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AM45001 AMA BATHROOM MARKET JANUARY 2001

This report covers: baths, bathrooms, sanitaryware, acrylic baths, whirlpool/ spa, brassware,

Companies covered include: Croydex, Jacques Marisa, Cavalier Bemis, Celmac, NewTeam, Aqualona, Allibert, Coram/ Laconite, Metlex, Cloverleaf, Allibert, Roper, Rhodes, Keter, Laconite, Shades, Armitage Shanks ,Ideal Standard, Modern,

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

AMA Research have published a full review of the 'UK Bathroom Market 2001' - incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date and informed review of this market, giving excellent value for money.

The report covers the following product sectors in detail:-

BATHS AND SANITARYWARE
BRASSWARE
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES - Fittings/Shower Accessories/Panels & Splashbacks/Other
BATHROOM FURNITURE - Fitted, Non-Fitted
WHIRLPOOL AND SPA BATHS

The report is written by marketing professionals with experience of the bathroom products industry, enabling us to provide a comprehensive and detailed coverage of these changing markets. The report comments not only on what is happening in the industry but why, and whether it is likely to continue.

The report contains a detailed assessment of the markets with interpretation of major developments and future trends including information that is specific and relevant to the market - not just a broad collection of Government statistics.

Of Particular Interest:-

The increasing opportunities for niche sector growth.
The increased levels of imports in most sectors of the market.
Detailed review of the bathroom accessories market.

The report contains over 100 pages and over 40 tables/charts of original research and comment into The UK Bathroom Industry, providing an independent and incisive view into this fast-changing market.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:-

BATHS AND SANITARYWARE

Market size by VOLUME and VALUE, rates of change, trends and forecasts. Key influences in the market and future prospects. Household penetration levels.
Import and Export trends, growing influence of imports across all sectors of the market.
Replacement versus new - recent trends and the implications for suppliers.
Material trends, mix of sanitaryware sales with trends, mix of baths by material, trends etc.
Review of the commercial sector.
Market shares, key companies by bath and sanitaryware, strengths by sector, market positions.
Distribution channels, share of sales from manufacturers and sales to end users.
Merchants, DIY, Bathroom Specialists and Factor trends. Future prospects and key companies per channel.
Installation and specification - DIY versus professional, installer influence etc.
Market opportunities and threats. Future prospects.

BRASSWARE

Market size by VOLUME and VALUE - rate of change, trends and forecasts.
Product trends, basin/bath/sink mix, trend to mixers, single lever trend, ceramic disc prospects, mix of finishes, growth of thermostatic mixers.
Replacement and new build, trends and the implications for suppliers.
Market shares - key companies, imports/exports, the European influence on the market.
Channel shares - from manufacturer/original supplier in to the trade and sales to end users. Trends by channel.
Opportunities and threats, future prospects.

ACCESSORIES

Market size by product group - Fittings/Shower accessories, curtains, rails, handsets/Bathmats and Rubber hoses/Toilet seats and covers/Bath panels and splashbacks/Heated towel rails/Scales, Mirrors.
Trends by sector, material usage, fashion trends, influence of the growth of en-suites and other market sectors.
Market shares and key companies - review of strengths by sector, distribution and market positions.
Channels of distribution - influence of new build sector, role of DIY, Mail Order, Department Stores, Bathroom Shops, Merchants etc.

FURNITURE - FITTED & NON-FITTED

Market size for free-standing cabinets/vanity units and fitted furniture. Fitted furniture market size, growth trend and key characteristics. Trends in the free-standing unit sector.
Review of product trends and likely market developments, key suppliers and their market positions and strengths.
Channels of distribution, their changing role, influence of the contract market.
Future prospects for the market.

