The UK ceramic industry has posted a declining trend in the past six years (2008-2013), mainly due to the increased level of globalization and intensive competition from counterparts in the developing countries. With the ongoing economic downturn followed by euro-crisis during the period of 2008-2009, the ceramic industry experienced major decline in the demand and production levels.
The UK hosted the 2012 Olympics, which led to increased market of new builds and refurbishment work. The projects under the redevelopment work represented huge opportunities for the ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and tableware manufacturers in the country. Additionally, there was continued demand from renovation and refurbishment projects under the transportation sector, which provided impetus to the overall industry.
“The growth will be positively influenced by the increase in the demand for large-size glazed ceramic tiles, bricks and roof tiles and designer tableware on account of the increased consumer spending, and rising number of residential, commercial and industrial units in the UK.”– according to the research report ‘The UK Ceramic Industry Outlook to 2018 – Expanding Export Market for Bricks and Roof Tiles and Tableware to Facilitate Market Growth’ by Ken Research
The report provides detailed overview of the ceramic market in The UK and covers various aspects such as market size of The UK ceramic market, segmentation on the basis of different types of products such as ceramic tiles, bricks and roof tiles, tableware, sanitaryware, abrasives, refractories and technical ceramics. The report is useful for ceramic products manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers of ceramic products, and new players venturing in the market.
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Market Size by Production Value, Revenue
- Market Segmentation by Products
- Competition and Market Share
- Trends and Development
- Major Opportunities
- Major Challenges
- Future Outlook
- Macro Economic Parameters
Key Products Mentioned in the Report
Bricks and Roof Tiles
Ceramic Tiles
Tableware
Sanitaryware
Refractories
Technical Ceramics
Abrasives
Companies Covered in the Report
Portmeirion Group Plc
Churchill China Plc
Steelite International
Denby Group
CRH Plc
Hanson Plc
Wienerberger