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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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Pasta in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... led to a slight volume and value decline of pasta in both 2013 and 2014. Euromonitor International's Pasta in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ... market is set to change. Product coverage: Canned/Preserved Pasta, Chilled/Fresh Pasta, Dried Pasta. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
October 2014
52 pages
Jessops Europe Ltd in Consumer Electronics (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... into administration at the start of 2013, with Jessops Plc being disbanded and reformed as Jessops Europe Ltd; entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den TV star ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Electronics market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
October 2014
3 pages
Orbitsound Ltd in Consumer Electronics (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... soundbars to improve the quality of the sound from flat-screen televisions, Orbitsound has turned its attentions to achieve the same for music played ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Electronics market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
October 2014
2 pages
Vertu Corp Ltd in Consumer Electronics (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Since Vertu was bought by a private equity firm in 2012, the focus for the firm has been on turning its initial operating losses into ... has targeted high-end retailers such as Selfridges and Harrods to appeal to local consumers but, in particular, to wealthy tourists visiting the UK for business or leisure... ...
October 2014
2 pages
Biscuits in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... biscuits. This product is achieving huge success, with many manufacturers of other breakfast products, such as cereals, jumping on the bandwagon. Euromonitor International's Biscuits in United Kingdom ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Savoury Biscuits and Crackers, Sweet Biscuits. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
October 2014
59 pages
Accurist Watches Ltd in Personal Accessories (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... spectrum or for budget brands at the low end of the price spectrum. Accurist watches are firmly ensconced at the higher end of the price spectrum ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Personal Accessories market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
October 2014
3 pages
H Samuel Ltd in Personal Accessories (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
H Samuel remains one of the three leading players in personal accessories in the UK. Its value share increased over the course of the review period and it maintains a strong presence on the British high street. H Samuel is expecting to make a strong strategic move towards the mainstream during the ...
October 2014
3 pages
Mappin & Webb Group Ltd in Personal Accessories (United Kingdom)
US$ 572.00
Mappin & Webb Group aims to increase the number of outlets in its chain over the ... all of its existing outlets throughout the UK. At the end of 2012, Mappin & Webb held a Royal Warrant as Silversmiths to HM The Queen and to HRH The ...
October 2014
2 pages
Boots Opticians Ltd in Eyewear (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Boots Opticians aims to open more outlets throughout the UK in 2014. It also plans to boost its sales by increasing its customer offers, which is the strongest way of generating share in eyewear. The company also has plans to improve its technological offerings by incorporating more ...
October 2014
3 pages
Hand Tool Market in United Kingdom to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 631.02
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... questions: What is the current size of the hand tool market in United Kingdom? How is the hand tool market divided into different product segments ...
September 2014
35 pages
Meal Replacement in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... to price increases year-on-year given that volume... Euromonitor International's Meal Replacement in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Convalescence, Meal Replacement Slimming. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
September 2014
49 pages
Prezzo Plc in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... national brand. The company is continuing to expand nationwide, especially under the Prezzo brand, looking for buildings of local or historic interest into which to ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2014
2 pages
Whitbread Plc in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Whitbread achieves most of its UK presence through the Costa Coffee, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Brewsters and Table Table brands, as well as owning ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2014
3 pages
Apparel Market in United Kingdom to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 646.58
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... following questions: What is the current size of the apparel market in United Kingdom? How is the apparel market divided into different product segments? ...
August 2014
31 pages
Travel and Tourism in the United Kingdom
US$ 2,100.00
... domestic tourism. In 2013, the number of domestic trips taken by UK residents remained relatively stable on the previous year,... Euromonitor International's Travel and Tourism in United Kingdom report ... Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, Tourism Flows Outbound, Tourism Receipts and Expenditure, Tourist Attractions, Transportation, Travel Accommodation, Travel ...
August 2014
78 pages
Travelodge Hotels Ltd in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Travelodge Hotels Ltd is the second largest operator of budget hotels in the UK behind Whitbread Plc with its Premier Inn brand. The company aims ... Product coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, ...
August 2014
3 pages
Travel Accommodation in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... tourism, which is more likely to use this type of... Euromonitor International's Travel Accommodation in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Travel Accommodation by Category, Travel Accommodation by Channel. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2014
16 pages
Health and Wellness Tourism in the United Kingdom
US$ 900.00
... to rising costs; it is located in a listed building in one of... Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness Tourism in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness Tourism market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2014
11 pages
Tourism Flows Domestic in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... economic decline, with the uncertain economic outlook... Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Domestic in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Domestic market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2014
12 pages
Tourism Flows Inbound in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... benefits in 2013 as the number of international tourists strongly... Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Inbound in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Inbound market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2014
15 pages
Tourism Flows Outbound in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... tourist expenditure, which increased by 6% to reach £34 billion in 2013. Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Outbound in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Outbound market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2014
14 pages
Tourist Attractions in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... internationally, as has the worldwide success of the television... Euromonitor International's Tourist Attractions in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Tourist Attractions by Category, Tourist Attractions by Channel. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2014
13 pages
Transportation in the United Kingdom
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Transportation sales rose by 3% to £40 billion in 2013. Air transport generated 72% of value sales and rose by 2% in 2013, while the other transportation category saw value sales ... decline, following a 1% decline in 2012. Overall, air transport is the most popular as around... Euromonitor International's Transportation in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ...
