Commercial Washrooms Market Report – UK 2023-2027 – New Report from AMA

The 9th edition of the ‘Commercial Washroom Market Report UK 2023-2027’ has been published by AMA Research. The report represents an informed and up-to-date review of the commercial washroom market and covers washroom panel systems, baths & sanitaryware, brassware & taps, showers & wetrooms, and special needs equipment. It includes comment on market prospects for these product sectors and overall implications for UK manufacturers and suppliers of these solutions.

The commercial washroom sector is diverse and incorporates a broad range of products, ranging from stylish systems specified in washrooms in commercial offices and hotels to more utilitarian and vandal resistant washrooms for use in prisons and schools, for example.

This report primarily focuses on communal washroom products with end-use applications including schools, FE colleges, universities, hospitals, care homes, sports stadia, leisure clubs, gyms, hotel health clubs, commercial offices, retail shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants, prisons, detention centres, transport hubs, public buildings etc.
It does not include products included in bathroom or shower-room PODs, also products used in ensuite installations in hotel bedrooms, or other single-living accommodations.

Product developments in the UK commercial washroom market have increasingly focused on quality and design with a trend towards higher value products with added functionality and improved performance.

Since the pandemic, there has been a heightened focus on hygiene measures, in healthcare settings and other commercial areas. The risk of scalding has become an important concern, particularly in care homes, hospitals, and schools. With the government target to meet carbon net zero emissions by 2050, the requirement to save water and energy, particularly in sizeable commercial premises, is increasingly necessary.

Durability and ease of maintenance has also become an important consideration in the design and development of these products. This, given the potential to extend the refurbishment cycle by ensuring that washroom panel systems, sanitaryware, brassware, showers, etc., continue to look good and last for as long as possible. The use of smart technology and the digital control of washroom systems has become more prevalent. A smart washroom can deliver an improved quality of experience for users and also achieve building management efficiencies.

With the cost-of-living crunch and an uncertain UK economy at the start of 2023, we forecast that the overall UK commercial washroom market value is likely to show a moderate decline of -1% in 2023, with a more positive outlook from 2024 onwards, supported by the increasing demand for more premium, smart, and bespoke washroom solutions.

Key Issues Covered in the Report

• An assessment of the effects of the pandemic and cost-of-living crunch on the commercial washroom industry.
• 2050 carbon net zero target and increasing environmental legislation regarding water and energy efficiency.
• The growth of smart washrooms and the trend towards improved style and design in the washroom environment.
• Demographic influences such as the ageing UK population and the growing demand for inclusive washroom solutions.
• The trend towards off-site solutions to speed-up the construction process and to reduce labour costs on-site.

Areas of Particular Interest

• Product developments have increasingly focused on quality and design with a trend towards higher value products with added functionality and improved performance.
• Since the pandemic there has been a heightened spotlight on hygiene measures, in healthcare settings and other commercial washroom applications.
• There is an increasing focus on sustainability, particularly in product design, and in water and energy conservation.
• Durability and ease of maintenance has become a key consideration, ensuring washroom products continue to look good and last for as long as possible.
• Safety and the risk of scalding is also an important concern, particularly in care homes, hospitals, and schools.

Market Summary

• Market size by value 2018 to 2023 and rates of change during this period.
• Market overview by product sector.
• Imports and exports data.
• Market splits including product mix by value.

Market Influences and Drivers

• Main influences that drive the commercial washroom products industry, including a detailed PESTLE analysis.
• Analysis of the impact of Brexit, the pandemic, and cost-of-living crunch. Changes in UK government leadership, policy, and standards. Economic forecasts and influence on business confidence levels and expenditure.
• Social factors such as product design trends, lifestyle factors and variations in population demographics. Technological developments including the trend towards smart washrooms.
• Legislative changes and the importance of sustainability and the environment. Growth of water and energy efficient solutions, as well as eco-conscious methods of production.

Product Sectors

• Washroom panel systems – market size by value 2018 to 2023. Product mix, material mix. Design & specification trends. Leading companies, market shares and financial profiles.
• Baths & sanitaryware – market size by value 2018 to 2023. Product mix, material mix, market analysis by sub-sector. Leading companies, market shares and financial profiles.
• Brassware & taps – market size by value 2018 to 2023. Product mix, market analysis. Leading suppliers, company market shares and financial profiles.
• Showers & wetrooms – market size by value 2018 to 2023. Product mix, market analysis by sub-sector. Leading companies by sub-sector, financial profiles.
• Special needs equipment – commercial market size and prospects, legislative influences, product trends.

End-use Applications

• Summary of sectors driving demand for commercial washroom products – education, health, entertainment & leisure, offices, infrastructure, retail, industrial.
• Impact of the pandemic and cost-of-living crunch, forecasts for sector development up to 2027, rates of change.
• Washroom product issues, design trends, and influences by end-use sector.

Supply and Distribution

• Review of distribution – map, key channels, developments.
• Company overview and financials of key trade distributors – merchants, bathroom distributors, other, direct supply.

Market Forecasts and Product Innovations

• Ten-year UK commercial washroom market view 2018 – 2023, plus forecasts to 2027, rates of change. Overview of market prospects.
• Ten-year market view by product sub-sector to 2027 and rates of change. Summary of market prospects.
• New product innovation, future of commercial washroom design, greywater recycling systems.

The Commercial Washrooms Market Report – UK 2023-2027 is available now and can be ordered here.