Home Building and Improvement Analysis & Statistics, May 2013

Home Improvement in Japan, Euromonitor International

$ 898
Industry report
May 2013
by Euromonitor International

The DIY environment in Japan is underdeveloped compared to other global markets. The key reasons for this are low home ownership in Japan and the fact that homes are often located in very densely populated ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Japan

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in the Philippines

$ 898
Industry report
May 2013
by Euromonitor International

The improving economic performance of the Philippines pushed income levels among city dwellers which in turn, boosted the sales of home improvement and gardening stores. It is estimated that the Ps68.7 ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Philippines

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in the United Kingdom

$ 898
Industry report
May 2013
by Euromonitor International

The bad weather that affected the spring and summer season in 2012 negatively impacted the sales of home improvement and gardening centres as consumers were discouraged from undertaking both DIY and gardening ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : United Kingdom

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Saudi Arabia

$ 898
Industry report
May 2013
by Euromonitor International

Saudi Arabia faced a marked shortage of housing at the end of the review period, with an estimated shortfall of two million homes. This hindered sales for many product areas within home improvement and ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement, Hardware, Home Improvement & Furnishing Stores
Countries : Saudi Arabia

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Ireland

$ 898
Industry report
April 2013
by Euromonitor International

Home improvement and gardening stores witnessed a significant single value declines during 2012 as consumer focus on limiting spending adversely affected retailers. Despite becoming more inclined to carry ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement, Hardware, Home Improvement & Furnishing Stores
Countries : Ireland

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Brazil

$ 898
Industry report
April 2013
by Euromonitor International

In 2012, the Brazilian government announced the extension of the reduction in IPI (Industrialised Product Tax) to include home improvement materials, paint, sinks and sanitary products. The reduction was ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Brazil

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Ukraine

$ 898
Industry report
April 2013
by Euromonitor International

Sales in home improvement and gardening stores undergo certain fluctuations, which basically stem from the changing economic environment. Over the review period sales were fuelled by the construction boom, ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Ukraine

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Indonesia

$ 898
Industry report
April 2013
by Euromonitor International

The increasing real estate trend in Indonesia, especially in established cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, contributed to the robust growth of home improvement and gardening stores. With the growing ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Indonesia

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Italy

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

2012 was a difficult year for Italian consumers, due to a strong recessionary period. During the year, consumers had less discretionary spending, generated little or no savings, and restricted expenditure ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement, Hardware, Home Improvement & Furnishing Stores
Countries : Italy

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Chile

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

The growth of home improvement and gardening stores was boosted by the high prices seen in the real-estate market, together with the diversification in raw materials. In fact, home lending recorded the ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Chile

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Colombia

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

Colombians have increased their interest in revamping their homes. Painting walls with new colours and completely changing kitchens, bathrooms and redesigning spaces is done not only to give new air but ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Colombia

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Canada

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

After several difficult years following the recession, home improvement and gardening stores rebounded somewhat in 2012 as companies ranging from Canadian Tire to Rona Le Renovateur revised their strategies ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Canada

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Singapore

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

Chained home improvement retailers perform better than independent home improvement stores due to variety in products and modern store concepts. This can be seen from the popularity of chain stores such ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Singapore

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in Norway

$ 898
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

The financial turmoil in Europe has culminated in low interest rates in Norway, which encouraged consumers to buy and upgrade their properties. According to a Kairos Future research trend report, housing ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Norway

Byggmakker / Norgros AS in Retailing (Norway)

$ 153
Industry report
March 2013
by Euromonitor International

Byggemakker/Norgos AS plans to continue to take advantage of the huge increase in the housing market that has provided a further boost to one of the leading companies in building materials. Byggmakke ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Norway

Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in China

$ 898
Industry report
January 2013
by Euromonitor International

Despite the strict control of the central government over the property market in China, demand for real estate remains robust, driven mainly by new households and ongoing urbanisation. Accordingly, home ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : China

Home Improvement in the United Arab Emirates

$ 898
Industry report
January 2013
by Euromonitor International

The fact that labour costs are lower than in other countries, especially Western Europe, coupled with the high disposable income in the country among the local population as well as many Arab, Asian and ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : United Arab Emirates

Home and Garden in the United Arab Emirates

$ 1 895
Industry report
January 2013
by Euromonitor International

Despite the dip in sales witnessed in the wake of the recession, in 2009 and 2010, which saw many expatriates leave the country and return to their home countries, the overall market saw steady growth ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : United Arab Emirates

Home Improvement in Italy, Euromonitor International

$ 898
Industry report
January 2013
by Euromonitor International

Home improvement is becoming very popular in Italy. Shrinking disposable incomes and a growing interest in DIY is turning out to be a winning cocktail for the category. In fact, despite the negative economic ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Italy

Home and Garden in Hong Kong, China

$ 1 895
Industry report
October 2012
by Euromonitor International

After a rapid rebound from the financial crisis in 2010, home and garden enjoyed a short boom in the early part of 2011. Due to the sovereign debt crisis in the US and European countries, Hong Kong is ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : China

Home and Garden in India

$ 1 895
Industry report
October 2012
by Euromonitor International

Home and garden products remained small in 2011 however growth was seen towards the end of the review period. More brands presented greater choice for consumers, supporting the growing interest in home ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : India

Home Improvement in Hong Kong, China

$ 898
Industry report
October 2012
by Euromonitor International

In Hong Kong, most households choose to hire workers/professionals to renovate their homes, though paint and floor covering products are purchased by consumers themselves instead of going through the contractor. ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : China

Home Improvement in France, Euromonitor International

$ 898
Industry report
October 2012
by Euromonitor International

Home improvement was dynamic since 2001 mainly due to a growing interest in home fashions and decoration within the French population. However, in 2008, it started to deteriorate due to the slow-down in ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : France

Home Improvement in India

$ 898
Industry report
October 2012
by Euromonitor International

Home improvement was not a DIY concept in India in 2011. Due to the cheap cost of labour including plumbers, electricians and carpenters the majority of people hired labour to do the work. The growth in ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : India

Homewares: Category Overview

$ 1 995
Industry report
September 2012
by Euromonitor International

Homewares proved resistant to the economic downturn in 2009, and was the home and garden industry's fastest growing sector over the 2006-2011 period. Its global resilience, however, conceals highly contrasting ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement

Home Improvement in Malaysia

$ 898
Industry report
August 2012
by Euromonitor International

During 2011, consumers still largely embraced DIY for home improvement though this remained largely for small repairs or tasks. Increased sophistication of consumers coupled with their improved disposable ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Malaysia

Home Improvement in South Africa

$ 898
Industry report
August 2012
by Euromonitor International

Attitudes to home improvement across income groups in South Africa. High-income consumers are most likely to hire professionals when it comes to home improvement. Mid-income consumers are more likely to ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : South Africa

Home Improvement in Thailand

$ 898
Industry report
July 2012
by Euromonitor International

Paying for having it done is the regular activity of home improvement in Thailand. Contractor and builder services are easily found and charge reasonable price to handle all home improvement matters. DIY ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Thailand

Home Improvement in Spain, Euromonitor International

$ 898
Industry report
July 2012
by Euromonitor International

The worsening economy in Spain and the resulting collapse of the real estate industry, decreasing disposable incomes and growing unemployment levels affected negatively the performance of home improvement ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Spain

Home Improvement in Canada, Euromonitor International

$ 898
Industry report
July 2012
by Euromonitor International

Home improvement is an important area to Canadians as the home is the principal area for social and family interaction. Canadians take a great deal of pride in the appearance of their homes, both inside ...

Industries : Home Building and Improvement
Countries : Canada