August 2014
13 pages
Travel Retail in the United Kingdom
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... context, value for money is a priority for consumers. Euromonitor International's Travel Retail in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ... how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Travel Retail Sales by Category, Travel Retail Sales by Channel, Travel Retail Sales by Corporate Business vs Leisure. Data coverage: market ...
August 2014
16 pages
Online Travel Sales To Country Residents in the United Kingdom
US$ 900.00
... they use their mobile phone to access the... Euromonitor International's Online Travel Sales to Country Residents in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Online Travel Sales to Country Residents market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
August 2014
12 pages
Flybe Ltd in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... coverage: Car Rental, Demand Factors, Health and Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Travel and Tourism market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
August 2014
3 pages
Trailfinders Group Ltd in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Trailfinders aims to continue to sell its products and services through the offline channel providing the best customer experience to consumers. The company emphasises that, between them, its travel consultants have visited over 96% of the world’s countries. The company aims to thrive by ...
August 2014
2 pages
Travel and Tourism in the United Kingdom
US$ 2,100.00
... domestic tourism. In 2013, the number of domestic trips taken by UK residents remained relatively stable on the previous year,... Euromonitor International's Travel and Tourism in United Kingdom report ... Wellness Tourism, Online Travel Sales to Country Residents, Tourism Flows Domestic, Tourism Flows Inbound, Tourism Flows Outbound, Tourism Receipts and Expenditure, Tourist Attractions, Transportation, Travel Accommodation, Travel ...
August 2014
78 pages
Colgate-Palmolive UK Ltd in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Colgate-Palmolive UK Ltd will continue to focus on its core category, oral care, with its Colgate brand, while also developing its range of ... , Bath and Shower, Colour Cosmetics, Deodorants, Depilatories, Fragrances, Hair Care, Mass Beauty and Personal Care, Men's Grooming, Oral Care, Oral Care Excl Power ...
August 2014
2 pages
Unilever Home & Personal Care Ltd in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
One of Unilever Home & Personal Care Ltd’s key goals is to continue to strengthen its position through high-impact innovations, while ensuring the sustainability ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2014
3 pages
Just For Pets Ltd in Pet Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
In 2014 Just for Pets will focus on expanding its business by opening new stores. In order to maximise its sales, the company will focus on large ... shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Pet Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
August 2014
2 pages
Mattel UK Ltd in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... worldwide, the UK is a highly promising market for this and other leading Mattel brands, such as Monster High, and the dolls and accessories ... positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
July 2014
2 pages
Bottlegreen Drinks Co in Health and Wellness (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Bottlegreen Drinks will continue to focus on offering limited edition variants, both in terms of flavours and packaging, and will also seek to engage consumers ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
July 2014
2 pages
Yeo Valley Organic Co Ltd in Health and Wellness (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Yeo Valley continues to innovate and expand its range of organic products. New products target consumers’ desire for convenience and added- ... as part of a lifestyle choice, it faces challenges from the growing aversion to organic food from the wider public. In addition, it is very... Euromonitor International ...
July 2014
2 pages
Microsoft Ltd in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Following the release of the Xbox One console in the UK, Microsoft Ltd is likely to focus its future operations on consolidating the expansion of its market in the UK. Microsoft’s next generation console sold fewer units than its competitor, the Sony PS4, in the incredibly ...
July 2014
4 pages
Targeting Medical Tourists from the UK 2014
US$ 1,370.00
... private healthcare. State and private insurance. Insurer and NHS attitude to medical tourism. How the EU cross-border directive works in the UK. Where ... and many other questions are answered in this new type of business report that is designed specifically for organizations targeting UK medical tourists
July 2014
Accolade Wines Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Accolade Wines Ltd aims to remain the UK’s leading wine company in volume terms. Despite challenging trading conditions, the company wants to improve ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
June 2014
3 pages
Bargain Booze Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Bargain Booze aims to maintain its position as the leading off-licence franchise chain by expanding geographically beyond the regions where the retailer ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
June 2014
3 pages
First Drinks Brands Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
First Drinks Brands aims to maintain its position as the fastest growing drinks distributor in the UK. The company has a portfolio that encompasses more spirits ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2014
2 pages
Greene King Plc in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... expansion of its distribution system by increasing the number of its pub outlets. Greene King also aims to promote an image for its brands based on ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2014
3 pages
Ecover Ltd in Packaging Industry (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... home care brand, which also prioritises sustainable packaging for its products. Throughout 2012 Ecover has been investing money and innovative ... oil through its GreenPalm programme. In 2013 it was also announced that Ecover plans on starting an... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise ...
June 2014
2 pages
MeadWestvaco Corp (MWV) in Packaging Industry (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV) has seen strong innovative pushes in the UK market at the end of 2012, firstly with a new trigger aerosol spray device, ... ” and its new recyclable medication packaging. Despite these innovative and sustainable launches and initiatives, Meadwestvaco has struggled to improve profits, ...
June 2014
2 pages
