Domestic Central Heating Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis

AMA Research are pleased to announce the publication of the eleventh edition of the report “Domestic Central Heating Market Report – UK 2012-2016 Analysis”. The report represents an informed and up-to-date and detailed review of the market and offers excellent value for money.

Key issues covered in the report:

Boilers – Combination, Traditional, System etc.
Radiators – Standard Panel, Decorative, Towel Warmers etc.
Circulator Pumps – Stand-alone, Boiler-integrated.
Heating Controls – Programmable Thermostats, Wireless, TRVs, Compensators etc.

The report reviews developments within the industry, with emphasis on both QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE market assessment - both essential requirements to good marketing planning. Recent trends, key influencing factors and forecasts of future developments are assessed.

The UK domestic heating market is significant, with an estimated total value of £980 million at manufacturers selling prices in 2011. Like other products in the building industry this market has been impacted overall by the global financial crisis and resulting decline in UK housebuilding. However, future prospects look more positive with planned government measures such as the Green Deal and the roll-out of smart meters across the UK, which will help to stimulate this market from 2013.

Of particular interest:-

Impact of increasing legislation regarding the efficiency and environmental impact of domestic heating systems – EuP, Part L, Code for Sustainable Homes.

Significant market opportunities in the replacement sector – there is still a considerable number of inefficient non-condensing boilers in UK homes.

Impact of new build trends on the domestic central heating market – shift towards flats, increasing use of renewable technologies as a source of fuel.

Introduction of the Green Deal allowing installation of energy efficiency measures in homes at no upfront cost.

Roll out of smart metering and the increased consumer focus on energy efficient central heating products.

Trend towards low carbon homes that use a combination of fossil fuel and renewable heat sources.

Companies include:

Abacus Direct, ACV, Ariston Thermo Group, Armstrong Integrated, Baxi Heating UK, Biasi, Broag, Calpeda, Danfoss Randall, Double Quick, Ferroli, Glen Dimplex Group, Glow- worm, Grant Engineering, Grundfos, Heatline, Honeywell, Ideal Heating, Invensys Controls, Jaga Heating Products, JIS (Europe), Johnson and Starley, Kermi, Keston Heating, Kudox, Laing GmbH, MHS, Myson, Pegler Yorkshire, Quinn Radiators, Radiating Style, Radox Radiators, Ravenheat, Rettig, Salus Controls, Secure Controls, Siemens Building Technologies, Sime, Smedegaard, Stelrad Radiators, Strebel, Sunvic Controls, TFC Group, The Radiator Compan, Timeguard, Tuscan Foundry Products, Ultra Finishing, Vaillant Group, Viessmann, Vogue, Vokera, Wilo, Worcester Bosch Group, Zehnder.

Key areas covered in the report include :

CENTRAL HEATING

Market development of central heating installations. Product mix – boilers, radiators, pumps, controls. Ownership levels, penetration by sector, share by type of application – replacement, new build, first time installation. Source of fuel – mains gas, LPG, oil, solid fuel, and electric. Underfloor heating market. Environmental concerns – the Green Deal, CSH, and smart meters. Renewable energy technologies - ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, micro-CHP, and biomass. Trends for the future and key influencing factors.

BOILERS

Boiler market size, trends and future prospects – legislative changes, condensing sales, new build trends, impact of renewable heating solutions etc. Market share by mix of fuel – gas-fired, oil-fired, electric etc. Market mix by location – wall mounted, floor standing, back boiler etc. Product mix by type of boiler - combination, system, traditional etc. Government grants – Boiler Scrappage Scheme, Warm Front etc. Major suppliers - market shares, strengths, key characteristics, turnover etc. Forecasts through to 2016.

RADIATORS

Radiator market size, trends and future prospects – the increasing importance of thermal performance, growth of decorative styles, new build trends, impact of UFH etc. Product mix by type of radiator – standard, decorative, towel warmer. Key product trends – design, materials, finish, colour, functionality, and innovation. Radiator suppliers - market shares, turnover, strengths and opportunities. Forecasts through to 2016.

CIRCULATOR PUMPS

Circulator pump market development and forecasts – legislative changes, influence of boiler trends etc. Product mix by type of circulator – stand-alone, boiler-integrated. Key product trends – high efficiency circulators, move towards boiler-integrated etc. Supplier market shares, key companies, strengths and characteristics etc. Forecasts through to 2016.

HEATING CONTROLS

Heating controls market size, trends and forecasts – market opportunities, impact of legislation etc. Ownership levels – types of heating controls used. Product mix – programmers, thermostats, TRVs, motorized valves, compensators etc. Key product trends – remote monitoring, zoning, wireless technology, development of compensators etc. Major suppliers, market shares, strengths and key characteristics. Forecasts through to 2016.

DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of domestic central heating products - Market mix by channel – builders and plumbers’ merchants, DIY multiples, electrical wholesalers, Internet e-tailers, other retail, OEMs etc. Key companies, shares, strengths and characteristics etc.