Builders Merchants Market - UK 2011-2015

MTW Research have published a brand new Research & Analysis market report providing a fresh, comprehensive & reliable review of the UK Builders Merchants Market in 2011 with forecasts to 2015. Written specifically for building product manufacturers, distributors and builders merchants, the report is available immediately in a variety of formats for use in your market intelligence reports, presentations & is designed for sharing with colleagues.

The report represents a comprehensive, strategic review of the UK builders merchants market in late 2011, providing statistically valid, reliable and vital market intelligence for any company selling to builders merchants or for the merchants themselves to undertake an in-depth review of their competitive environment. The methodology for this report is based on the last 4 years of financial data from more than 170 builders merchants, coupled with a wide range of secondary sources from websites, Companies House, HM Government, trade journals, credit reference agencies, industry commentators and our own experience of researching this market for more than a decade. The report is also unique in that a 2010 turnover & profit estimate is provided for every company reviewed.

This 250+ Page Report Includes:-

• UK BUILDERS MERCHANTS MARKET by Value 2005-2015
• PRODUCT MIX, MARKET SIZES & TRENDS 2005-2015
• 1 PAGE PROFILE FOR 170+ MERCHANTS, Turnover / Profit & Rankings for Each Company
• BUILDERS MERCHANTS INDUSTRY STRUCTURE & Detailed Analysis 2005-2015
• SWOT & PEST, Ansoff Growth Prospects, Positive & Negative Influences, Future Prospects

Quantitative market sizes & forecasts based on industry sales, supported by detailed discussion of market trends, product mix, influences & future prospects are provided.

Product Shares & Market Sizes through Merchants 2005-2015 Provided for:-

• BUILDING PRODUCTS & MATERIALS – bricks, blocks, civils, drainage, prefabricated concrete products, lintels, foundations, membranes, aggregates, concrete, sand, cement, plaster, roofing etc
• PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION – rainwater goods, pipes & fittings, rainwater harvesting, boilers, direct heater, ventilation, underfloor heating, water heaters, radiators, controls, air-conditioning, sensors etc.
• CEILINGS, PARTITIONS, DRYLINING – drylining / plasterboard, suspended ceilings, partitioning systems, compounds, coving, profiles, trims, fittings, insulation (slabs, boards, fire protection, glass reinforced gypsum board, rolls, sheets, insulated panels, SIPs etc)
• FIXINGS, FASTENERS & IRONMONGERY – screws, nails, bolts, pins, collars, rivets, architectural ironmongery, door & window fittings, wire reinforcement, wall ties etc
• DECOR, PAINTS, TILES & FLOORCOVERINGS – paints, varnishes, woodcare, wallcoverings, adhesives, caulk, grout, filler etc, floorcoverings (tile, laminate, engineered wood, cork etc), masking paper, paint tape etc)
• KITCHEN & BATHROOM PRODUCTS – baths, sanitaryware, showers, shower controls, shower enclosures, shower trays, kitchen furniture, worktops, sinks, brassware (taps, bath fillers, filter taps, mixers etc).
• LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES – wiring accessories (switches, sockets, dimmers, controls, sensors etc), cables & wires, busbars, luminaires, lamps, accessories etc)
• PAVING & HARD LANDSCAPING – paving, flags, edging, coping, stone, walling, decking, fencing, arbours, posts, trellis etc, bark, mulch, chippings, compost, soil, garden buildings, garden rooms, sheds etc.
• TIMBER, DOORS & WINDOWS – carcassing, sawn joinery, sheet materials, trusses, flooring, PSE (plained square edge), softwood mouldings, doors, windows (timber, aluminium & PVC-U etc)
• HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, TOOL HIRE – manual / hand tools, portable power tools, tool hire, consumables, accessories etc.
This second edition report represents the only comprehensive yet affordable ‘off the shelf’ report reviewing the UK Builders Merchants Market which combines quantitative sales analysis, sales leads, qualitative research and trend comment for less than £600.

Following an improved market performance in 2010, indications are that 2011 has since experienced a slowdown in commercial new build and RMI (repair, maintenance and improvement) activity which has negatively impacted the builders merchants channel, though growth remains moderately positive in current price terms. Prospects for 2012 are for similar trading conditions in the first half of the year, followed by a strengthening market in H2 2012 as the UK economy and construction markets continue a track of slow recovery. Real term growth is expected to return to return to the market by Q3 2012, with sales 2013-2015 forecast to reflect a more buoyant trading environment for builders merchants and their suppliers.

Building contractors’ activity has increasingly been dominated by ‘second fix’ building work, with less new build projects coming on stream. As these projects neared completion, volume demand declined dramatically for heavyside building products such as bricks, blocks and foundation materials due to the lack of new build projects being started. This resulted in a significant 'shift' in emphasis toward the lightside sector for merchants in the last 2-3 years, reflecting the ongoing need for up to date & accurate market intelligence and awareness. This report provides shares for the key product sectors in 2005, 2011 and forecasts to 2015, enabling a greater insight into the current & future sales of the UK builders merchants market in terms of individual sector performance.

1 page profiles for 170+ leading builders merchants are provided, along with 4 years financial history to illustrate the recent performance of the market. Discussion of the key macro and micro market influences impacting the sector are provided with thought-provoking qualitative comment on future opportunities and threats, including a SWOT & PEST analysis. This report combines the best of both, with statistically relevant quantitative data from the industry, coupled with relevant and insightful qualitative analysis.

Key Features Of This 250+ Page Report Include:-

MARKET SIZE - Builders Merchants Market Statistics including…

• Market Size by Value 2005 – 2011, Forecasts to 2015, Current & Constant Prices
• Analysis of Market Performance 2005-2011, Key Market Trends 2011-2015
• Future Prospects, Positive & Negative Influences
• Qualitative Comment on Key Market Size, Trends & Future Prospects

MARKET TRENDS & INFLUENCES - Quantitative & Detailed Qualitative Market Trends 2005-2015, including…

• PEST Analysis –Politico-Legal, Economic, Environmental, Social & Technological
• SWOT Analysis – Key Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
• Key Market Influences - economic, political, legal, housebuilding, housing, social trends, product development etc
• Market KPIs – Profit, Assets, Debt, Net Worth 2005-2015 for 170+ Builders Merchants
• Sales per Employee in Builders Merchants Industry – 2005–2015

PRODUCT SIZE & TREND OVERVIEW - Market Size 2005-2015 , Trends & Share through Retailers 2005, 2011 & 2015

• Product Mix - Building, Heating / Plumbing / Ventilation, Drylining / Partitions, Décor, Electrical, Landscaping, Tools / Tool Hire, Kitchens & Bathrooms etc
• Merchants Market Size 2005-2015 & Key Trend Discussion for Each Product Sector
• Qualitative Comment & Discussion on Key Segment Trends

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE & 170+ COMPANY PROFILES - Review of Builders Merchants Market Structure & Company Profiles, including...

• Builders Merchants Market Mix by Growth/Decline, Credit, Age, Turnover & Employees
• Builders Merchants Market Share by UK Geographical Region
• Builders Merchants Rankings – by Turnover, Profit, Assets, Debt, Worth & Employees
• 170+ Builders Merchants Profiles – 1 Page Profile & Financial Chart, Sales Estimate for Every Company
• Financial Data for 170+ Companies– 4 Year Turnover, Profit, Emps, Assets, Debt & Worth, Sales & Profit per employee
• Sales Leads– Mailing Address, Telephone & Contact Name for Each Company