Window Coverings Market UK 2006

Abstract

AMA Research has published the 8th Edition of the “Domestic Window Coverings Market 2006”. The report incorporates original research and is a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the window coverings market.

Product areas covered include: -

• CURTAINS
• BLINDS
• LACE/NET CURTAINS
• CURTAIN SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

The domestic window coverings market is worth around £1.2 billion at manufacturers selling prices in 2005. Industry prospects are primarily influenced by trends in consumer spending and fashion, as well as the housing market and extensions and improvements to homes (RMI).

The market experienced difficult trading conditions in 2004 and 2005, but prospects for recovery are good. Key developments include the changing nature of the ready-made curtain sector, a declining lightweight curtain sector and the growth of the market for blinds. The increased availability of imported fabrics, technological developments in materials and systems, and shifts in distribution and purchase behaviour are all indicators of future potential growth in this market.

Areas of particular interest are the following: -

• Excellent performance of the blinds sector
• Developments within the custom-made curtains sector
• Analysis of curtains, blinds, lightweight coverings and suspension systems by sector.
• Changes in supply structure and the effects of sourcing from overseas.
• The impact of changes in home improvements, including extensions such as conservatories.
• Developments in design and functional qualities of materials
• Developments in retail and distribution.

AMA Research is a specialist publisher 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.