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Executive Summary

Market Definition

INTRODUCTION

MARKET SECTORS

MARKET POSITION

MARKET TRENDS

Table 1: Glassware Penetration of Household Goods Market at Current Prices (£m and percent), 1992-1996

Table 2: Glassware Market Shares by Buying Sector (£m and percent), 1996

Table 3: Index of Total Consumer Expenditure and Household Goods Expenditure at Constant Prices (1992=100), 1992-1996

Table 4: Visits to the UK by Overseas Residents (000), 1992-1996

Market Size

THE TOTAL MARKET

MARKET SECTORS

FOREIGN TRADE

Table 5: The Glassware Market at Current Prices (£m at rsp and index 1992=100), 1992-1996

Table 6: Glassware Market Shares by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and percent), 1996

Table 7: Soda Lime Glassware Sales by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and index 1992=100), 1992-1996

Table 8: Crystal Glassware Sales by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and index 1992=100), 1992-1996

Table 9: Heat-Resistant Glassware Sales by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and index), 1992-1996

Table 10: Exports of Glassware for Table, Kitchen, Decorative and Similar Uses (£m), 1995 and 1996

Table 11: Imports of Glassware for Table, Kitchen, Decorative and Similar Uses (£m), 1995 and 1996

Table 12: Glassware Imports by Country of Origin (£000 and percent), 1995 and 1996

Industry Background

RECENT HISTORY

INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION

DISTRIBUTION

EMPLOYMENT

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Table 13: UK Manufacturers and Processors of Other Glass by Turnover (number of companies), 1996

Table 14: Retail Distribution of Glassware by Value ( percent), 1996

Table 15: Employment by UK Manufacturers and Processors of Other Glass by Employee Sizeband (number of companies), 1996

Competitor Analysis

THE MARKETPLACE

MARKET LEADERS

OTHER SUPPLIERS

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION

Table 16: Major UK Glassware Suppliers by Turnover (£m), 1995/1996

Table 17: Main Media Expenditure on Crockery and Glass Tableware (£000), 1995 and 1996

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES

THREATS

Buying Behaviour

CONSUMER PENETRATION

Table 18: Adults/Households Owning and Purchasing Glassware and Heatproof Ovenware ( percent of adults), 1996

Table 19: Ownership of Glassware and Heatproof Ovenware by Social Grade ( percent of households), 1996

Table 20: Ownership of Glassware and Heatproof Ovenware by Household Size ( percent of adults), 1996

Outside Suppliers to the Industry

THE GLASS MANUFACTURING PROCESS

EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS

Current Issues

RECYCLING LEVELS

GLASSWARE IMPORTS AND BRANDING

Forecasts

DEMOGRAPHICS

MARKET SEGMENTATION

EUROPEANISATION AND GLOBALISATION

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

COMPETITOR FORECASTS

FORECASTS 1997 TO 2001

Table 21: Forecast UK Glassware Market at Constant 1996 Prices (£m at rsp), 1997-2001

Company Profiles

INTRODUCTION

DEFINITIONS

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Sources

ASSOCIATIONS

PERIODICALS

DIRECTORIES

GENERAL SOURCES

HBI UK INFORMATION SOURCES

GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

OTHER SOURCES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The UK glassware market grew by 7.4 percent between 1992 and 1996, reaching a value of £318m. The three main types of glassware are:

* soda lime glassware
* crystal glassware
* heat-resistant glassware.

In real terms, the level of spending on glassware has fallen due to a number of factors. The trend towards casual dining has been a major influence. There has been a move away from heavy hand-made crystal, towards cheaper soda lime ware, or simpler designs in plain crystal. This shift has contributed to a fall in average expenditure on drinkware. Volume sales of soda lime have risen ahead of crystal. However, crystal still performs well in the giftware market. It has benefited from improvements in the UK tourism market, as well from the need for occasion-based giftware, such as that intended for weddings and anniversaries.

Heat-resistant glassware has seen the sharpest rise in sales. The increased attention given to home cooking has been an important factor. The versatility of this type of glassware, which can be used in both microwave and conventional ovens, is also a selling point.

Glassmaking within the UK is carried out on a relatively small scale. The cost advantages of siting production facilities overseas has resulted in a shift towards the separation of design and manufacturing processes. In addition, many companies source glassware, as well as manufacturing it. Imports of drinkware, in particular, remain high.

Demographic changes will mean an increase in the number of households, which increases the potential market for glassware. The increasing sophistication of plasticware and ceramics will, however, pose significant challenges to the traditional glassmaking industry. However, the glass industry has already begun to respond to changing market conditions.

Between 1997 and the year 2001, the UK glassware market is forecast to grow by 0.9 percent, reaching £323m.

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