UK Bedroom Furniture Market -- AKTRIN, furniture industry market research

UK BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET

Order #: F132_2006TO; US$1250.00
Published by AMA Research, March 2006; 86 Pages; 28 Exhibits

This report on the UK Bedroom Furniture Market is the most informed and up-to-date review of this subject. It provides incisive and thought provoking views on the future development of the UK Bedroom Furniture Industry.

The Report Contains:

A detailed assessment of the Bedroom Furniture Market with interpretation of major developments and future trends.
A review of key material and sector trends.
A detailed review of the supply and distribution structure.

The UK domestic bedroom furniture market is a mature sector that has endured tougher trading conditions in recent years and was estimated to be worth around Ł508m at manufacturers selling prices in 2005.

Key areas of coverage include:

THE MARKET

Overall furniture market size, recent trends, reasons for change, mix of different furniture sectors fitted/free standing mix.
Market background - developments of market from 1999.
Analysis of bedroom furniture market - size by value, historical trends, forecasts to 2009.
Current situation - recent market performance, factors bolstering this market as well as identification of factors detracting from higher levels of growth.
Future prospects for the bedroom furniture market, reasoning behind forecast trends.
Mix between fitted and free standing bedroom furniture - trends and reasons, factors affecting performance, product comparison of fitted bedrooms with kitchens and bathrooms, future prospects for fitted bedroom furniture.
Household penetration levels - current levels and future estimates, rates of growth, product comparison.

THE PRODUCTS

Furniture types - mix of rigid and flat pack bedroom furniture and key trends.
Methods of assembly of bedroom furniture - value of self-assembly sector, recent history of self-assembly and professionally fitted bedroom furniture.
Growth of niche sectors - children/teenagers bedroom furniture, study/home office bedroom furniture and storage solutions.
Product styles - style and design trends, contemporary and traditional styles, growth of other niche sectors.
Finishes and materials - technological improvement of finishes and veneers, pattern of demand, and effect on market in value terms. New materials entering the market.

DISTRIBUTION/SUPPLIERS

Mix of furniture manufacturers by turnover size.
Major manufacturers - market shares of leading manufacturers, product and market positioning, growing companies.
Major channels of distribution - shares by type of outlets, areas of growth/decline, future trends.
Summary of key companies within major channels of distribution.
Imports and Exports of bedroom furniture - increase in the amount of imports into the UK market in recent years.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Growth potential for bedroom furniture - key areas of growth.
Developments in the major product and market sectors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
- GDP
- INFLATION & INTEREST RATES
- UNEMPLOYMENT
- HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
- HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION
- STERLING
- POPULATION PROFILE
- CONCLUSIONS
THE UK FURNITURE MARKET
- MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS
- CONSUMER CHARACTERISTICS
- PRODUCT MIX – OVERALL FURNITURE MARKET
- HOME OFFICE FURNITURE
THE UK BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET
- MARKET DEFINITIONS
- MARKET SIZE
- CURRENT SITUATION
- IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
- KEY MARKET INFLUENCES/FACTORS AFFECTING THE MARKET
  - The Housing Market
  - Household Size
PRODUCT MIX
- PRODUCT DEFINITION
- FITTED AND NON-FITTED BEDROOM FURNITURE
  - Product Mix
  - Household Penetration of Fitted Bedroom Furniture
- TYPE OF BEDROOM FURNITURE - FLAT PACK AND RIGID
  - Product Mix
- PRODUCT DESIGN
  - Design Trends
  - Storage Solutions
  - Children and Teenagers Bedroom Furniture
- MATERIALS AND FINISHES
  - Wood
  - Other Materials and Finishes
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
  - Overview
  - UK Policy Developments Affecting The Timber Trade
SUPPLIERS
- MARKET SHARE
- MAJOR SUPPLIERS
- OTHER SUPPLIERS:
- EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS
DISTRIBUTION
- STRUCTURE
- DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL SHARES
- STORE LAYOUT AND DESIGN
- FURNITURE MULTIPLES
- FURNITURE INDEPENDENTS
- RETAIL SPECIALISTS
- DEPARTMENT STORES AND VARIETY STORES
  - Department Stores
  - Variety Stores
- CATALOGUE RETAILERS
- DIY MULTIPLES
- OTHERS
  - Internet
  - Grocery Multiples
FUTURE PROSPECTS

TABLE OF EXHIBITS

UK DOMESTIC BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET 1999-2009 - ŁM MSP
INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (CPI) FROM 1990-2007
PDI & SAVINGS RATIO AT CURRENT PRICES 1990-2006
EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS 1997-2007 - THE POUND STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES
AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 (‘000)
THE UK MARKET FOR DOMESTIC FURNITURE 2000-2006 (ŁM MSP)
AVERAGE WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE ON HOUSEHOLD GOODS & SERVICES AND FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS BY AGE OF HOUSEHOLD REFERENCE PERSON (Ł’S) 2004/5
UK MARKET MIX OF FURNITURE 1997, 1999, 2002 & 2005:
FITTED AND NON-FITTED FURNITURE 2005 - % SHARE BY VALUE
UK MARKET FOR HOME OFFICE FURNITURE 2000 – 2006 ŁM MSP
PENETRATION OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS IN UK 1996 – 2005
UK DOMESTIC BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET 1999-2009 - ŁM MSP
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF WOODEN BEDROOM FURNITURE 1995-2005 BY VALUE – (Ł MILLION)
% SUPPLY MIX IN THE UK BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET 1995-2005
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN FOR IMPORTS OF WOODEN BEDROOM FURNITURE 2004-2005 – MARKET SHARE BY VALUE (Ł MILLION)
HOUSE BUILDING COMPLETIONS 1995-2008 – UNITED KINGDOM (‘000 DWELLINGS)
HOUSING STARTS 1995-2008 IN THE UK BY SECTOR (‘000)
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE FOR GREAT BRITAIN 1991-2004
MIX OF FITTED & NON-FITTED BEDROOM FURNITURE – 2005 BY VALUE
FITTED AND NON-FITTED KITCHEN, BEDROOM AND BATHROOM FURNITURE MARKET SHARE BY VALUE 2005
HOUSEHOLD PENETRATION OF FITTED BEDROOM FURNITURE 1999-2009
THE UK BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET - VALUE MIX OF RIGID/FLAT PACK 1997-2005
MIX OF CONTEMPORARY/TRADITIONAL STYLES OF BEDROOM FURNITURE 2005
MIX OF CHILDREN’S & TEENAGE/ADULT BEDROOM FURNITURE 2005
GROWTH OF CHILDREN’S BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET 2000-2005 ŁM MSP
MIX OF MATERIALS USED IN THE BEDROOM FURNITURE SECTOR 2005 - % BY VALUE 2005
MAJOR SUPPLIERS TO THE BEDROOM FURNITURE MARKET - SHARE BY VALUE 2005
DISTRIBUTION OF BEDROOM FURNITURE – VALUE SHARE 2005

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