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Glassware Market Report 2007
Description:
Retail sales of glass tableware and ornamental ware in the UK increased by just 0.4% in 2006, following 2 years of marginal decline, to £356.5m. The market for glassware may be divided into the categories of soda lime glass, lead glass and heat-resistant glass, and it includes both functional products (e.g. tumblers) and decorative products (e.g. vases and collectibles).
Little remains of the UK's indigenous glass-manufacturing industry as factory after factory has closed and companies have been forced into liquidation or have moved their production overseas. As in other manufacturing sectors, British companies are unable to compete with foreign suppliers, which are not hampered by the high labour, environmental and energy costs that are found in the UK. According to trade sources, the past 3 years have seen an enormous transfer of glass production to countries outside the EU, particularly those in the Middle East, South America and the Far East.
The UK's last two volume producers of machine-made glassware are no more. Demaglass Tableware, which once produced more than 2 million pieces of glassware per week, went into receivership in 2001 and the two giant chimneys on its former Chesterfield site were demolished in 2006, in preparation for the site's redevelopment. Demaglass's main competitor, Ravenhead, went into administration in 2001 and the brand was subsequently acquired by Rayware Ltd. Hundreds of jobs have also been shed at Waterford Wedgwood's sites in the Republic of Ireland, and the last commercial glassware factory in Sunderland is closing in 2007.
Figures from National Statistics indicate that the volume of sales by household-goods stores (including furniture, electrical and DIY stores) increased by 4.9% in the 3 months to July 2007 — the strongest growth in this sector since May 2001. However, July 2007 saw retail footfall drop below its 2006 level for the first time in 6 months, and it is arguable whether the full effects of the five interest-rate rises in the past 12 months have yet been felt.
In an oversupplied market, with high levels of cheap imports and discounted glassware, it has proved difficult to increase the value of sales significantly, although the growth in the number of UK households has benefited sales volumes. Accordingly, Key Note forecasts only modest growth in the value of UK retail sales of glassware between 2007 and 2011.
Little remains of the UK's indigenous glass-manufacturing industry as factory after factory has closed and companies have been forced into liquidation or have moved their production overseas. As in other manufacturing sectors, British companies are unable to compete with foreign suppliers, which are not hampered by the high labour, environmental and energy costs that are found in the UK. According to trade sources, the past 3 years have seen an enormous transfer of glass production to countries outside the EU, particularly those in the Middle East, South America and the Far East.
The UK's last two volume producers of machine-made glassware are no more. Demaglass Tableware, which once produced more than 2 million pieces of glassware per week, went into receivership in 2001 and the two giant chimneys on its former Chesterfield site were demolished in 2006, in preparation for the site's redevelopment. Demaglass's main competitor, Ravenhead, went into administration in 2001 and the brand was subsequently acquired by Rayware Ltd. Hundreds of jobs have also been shed at Waterford Wedgwood's sites in the Republic of Ireland, and the last commercial glassware factory in Sunderland is closing in 2007.
Figures from National Statistics indicate that the volume of sales by household-goods stores (including furniture, electrical and DIY stores) increased by 4.9% in the 3 months to July 2007 — the strongest growth in this sector since May 2001. However, July 2007 saw retail footfall drop below its 2006 level for the first time in 6 months, and it is arguable whether the full effects of the five interest-rate rises in the past 12 months have yet been felt.
In an oversupplied market, with high levels of cheap imports and discounted glassware, it has proved difficult to increase the value of sales significantly, although the growth in the number of UK households has benefited sales volumes. Accordingly, Key Note forecasts only modest growth in the value of UK retail sales of glassware between 2007 and 2011.
Contents:
Executive Summary
1. Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
MARKET TRENDS
General Trends Affecting the Market
Number of Households
The Bridal Market
Expanding Markets
Industry-Specific Trends
Mass Production Moving Overseas
Commemorative Glassware
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Gross Domestic Product
Table 1: UK Gross Domestic Product at Current Prices (£m), 2002-2006
Inflation
Table 2: UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2002-2006
Household Disposable Income
Table 3: UK Household Disposable Income per Capita (£), 2002-2006
Population
Table 4: UK Resident Population Estimates by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2002-2006
Unemployment
Table 5: Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2002-2006
Business Confidence
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Table 6: UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils at Current Prices (£m), 2002-2006
The EU
2. Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
Manufacturers' Sales
Table 7: UK Manufacturers' Sales of Hollow Glass at Current Prices (£000), 2002-2005
Retail Sales
Table 8: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2006
Figure 1: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2006
BY MARKET SECTOR
Table 9: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware by Sector at Current Prices (£m at rsp and %), 2006
Soda Lime Glass
Lead Glass
Heat-Resistant Glass
OVERSEAS TRADE
Table 10: UK Imports and Exports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Value (£m), 2004 and 2006
Imports
Table 11: UK Imports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Type by Value (£000), 2006
Exports
Table 12: UK Exports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Type by Value (£000), 2006
3. Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
INDUSTRY SYNOPSIS
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
By Turnover
Table 13: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Hollow Glass by Turnover Sizeband (£000 and number), 2006
By Employment
Table 14: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Hollow Glass by Employment Sizeband, 2006
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE
DISTRIBUTION
Manufacturers
Importers and Distributors
Specialist Glass Retailers
Department and Variety Stores
Supermarkets
Tourist Attractions
Home Shopping
Miscellaneous
HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?
