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World Sanitary Paper Products Markets
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sanitary Paper Products in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 174 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Associated Hygienic Products LLC, EMPRESAS CMPC S.A., Fu Burg Industrial Company Ltd., Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Hengan International Group Company Limited, Johnson & Johnson, Kang Na Hsiung Enterprise Co., Ltd, Kao Corporation, Kendall Healthcare, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Oji Paper Company Ltd, Procter & Gamble Company, SVENSKA CELLULOSA AKTIEBOLAGET, Kruger Products Limited., Uni-Charm Corporation, Wausau Paper Corporation, and Whitestone Acquisition Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Sanitary Napkins I-4
Sanitary Tampons I-4
Diapers I-4
Toilet Tissues I-4
Paper Towels I-4
Paper Napkins I-4
Facial Tissues I-4
Other Sanitary paper products I-4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Market Dynamics II-1
Hygiene Products: The Global Scenario II-1
Analysts' Rating of Factors Affecting Demand II-1
Table 1: Worldwide Market for Sanitary Paper Products (2004 &
2005): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players -
Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, SCA,
Uni-Charm, Kao, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-2
Worldwide Market for Sanitary Paper Products (2005):
Competitive Analysis of Leading Players-Procter & Gamble,
Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson and SCA II-2
Analysts' Rating of Forces Impacting Companies II-3
Tissue Paper is the Primary Raw Material II-3
Products II-4
Technologies Influencing The Sector II-4
The Rise of Superabsorbent Polymers II-4
Table 2: Global Market for Superabsorbent Polymers (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Select
Personal Care Products - Baby Diapers, Feminine Hygiene,
Adult Incontinence, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-6
Competitive Scenario II-6
Table 3: World Super-Absorbent Polymers Market (2005):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players - BASF,
Degussa, Nippon Shokubai, Dow Chemical, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6
Types of Superabsorbent Polymers II-6
Advantages In a Nutshell II-7
Skin Protection II-7
Protection Against Germs II-7
Better Living II-7
Environmental Benefits II-7
Changes in Coverstock Usage II-8
J&J's Innovative Sphagnum Moss Core Technology II-8
Hot Melt Adhesive Fiberization Update II-8
Number Speak II-8
2. Sanitary Napkins II-10
Global Scenario II-10
Demographic Shifts Alter Contours of the Market II-10
The War Between Tampons & Sanitary Pads II-10
Women with Light Incontinence Increasingly Prefer Sanitary
Protection Products II-10
A Peek Into What's Current in Europe II-11
A Peek Into What's Current in the United States II-11
Sanitary Protection Turns Eco-Friendly II-11
Private Labels Threaten Popularity of National Brands II-11
Chinese Market Surges Ahead II-12
Table 4: Worldwide Market for Sanitary Napkins (2004 & 2005):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players -
Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, SCA,
Uni-Charm, Kao and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-12
Product Innovations II-12
Sanitary Products Arrive in a Colorful Way II-13
Distinctive Products for Different Days II-13
Designed for Comfort II-13
Better Odor Absorption II-13
Sanitary Products Turn Eco-friendly II-13
Developments in Fabric Technology II-13
Innovations to Prevent Leakage II-14
Advent of Longer and Thicker Varieties II-14
Manufacturers Jump on the New Superabsorbent Concept II-14
The Convenience Factor II-14
Product Profile II-14
The Product II-14
Developed During World War I to Dress Wounds II-14
The First Cellulose Commercial Napkin II-14
Advent of the Beltless Napkin II-15
Introduction of Superabsorbent Synthetic Fibers II-15
Product Types II-15
Belted and Self-Adhesive Napkins II-15
Maxipads II-15
Minipads II-16
Panty Shields II-16
Ultrathin Napkins II-16
Curved Napkins II-16
Overnight and Longer Napkin Products II-17
Pads are not Perfect II-17
Health Risks II-17
Environmental Damage II-17
Discomfort & Inconvenience II-17
Costly II-17
3. Sanitary Tampons II-18
Global Scenario II-18
Tampon Marketers Aiming at Adolescents II-18
Loyal Base of Tampon Users II-18
Tampons Cash in on the Outdoor Theme II-18
Clothing Favors Tampon Usage II-18
Product Overview II-18
What is a Tampon? II-18
Tambrands - The Inventor of Tampons II-18
Tampon Types II-18
Digital or Applicator-free Tampons II-18
Applicator Tampons II-19
Curved Tampons II-19
Tampons Used to Test STDs II-19
The Tampon Taboo II-19
Product and Marketing Patterns II-19
Innovations Largely Restricted to Line Extensions II-19
Introduction of Plastic Applicators II-19
Intervention of Environmentalists II-20
Convenience and Portability II-20
Deodorized Products Still Well Liked II-20
Problems Associated With Tampon Use II-20
Personal Risks II-20
Toxic Shock Syndrome II-20
The TSS Scare II-21
Environmental Damage II-22
Inconvenience and Discomfort II-22
