2013-01-18 16:55:24 - Recently published research from Verdict Research, "Performance and Forecast of the Exhaust System Market in France: 2011-15", is now available at Fast Market Research

While the ongoing economic stagnation is causing motorists to seek financial savings by substituting vehicle use, thus decelerating their vehicles' wear rates and as a result reducing consumption of exhaust systems on an annual basis, it is important to consider all factors that affect motorists' exhaust system choices.

Scope

* Achieve revenue growth by understanding the forecast sales of exhaust systems by country and adjust business development plans to suit.
* Uncover new distribution opportunities for your products by identifying which types of retailer are most successful in France and why.
* Formulate market share and channel share objectives for your company using our product and distribution data.


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Report Highlights

While Europe's

economic backdrop over the past few years has formed the basis for many pessimistic forecasts, it is important to understand that, for many motorists, their new habits are not all driven by the same influencers.

Understanding the effect that suppliers, manufacturers and national economic feeling can have on a motorist's purchasing habits is an important part of forecasting the shape of the wear and tear market. This report uncovers the trends, attitudes and most effective strategies for trading in France's exhaust system market.

Reasons to Get this Report

* Which countries are displaying the highest growth rates?
* What are the consumer behaviors regarding retailer and exhaust system brand selection in France's wear and tear market?
* What are the market shares of the key distribution channels for exhaust systems in France?
* What is the average annual spend by consumers on exhaust systems in France?

Report Table of Contents:

OVERVIEW

* Introduction
* Key findings

* Difficult economic conditions are encouraging the deferral of exhaust maintenance
* Hybrid vehicles will impact the exhaust system aftermarket in the long term
* Increasing demand for raw materials from emerging markets is adversely affecting global prices

* Strategic recommendations

* Consider the technical specifications of new vehicles as an indicator of future demand
* Independent garages pose the biggest sales opportunity for the independent aftermarket
* Vehicle parc dynamics will indicate the future component requirements of national aftersales markets

EXISTING MARKET OUTLOOK

* Volume and value

MARKET FORECASTS

* Volume: failure to recover from the recession will drive the continuing contraction of the market
* Value: a steady decline is predicted as both parts values and labor costs decrease

CHANNEL SHARES

* Fast fits and autocenters will see their sales volumes grow at the expense of market leaders

TRENDS

* Spend per component is expected to increase despite the poor health of the market

APPENDIX

* Definitions
* Methodology
* Further reading
* Ask the analyst
* Datamonitor's global automotive proposition

* Component Insight reports
* Channel Insight reports
* Strategic Insight reports
* Consumer Insight reports
* Databases

* Disclaimer

TABLES

* Table: France: exhaust system snapshot, 2007-11
* Table: France: exhaust system snapshot, 2012-15
* Table: France: exhaust system distribution market shares, 2011

FIGURES

* Figure: France: exhaust system market volume and replacement rate, 2007-11
* Figure: France: exhaust system labor and parts value, 2007-11
* Figure: France: exhaust system market volume and replacement rate, 2012-15
* Figure: France: exhaust system labor and parts value, 2012-15
* Figure: France: spend per vehicle and spend per component, 2007-15

About Verdict Group

With over 20 years' experience, Verdict Research is the UK's leading authority on retailing, and publishes unrivalled independent analysis. Verdict reports, forecasts, briefings, consumer research and bespoke consulting services provide clients with a complete picture of the UK and international retail arena, helping retailers, manufacturers, service suppliers, city analysts and consultants to fully exploit opportunities within the sector. View more research from Verdict Research at www.fastmr.com/catalog/publishers.aspx?pubid=1005

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