LEGISLATION
General Legislation
Manufacturing of Glass and Glass Items
KEY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
British Glass Manufacturers' Confederation
Contemporary Glass Society
Giftware Association
Guild of Specialist China & Glass Retailers
International Crystal Federation
4. Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
MARKET LEADERS
Burns Crystal Glass Ltd
Financial Results
Caithness Glass
Financial Results
Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd
Financial Results
Georgian Crystal (Tutbury) Ltd
Financial Results
Portmeirion Group PLC
Financial Results
Rayware Ltd
Financial Results
Villeroy & Boch (UK) Ltd
Financial Results
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
Financial Results
Table 15: Waterford Wedgwood PLC — Financial Results by Business Division (_m), Year Ending 31st March 2007
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
Raw Materials
Machinery, Processing Equipment and Technical Support
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Main Media Advertising Expenditure
Other Marketing Activity
Waterford Crystal
Trade Exhibitions
International Glass Manufacturing Exhibitions
Spring and Autumn Fairs
Summer Fair
Home & Gift
Pulse
Top Drawer
Exclusively Housewares
Showcase Ireland
Ambiente Frankfurt
5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
6. Buying Behaviour
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
By Gross Income Decile Group
Table 16: Average Weekly UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils by Gross Income Decile Group (£), 2005/2006
By Age of Household Reference Person
Table 17: Average Weekly UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils by Age of Household Reference Person (£), 2005/2006
7. Current Issues
CLOSURES, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Edinburgh Crystal
Tutbury Crystal Glass
Arc International
Corning Inc
Ardagh Glass Group
BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Villeroy & Boch
Portmeirion Group
NEW PRODUCTS
Evolution by Waterford
8. The Global Market
INTRODUCTION
SELECTED GLOBAL COMPETITORS
Villeroy & Boch AG
Cristalleria Artistica La Piana SpA
Arc International
Lancaster Colony Corporation
Libbey Inc
Williams-Sonoma Inc
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
Table 18: Waterford Wedgwood PLC — Revenue by Geographic Region (%), Year Ending 31st March 2007
Crystalex AS
Zwiesel Kristallglas AG
HAG Import Corp (Australia) Pty Ltd
New Glass
9. Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
FORECASTS 2007 TO 2011
Table 19: Forecast UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2007-2011
MARKET GROWTH
Figure 2: Actual and Forecast UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2011
FUTURE TRENDS
Demographics and Lifestyles
Industry Consolidation
Increased Competition from Multiple Retailers
Tourism
A Possible Ban?
10. Company Profiles
Portmeirion Group PLC
Rayware Ltd
Villeroy & Boch (uk) Ltd
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
11. Consumer Confidence
METHODOLOGY
KEY FINDINGS THIS QUARTER
THE WILLINGNESS TO BORROW
Confidence Improves
Table A: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), February 2006-2007
Willingness to Borrow Slips Slightly
Table B: The Number of Adults Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items (000 and %), February 2006-2007
SPENDING FROM SAVINGS
Slight Increase in Spending from Savings
Table C: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Spend from Savings in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), February 2006-2007
Saving Grows in Relative Importance
Table D: The Average Amounts Adults Are Confident Spending to Purchase Expensive Items (£ and %), February 2006-2007
12. Further Sources
Associations
Publications
General Sources
Government Sources
Other Sources
Bisnode Sources
1. Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
MARKET TRENDS
General Trends Affecting the Market
Number of Households
The Bridal Market
Expanding Markets
Industry-Specific Trends
Mass Production Moving Overseas
Commemorative Glassware
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Gross Domestic Product
Table 1: UK Gross Domestic Product at Current Prices (£m), 2002-2006
Inflation
Table 2: UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2002-2006
Household Disposable Income
Table 3: UK Household Disposable Income per Capita (£), 2002-2006
Population
Table 4: UK Resident Population Estimates by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2002-2006
Unemployment
Table 5: Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2002-2006
Business Confidence
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Table 6: UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils at Current Prices (£m), 2002-2006
The EU
2. Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
Manufacturers' Sales
Table 7: UK Manufacturers' Sales of Hollow Glass at Current Prices (£000), 2002-2005
Retail Sales
Table 8: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2006
Figure 1: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2006
BY MARKET SECTOR
Table 9: UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware by Sector at Current Prices (£m at rsp and %), 2006
Soda Lime Glass
Lead Glass
Heat-Resistant Glass
OVERSEAS TRADE
Table 10: UK Imports and Exports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Value (£m), 2004 and 2006
Imports
Table 11: UK Imports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Type by Value (£000), 2006
Exports
Table 12: UK Exports of Glass Tableware and Decorative Glassware by Type by Value (£000), 2006
3. Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
INDUSTRY SYNOPSIS
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
By Turnover
Table 13: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Hollow Glass by Turnover Sizeband (£000 and number), 2006
By Employment
Table 14: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Hollow Glass by Employment Sizeband, 2006
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE
DISTRIBUTION
Manufacturers
Importers and Distributors
Specialist Glass Retailers
Department and Variety Stores
Supermarkets
Tourist Attractions
Home Shopping
Miscellaneous
HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?
