Bricks & Tiles Update
UK Market Report 2012

Bricks & Tiles Update UK Market Report 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.

• 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
  • Key Note Research
  • The Key Note Range of Reports