Access over 10,000 market research reports covering the United Kingdom available in our database. A comprehensive market overview, in-depth industry analysis, detailed company profiles, discussions of internal and external driving forces, historical and forecasted data – are only some of the pieces of the information available in each of the reports. Some of industries and markets covered in the publications include: real estate, food, packaging, wholesale, software, government, pharmaceuticals, etc.
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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Butcher's Pet Care Ltd in Pet Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Butcher’s Pet Care will aim to ride out the recession in a continuation of its strategies over the last few years of the review period. It ... operational, the company can process five million cans of dog food a week. Butcher’s will thus aim to increase output even if at the expense of profit,... Euromonitor ...
November 2013
2 pages
Enterprise Inns Plc in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Enterprise Inns started reducing its pub estate in 2005, and will continue with this strategy over the forecast period, with the aim ... shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
November 2013
3 pages
Jamie's Italian Ltd in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and ...
November 2013
2 pages
Nando's Chickenland Ltd in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Nando’s has become one of the most popular chicken fast food operators in the UK. The company aims to continue its expansion plan to take ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
November 2013
2 pages
Pizza Hut UK Ltd/ Whitbread Plc in Consumer Foodservice (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Pizza Hut Ltd is the second leading player in terms of value sales in the UK foodservice market, just behind McDonald’s. However, the company saw ... the review period, with a number of stores closed down. In November 2012 outlets in the pizza full-service restaurants category were sold to a private-equity firm. ...
November 2013
3 pages
British American Tobacco UK Ltd in Tobacco (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
British American Tobacco faces a further decline in volume sales of cigarettes during the forecast period, and growing competition for smokers. The ... portfolio, with much of this likely to focus on the dynamic category of RYO tobacco. Within cigarettes, the company is expected to target female smokers with... ...
October 2013
3 pages
Smokeless Tobacco in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
Euromonitor International's Smokeless Tobacco 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 Smokeless Tobacco market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
October 2013
19 pages
Activision Blizzard UK Ltd in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... , Call of Duty and Diablo, and with the upcoming console transition in 2013 Activision will have to contend with a bit of volatility in the market. ... from video games software to digital gaming in the next few years. Activision plans to continue making innovative and exciting experiences through its upcoming ...
October 2013
3 pages
Early Learning Centre in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... cost-cutting by closing outlets and merging some Mothercare and Early Learning Centre outlets. 50 outlets were destined to close across the two chains ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
October 2013
3 pages
Electronic Arts (UK) Ltd in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Electronic Arts (UK) Ltd is committed to further developing its gaming software and games for PCs Macs. EA aims to be at the cutting edge of design and technology for its games and is utilising new marketing strategies, such as Twitter’s Vine, to help promote and build hype around new launches. ...
October 2013
2 pages
Flair Plc in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Flair Plc, the fourth player in traditional toys and games in the UK, is likely to perform well in the coming years thanks to the on-going ... positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
October 2013
2 pages
Game Group Plc in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Games Group Ltd had a difficult year in 2012 by falling into administration and declaring bankruptcy and being rescued by private investment firm, OpCapita. Game ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Toys and Games market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
October 2013
3 pages
Leapfrog Toys (UK) Ltd in Toys and Games (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
LeapFrog Toys, the 11th player in traditional toys and games in the UK, will see its sales grow in the future thanks to the success of ... positioning through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Traditional Toys and Games, Video Games. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
October 2013
2 pages
Plastic Headgear Market in United Kingdom to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... key questions such as: What is the size of the plastic headgear market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
October 2013
13 pages
2014 Opportunities in the UK Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets
US$ 4,880.00
Complete report $6,100. DataPack (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $3,950. “2014 Opportunities in the UK Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets” is a new strategic analysis of major business opportunities emerging in the UK clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic markets during the ...
September 2013
563 pages
Hozelock Ltd in Home and Garden (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... to expand its product range to include propagation equipment. At the end of 2012, Hozelock Ltd was acquired by the French conglomerate group Exel Industries. ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home and Garden market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2013
3 pages
IKEA Ltd in Home and Garden (United Kingdom)
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IKEA, the world and UK leading home furnishing retailer, aims to improve the shopping experience and service for its customers. To this end, in 2012 the retailer invested ?30 million to lower the cost of home delivery, redesign and increase the size of existing stores and external warehouses and to ...
