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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