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Motor Retailing - IrelandPublished by: Mintel International Group Ltd. Published: Oct. 1, 2005 - 87 Pages Table of ContentsIntroduction and Abbreviations Definitions and methodology Geographical, national and regional definitions Conversion factors BMRB Target Group Index sample sizes Abbreviations Executive Summary Strong economy tempered by high levels of personal debt Cost of motoring rising Rising fuel prices take their toll on RoI diesel sales New car sales strong in 2005 despite VRT Market value growing Strong increase in market for diesels in NI MPV format a roaring success in RoI and NI Medium family market suffers Renault is ahead of the field in NI Vauxhall growing while rivals’ sales contract Kia and Suzuki enjoying unparalleled growth Main dealership sales increase Imports to NI from RoI have fallen Large increase in number of two-car households Consumers increasingly influenced by comfort and reliability Outlook Market Drivers Economic performance Republic of Ireland GDP Figure 1: GDP at current and constant market prices, RoI, 1996-2004 Disposable income, personal consumption and national savings Figure 2: Economic indicators, RoI, 1996-2004 Outlook Northern Ireland GDP Figure 3: Economic indicators, NI and UK, 1996-2004 Consumer expenditure Outlook Employment Figure 4: Trends in the labour force, RoI and NI, 1999-2004 Credit availability Population Population analysis by age NI Figure 5: Trends and projections in the NI population, by age group, 1999-2009 RoI Figure 6: Trends and projections in the RoI population, by age group, 1999-2009 Socio-economic breakdown RoI Figure 7: Socio-economic breakdown, RoI, 1998-2004 NI Figure 8: Socio-economic breakdown, NI, 1998-2004 Alternative modes of transport New car registrations Figure 9: New car registrations, NI and RoI, 2001-04 Fuel prices RoI NI Taxation NI Road tax Figure 10: Road tax rates in NI for vehicles registered on or after 1st March 2001 VAT Fuel duty RoI Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) VAT Fuel tax Road tax Figure 11: Road tax rates in RoI, 2005 Insurance costs Vehicle testing Seasonality NI Figure 12: Sales of new cars per month, NI, 2004 RoI Figure 13: Sales of new cars per month, RoI, 2004 Market Size and Trends Figure 14: Total car sales including new and used car sales, in-car entertainment sales and sales of servicing and accessories, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Market Segmentation Car sales Figure 15: Total car sales including all new and used car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 New versus used cars Used cars Figure 16: Total used car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 New cars Figure 17: Total new car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Fuel Diesel Figure 18: Total diesel car sales (new and used), NI and RoI, 2001-05 Petrol Figure 19: Total petrol car sales (new and used), NI and RoI, 2001-05 Type of car Mini/super-mini Figure 20: Total mini/super-mini sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Small family Figure 21: Total small family car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Medium family Figure 22: Total medium family car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Luxury saloon/executive Figure 23: Total luxury saloon/executive car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 MPV Figure 24: Total MPV sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Dual purpose Figure 25: Total DPV sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Sports Figure 26: Total sports car sales, NI and RoI, 2001-05 Servicing Figure 27: Total car servicing and accessories, NI and RoI, 2001-05 In-car entertainment Figure 28: In-car entertainment, NI and RoI, 2001-05 The Supply Structure Manufacturer market share NI Annual sales by volume Figure 29: Annual sales of new cars, by volume, NI, 2001-04 First quarter sales by volume Figure 30: First quarter sales, by volume, NI, 2004 and 2005 RoI Annual sales by volume Figure 31: Annual sales, by volume, RoI, 2001-04 Half-year sales by volume Figure 32: Q1 and Q2 sales, by volume, RoI, 2004 and 2005 Continuing product development Distribution NI Figure 33: Selection of dealerships, turnover and profit and loss, NI, 2003 RoI Figure 34: Selection of dealerships, turnover and profit and loss, RoI, 2003 Main dealer purchases Figure 35: Consumers who bought their most recently purchased car from a main dealer, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Main dealers heavily reliant on wealthier socio-economic groups Other dealer/garage sales Figure 36: Consumers who bought their most recently purchased car from another dealer/garage, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Private sales Figure 37: Consumers who bought their most recently purchased car privately, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Imports importance falling Figure 38: Number of cars imported to NI, by origin, 2001-04 The Consumer Number of cars in household Figure 39: Number of cars in household, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Expenditure on cars Figure 40: Expenditure on cars, NI and RoI, 2004 Car prices Figure 41: What Consumers have spent on their most recently purchased car, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Cars priced between £3,000 and £5,999 Cars priced between £6,000 and £9,999 Expenditure between £10,000 and £11,999 Expenditure between £12,000 and £14,999 Cars priced over £15K Fuel type Figure 42: Fuel type of Most recently purchased car, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Type of car Estate Figure 43: Type of Most recently purchased car, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Estate cars more popular with older drivers Three-door hatchback Five-door hatchback Five-door hatchbacks gaining popularity Off-roaders Demand for off-roaders increasing throughout Ireland People carriers Demand in NI has trebled since 2001 A higher percentage of men now drive people carriers Two-door saloons General fall in demand for two-door saloons Females more likely to choose a two-door saloon Four-door saloons Demand much higher in RoI than in NI Bought new or used New cars Figure 44: Most recently purchased car was bought new, by gender, age and socio-economic group, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Women become more likely to own a new car in NI Large increase in number of over-65s driving new cars ABs most likely to own a new car Used cars Figure 45: Most recently purchased car was second-hand, by gender, age and socio-economic group, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 NI men more likely than women to have a used car 25-44-year-olds more likely to go second-hand Large increase in proportion of ABC1s buying used cars in RoI Servicing Figure 46: Who services the most recently purchased car, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Accessories Figure 47: Have or own a specified accessory, NI and RoI, 2000 and 2004 Lifestyle Underneath the bonnet Figure 48: I am not interested in what goes on under the bonnet of a car, by gender, age and socio-economic group, NI and RoI, 2004 Choosing a car on the basis of its looks Figure 49: I would choose a car mainly on the basis of its looks, by gender, age and socio-economic group, NI and RoI, 2004 Getting from A to B Figure 50: Car is only there to get me from A to B, by gender, age and socio-economic group, NI and RoI, 2004 The Future Credit availability key to motor retailing success Cost of motoring VRT decision will have an impact Oil prices are a concern Can Kia eat up more market share? Distribution channels set to change Alternative-fuel cars Forecast Figure 51: Forecast size of the motor retailing market, NI, 2001-09 Figure 52: Forecast size of the motor retailing market, RoI, 2000-09 AbstractIn response to increasing demand for data concerning the dynamic economy and growth markets of Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland, Mintel has developed a series of reports covering a wide variety of sectors within both of these dynamic regions. Each one provides detailed coverage of key drivers as well as providing the very latest volume and value data. Also included are assessments of emerging trends, the activities of existing market players, brand ownership details, supply structures, future scenarios and statistical forecasts.The Irish Series is segmented in the same manner as Mintel's UK reports, namely Finance, Leisure, Market, Retail and 'Specials'. This provides unparalleled coverage and will be a must for all companies who are either already active in this region, or will be looking to enter these distinct marketplaces in the future. This report has been produced as part of Mintel's Irish Series and is sold in Ireland exclusively through our sales agency, OCO Consulting, based in Belfast. Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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