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Basic information about the country
The United Kingdom is not one of the countries that can boast of a big size. Though it is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is only twice as large as New York state. The country is the constitutional monarchy.
It has a total area of approximately 243,600 sq km. In 2012, the country’s population was estimated at 63.3 million.
London, the capital of the UK, is also the largest one in the country, while other large cities include Birmingham (approximately 972,000 people), Glasgow (about 1.2 million people), Edinburgh (460,000 people) and Bristol (around 552,000 people), amid others.
Industry Analysis
There are thousands of market research reports on the United Kingdom in our online database. Each of the studies is a source of unique information on various industries and markets in a respective country, local players, infrastructure, etc. The research reports are based on reliable primary and secondary sources, survey results, and official statistics of companies, among others.
Economy and Energy
The country holds a position of one of the second largest economies in Europe, with only Germany being ahead. It is renowned as a dominant financial as well as trading power hub.
In the UK, the agricultural sector produces approximately two thirds of food needs, though not more than 2 percent of labor force is used. This can be explained by the fact the local agriculture is highly mechanized and intensive.
There are extensive reserves of such natural resources as coal, oil and natural gas in the UK, but they are decreasing.
In 2011, the country produced more than 342 billion kWh of electricity. A year later, the electricity exports were around 1.8 billion kWh, while imports of the same almost reached 13.8 billion kWh.
Most people living in the country work in the service industry, with the most popular segments being business services, insurance and banking.
The most common imported commodities are machinery, fuels, food products as well as manufactured goods.
Germany, China and the Netherlands are the leading import partners of the UK.
Communications
As of 2012, there were over 33 million main lines in use in the country, while the total number of local mobile cellular telephone subscribers reached 82.1 million.
In 2009, the number of local Internet users was over 54.4 million. In 2012, the number of local Internet hosts was around 8 million.
In 2013, there were 460 airports and 9 heliports in the country.
The total route length of the railway network is approximately 16,500 kilometers, while the one of waterways is 3,200 kilometers.
Tourism
Annually, foreign tourists spent approximately GBP 20 billion while visiting the UK. Meanwhile, the total industry (with the domestic tourism taken into account) is estimated at around GBP 130 billion annually. Currently, over 2.95 million people work in the industry.
Inbound tourism is the swiftest growing sector of the industry. Overseas tourists are expected to increase spend by more than 6 percent annually. In 2013, for instance, the sector reached a value of above GBP 20.5 billion and is forecast to grow by GBP 36 billion by 2025.
However, the highest-ever inbound tourism spend was registered during the Olympics in 2012.
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Home Care Packaging in the United Kingdom
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... will be increasingly prompted to look at bette... Euromonitor International's Home Care Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home Care Packaging market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
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Feminine Hygiene Products Market in United Kingdom 2022
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Feminine hygiene refers to personal care products that are used by women during menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other bodily functions related to the vulva. These products include tampons, sanita...
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2022-2026 UK Nucleic Acid Testing/NAT Market: Supplier Shares, Segmentation Forecasts, Competitive Landscape, Innovative Technologies, Latest Instrumentation, Opportunities for Suppliers
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HighlightsComprehensive market segmentation analysis of the UK NAT market.Major issues pertaining to the UK NAT laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and techno...
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Adam and Company PLC - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... corporate actions, providing a 360˚ view of the company. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Adam & Company PLC (Adam & Company) is a private banking brand of The Royal Bank of ... succession, philanthropy, and foreign exchange. Investment management offers unit trust, trust services, portfolio services, and discretionary investment ...
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Tea Market in United Kingdom 2022
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Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of Camellia sinensis. Traditional teas originating from the Camellia sinensis plant include black, white...
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United Kingdom Fire Detection System Market, Segmented By Type (Alarms, Detectors and Display Panels), By End User (Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Others {Airport, Railway Station}), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2027
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United Kingdom: Data Centre Landscape - 2022 to 2026
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This new report covers the UK Data Centre Market and provides the latest information on all of the key issues for Data Centre Providers including the following:The key third party Data Centre Provider...
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Hot Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom
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... high-quality finishes still play an important role in hot drinks packaging, manufacturers are increasingly looking to meet consumer demand ... Unilever UK Ltd, for instance, launc... Euromonitor International's Hot Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
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Soft Drinks Packaging in the United Kingdom
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Towards the end of the review period, growth in soft drinks packaging unit volumes was supported by the shift towards smaller-sized ... smaller sizes are set to form a key plank... Euromonitor International's Soft Drinks Packaging in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
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Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in the United Kingdom
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... smartphone model since 2012. Electronics and appliance specialist retailers will have to focus on offering complementary products... Euromonitor International's Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in United Kingdom report offers insight into ...
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Homeshopping in the United Kingdom
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... home shopping catalogues or watching TV shopping channels now in... Euromonitor International's Homeshopping in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
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Retailing in the United Kingdom
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... the Brexit vote and the pressur... Euromonitor International's Retailing in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments ... supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY ...
February 2022
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Convenience Stores in the United Kingdom
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... expanded selections of hot takeaway meals. Euromonitor International's Convenience Stores in USA report offers insight into key trends and ... provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear ...
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Department Stores in the United Kingdom
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... are not suitable to host modern ret... Euromonitor International's Department Stores in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Department Stores market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
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Traditional Grocery Retailers in the United Kingdom
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... and product offering. However, independe... Euromonitor International's Traditional Grocery Retailers in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Traditional Grocery Retailers market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
February 2022
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Variety Stores in the United Kingdom
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... in the UK generated an increase in rental costs for retail properties. As variety stores operate based on a low-margin operating model, it will become more ... . On the one hand, this i... Euromonitor International's Variety Stores in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ...
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