Expensive II-22
Purchase Considerations II-22
Packaging and Labeling II-22
Napkins II-22
Polybags a Big Improvement Over Boxes II-22
Individual Wrapping II-22
Highly Informative Labels II-23
Eco-Concerns Will Change Packaging in Future II-23
Tampons II-23
Innovations in Tampon Packaging II-23
New Absorbency Rating Labeling II-23
Distribution II-23
The Retailing Paradox II-23
Increasing Sophistication and Cross- Merchandising II-24
Napkin Sales by Retail Outlet II-24
Tampon Retailing Almost Identical to Napkins II-24
Toxic Products: Sanitary Protection? II-24
4. Diapers II-26
Global Scenario II-26
A Primer II-26
Market Share Statistics II-26
Table 5: Worldwide Market for Diapers (2004 & 2005):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Manufacturers -
Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unicharm, SCA, Kao, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26
Table 6: Percentage Breakdown of Material Compositions in
Baby Diapers As of the Year 2004 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-27
Declining Birth Rates Pummel Diaper Sales in Developed Countries II-27
Competition Intensifies in the Developed Markets II-27
Developing Economies: The Only Saving Grace II-28
Eco-Friendly: The New Buzz Word for Product Success II-28
Cross Merchandising: A Strategy of Choice in the US II-28
National Brands Pitted Against Private Labels II-29
A Different Story for Training Pants II-29
Players Enjoy Newfound Success in China II-29
Brazil Follows in the Footsteps of China II-30
New Innovations/Features II-30
Pull-on-style diapers - Gaining Importance II-30
Preemies Personal Pamper II-31
Protecting Infant's Sensitive Skin II-31
Solution for Diaper Rash II-31
"Friendly" Products II-31
Pretty in Pink, Blue and White II-31
Licensed Characters II-31
Control Labels II-31
Thin Designs Gaining Acceptance II-32
Gender-Specific Diapers II-32
Disposable Training Pants II-32
Novelty Diapers II-32
Market Forces II-32
Number of Babies II-32
The Baby Boomlet II-32
Product Overview II-32
Functions Performed II-32
The Industry Sectors II-33
Disposable Diapers II-33
Cloth Diapers II-33
Diaper Services II-33
Components of a Diaper II-33
Types of Disposable Diapers II-34
Ultra-absorbent II-34
Superabsorbent II-34
Regular Diapers II-34
Gender-specific Diapers II-34
Biodegradable Diapers II-34
Diapers - The Growing Years II-35
The First Disposable Diaper II-35
A Uniform Product Emerges II-35
Johnson & Johnson's Chux II-35
P&G's Pampers - The Discovery that Made Diapers Old-fashioned II-35
Modifications to Early Models II-35
1950s-60s Witness Product Improvements II-35
Rayon Nonwoven Cover II-35
Shift to PET Fiber II-36
Apertured Films II-36
Thermal Bonding and Polypropylene II-36
Concerns Over Formaldehyde Spurs Introduction of Alternatives II-36
The Great Diaper Wars: Cloth vs. Disposables II-36
Disposables Emerge Victorious II-37
Diaper Service Industry Cries Foul II-37
Disposables are 'In' II-37
The Pros II-37
The Cons II-37
Packaging II-37
Cardboard Cartons or Plastic Packages? II-37
Package Design II-37
Distribution II-38
At the Retail Level II-38
Direct to the Customers II-38
Daycare Centers II-38
Issues Confronting The Industry II-38
Disposables and Reusables - The Dispute Continues II-38
Are Diapers Baby-Friendly? II-38
Are Diapers "Green"? II-38
Are Diapers Cost-effective? II-39
Research For A Single-Piece Reusable Diaper II-39
Troubles Using Disposable Diaper II-39
Developments in Absorbent Core Technology II-39
Emergence of New Technologies II-40
Yaron Cina and the Diapactor II-40
Knowaste LLC - Transforming Trash into Cash II-40
5. Disposable Paper Products II-42
Disposable Paper Products Market: A Primer II-42
Market Share Statistics II-42
Table 7: Global Tissues Market (2006): Breakdown of Annual
Per Capita Consumption in Major Geographic Markets (In Kgs
Per Annum) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42
Table 8: Global Market for Tissues (2006): Percentage
Breakdown of Per Capita Consumption by Product Category -
Toilet Rolls, Kitchen Towels, Facial/Hankies, Napkins, and
Sanitary/Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Table 9: Global Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Market
Share Breakdown of Key Players - Kimberly-Clark,
Georgia-Pacific, SCA, Procter & Gamble, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Table 10: Tissue Production in North America (2006):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Production Capacity of Leading
Manufacturers - Georgia-Pacific, Procter & Gamble,
Kimberly-Clark, Cascades, Kruger and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Table 11: North American Tissue Market (2005): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Key Players - SCA, Kimberly Clark,
Georgia Pacific, Procter & Gamble, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43
Table 12: Tissue Market in Oceania (2005): Percentage Market
Share Breakdown of Key Players -SCA, Procter & Gamble, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
A Peek Into What Drives Gains in Mature Markets II-44
Premium Products Help Expand The Fringe End Of the Market II-44