WHIRLPOOLS AND SPAS

Market size for Whirlpool/Spa systems in volume/value.
Product trends and likely market developments, future prospects, key product sectors.
Key companies, market positions and strengths.
Channel trends and future prospects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS
1.	INTRODUCTION	7
2.	SUMMARY	8
2.1	THE BATHROOM PRODUCTS MARKET	8
2.2	PRODUCT MIX	9
2.3	BATHS, SANITARYWARE & BRASSWARE	10
2.4	ACCESSORIES, FURNITURE AND WHIRLPOOLS	11
3.	ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT	12
3.1	GDP	12
3.2	INFLATION & INTEREST RATES	13
3.3	UNEMPLOYMENT & CONSUMER SPENDING	13
3.4	HOUSING	14
3.5	CONCLUSIONS	14
4.	BATHS & SANITARYWARE	15
4.1	DEFINITION	15
4.2	MARKET SIZE	15
4.2.1	Background	15
4.2.2	Current Situation	17
4.2.3	Future Prospects	18
4.3	HOUSEHOLD PENETRATION	21
4.4	PRODUCTS TRENDS	22
4.4.1	Baths	22
4.4.2	Sanitaryware	25
4.4.3	Sales By Sector	29
4.5	COMMERCIAL SECTOR/ PANEL PRODUCTS	31
4.6	SUPPLY MARKET STRUCTURE	32
4.6.1	Market Shares	32
4.6.2	Companies	34
4.6.3	Imports and Exports	38
4.7	DISTRIBUTION	43
4.7.1	Channel Analysis	43
4.7.2	Key Companies	45
4.8	INSTALLATION AND SPECIFICATION	47
4.8.1	Installation	47
4.8.2	Specifications	47
5.	BRASSWARE	48
5.1	DEFINITION	48
5.2	MARKET SIZE	48
5.2.1	Overall Market Size	48
5.2.2	Market Trends	50
5.3	PRODUCT TRENDS	54
5.3.1	Product Mix	54
5.3.2	Mixer Taps	56
5.3.3	Design	58
5.3.4	End User Sectors	59
5.4	SUPPLY MARKET STRUCTURE	60
5.4.1	Market Shares	60
5.4.2	Companies	63
5.4.3	Import & Export	65
5.5	DISTRIBUTION	68
5.5.1	Channel Shares	68
5.5.2	Companies	69
6.	ACCESSORIES, FURNITURE AND WHIRLPOOLS	70
6.1	ACCESSORIES	70
6.1.1	Definition	70
6.1.2	Market Size	70
6.1.3	Product Mix	74
6.1.4	Products	75
6.1.5	Market Shares & Companies	84
6.1.6	Distribution	89
6.2	FURNITURE	92
6.2.1	Market Definition	92
6.2.2	Market Size	92
6.2.3	Products	96
6.2.4	Suppliers	98
6.2.5	Distribution	99
6.3	WHIRLPOOLS AND SPAS	101
6.3.1	Market Definition	101
6.3.2	Market Size	102
6.3.3	Products	104
6.3.4	Companies	105
6.3.5	Distribution & Installation	106
7.	KEY MARKET INFLUENCES	107
7.1	THE HOUSING MARKET	107
7.1.1	New Housebuild	107
7.1.2	House-Moving Levels	109
7.1.3	Value Of Output - New Work And RMI	110
7.2	POPULATION PROFILE	112
7.3	EMPLOYMENT/UNEMPLOYMENT	113
7.4	INTEREST RATES	114
7.5	DISPOSABLE INCOME LEVELS AND SAVINGS	115
7.6	HOUSEHOLDS	116
8.	FUTURE PROSPECTS	118
8.1	BATHS AND SANITARYWARE	118
8.2	BRASSWARE	120
8.3	ACCESSORIES	120
8.4	FURNITURE AND WHIRLPOOLS/SPAS	121
TABLES AND CHARTS
TABLE 1:	TOTAL UK BATHROOM PRODUCT MARKET (£M MSP)	7
CHART 2:	BATHROOM MARKET BY PRODUCT GROUP BY VALUE 2000 £M MSP	8
TABLE 3:	THE UK BATH & SANITARYWARE MARKET BY VOLUME	14
CHART 4:	UK BATH & SANITARYWARE MARKET BY VALUE £M MSP	16
