Bricks & Tiles Update Market Report 2012
Key Note Publications Ltd, July 2012
This Key Note Market Report Update analyses the UK market for bricks and tiles. The bricks and tiles market was valued at an estimated £1.47bn in 2011, representing an increase of 3.5% on the previous year. However, as result of the difficult economic conditions, the market remains considerably smaller than its pre-recession value.
The products covered in this report are divided into two sectors: concrete bricks, blocks and tiles; and clay bricks and tiles. Concrete bricks, blocks and tiles are used throughout the construction industry, as well as having limited uses in the landscaping and gardening sectors. Clay bricks and tiles are primarily used in the housebuilding market, although these products do have applications in other construction sectors where an aesthetical appeal is required.
In the housing market, which can be considered the main source of demand for bricks and tiles, the severe economic conditions of recent years has hampered output significantly. Housing starts fell by almost a half in 2008/2009; private sector housing construction output fell sharply in both 2008 and 2009; and, more recently, public sector spending cuts have adversely affected public housing output. This issue has been compounded by the lack of mortgage availability, with many consumers unable to raise the large deposits now required. This, in turn, has resulted in rapid decline in the number of residential property transactions, resulting in further reduced housebuilding activities as developers lose confidence in the market. The impact of this deterioration in the UK housing market has led to depressed demand for bricks and tiles.
In order to tackle these difficulties in the housing market, and in recognition of the UK’s housing shortage, the Government have introduced a number of measures and funding initiatives aimed at encouraging increased housebuilding activity. These include significant funding to unlock stalled housing construction sites across the country, as well as plans to release publically owned land specifically for the creation of new housing, employment opportunities and other construction activity. These initiatives, while unlikely to restore housebuilding activity to pre-recession levels, will inevitably generate increased demand for bricks and tiles as additional housing projects commence.
Over the next few years, public sector spending cuts will continue to impact upon construction activity, particularly in the housing market, where capital grant funding for registered providers will be reduced significantly from 2012/2013. As such, Key Note forecasts subdued growth in the bricks and tiles market, with more significant increases occurring from 2015, as public sector spending recovers and economic conditions improve.
Bricks & Tiles Update 2012
Foreword
Executive Summary
Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
Bricks
Tiles
MARKET TRENDS
Bricks and Blocks
Tiles
ECONOMIC TRENDS
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Overseas
Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
BY MARKET SECTOR
Concrete Bricks, Blocks and Tiles
Clay Bricks and Tiles
PRICE INDICES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
OVERSEAS TRADE
Exports
Imports
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
BRICKS
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
TILES
Strengths
WEAKNESSES
Opportunities
Threats
Current Issues
THE HOUSING MARKET
REDUCTION IN UK BRICK AND TILE CAPACITY
GET BRITAIN BUILDING
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND DISPOSAL PLAN
Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
General Economic Forecasts
The Housing Market
FORECASTS TO
MARKET GROWTH
FUTURE TRENDS
Sustainability
Zero Carbon Homes
Economic Issues
Company Profiles
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS
Turnover (Sales)
Pre-Tax Profit
Profit Margin
Average Remuneration
Sales per Employee
FURTHER INFORMATION
HANSON BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
IBSTOCK BRICK LTD
Previous Name and Date of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MARLEY ETERNIT LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MARSHALLS PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MONIER REDLAND LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
WIENERBERGER LTD
Previous Name and Date of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Further Sources
Publications
Government Publications
Key Note Sources
Key Note Ltd
Understanding Consumer Survey Data
Number, Profile, Penetration
Social Grade
Standard Region
- HANSON BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD
- FINANCIAL PROFILE
- IBSTOCK BRICK LTD
- FINANCIAL PROFILE
- MARLEY ETERNIT LTD
- FINANCIAL PROFILE
- MARSHALLS PLC
- FINANCIAL PROFILE
- MONIER REDLAND LTD
- FINANCIAL PROFILE
- WIENERBERGER LTD
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