DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kjktf7/special_needs_bath) has announced the addition of the "Special Needs Bathroom Products Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis" report to their offering.
AMA Research are pleased to announce the second edition of the report Special Needs Bathroom Products Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis". With an ageing UK population, there is a strong trend towards inclusive design, particularly in the UK bathroom industry. As a result, the demand for special needs bathroom products suitable for use by all users is growing, despite the continuing fragility of the UK economy.
Over the last 25 years the number of people in the 65 age category increased by 1.7 million to 17 per cent of the population in 2010. By 2035 around 23 per cent of the population will be aged 65 or over, with 3.6 million in the 85 age category (Source: ONS). Given this ageing UK population, there is a growing demand for special needs bathroom products.
The UK special needs bathroom market had been growing in volume and value until the impact of the recent economic recession. But like other higher value consumer goods has been under considerable pressure more recently, resulting from the difficult new housebuilding sector and also the downturn in the home improvement sector.
In 2011, the special needs bathroom market had an estimated value of around ?128 million at Manufacturers Selling Prices (MSP). This represents an increase of around 2% when compared to the market size in 2010; a further moderate increase of 2% is expected in 2012. However, the outlook for the UK special needs bathroom market in 2012 is relatively positive, with steady growth anticipated as the UK economy starts to recover and as consumer confidence and housebuilding levels improve.
Estimated at £46 million at MSP in 2011, the showering facilities sector dominates the industry's sales; many baths are now being replaced by easy access shower enclosures and wetroom areas. This is followed by accessories (£31m), toilet facilities (£24m), brassware (£17m) and baths (£10m). In the UK bathroom products market there has been a strong trend towards inclusive design. Inclusive design is a general approach in which designers ensure that their products and services address the needs of the widest possible audience, irrespective of age or ability.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SUMMARY & FUTURE PROSPECTS
3. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
4. UK SPECIAL NEEDS BATHROOM MARKET
5. PRODUCTS
6. END USE SECTORS
7. SUPPLIERS
8. DISTRIBUTION
9. INSTALLATION AND SPECIFICATION
Companies Mentioned
- Abacus Healthcare
- Absolute Mobility
- Bristan Group
- Broughton Crangrove
- Galley Matrix
- Carron Bathrooms
- Chiltern Invadex
- Claygate Distribution
- Contour Showers
- Coram Showers
- Franke Sissons
- Gainsborough Baths
- Geberit
- Gordon Ellis
- Grohe
- Hafele UK
- Intatec
- Keuco
- Kingkraft
- Kohler Mira
- Lakes Bathrooms
- Lecico
- Mountway
- Myco
- N&C Phlexicare
- Plumbase
- Procare
- RAK Ceramics UK
- Sanitary Appliances
- Sanitec Corporation
- Scanflex
- Sunrise Medical
- TC Bathrooms
- The PJH Group
- Total Hygiene
- Triton Showers
- Twyford Bathrooms
- Vitra UK
- Wirquin.
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