2013-01-15 13:24:39 - New Transportation market report from Verdict Research: "Performance and Forecast of the Air Filter Market in the UK: 2011-15"

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 air filters on an annual basis, it is important to consider all factors that affect motorists' air filter choices.

Scope

* Achieve revenue growth by understanding the forecast sales of air filters 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 the UK 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 of 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 service parts market.

This report uncovers the trends, attitudes, and most effective strategies for trading in the UK's air filter market.

Reasons to Get this Report

* Which countries are displaying the highest growth rates?
* What are the consumer behaviors regarding retailer and air filter brand selection in the UK's service parts market?
* What are the market shares of the key distribution channels for air filters in the UK?
* What is the average annual spend by consumers on air filters in the UK?

Report Table of Contents:

OVERVIEW
Introduction
Key findings
Falling average mileage and consumers' desire to save money are having a negative effect on the market
UK motorists prefer to purchase their air filters from professional channels
Investing in technology to justify higher price points will alleviate falling volume
Strategic recommendations
Consider the technical specifications of new vehicles as an indicator of future demand
Focus marketing strategies on tradesmen and retailers rather than consumers
Independent garages represent the biggest sales opportunity for the independent aftermarket
EXISTING MARKET OUTLOOK
Volume and value
MARKET FORECASTS
Volume: lack of growth in car parc signals stagnant market volume
Value: stagnant volume to lead to sluggish market value
CHANNEL SHARES
Stock availability and experience determines distribution channel preference
TRENDS
Mechanics are trusted to choose replacement, but the inclination is toward longevity
APPENDIX
Definitions
Methodology
Further reading
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Databases
Disclaimer
TABLES
Table: UK: air filter snapshot, 2007-11
Table: UK: air filter snapshot, 2012-15
Table: UK: air filter distribution channel market shares, 2011
FIGURES
Figure: UK: air filter market volume and replacement rate, 2007-11
Figure: UK: air filter labor and parts value, 2007-11
Figure: UK: air filter market volume and replacement rate, 2012-15
Figure: UK: air filter labor and parts value, 2012-15
Figure: UK: spend per vehicle and spend per component, 2007-15

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