September 2013
3 pages
JB Global Ltd in Home and Garden (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
JB Global Ltd’s strategic direction is aimed at store expansion. The company, which currently has a presence of 27 stores in retail parks throughout the UK with its ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home and Garden market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2013
3 pages
Glen Catrine Bonded Warehouse Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Glen Catrine Bonded Warehouse is a long-established player offering mid-priced spirits brands. The company is expected to continue to capitalise on strong consumer ... likely to continue to gain share. It will continue to benefit from its brand Glen’s being well-placed as the leading economy vodka. Vodka, being ...
September 2013
3 pages
H Weston & Sons Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
H Weston will grow organically both domestically and internationally through its super-premium range of cider. Although it has limited penetration, the company currently exports to more than 40 countries worldwide and recently acquired an Australian drinks distributor to consolidate its expanding ...
September 2013
2 pages
Inbev UK Ltd in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... with limited edition value-added launches likely to become increasingly frequent. Inbev launched Budweiser Brew No 66, Stella Artois Black and Stella Artois ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2013
2 pages
Marston's Plc in Alcoholic Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... high-traffic locations and sophisticated decor, brand selection and services. Marston’s will continue to focus on its F Plan, aiming to attract more food ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Alcoholic Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
September 2013
3 pages
easyJet Airline Co Ltd in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
EasyJet Airline Co Ltd will continue to operate its profit-maximising strategy in 2013 closing non-profitable routes, while introducing increased services to profitable ones. In the summer of 2013, the company also plans to add a number of new routes from its bases in London. One of the most high-profile ...
September 2013
3 pages
Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
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Merlin Entertainments Group continued to show positive growth in both revenue and profits in 2012 mainly due to new acquisitions and launches. The ... in 2012, indicate how the company is expected to continue growing in the United Kingdom to... Euromonitor International Local Company Profiles are a concise set ...
September 2013
2 pages
Whitbread Plc in Travel and Tourism (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... ’s strategy is to build a strong brand based on consistently delivering a great customer experience. Whitbread also has another strong brand, Costa, in its portfolio. The ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Travel and Tourism market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
September 2013
2 pages
UK Injectables Market Outlook to 2017
US$ 1,200.00
... industry in recent years. According to RNCOS’ research report, “UK Injectables Market Outlook to 2017”, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.5% during 2012- ... , Rheumatic Diseases & Gout, etc. Not only this, the report also provides the sales trend of the top 10 injectable drugs in the ...
August 2013
45 pages
Lime Market in United Kingdom to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the lime market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which products ...
August 2013
14 pages
Glass Tube Market in United Kingdom to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the glass tube market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
August 2013
15 pages
Dolomite Market in United Kingdom to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the dolomite market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
13 pages
Clothing Accessories in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... significantly increased in price in 2012. Clothing accessories includes, belts, gloves, hats/caps, scarves, ties and other accessories, with key exclusions of sunglasses and ... continued in 2012, consumers spent marginally more on affordable... Euromonitor International's Clothing Accessories in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
August 2013
38 pages
Men's Outerwear in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... for men’s outerwear included discount sales across all clothing and departmental stores, increased web exclusive deals and discounts. Euromonitor International's Men's Outerwear in United Kingdom ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Men's Jeans, Men's Outerwear (Excl Jeans). Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts ...
August 2013
42 pages
Women's Outerwear in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... fashion UK circulated magazines, such as Stylist, feature regular... Euromonitor International's Women's Outerwear 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: Women's Jeans, Women's Outerwear (Excl Jeans). Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts ...
August 2013
42 pages
Underwear, Nightwear and Swimwear in the United Kingdom
US$ 900.00
... Primark and the higher end stores such as Agent Provocateur. Victoria’s Secret is fashionable and is made of excellent... Euromonitor International's Underwear, Nightwear and Swimwear in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides ...
August 2013
40 pages
Clarks Footwear Ltd in Apparel (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Clarks in the UK remains the number one footwear retailer and has several long-term goals lined up to further its company growth and also ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; Understand the ...
August 2013
3 pages
New Look Retailers Ltd in Apparel (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... of the UK’s top value retailers for the under 35 year-olds, offering fast fashion-led collections at very affordable prices. New Look had over 600 ... re-configuring its price architecture, ultimately offering consumers more value-for-money. New Look has also invested heavily in its marketing and advertising by ...
August 2013
4 pages
Next Plc in Apparel (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Next is one of the top high street retailers in Britain with over 500 retail outlets in the UK as of 2012. It provides a wide range of apparel and home ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
August 2013
5 pages
Primark Stores Ltd in Apparel (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... for men, women and children. Primark aims on increasing its Limited Edition range throughout its larger stores in the UK with a more fashion-conscious ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
August 2013
3 pages
