英國布製傢俱・床市場：2008年至2012年

Abstract

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

In this 9th edition of the report, individual product sectors are covered in detail, with a review of recent trends, interpretation of current developments and future prospects. The report answers the need for both a comprehensive review of quantitative market developments combined with analysis of the qualitative background reasons and influences affecting the market.

Key issues covered include:

• Latest views and forecasts in light of the deteriorating economic environment.
• The continued growth of leather and action furniture in the upholstered furniture sector.
• Changing product mix within the beds market, the growth of bedsteads and the impact of imports on this sector.
• The growing influence of higher value mattresses in the beds market.

Key areas covered in the report include:

UPHOLSTERY

• Recent market performance, current trends and forecasts to 2010. Key underlying trends e.g. price competition, distribution and product trends.
• Sales mix by product type i.e. sofas, armchairs, action furniture and others including sofa beds. Review of each product, key trends, changing product mix, strengths and weaknesses, key suppliers.
• Sales mix by materials; fabric & leather covers and fillings - together with changing trends in material usage and comparisons with previous years, including key suppliers.
• Retail price mix and key underlying trends.
• Imports & exports for main product groups, and key trends - growth of imports and affects on UK market etc.
• Market mix according to end use i.e. domestic and contract with key trends in contract sector.
• Suppliers of upholstery and market shares for leading companies. Review of major suppliers, market positioning etc.

BEDS & MATTRESSES

• Recent market performance, current trends and forecasts to 2010. Key underlying trends e.g. trading up in certain sectors, the growth of niche sectors, the impact of lower value bedsteads etc.
• Share of market by product type: Double beds and single beds by volume and value including key trends.
• Market mix by product type i.e. divan sets, bedsteads, mattresses and other. Review of each product sector including adjustable beds, key trends and growth sectors, changing mix, comparisons with previous years, strengths and weaknesses, key suppliers.
• Product mix by mattress support type including rubber, plastic and spring, and key trends within each sector.
• Imports and exports for main product groups, key trends and influences on UK market.
• Sales mix according to end use i.e. domestic and contract, key trends in contract sector.
• Suppliers of beds & mattresses and market shares for leading companies. Review of major suppliers, market positioning etc.

DISTRIBUTION / SUPPLIERS FOR EACH MARKET

• Summary of shares and key trends within the distribution channels, including furniture multiples and direct channels such as the Internet.
• Major channels of distribution - multiples, independents, department stores, Internet etc. - shares by type of outlets, areas of growth/decline, future trends.
• Summary of key distribution/retailing companies within major distribution channels.
• Summary of key suppliers, product and market positioning, growing companies, changes in supply structure etc.

REVIEW OF FUTURE PROSPECTS

• Economic influences on the market in the medium term and the development of key product sectors within the upholstered furniture and beds markets.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. SUMMARY

• 2.1 SITUATION ASSESSMENT
• 2.2 FUTURE PROSPECTS

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. THE UK FURNITURE MARKET

• 4.1 MARKET SIZE AND TRENDS
• 4.2 CONSUMER CHARACTERISTICS
• 4.3 HOUSING TRENDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS
• 4.3.1 New Housebuilding
• 4.3.2 House Moving
• 4.3 Household Size

5. UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

• 5.1 DEFINITION
• 5.2 MARKET SIZE AND BACKGROUND
  • 5.2.1 Market Size
  • 5.2.2 Current Situation
  • 5.2.3 Future Prospects
• 5.3 IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
• 5.4 PRODUCT MIX
  • 5.4.1 Upholstery Type
  • 5.4.2 Materials
  • 5.4.3 Frames
  • 5.4.4 Fillings
• 5.5 END USER MIX
• 5.6 SUPPLIERS
  • 5.6.1 Market Structure
  • 5.6.2 Market Shares
  • 5.6.3 Companies

