Abstract
On the 30 June 2008, AMA Research will publish the 3rd edition of the
"Electrical Wholesale Market - Western Europe 2008" report - incorporating
original input and primary research, it represents an informed and up to date
review of the market and with over 150 pages is excellent value for money.
Countries individually reviewed include:-
- France
- Germany
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
The acquisition of Hagemeyer in early 2008 has seen a major restructuring in
the West European market, with varying implications in different markets. As a
result, the sector has become much more concentrated in general, though there
are still major differences between key countries, each operating with
different characteristics. Similarly, electrical product supply is becoming
more Pan-European in response to changing market structures and purchasing
requirements.
2008 is likely to be a difficult year with the credit crisis having a varying
impact on different markets, though all countries will be affected to some
extent.
The report contains:
- A BROAD ASSESSMENT OF THIS €20+ BILLION MARKET - with a review
of market size, recent trends, key market influences, current and future
developments - with medium term forecasts to 2012.
- CONSTRUCTION/ECONOMY - trends and forecasts in each country, impact
of credit crisis.
- PRODUCTS - Analysis of broad product groupings, mix by sector for
each country.
- ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS - Wholesaler shares by country, recent
activities, company profiles, financial overview of major players.
- MARKET STRUCTURE - impact of recent changes involving Rexel,
Sonepar and Hagemeyer.
- BUYING GROUPS - major players, shares, address details etc.
- FUTURE PROSPECTS - forecasts of developments up to 2012.
Key areas of coverage for each country include:-
ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE MARKET IN WESTERN EUROPE
- Overall size & structure of West European market - including UK
- Market size for France, Germany, Belgium & The Netherlands.
- Market trends since 2002 and forecasts of future developments up to
2012.
- Wholesaler market structure analysis - key variations between
countries.
- Wholesaler - market shares, international, local operations.
- Buying Groups - key players, shares, recent changes etc.
- Key supplier profiles for each country
- Key market issues & influencing factors - impact of recent changes
involving Rexel, Sonepar and Hagemeyer.
- Comparisons with UK market - size, trends, structure etc.
- Future prospects - impact of credit crisis in 2008/09, longer term
prospects etc.
- Sources of further information, Contact details.
ECONOMIC BACKGROUND
- General Economic overview and introduction.
- Demographic profiling.
- Economic background, historical context, future prospects.
- Construction activity levels - recent trends and future prospects.
- Housing market - recent activity and future trends.
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