The 17th edition of the ‘Electrical Wholesalers Market Report UK 2021-2025’ has been published by AMA Research. The report represents an informed and up to date review of the overall electrical wholesalers market, major product sectors, market trends, strengths and weaknesses and major wholesalers. The report analyses the current state of the electrical wholesalers’ market and provides an assessment of market prospects.
The electrical wholesalers’ market contracted significantly in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on construction activity and on the economy more generally, with only modest recovery expected in 2021. However, the market is expected to return to robust growth in 2022, as the economic situation improves and the construction sector revives, and market value will exceed pre-pandemic levels by 2025. Market value and profitability remain constrained by intense price competition, especially from online distribution channels, but opportunities for growth remain through wider use of high value, advanced technology products and ancillary services.
Covid-19 led to a significant curtailment of construction activity and electrical wholesalers’ business operation. As trading gradually returned to more normal conditions in the latter part of 2020, supply shortages were experienced in many key product areas, leading to price rises. Lighting, and cable systems remain the largest product sectors within the electrical wholesale market, accounting for around 46% of market value, though lighting’s share of total sales has declined significantly in the last two years.
Direct sales and specialist distributor channels are the most notable competitors to the electrical wholesalers with electronic component distributors, trade catalogue operations, internet retailers and merchants also significant.
Key Areas Covered in the Report:
Market Overview
- Overall market size by value 2016 to 2020, rates of change, key trends and factors of influence, forecasts through to 2025.
- Distribution structure for electrical products.
- Advantages and limitation of online trading growth.
- Covid-19 impacts and key market influences.
- Profile of electrical wholesalers and a breakdown of the product mix.
- Overview of the electrical wholesalers’ customers and end-use sectors.
- Overall product mix by value.
- Factors influencing the market such as – product development, price competition, imports and changing legislation.
Product Sectors
- Electrical Accessories – Covers wiring accessories, Cable Systems and Circuit Protection product mix, trends etc.
- Lighting – Includes Lamps, Luminaires and Controls (including ballasts, control gear and lighting control management systems) product mix, trends etc.
- Security and Fire Protection Systems – covers Intruder Alarm Systems, CCTV Equipment, Access Control Systems and Fire Alarm Systems & Detectors products and trends in the market.
- Built-in-Appliances – market breakdown and trends in sectors including Cooking Appliances, Refrigeration Appliances, Laundry Appliances and Dishwashers.
- Electric Heating Products – market breakdown and trends in the electric heating products including Central Heating, Space Heating Equipment, Heating Control Products, Underfloor Heating and Water Heating products.
- Other Products – Include, Data Networking, Ventilation, Automation & Control, Tools & Test Equipment as well as other products such as renewable energy products, electric vehicle charging smart meters etc.
Market Prospects
- Electrical wholesalers market review from 2016 with forecasts up to 2025.
- Drivers of growth including digitization of business processes, specialised products etc.
- Overview of the construction market and its influences on the electrical wholesalers market.
Supply and Distribution
- Distribution structure for electrical products.
- Review of Industrial product distributors and specialist distributors.
- Covid-19 impact on supply and increasing raw material costs.
- Company profile of key wholesalers and leading electrical contractors.
- Analysis of the electrical wholesaler’s market.
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