Domestic Conservatory Market - UK 2008-2012

Abstract

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

On the 8th December 2008, AMA Research will publish the Tenth Edition of the ‘Domestic Conservatory Market - UK 2008-2012' report - incorporating original input and primary research, it represents an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the Conservatory market.

The report reviews the Conservatory market in domestic applications, assessing recent volatility in the sector. Recent trends and future prospects for the market are reviewed, with a focus on both the short and longer term prospects. Despite the downturn, this market is still worth well over £1 billion at retail prices, incorporating a mix of buildings and related fittings and accessories including furniture, lighting, flooring and window coverings.

• MARKET SIZE - Volumes, Values, Trends, Forecasts.
• PRODUCT MIX - Styles and Designs
• FRAME MATERIALS - Share by PVCu, Aluminium, Timber - Trends, Forecasts.
• SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION - Key Suppliers, Channel Shares.etc

• Review of market performance - difficult conditions in 2008.
• Material usage by sector - recent trends and future changes.
• Market prospects - short and medium term prospects up to 2012 - prospects for recovery in the medium term.
• Overview of sector including related fittings and accessories.

Key areas of coverage in the report include:

• Market size by VALUE - market developments from 1998-2007, analysis and forecast of market trends up to 2012.
• Conservatory market by VOLUME - rapid growth in mid-late 1990s, market conditions from 1998-2007, analysis of volatile situation in 2008 and factors influencing future developments to 2012.
• Market sizes by product and material usage - changing mix between PVCu, Timber & Aluminum 1992-2007, strengths and weaknesses of different product/market sectors.
• Future prospects for material usage up to 2012 - prospects for timber, PVCu.
• Market penetration levels - current household ownership levels and future developments - saturation levels and limiting factors on long term growth.
• Analysis of overall market developments - growth rates, changes in market since 2006, materials, component supplies (roof systems etc.), design changes, Planning/Building Regulations, and future trends.
• Analysis of conservatory accessory market sectors including flooring, window coverings, underfloor heating etc. - overall market size and trends.

• Channels of Distribution - Sales of products by channels of distribution (DIY Outlets, Garden Centres, Direct Sell Companies, Specialists, Builders etc. Areas of specialisation and analysis of changes between 1990 and 2007.
• Analysis of new build as a market sector - recent trends, changing housing market, longer term potential.
• Mix of material usage by distribution channels - analysis of significant changes.
• Distribution structure for PVCu, Aluminum & Timber Conservatories - major differences between material.
• Distribution Channel Shares - by volume and value.
• Future prospects for major channels - including analysis of changes in market structure in recent years.
• Major suppliers - market restructuring in 2008, product positioning, specialisation, shares within market sectors, areas of growth/decline - strengths and weaknesses.
• Analysis of price levels - recent and future trends.

• General overview of economic climate - impact of ‘credit crunch' on conservatory market and prospects for recovery in the medium term.
• Review of socio-economic factors influencing the market - growth in disposable income, age distribution of population, housing trends, prospects over 2008-12 period etc.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SUMMARY

3. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

• 3.1. GDP
• 3.2. INFLATION & INTEREST RATES
• 3.3. UNEMPLOYMENT
• 3.4. HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION
• 3.5. HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION
• 3.6. STERLING
• 3.7. POPULATION PROFILE
• 3.8. CONCLUSIONS

4. MARKET STRUCTURE

• 4.1. MARKET DEFINITION
• 4.2. MARKET SIZE
  • 4.2.1. Background
  • 4.2.2. Current Trends & Future Growth
• 4.3. MARKET VOLUMES
  • 4.3.1. Background
  • 4.3.2. Current Situation & Future Growth
• 4.4. MARKET TRENDS
  • 4.4.1. Current Planning Permission and Building Regulations
• 4.5. CHANGE IN CONSERVATORY AND ENERGY USE
• 4.6. HOUSEHOLD OWNERSHIP LEVELS

5. PRODUCTS

• 5.1. PRODUCT TRENDS
• 5.2. FRAME MATERIALS AND GLAZING
• 5.3. ROOF SYSTEMS
• 5.4. CONSERVATORY STYLES AND DESIGNS
• 5.5. OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS
  • 5.5.1. Floorcoverings
  • 5.5.2. Heating Systems
  • 5.5.3. Window Coverings
  • 5.5.4. Others

6. SUPPLIERS

• 6.1. SUPPLY STRUCTURE
• 6.2. MARKET SHARES
• 6.3. CORPORATE ACTIVITY
• 6.4. COMPANY PROFILES
  • 6.4.1. Manufacturers
  • 6.4.2. Specialist Roofing Systems Suppliers
  • 6.4.3. Window Profile Suppliers

7. CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION

• 7.1. OVERVIEW
• 7.2. GARDEN CENTRES
• 7.3. REPLACEMENT WINDOW COMPANIES
• 7.4. DIY MULTIPLES
• 7.5. CONSERVATORY SPECIALISTS
• 7.6. OTHER

TABLES AND CHARTS

• CHART 1. THE UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1997-2012 BY VOLUME
• CHART 2. INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (CPI) FROM 1992-2012
• CHART 3. PDI & SAVINGS RATIO AT CURRENT PRICES 1992-2012
• TABLE 4. EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS 2002-2008 - STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES
• CHART 5. AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 CENSUS (‘000)
• TABLE 6. DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1995-2007 (£M RSP)
• TABLE 7. DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 2007-2012 (£M RSP)
• TABLE 8. HOMEOWNERS EXPECTATIONS OF VALUE ADDED TO MAIN HOME IMPROVEMENTS - 2008
• TABLE 9. UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 1995-2007 BY VOLUME
• TABLE 10. UK DOMESTIC CONSERVATORY MARKET 2007-2012 BY VOLUME
• CHART 11. DOMESTIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN THE UK 2007
• CHART 12. HOUSEHOLD OWNERSHIP OF CONSERVATORIES 1990-2007
• TABLE 13. FRAME MATERIAL USAGE -VOLUMES - 1989-2007
• CHART 14. FRAME MATERIAL USAGE, VOLUME TERMS, 1989-2012
• CHART 15. CONSERVATORY STYLES 2007 - % SHARE BY VOLUME
• CHART 16. CONSERVATORY EXTRAS
• TABLE 17. TOTAL UNDERFLOOR HEATING MARKET UK 2000-2010 (£M MSP)
• TABLE 18. CONSERVATORY MARKET 2008 ESTIMATED SHARE BY VALUE
• TABLE 19. CONSERVATORY CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION 1990 -2007, % SHARE BY VOLUME
• CHART 20. CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION - 2007 SHARE BY VALUE
• CHART 21. DISTRIBUTION OF TIMBER CONSERVATORIES
• CHART 22. DISTRIBUTION OF PVC-U CONSERVATORIES