AMA Research have published the 7th Edition of the 'Domestic Replacement Door & Window Market - UK 2003-2006'- incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date and informed report on the Home Improvement market, with particular emphasis on the double-glazing sector.
Sectors covered in detail include:-
WINDOWS
RESIDENTIAL DOORS
PATIO DOORS
While the UK economy has recovered strongly since 1997, the replacement door & window market has experienced a difficult climate, with continuing pressure on prices and margins throughout the supply chain. The report contains a detailed assessment of the market with interpretation of major developments and future trends by product.
Market saturation is a key issue for the replacement sector and there are many significant implications for the industry in the medium term in terms of material usage, price levels, changing supply and distribution structures etc, which are reviewed in the report.
Of particular interest:
· Market activity levels in 2000-03
· Material usage trends in all product sectors - growth of composite doors etc.
· Review of distribution structure - changes in PVC-U systems supply.
· Market trends in the private and public sectors.
Key areas of coverage in the report include:
THE MARKET
· Historical background - development of market since the 1980s, economic influences, standards etc.
· Market size by Volume and Value - developments from 1986-2002 and forecasts of future trends within each product group up to 2006.
· Analysis of market in 1998-2002 - market performance and future potential in short/medium term - effects of price competition/margin implications.
· Analysis of developments in the private and public sectors. Growing role of Housing Associations - List of Top 30 Housing Associations by dwelling stock.
· Market penetration levels - 1981-2002 and future growth, regional variations. Prospects for further penetration - growth of 'second' replacement market. Market saturation levels - variation between different products, growth in housing stock etc.
FRAME MATERIALS
· Analysis of market developments in use of Aluminum, PVC-U, Composite and Timber frames by each product - emphasis on double-glazing market.
· Future use of PVC-U - will it continue in the medium term - or reaching saturation levels in some product sectors? Areas of strength for aluminium/timber.
· Trends in usage 1986-2002, forecasts of future developments - opportunity/threats (impact of composites on entrance door market).
· Key influences on materials trends - cost differences, marketing and promotional strategies affecting material shares. Prospects for aluminium, timber, composites and PVC-U?
· Importance of frame materials within market sectors - Local Authorities, Direct Sell, Housing Associations etc.
SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION
· Detailed analysis of distribution structure for PVC-U, Aluminium and Timber - different structure of timber market.
· Role of Extruders, Systems Companies, Fabricators, Merchants, Builders, Local Authorities, DIY Outlets etc - reasons for their market positions, market changes, acquisitions etc.
· Review of market/material trends in related sectors - conservatories, new build etc.
· Analysis of leading systems suppliers within each material group - market share analysis. Strengths and weaknesses - growing companies? Industry rationalization in the future.
· Retail outlets - position of 'national' and 'local' companies, market shares, strengths and weaknesses, leading companies. Changes in market structure over last 2/3 years.
GENERAL/FUTURE PROSPECTS
· Review of product standards - improvements in recent years, impact of Part L and future changes.
· Design changes - glass, hardware, higher security etc - possible future developments.
· Developments within major product groups - market saturation levels, new areas of growth, niche sectors. Material and distribution trends. Growth of Housing Associations.
· Economic influences and growth prospects - growth prospects up to 2006.
The report contains over 100 pages of ORIGINAL research and comment of the UK Replacement Door and Window industry and provides incisive and though provoking views on its future development.
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