Abstract
AMA Research has published the 4th edition of the "Adhesives Market -- UK 2005" report. Incorporating augmented and fully revised original input and primary research, the report represents an informed review of this market with over 100 pages and 35+ tables and charts. The review represents excellent value for money and is available immediately in either electronic or hard copy format.
The Report includes:-
- A comprehensive and informed review of this 」700+ million market, identifying product sector mix, key product trends, imports and exports, supplier analysis and key market influences.
- Industrial Market -- market size, split by end use, trends, analysis of industrial products market by type, product trends.
- Retail / Trade Market -- market size, trends, detailed analysis of key product sectors.
The UK adhesives market is estimated to have experienced in excess of 25% growth since 2000, representing particularly strong growth following a period of decline in the mid-late 1990s. The sector is expected to continue to experience growth over the next few years, reaching just under 」800 million by 2008.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 7
2. SUMMARY 8
3. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 10
- 3.1 GDP 10
- 3.2 INFLATION & INTEREST RATES 10
- 3.3 UNEMPLOYMENT 11
- 3.4 HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION 12
- 3.5 HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION 13
- 3.6 STERLING 13
- 3.7 POPULATION PROFILE 14
- 3.8 CONCLUSIONS 16
4. TOTAL UK ADHESIVES AND SEALANT MARKET 17
- 4.1 DEFINITION 17
- 4.1.1 Main Categories of Adhesives and Sealants 18
- 4.1.2 A Review of Major Adhesives and Sealants 21
- 4.2 MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS 26
- 4.2.1 Historical and Current Situation 26
- 4.2.2 Sealants 28
- 4.2.3 Glues and adhesives 28
- 4.2.4 Adhesives used in the production of adhesive tapes 29
- 4.3 END-USE MIX 32
- 4.4 MIX OF ADHESIVE AND SEALANT PRODUCTS 33
- 4.4.1 Adhesives 33
- 4.4.2 Sealants 34
- 4.5 TRADE 34
- 4.6 KEY MARKET INFLUENCES 42
- 4.6.1 Housemoving 42
- 4.6.2 DIY Expenditure 43
- 4.6.3 Environmental Considerations 44
- 4.7 MARKET OUTLOOK 47
5. INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVES 50
- 5.1 MARKET SIZE 50
- 5.2 MARKETS BY END USE 51
- 5.2.1 Paper and Packaging Industry 51
- 5.2.2 The Building and Construction Industry 54
- 5.2.3 Transport 55
- 5.2.4 Manufacturing and Engineering 60
- 5.2.5 Woodworking 64
- 5.2.6 Non-Woven Textiles 66
- 5.2.7 Bookbinding, Brochures, Leaflets and other Advertising Products 67
- 5.2.8 Footwear 68
- 5.2.9 Tapes and Labels 69
- 5.2.10 Wall and Floor coverings 70
- 5.2.11 The Medical Sector 73
6. RETAIL & TRADE ADHESIVES & SEALANTS 76
- 6.1 MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS 76
- 6.2 PRODUCT MIX 77
- 6.2.1 Overall Mix 77
- 6.2.2 Adhesives 78
- 6.2.3 Sealants 84
- 6.2.4 Fillers 86
- 6.2.5 Tapes And Labels 87
- 6.3 DISTRIBUTION 88
- 6.3.1 Channel Share 88
- 6.3.2 DIY Multiples 89
- 6.3.3 Merchant Companies 92
- 6.3.4 Tile Specialists 95
- 6.3.5 Agriculture And Marine 96
- 6.3.6 High Street Chains/Grocery Superstores/Stationers 97
- 6.3.7 Electrical Wholesalers 97
7. COMPANIES 99
- 7.1 SHARES 99
- 7.2 COMPANIES 101
8. FUTURE PROSPECTS 124


















