Wallcoverings Success in Third Quarter

18/12/2007 by conrad.

Latest industry statistics, compiled by Whittle Industry Data, and presented at the British Coatings Federation Wallcovering Sector Council meeting at Graham & Brown’s India Mill factory, show wallcoverings continuing to thrive as 2007 draws to a close, with the fourth quarterly market increase in a row.

The UK market for wallcoverings is up by 15% compared to the same period last year. A strong showing by any means, but also reflecting the generally unpredicable UK economy and upbeat consumer sectors. This is still despite signs of possible slow times ahead in the property market
DIY sales have also grown with strong sales to superstores in sector 3, supported by improved consumer sentiment on the use of wallcoverings, which has been demonstrated by the fact that wallcovering sales are currently growing faster than those of paint.

There is more work for the industry to do, however, with the export recovery still having some way to go, and a sustained competitive presence of European wallcoverings making inroads into the UK market.

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