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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Beiersdorf UK Ltd in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Beiersdorf UK Ltd continued to hold a solid position in the UK beauty and personal care market in 2012, commanding strong shares in sun care and skin ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
July 2013
2 pages
Perfume Shop Ltd, The in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
The Perfume Shop Ltd is feeling the pressure of the economic downturn. While value sales increased in 2012, this was mainly achieved through heavy promotions in order to lure customers in-store. The Perfume Shop Ltd has also followed a strategy of increased outlet expansion and is likely ...
July 2013
3 pages
Procter & Gamble UK Ltd in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... , is expected to increase its advertising and innovation activities in the near future. Although second-ranked Unilever recorded sales of nearly half that amount, at £769 million, Procter & Gamble will not relax and will invest in its most popular and profitable brands in ...
July 2013
3 pages
PZ Cussons Plc in Beauty and Personal Care (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
PZ Cussons Plc remained the second leading manufacturer in bath and shower in the UK in 2012. The company managed to increase its value share in the ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Beauty and Personal Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
July 2013
3 pages
Ear Care in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... ears, rather than purchasing a specific product for an ear ailment. That said, the decline was small; despite some frugality, ear... Euromonitor International's Ear Care in United Kingdom ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Ear Care market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
July 2013
35 pages
Emergency Contraception in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... 2012, emergency contraception increased by 3% in current value terms, to reach £25 million. After the introduction of OTC emergency contraceptive pills in 2001, growth was initially rapid, as women chose the option of convenience, and purchased in a pharmacy. Euromonitor International's Emergency Contraception in United Kingdom report ...
July 2013
29 pages
OTC Triptans in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... security, resulting in an increase in migraines and headaches in general. Euromonitor International's OTC Triptans 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 OTC Triptans market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
July 2013
30 pages
Healthspan Group Ltd in Consumer Health (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... vitamins, minerals and supplements. The Guernsey-based firm is part of The Healthspan Group, which includes web-based skin care and pet care ... . Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management. ...
July 2013
3 pages
Lane Health Products Ltd, GR in Consumer Health (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
GR Lane Health Products’s strategic direction is to acquire, develop and grow consumer health brands. As a medium-sized family-owned company, innovation is focused ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
July 2013
2 pages
Maxinutrition Ltd in Consumer Health (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
... . Product coverage: Allergy Care, Herbal/Traditional Products, OTC, Paediatric Consumer Health, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements, Weight Management. ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
July 2013
3 pages
Reckitt Benckiser Plc in Consumer Health (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Reckitt Benckiser has a new strategic direction called “better business”, whereby it plans to refocus on strength areas of health, hygiene and home, and on ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Health market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
July 2013
4 pages
Wood Based Panel 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 ... QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the wood based panel market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
July 2013
22 pages
UK Contract Logistics Database
US$ 1,295.00
... losses, extensions and renewals across the logistics industry. Regular updates of the UK Logistics Contracts Database bring you an essential business intelligence ... teams are kept abreast of the competition and understand the outsourcing activities of your key clients and prospects. The UK Logistics Contracts ...
June 2013
Dragonfly Teas Ltd in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Dragonfly Teas will hope to build on its position as a much-loved local company that produces high-quality specialist teas. It will be under threat from ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Hot Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2013
2 pages
Mondelez International, Inc in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Mondelez, the new name for what used to be Kraft, is trying to establish and improve its position in the very competitive coffee category. ... -year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop. Euromonitor International has over 40 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business ...
June 2013
2 pages
Nestlé UK Ltd in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
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Nestlé is expected to strongly focus on building an ethical position in hot drinks over the forecast period. The company plans to increasingly source its ... this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Coffee, Other Hot Drinks, Tea. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), ...
June 2013
3 pages
Redbush Tea Co Ltd in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
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... on price and on the marketing front. In order to tackle this, The Redbush Tea Company will have to continue to trade on its... Euromonitor International ... of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Coffee, Other Hot Drinks, Tea. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares ...
June 2013
2 pages
Twining & Co Ltd, R in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Twining may struggle as a result of the high global price of black tea over the forecast period, with growing global demand, futures trading and unstable weather patterns likely to result in further price increases. The company will benefit from its premium positioning, with higher prices enabling the company ...
June 2013
3 pages
Clipper Teas Ltd in Hot Drinks (United Kingdom)
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Clipper Teas will hope to continue increasing market share in the forecast period by consolidating its position as a pre-eminent fair-trade supplier of ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Hot Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2013
2 pages
Fruit/Vegetable Juice in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... in supermarkets/hypermarkets for fruit/vegetable juice. As a result categories such as not from concentrate 100% juice and juice drinks (up to 24% juice) continued to hold the juice category as a whole. Both ... value growth close to 3% in 2012. As fruit/vegetable juice is considered to be a family purchase these chilled juice varieties are... Euromonitor International's Fruit/Vegetable Juice in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
June 2013
54 pages
Boost Drinks Ltd in Soft Drinks (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Boost Drinks Ltd has focused on aggressive marketing and social media campaigning since 2008. Given its rise in share between 2008 and 2012, ... shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Soft Drinks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
June 2013
2 pages
2013 Drugs of Abuse Testing in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs
US$ 1,960.00
... resembling commodity markets, where product positioning and cost per test are more critical than underlying technology. This evolving marketplace ... , such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Drugs of Abuse Testing in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs” is a unique study ...
