Distribution of Electrical Products in Building Applications UK 2007

Abstract

AMA Research has published the first edition of the brand new report ‘Distribution of Electrical Products in Building Applications - UK 2007’. The report reviews the overall electrical products sector, together with the distribution structure and trends in this evolving industry, with a focus on electrical wholesalers, DIY and other retailers, trade catalogue/online distributors, merchants and specialist distributors.

This report provides a unique review of electrical products distribution and individual product areas in a wider context - an essential perspective as companies in all distribution channels, traditional and non-traditional, are broadening their product ranges and changing their market positions.

Areas of Particular Interest Include :

• The electrical products market has growth steadily, driven by healthy housing and construction levels and a growing demand for electrical and electronic equipment.
• How distribution shares have changed in recent years - is the electrical wholesaler market share being eroded?
• How is the growth of the mail order/internet sector affecting electrical products distribution?
• Have preferences and buying patterns among contractors and installers of electrical products changed in recent years?
• Which product sectors are expected to grow over the next few years and why?

Product Sectors Reviewed Include:-

• Cables Trunking & Accessories
• LV Circuit Protection & Switchgear
• Ventilation & Air Conditioning
• Wiring Accessories
• Lighting
• Electric Water Heating
• Tools & Test Equipment
• Security & Fire Systems
• Data Networking
• Automation & Control Products
• Built-In Domestic Appliances
• Electric Heating

NB: This report does not cover the following; consumer or office electrical/electronic equipment (TV' s, computers, photocopiers etc.), small and free standing electrical appliances and products used within automotive or utilities applications or within the oil, gas or petrochemical industries.

The distribution structures and market values of electrical products are influenced by many factors - construction and housebuilding, RMI activity, trends in the usage of electricity, growth in demand for electric and electronic appliances, raw material and energy prices and contractor/installer purchasing trends, with substantial differences across the product sectors.

The report reviews market and distribution trends and shares, and provides a unique and comprehensive review of this circa £10 billion market.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE

• Review of the distribution market structure for electrical products.
• Analysis of key distribution trends and influences - including;
  • Trading through multiple channels and adding value.
  • Own brand product penetration and growing imports.
  • Impact of demand for energy efficient and sustainable products.

CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION

• Share by value of the major channels in the market in 2006 and review of recent and projected future changes to distribution market shares.
• Analysis of each of the major distribution channels in terms of; overall value, market trends, strengths and weaknesses and key product areas. Also reviewed are market shares and company profiles for leading companies within each sector and sub-sector. The sectors covered are:
  • Electrical Wholesaler market.
  • Retail Sector - DIY Multiples, Electrical/Electronic Product Retailers, General/Grocery Retailers and Department Stores and Specialist Retailers.
  • Trade Catalogue/Internet Based Distributors - Electronic Component Distributors, Industrial Products Distributors and other mail order operations selling electrical products to the trade.
  • Builders' Merchants, Plumbers' and HV Merchants.
  • Also reviewed are Specialist Distributors, OEMs/System Integrators and Direct sales.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Value of the key product areas and their relative importance in the overall market.
• Analysis and comment on market size and trends within each product sector.
• Product mix within individual product sectors, key end user sectors and key suppliers.
• Distribution shares and trends within each product sector.

ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS MARKET

• Total market size 2000-2006 and forecast through to 2010.
• Mix of 13 product sectors by value in 2006.
• Review of changes in product mix share between sectors 2000-2010.
• Key market trends and influences impacting on the overall market, including; Construction and Housebuilding statistics, demand for electrical/electronic appliances, import and export data, legislation and standards and technological developments.

The report is substantial with over 100 pages and 40 tables and charts assessing developments across the electrical products industry in terms of building and construction applications..