Ceramic Tiles Market UK 2006

Abstract

AMA Research have published the 5th edition of the ' Ceramic Tiles Market - UK 2006' report. Incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date, comprehensive and informed assessment of this growing market.

The report contains in detail:

• Market Review - market size, review of trends and market development in recent years, international trade.
• Product Sector Mix - Floor and wall tile mix, glazed and unglazed, trends.
• Domestic and Contract applications - trends in end-use applications.
• Key suppliers and market shares.
• Distribution - contract and domestic sectors, channel shares, key companies, trends.

The UK Ceramic Tiles market experienced more than 30% growth between 2000-2005, and continues to offer reasonably strong opportunities in terms of value growth, although volume growth has been even higher.

Product developments by manufacturers are generating value growth opportunities. New designs, sizes, materials and shapes, coupled with the increased availability of these products through specialist and DIY multiples, have contributed to reasonably healthy value growth

Of particular interest:

• Market size estimates and forecasts to 2009.
• Key factors influencing market growth - housebuilding, non-domestic, key applications - conservatories, showers & en-suites, underfloor heating, the use of pods in construction etc.
• Growth of DIY multiples and tile multiples as tile distributors to domestic users.
• Commentary on the threat to the market of substitute products.

Report Contents in Detail:

MARKET SIZE

• Market definition and overall market size for ceramic tiles in the UK, by value. Estimate for 2006 and forecasts to 2009.
• Analysis of key application areas - non-domestic, housebuilding, conservatories, showers and en-suite bathrooms - and impact upon the tiles market.
• Key market influences - installation and replacement; growth of panel systems, hygiene, fashion and consumer trends. Also contractors output, the housing market and residential property transactions. Difficult trading conditions in some key markets e.g. conservatories.
• Analysis of competing wall and floor coverings markets, e.g. growth of hard floorcoverings (wood, ceramic tiles etc.)
• International trade in ceramic tiles, high levels of imports, source countries for imports, and main export destinations.

PRODUCT MIX/APPLICATION AREAS

• Mix of wall and floor tiles by value 1999 to 2006.
• Wall Tiles - size of market by value, key contract applications, trends.
• Floor Tiles - size of market by value, key areas of usage, impact of increased use of underfloor heating, other key influences.
• Mix of domestic and commercial applications by value.
• Domestic Applications - share of floor and wall coverings market, key application areas, showers, conservatories, etc.
• Commercial Applications - commentary on key end use sectors and trends within these sectors, new build and refurbishment activity, contract floorcoverings product mix by value.

SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURES

• Overview of commercial and domestic channel structures.
• Market shares of tile suppliers, and a review of key companies - company information, market positioning, strengths etc.
• Review of the major distribution channels, domestic and contract. DIY multiples, builders merchants, multiple tile specialists, independents, etc. Review of key companies - company information, market positioning, strengths, etc.
• Geographical spread of ceramic tile distributors and showroom

FUTURE PROSPECTS/KEY INFLUENCES

• Key influences on the contract and domestic sectors of the ceramic tiles market.
• Future prospects for the contract and domestic sectors.

List of Companies Mentioned

H & r Johnson Tiles Ltd, Pilkington's Tiles Group plc, Porcelanosa, Daniel Platt Ltd, Marlborough Tiles, BCT, Ceramique International, Villeroy & Boch, Pavigres, Pamesa Ceramica, Ragno, Toprak Ceramics, N & C Nicobond, United Tile, Bellegrove Ceramics plc, Capitol Tiles, CTD Newcastle, R J Stokes, Boyden, Tiles UK, Craven Dunnill, Domus Tiles, CTD Scotland, Hampshire Tile Warehouse, Creta Ceramica, Brausch, Colchestre Tile Company, Collinson Pentagon Tiles, Tubs & Tiles, Minoli Tiles, Bristol Tile Company, Yorkshire Tile Company, TI Tiles International, Maxon, Waxman Ceramics, Tiles R Us, Tile Flair, Tilemania, Worlds End Tiles, Natural Tile of Bristol, Ripples, Swedecor, Solus Ceramics, Shackerley (Holdings) Group.