analysis of the domestic and non-domestic sectors.
• Market trends analysed for both lamps and luminaires - niche market developments, added-value opportunities, key technological developments, etc.
• Review of the high levels of activity in the supply and distribution structures.
• Growing emphasis on energy efficiency and impact on developments - CFLs, LEDs, Building Management / Control Systems etc. Analysis of the domestic and non-domestic sectors.

AMA Research are specialist publishers of reports in the building and home improvement sectors.

This report reviews developments within the lighting industry, with emphasis on both QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE assessment of the market and future trends. Key areas of coverage in the report include:-  

THE MARKET

• Market size by value, from 1995 through to 2005, key factors influencing market trends.
• Recent performance of the market and future trends, positive and negative influencing factors, performance of the domestic and non-domestic sectors.
• Market sector analysis - product mix of lamps & luminaires - recent and future trends.

LAMPS

• Market size by value (1995-2005) - trends and influencing factors, recent performance.
• Product types (halogen, LED, incandescent, fluorescent), reasons for growth in compact fluorescents in the domestic sector, future prospects. Analysis of other lamp sectors - growth of halogen, possibilities of LED.
• Mix developments in domestic and non-domestic applications - market sector sizes, mix changes in the domestic sector. Factors influencing product specification in the non-domestic lamps market.
• Future prospects and trends. Forecasts of market size to 2005.

LUMINAIRES

• Total market size by value (1995-2005) - trends, future market prospects.
• Performance of the market, effects of construction on recent recovery, other factors positively influencing the market's development.
• Domestic & non-domestic market mix. Size of the domestic market and mix by product type (spots, table, ceiling, wall, external/security etc) - trends. Reasons for growth in spotlights, ceiling lights etc.
• Non-domestic luminaires, effects of increasing competition. Other factors underpinning the non-domestic market - growing importance of Building Management Systems.
• External market influences - housing & construction output levels, the growing significance of imports and exports. Major source countries for imported lamps and luminaires.

DISTRIBUTION / SUPPLIERS

• Retail sales - lamps & luminaires - channels of distribution for each product group - contrast in distribution between lamps & luminaires.
• Market trends - significance of DIY, role of 'lighting specialists', growth in 'others' sector etc - factors influencing distribution in both product sectors, market positioning, reasons for strengths/weaknesses.
• Distribution channels in commercial/industrial sectors - mix of channels, role of Electrical Wholesalers, reasons for strength, mix of products sold through wholesalers. Market share of major wholesalers, role of direct supply, continuing threat from DIY outlets entering commercial markets.
• Major suppliers within product sectors - domestic lamps, luminaires and the non-domestic lamps and luminaires sectors - reasons for strengths/weaknesses, product & market positioning.

GENERAL / FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Key external influencing factors on lighting market - housing completions, construction output & order levels, number of property transactions, changing age profile of population PDI, Consumer Retail Expenditure.
• Prospects for the future - short/medium term, new market niches, changes in distribution, areas of potential growth/decline etc.