The Total UK Retail Market for Household Appliances (White Goods) Was Valued At GBP 3.33bn in 2007, Representing A 2.9% Increase On 2003.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0cd348/household_applianc) has announced the addition of the "Household Appliances (White Goods) Market Report 2008" report to their offering. In this Market Report, the UK household appliances (white goods) market consists of three sectors: home laundry Laundry can be:
Before industrialization appliances and dishwashers; cooking appliances; and cooling appliances. The total UK retail market for white goods was valued at 3.33bn in 2007, representing a 2.9% increase on 2003. Electric and gas cookers comprise the most valuable sub sector, accounting for 30.1% of the total market value in 2007, with the second-largest sub sector being that of washing machines (storage) washing machine - An old-style 14-inch hard disk in a floor-standing cabinet. So called because of the size of the cabinet and the "top-loading" access to the media packs - and, of course, they were always set on "spin cycle". , including washer-dryers. Although the refrigerators sub sector does not account for a significantly large share of the total white goods market, it is the fastest-growing sub sector, increasing by 32.1% in value between 2003 and 2007. Sales of washing machines, including washer-dryers, have been inhibited in·hib·it tr.v. in·hib·it·ed, in·hib·it·ing, in·hib·its 1. To hold back; restrain. See Synonyms at restrain. 2. To prohibit; forbid. 3. by high penetration levels and the credit crunch Credit Crunch An economic condition whereby investment capital is difficult to obtain. Banks and investors become weary of lending funds to corporations thereby driving up the price of debt products for borrowers. , as opposed to sales of tumble dryers tumble dryer or drier Noun an electrically-operated machine that dries wet laundry by rotating it in warmed air inside a metal drum tumble dryer n (BRIT) → secadora , which have performed better owing to owing to prep. Because of; on account of: I couldn't attend, owing to illness. owing to prep → debido a, por causa de the fact that there is scope for penetration levels to rise. Dishwasher sales have been boosted by a change in consumer perception, which has moved away from considering these appliances to be a luxury non-essential item. The growing popularity of chilled foods Chilled foods are prepared foods stored at refrigeration temperatures (at or below 8°C). They have been available in the United Kingdom and many other industrialised countries since the 1960s. and large larder-style refrigerators has driven sales of refrigerators; however, the popularity of combined fridge-freezers has cannibalised sales of freezers. Mounting interest in cooking has encouraged consumers to buy premium cookers, while price competition within the market has resulted in a fall in the value sales of microwave ovens. Between 2008 and 2012, the tumble dryer sub sector is forecast to show the strongest growth, with value sales driven by rising penetration levels and consumers trading up to premium appliances with large capacities and sensors
Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary 1. Market Definition 2. Market Size 3. Industry Background 4. Competitor Analysis 5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 6. Buying Behaviour 7. Current Issues 8. The Global Market 9. Forecasts 10. Company Profiles 11. Further Sources Companies Mentioned: - Beko Plc - Bsh Home Appliances Ltd - Electrolux Plc - Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Ltd - Hoover Ltd - Indesit Company UK Ltd - Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd - Whirlpool (UK) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0cd348/household_applianc |
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