CHART 5:	THE UK BATHROOM & SANITARYWARE MARKET IN CONSTANT PRICES £M MSP	19
TABLE 6:	UK HOUSEHOLD PENETRATION OF BATHS & SANITARYWARE	20
TABLE 7:	UK BATH MARKET BY MATERIAL ( percent BY VALUE)	21
TABLE 8:	THE UK SANITARYWARE MARKET BY PRODUCT BY VOLUME ('000)	25
CHART 9:	BATH & SANITARYWARE MARKET SHARE BY SECTOR 2000	28
TABLE 10:	MIX OF BATHROOMS, EN SUITE & CLOAKROOM	29
TABLE 11:	UK BATH & SANITARYWARE MARKET SHARES 2000	32
TABLE 12:	EXPORTS OF BATHS AND SANITARYWARE 2000	39
TABLE 13:	IMPORTS OF BATHS AND SANITARYWARE 2000	37
CHART 14:	IMPORTS OF BATHS & SANITARYWARE 1994-2000 £M	38
CHART 15:	EXPORTS OF BATHS & SANITARYWARE 1994-2000 £M	40
TABLE 16:	IMPORTS & EXPORTS OF SANITARYWARE £M 2000	41
TABLE 17:	DISTRIBUTION OF THE UK BATH & SANITARYWARE	42
TABLE 18:	THE UK BRASSWARE MARKET 1994-2004	48
CHART 19:	BRASSWARE MARKET BY VALUE £M MSP	49
CHART 20:	UK BRASSWARE MARKET AT CONSTANT 1995 PRICES £M MSP	52
TABLE 21:	THE UK BRASSWARE MARKET - BY PRODUCT	53
CHART 22:	THE UK BRASSWARE MARKET BY SECTOR 2000	58
CHART 23:	UK BRASSWARE MARKET SHARES BY VALUE 2000	61
TABLE 24:	IMPORTS & EXPORTS OF BRASSWARE 2000 (£M)	65
TABLE 25:	IMPORTS & EXPORTS OF BRASSWARE £M	66
TABLE 26:	DISTRIBUTION OF THE UK BATHROOM BRASSWARE MARKET 2000	67
TABLE 27:	THE UK BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MARKET (£M MSP)	70
CHART 28:	THE UK BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MARKET IN CONSTANT 1995 PRICES (£M MSP)	72
TABLE 29:	THE UK 2000 BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MARKET BY PRODUCT (£M MSP)	73
CHART 30:	MIX OF FITTINGS SALES BY MATERIAL BY VALUE 2000	74
TABLE 31:	UK BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MARKET SHARES 2000	84
CHART 32:	BATHROOM ACCESSORIES MARKET DISTRIBUTION 2000	89
TABLE 33:	THE UK BATHROOM FURNITURE MARKET 1994-2003	92
CHART 34:	THE UK BATHROOM FURNITURE MARKET BY PRODUCT 2000	94
TABLE 35:	UK WHIRLPOOL/SPA MARKET - £M MSP	101
TABLE 36:	HOUSE-BUILDING COMPLETIONS (000'S DWELLINGS) 1990-2002 IN GB	106
TABLE 37:	HOUSING STARTS 1993-1998 GREAT BRITAIN ('000)	107
TABLE 38:	NUMBER OF PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1990-2002	108
TABLE 39:	VALUE OF NEW UK HOUSING OUTPUT AND RMI OUTPUT (£M) 1994-2002	110
CHART 40:	AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 1998 ('000)	111
CHART 41:	NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYMENT GB - JUNE 1981-00 (MILLIONS)	112
CHART 42:	INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (RPI) FROM 1990-2003	113
CHART 43:	PDI & SAVINGS RATIO	114
TABLE 44:	STOCK OF DWELLINGS GREAT BRITAIN - 1983-2000	115
CHART 45:	MIX OF PEOPLE PER HOUSEHOLD 1971-1998	116

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