AMA Research are pleased to announce the publication of the 6th edition of the Wood and Laminate Floorcoverings Market Report - UK 2011-2015 Analysis. The report provides an informed and up to date assessment of the market, and focuses on the three primary sectors of solid wood, engineered wood and laminates.

The report contains:

-Brief overview of the total floor coverings market - including carpet, vinyl, wood, ceramics and other floor coverings.

-Detailed assessment of the wood flooring market - including solid & engineered woods, laminates and flooring accessories etc - total.

-UK market size, trends, product mix, factors influencing growth, future prospects.

-Application Mix - domestic and contract market trends, growth sectors, future prospects.

-Key Suppliers & Distribution Mix - analysis of key suppliers with a review of market share and changes in the distribution mix.

The rapid growth of the wood floor coverings market since the mid 1990's was focused on the success of the laminates sector. However, indications are that laminate sales in the UK have now passed their peak, with solid and engineered woods continuing to gain share even though the total market has suffered decline since 2008. The 6th edition of the report assesses the current situation with forecasts of market developments over the short-medium term future.

The wood floor coverings sector has been negatively affected by the recession with a decline in non-essential consumer spending and a significant downturn in the housing market key factors in an estimated 19% decline in market value 2008-10. In 2010, the wood flooring sector (solid wood, engineered wood and laminates), was estimated to account for around 16% value share of the total UK floor coverings sector, which is estimated to be worth some 1.8bn.

Although the recession has had a negative impact on laminate sales, this sector was already experiencing a downward trend prior to 2008. Indications are that the peak for laminate sales occurred in 2004 with the sector experiencing an estimated 14% value decline 2005-08. The experience of the laminates sector over the last 2 years has been for 21% decline in value 2008-10, with the lower market sectors particularly affected by the downturn in domestic DIY installations

Companies Mentioned:

Allied Carpets
Atkinson & Kirby
Balterio
Beach Bros
Beaulieu International Group (BIG)
BHK Flooring
British Hardwoods
Carpetright
Carpets & Flooring
CF Anderson Timber Products
Egger Group
Finnfores
Finsa
Floors-2-Go
Fludes
Hamberger Flooring
Havwoods
Hoebeek UK
Hrning
International Decorative Surfaces (IDS)
Junckers, Khrs
Kenton Floors
Kronospan UK
Panaget
And more...

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a988db/wood_and_laminate