Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The total UK market for pumps will be worth an estimated £1.61 billion in 2012-13. Imports, which are estimated at £1.55 billion, are inflated by re-exports. The UK operations of pump manufacturers are expected to generate revenue of £1.65 billion in 2012-13 (up 1.7% in real terms from 2011-12). Exports, which are estimated at £1.59 billion, are inflated by re-exports.
Revenue of the Pump Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to decrease at an annualised real rate of 3.4% in the five years through 2012-13. The decrease in industry revenue is attributable to a real decrease in UK manufacturers' domestic sales, partly offset by a real increase in exports... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
Businesses in the industry tend to operate near customer bases and key suppliers. Historical factors can also influence the location of a pump manufacturing facility. For instance, local government may have awarded grants to help fund the set-up of a factory or the founder may have placed the company in the region where they lived. A number of the manufacturers in this industry have roots going back over 100 years.
Enterprises are distributed across all regions of the United Kingdom. The major regions are estimated to be South East (accounting for 14.9% of all enterprises), West Midlands (14.9%), North West (12.8%), East of England (10.6%) and South West (10.6%)... purchase to read more