LEGISLATION
General Legislation
Manufacturing of Glass and Glass Items
KEY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
British Glass Manufacturers' Confederation
Contemporary Glass Society
Giftware Association
Guild of Specialist China & Glass Retailers
International Crystal Federation
4. Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
MARKET LEADERS
Burns Crystal Glass Ltd
Financial Results
Caithness Glass
Financial Results
Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Ltd
Financial Results
Georgian Crystal (Tutbury) Ltd
Financial Results
Portmeirion Group PLC
Financial Results
Rayware Ltd
Financial Results
Villeroy & Boch (UK) Ltd
Financial Results
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
Financial Results
Table 15: Waterford Wedgwood PLC — Financial Results by Business Division (_m), Year Ending 31st March 2007
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
Raw Materials
Machinery, Processing Equipment and Technical Support
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Main Media Advertising Expenditure
Other Marketing Activity
Waterford Crystal
Trade Exhibitions
International Glass Manufacturing Exhibitions
Spring and Autumn Fairs
Summer Fair
Home & Gift
Pulse
Top Drawer
Exclusively Housewares
Showcase Ireland
Ambiente Frankfurt
5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
6. Buying Behaviour
HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE
By Gross Income Decile Group
Table 16: Average Weekly UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils by Gross Income Decile Group (£), 2005/2006
By Age of Household Reference Person
Table 17: Average Weekly UK Household Expenditure on Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils by Age of Household Reference Person (£), 2005/2006
7. Current Issues
CLOSURES, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Edinburgh Crystal
Tutbury Crystal Glass
Arc International
Corning Inc
Ardagh Glass Group
BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Villeroy & Boch
Portmeirion Group
NEW PRODUCTS
Evolution by Waterford
8. The Global Market
INTRODUCTION
SELECTED GLOBAL COMPETITORS
Villeroy & Boch AG
Cristalleria Artistica La Piana SpA
Arc International
Lancaster Colony Corporation
Libbey Inc
Williams-Sonoma Inc
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
Table 18: Waterford Wedgwood PLC — Revenue by Geographic Region (%), Year Ending 31st March 2007
Crystalex AS
Zwiesel Kristallglas AG
HAG Import Corp (Australia) Pty Ltd
New Glass
9. Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
FORECASTS 2007 TO 2011
Table 19: Forecast UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2007-2011
MARKET GROWTH
Figure 2: Actual and Forecast UK Retail Sales of Glass Tableware and Ornamental Ware at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2002-2011
FUTURE TRENDS
Demographics and Lifestyles
Industry Consolidation
Increased Competition from Multiple Retailers
Tourism
A Possible Ban?
10. Company Profiles
Portmeirion Group PLC
Rayware Ltd
Villeroy & Boch (uk) Ltd
Waterford Wedgwood PLC
11. Consumer Confidence
METHODOLOGY
KEY FINDINGS THIS QUARTER
THE WILLINGNESS TO BORROW
Confidence Improves
Table A: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), February 2006-2007
Willingness to Borrow Slips Slightly
Table B: The Number of Adults Willing to Borrow in Order to Purchase Expensive Items (000 and %), February 2006-2007
SPENDING FROM SAVINGS
Slight Increase in Spending from Savings
Table C: The Average Amount Consumers Are Willing to Spend from Savings in Order to Purchase Expensive Items at Current and Constant November 2004 Prices (£ and £bn), February 2006-2007
Saving Grows in Relative Importance
Table D: The Average Amounts Adults Are Confident Spending to Purchase Expensive Items (£ and %), February 2006-2007
12. Further Sources
Associations
Publications
General Sources
Government Sources
Other Sources
Bisnode Sources
Companies Mentioned
-PORTMEIRION GROUP PLC
-RAYWARE LTD
-VILLEROY & BOCH (UK) LTD
-WATERFORD WEDGWOOD PLC
-RAYWARE LTD
-VILLEROY & BOCH (UK) LTD
-WATERFORD WEDGWOOD PLC
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