June 2013
260 pages
2013 Endocrine Function Testing Market in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs
US$ 1,960.00
... Ab and TSH. During the next five years, the endocrine function testing market will undergo significant transformation. These changes will ... , such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Endocrine Function Testing Market in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs” is a unique ...
June 2013
269 pages
2013 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Market in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs
US$ 1,960.00
... as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Market in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs” is a unique ... responses. The study provides five-year forecasts for major TDM assays; compares features of leading analyzers; and profiles key competitors ...
June 2013
247 pages
2013 Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing in Europe: Hospital, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices, Ambulatory Care Centers
US$ 5,200.00
... for a variety of new instruments, reagent systems, and auxiliary products, such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing in the Europe: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices, Ambulatory Care Centers” is a unique market and technology ...
June 2013
273 pages
2013 Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs
US$ 1,960.00
... of new instruments, reagent systems, and auxiliary products, such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing in the UK: Hospitals and Commercial Labs” is a unique market and technology assessment designed to help current suppliers and potential ...
June 2013
234 pages
Mattresses - United Kingdom - Market Size, Forecasts and Market Players
US$ 919.00
... the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for mattresses in United Kingdom. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers ... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the mattress market in United Kingdom? How is the market divided into different types ...
May 2013
20 pages
Tobacco Products - United Kingdom
US$ 653.00
... the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for tobacco products in United Kingdom. The study provides essential market information for decision ... potential for the market? How the macroeconomic indicators look like? Product types discussed in the study: Cigarettes Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots ...
May 2013
22 pages
Diagnostic Testing in the UK: Market Segment Forecasts and Supplier Shares
US$ 3,880.00
This new report from Venture Planning Group provides an overview of the UK diagnostic testing market, including sales and market shares of leading reagent and instrument suppliers, as well as test volume and sales forecasts for the following market segments: Blood Banking Cancer ...
May 2013
64 pages
UK Tumor Marker Testing Market Innovations, Trends and Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 4,880.00
... shares) $1,950. Highlights Comprehensive 575-page analysis of the UK tumor marker testing market. Major issues pertaining to the UK laboratory practice, as well as ... , lymphoma, gastrointestinal, bladder, liver, ovarian, testicular, oral, skin and others. Ten-year test volume and sales forecasts over for ...
May 2013
575 pages
UK Blood Banking Market Outlook: Innovations, Trends and Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 4,880.00
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the UK blood banking market, including: Major issues pertaining to the UK blood banking practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and technological trends with significant market impact during the next ten years. Ten-year volume ...
May 2013
422 pages
Apparel Specialist Retailers in the United Kingdom
US$ 900.00
... as more tourists flocked to the country. Euromonitor International's Apparel Specialist Retailers in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Apparel Specialist Retailers market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
May 2013
41 pages
Argos Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Following a disappointing fall in profits, in late 2012, Home Retail Group announced a new strategy to revitalise Argos’ fortunes. The strategy focuses on digital retail ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
May 2013
4 pages
B & Q Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
B&Q Plc remains the leading home improvement and garden store in the UK in 2012, despite the overall decline in sales of home improvement and gardening products in the UK. The retailer aims to improve the functionality of its websites over the forecast period, allowing its customers to purchase more of its ...
May 2013
4 pages
Debenhams Retail Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Debenhams Retail Plc continued to increase its revenue in 2012, however, sales of concession brands performed much better compared to Debenhams’ own brands. ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
May 2013
4 pages
Furniture and Homewares Stores in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... people acquiring properties and moving homes. Euromonitor International's Furniture and Homewares Stores in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Furniture and Homewares Stores market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
May 2013
42 pages
Homebase Ltd in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Homebase Ltd witnessed a decline in sales mainly due to poor weather conditions leading to a reduction in the number of consumers engaging in DIY activities. The ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
May 2013
3 pages
Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in the United Kingdom
US$ 990.00
... DIY and gardening activities, with sales of barbeques and garden furniture among the items showing a particular decline. Euromonitor International's Home Improvement and Gardening Stores in United Kingdom report ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Home Improvement and Gardening Stores market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
May 2013
40 pages
IKEA Ltd in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Despite the difficult period experienced by other furniture retailers, IKEA Ltd managed to increase sales in 2012 due to reductions in product prices, as well as the extension of products available for online sales. The retailer has also adapted its product range to UK consumer tastes. Throughout the ...
May 2013
4 pages
John Lewis Partnership Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
John Lewis Partnership Plc registered only minimal growth in profits in 2011/12 due to the costs of the introduction of new outlets and the tough trading ... still well-placed and enjoyed a very strong performance over Christmas 2012. John Lewis aims to increase revenue growth throughout the forecast period by ...
May 2013
4 pages
Superdrug Stores Plc in Retailing (United Kingdom)
US$ 150.00
Superdrug Stores Plc experienced a tough year in 2012 due to the retailers offering a large variety of products on promotion. This has had an impact on ... distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retailing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
May 2013
3 pages
