The UK market for bed and bedding

This report provides a collection of statistical data and forecasts on the UK Market for Beds and Bedding. It contains information on the value of manufacturers' deliveries for all sectors of this market. The report also covers distribution channels, advertising and trade exhibitions. Major important manufacturers are profiled.
Sales of beds reached £605m in 2006, compared to £600m in 2005 and £620m in 2004, accounting for 12% of the total market in 2006. This is marginally less than the 13% market share that this product group held in 1990.

In value terms sales of divan sets reached £235m in 2006, accounting for 39% of the total market, whereas sales of bedsteads with mattress reached £135m in that year, accounting for 22% of the market.

1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Background to the research 5
1.2 Terms of reference 5
1.3 Methodology 6
1.4 Research parameters 7

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8

3. MARKET SIZE AND STRUCTURE 10
3.1 Total industry sales 10
3.2 Past and present market size 11
3.3 The beds and bedding sector 14
3.4 The market by geographical location 21
3.5 The market by distribution outlet 22
3.6 Import penetration 24

4. MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS 27
4.1 The market leaders 27
4.2 Other important manufacturers 31

5. THE FUTURE FOR BEDS AND BEDDING 34
5.1 Economic outlook 34
5.2 Forecasts for domestic furniture 34
5.3 Forecasts for beds and bedding 34
5.4 Trends in the market 36