Electrical Wholesale Market Report - UK 2017-2021 Analysis

The 14th edition of the 'Electrical Wholesale Market Report - UK 2017-2021 Analysis' answers the need for both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the electrical wholesalers' market focusing on market size and trends, product mix, supply, distribution and future prospects. It is comprehensive, informative and will facilitate operational and strategic decision-making processes.

Key issues covered in the report:

Market activity levels with forecasts to 2021.
Key influences including analysis of construction and housing trends.
Market structure and analysis of the leading electrical wholesaler groups.
Supply chain - changing influence of omni-channel, growth of Screwfix etc.
Customers and key end-use sectors.
Product Mix - products sold by electrical wholesalers.

Areas of particular interest include:

Product mix - review of product opportunities and growth sectors.
Strengths and weaknesses of electrical wholesalers and competing channels.
Key trends in the sector, with a focus on e-commerce and product opportunities.
Impact of legislation and standards on the market.
Recent acquisition activity and impact of raw material prices on the market.

The Market:

Review of the wider electrical products distribution structure.
Market size in value terms from 2012 with forecasts through to 2021.
Market trends, background, changes, opportunities and threats.
Review of key market influences - economic factors, construction & housebuilding, renewable energy products, trends in electrical appliances, raw material prices, international trade etc.
Review of the impact of legislation and standards, with a focus on energy efficiency.
Market prospects with implications for suppliers and distributors, potential impact of Brexit.

The Wholesalers:

Review of characteristics and trends amongst electrical wholesale companies.
Review of major electrical wholesaler groups - number of outlets, key characteristics, regional strengths, market positioning etc.
Structural changes in the market, new entrants, key acquisitions, shift to omni-channel, preference for visible pricing etc.
Analysis of profitability for electrical wholesalers over time.
Wholesaler strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, compared with other channels of distribution.
Analysis of wholesalers' environment - key competitive channels, buying groups, super distributors and other influencing sectors.
Review of issues such as own label products, e-commerce, sustainability etc.

Product Review:

Market size, growth and trends for each major product area - cables, lighting, wiring accessories, circuit protection and switchgear, heating, fire & security systems etc.
Product mix for electrical wholesalers.
Electrical wholesalers' share of each major product area.
Key competitive channels and major suppliers for each product area.
Review of growth sectors, product development and new opportunities for wholesalers.

Customers and End Use Segments:

Customer mix of electrical wholesalers.
Review of the electrical contracting market - market size, leading M&E contractors.
Review of other key customer segments such as facilities management, panel builders, etc.