6. BEDS & MATTRESSES

• 6.1 DEFINITION
• 6.2 MARKET SIZE
  • 6.2.1 Background
  • 6.2.2 Current Trends
  • 6.2.3 Future Prospects
  • 6.2.3 Imports & Exports
• 6.3 PRODUCT MIX
  • 6.3.1 By Size
  • 6.3.2 By Product Type
• 6.4 CONTRACT/NON-DOMESTIC MARKET
• 6.5 SUPPLIERS
  • 6.5.1 Supplier Market Shares
  • 6.5.2 Companies

7. DISTRIBUTION

• 7.1 STRUCTURE
• 7.2 DEFINITIONS
• 7.3 STORE LAYOUT AND DESIGN
• 7.4 CHANNEL SHARES
  • 7.4.1 Furniture Multiples
  • 7.4.2 Furniture Independents
  • 7.4.3 Department Stores
  • 7.4.4 Variety Stores
  • 7.4.5 Catalogue Retailers / Mail Order
  • 7.4.6 DIY Multiples
  • 7.4.7 The Internet 100
  • 7.4.8 Grocery Multiples 101

TABLES AND CHARTS

• TABLE 1 THE UK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE & BEDS MARKET 2001-12 (£M MSP)
• CHART 2 INTEREST RATES AND INFLATION (CPI) FROM 1990-2010
• CHART 3 PDI & SAVINGS RATIO AT CURRENT PRICES 1990-2010
• TABLE 4 EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS 2000-2008 - STERLING TO THE DOLLAR, AND THE EURO, SPOT RATES
• CHART 5 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESIDENT UK POPULATION 2001 (‘000)
• TABLE 5 THE UK MARKET FOR DOMESTIC FURNITURE 2002-2007 (£M MSP)
• CHART 6 THE UK MARKET FOR DOMESTIC FURNITURE BY PRODUCT GROUP (%)
• TABLE 7 AVERAGE WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
• TABLE 8 HOUSE BUILDING COMPLETIONS 2000-2009 - UNITED KINGDOM (000' S DWELLINGS)
• TABLE 9 NUMBER OF PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS IN ENGLAND AND WALES 2000-2006 (000' S)
• TABLE 10 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE FOR GREAT BRITAIN 1991-2006
• TABLE 11 THE UK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE MARKET 2001-2012 (£M MSP)
• TABLE 12 IMPORTS OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE 2000 - 2006 (£M)
• TABLE 13 EXPORTS OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE 2000 - 2006 (£M)
• TABLE 14 THE UK UPHOLSTERY MARKET BY SALES TYPE (£M AND %)
• CHART 15 UK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE 2007 (% OF VALUE)
• TABLE 16 SHARE OF ACTION FURNITURE 1999-2007 (% OF VALUE)
• CHART 17 UK UPHOLSTERY MARKET - MIX BY COVER TYPE BY VALUE 2007
• CHART 18 VALUE SHARE OF LEATHER AND FABRIC 1999-2007 (%)
• CHART 19 UK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE MARKET BY END-USER BY VALUE 2007
• TABLE 20 NUMBER OF FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS AND TURNOVER SIZE 1999-2004
• TABLE 21 MARKET SHARES - UK UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE MARKET 2007
• TABLE 22 THE UK BEDS & MATTRESSES MARKET 2001-2012 BY VALUE
• TABLE 23 IMPORTS OF DIVANS, BEDSTEADS & MATTRESSES 2000 - 2006 (£M)
• TABLE 24 EXPORTS OF DIVANS, BEDSTEADS & MATTRESSES 2000 - 2006 (£M)
• TABLE 25 PRODUCT MIX - DIVANS & BEDSTEADS 2007
• TABLE 27 SHARE OF MARKET HELD BY BEDSTEADS 1999-2007 (%)
• CHART 28 THE UK MARKET FOR MATTRESSES BY TYPE OF SUPPORT 2007 (% OF VALUE)
• TABLE 29 NUMBER OF WOOD AND WOODEN PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND TOTAL TURNOVER 2000-2006
• TABLE 30 UK BED MANUFACTURERS' MARKET SHARES 2007 (% OF VALUE)
• TABLE 31 DISTRIBUTION OF UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND BEDS 2007 (% OF VALUE)