Home & Garden Market

Sustainability and Recyclability both seem to be a key driver across many construction, building and design elements of late. It’s something consumers are requesting, and manufacturers are taking note. The floorcoverings market has increased by 18% between 2014-2019 with interior design trends, sustainability and recycling being at the heart of this improved value. The newly … Read more

A new report into the prospects for bi-folding doors through to 2023, paints a picture of growth within an increasingly complex market. While forecasting headline increases, the Bi-fold Doors Market Report – UK 2020 to 2023 from Barbour ABI, suggests significant shifts in prices and sector reach, defined by a series of drivers. These extend … Read more

As a mature market, upholstered furniture remains mainly a non-essential purchase with lengthy replacement cycles and therefore can be deferred in times of economic constraint, according to the new report by Barbour ABI. The market is responsive to levels of consumer confidence, the performance of the housing market, changes in disposable income and so on. … Read more

The market for garden products has grown by 16% between 2013 and 2017. The Horticuture sector accounted for the largest proportion of sales, representing 23% of market value in 2017. The DIY sector accounts for the majority of sales of garden products (31%), reflecting their diverse product range. The Garden Centre sector is estimated to … Read more

According to the new report by Barbour ABI, the outlook for the UK floorcoverings market is one of moderate growth. Factors affecting this slow market change are increasing inflation, adverse currency movements and relatively low wage increases affecting consumer confidence. Floorcoverings is a mature market, strongly impacted by levels of consumer and business confidence, the … Read more