Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ddr3ck/floorcoverings) has announced the addition of the "Floorcoverings Market Report- UK 2014-2018 Analysis" report to their offering.
Annual growth for the total floorcoverings market is currently forecast at around 2- 3% to 2018, when the market will be worth just under £2bn
In 2013/14, the UK Floorcoverings sector has benefited from a recovery in the housing market and other construction sectors. Carpet remains the largest sector within the floorcoverings product mix, but vinyl, ceramic tiles and wood/laminates all account for significant shares, reflecting varying strengths in different applications in some key end-use sectors. The current outlook for the market into the medium-term is for steady recovery, underpinned by a combination of further recovery in the housing market and improving consumer and business confidence and investment levels.
The report contains:
- Detailed Assessment Of The Market - analysis of major developments and current and future trends.
- Review Of Key Product And Sector Trends - carpets, wood/laminates, vinyl, ceramic tiles & natural stone, others.
- Review Of Supply And Distribution Structure - changes to supply structure and changes to key distribution channels etc.
- Forecasts Of Market Developments Up To 2018.
Areas of particular interest include:
- Underlying performance of the market in 2013-14.
- Despite longer-term trend of loss of share for carpet in favour of smooth floorcoverings, the product mix has remained relatively stable in 2013-14.
- Vinyl continued to increase sales in key commercial sectors with domestic growth underpinned by stone and wood effect products.
- Market prospects in 2015 and medium term prospects to 2018.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Summary And Future Prospects
3. Economic Environment
4. Floorcoverings Market
5. Carpets
6. Wood Floorcoverings
7. Vinyl Floorcoverings
8. Other Floorcoverings
9. Distribution
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