Private Labeled Products Turn On the Heat In the Mass- Market II-44
Eastern Europe: An Emerging Hot Spot for Global Players II-44
Table 13: Tissue Production in Europe (2006): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Production Capacity of Leading
Manufacturers - Georgia-Pacific, SCA, Kimberly-Clark,
Sofidel, P&G, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-45
Table 14: European Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Market
Share Breakdown of Key Players - SCA, Kimberly Clark,
Georgia Pacific, Procter & Gamble, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
China: The Dragon Breathes Fire II-45
Market Structure/Scenario II-45
Table 15: Tissue Paper Market in China (2005): Breakdown of
Annual Production Capacities of Select Leading Manufacturers
(In 000 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
Product Metrics II-46
Table 16: Tissue Market in China (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Select Product Types -
Toilet Tissue, Handkerchief, Napkins, Facial Tissues, and
Kitchen Rolls/ Towels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Tissue Market in the US: A Peek Into the Present State of Affairs II-47
Capital Inflow Continues At a Brisk Pace II-47
Table 17: US Tissue Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of
Production Volume by Product Type - Toilet Tissues, Facial
Tissue, Towels, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-47
Household Paper Products Regain Poise II-48
AFH Vis-a-Vis Retail Consumer Market II-48
Vital Issues II-48
Is the Market Completely Penetrated? II-48
Potential Opportunities II-48
New Uses for Paper Products II-49
Shift from Bargain Items to Luxury Products II-49
Intense Competition May Force Price Cuts II-49
Aesthetic Appeal is Important II-49
Biodegradable Becomes Fashionable II-49
Factors in Sales Growth II-49
Globalization: Marketers Set Up Shop Overseas II-49
Increasing Quality Spurs Growth II-50
Rise in Birth Rate May Help Sales II-50
Paper Products for the Elderly II-50
Working Women Discover the Convenience of "Disposable" II-50
The C&I Market Adds to the Coffers of Manufacturers II-50
Environmental Concerns - One Potential Threat II-50
Toilet Tissues II-50
Table 18: Global Market for Toilet Tissues (2005): Breakdown
of Annual Per Capita Consumption in Select Geographic Markets
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
An Intensely Competitive Segment II-51
Softness Implies Luxury II-51
Introduction of Value-Added Products II-51
Hypoallergenic Bathroom Tissues II-51
Sizes Galore II-51
Product Portfolio II-51
What's New in the Toilet Tissue Retail Shelf II-51
The Oldest Disposable Paper Product II-52
Broad Spectrum of Products II-52
Secondary Uses II-52
Paper Towels II-52
Paper Towels are Ubiquitous II-53
Positioned for Upscale Appeal II-53
Strength is Synonymous with Luxury II-53
The Microwave Influence II-53
Launch of Premoistened Towels II-53
Assortment Trends II-53
Convenience the Top Priority II-53
A 20th-Century Invention as Substitutes for Cloth Rags II-54
An Assortment of Towels II-54
Paper Napkins II-54
A Sensational World's Fair Debut II-54
No Longer for "Special Occasions" II-54
Emphasis is on Color and Size II-54
Facial Tissues II-54
Use Grown Beyond Blowing Noses II-54
Market Review II-55
Softness is the Key II-55
Adding Glitz II-55
Multiple Assortments II-55
Advertising Positioning II-55
Product Themes II-55
Packaging II-55
Toilet Paper II-55
Paper Towel II-56
Facial Tissue II-56
"Rectangle" Tissue Boxes II-56
Cube Boxes II-56
Pocket Size Tissues II-56
"Other" or "Novelty" Tissues II-57
Paper Napkins II-57
Distribution and Retail II-57
Food Stores Eclipse Other Outlets II-57
Retailing in Supermarkets II-57
Small Margins II-57
Product Display II-57
The Space Dilemma II-57
Direct Store Delivery II-57
6. Other Sanitary Paper Products II-58
Adult Incontinence Products II-58
An Introduction II-58
Table 19: Percentage Breakdown of Material Compositions in
Incontinence Diapers As of the Year 2004 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-58
Growth Drivers in Adult Incontinence Market II-58
Growing Popularity of AI Products in At-Home Sector II-58
A Peek Into Key Regional Markets II-59
United States II-59
Europe II-59
Asia II-59
China II-59
Table 20: Over-the-Counter Market for Adult Diapers in
Asia-Pacific (2004): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of
Key Players - Unicharm, Kao, Hakujyuji, Livedo, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 21: Commercial Market for Adult Diapers in
Asia-Pacific (2005): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of
Key Players -Unicharm, Livedo, Hakujuji, Daio Paper, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
The Market Majors II-60
Table 22: Worldwide Market for Incontinence Products (2005):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players - SCA,
Kimberly-Clark, Tyco/Kendall, Hartmann, Uni-Charm and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-60
Table 23: Global Market for Incontinence Products (2003):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Manufacturers -
SCA, Kimberly-Clark, Tyco/Kendall, Hartmann, Unicharm, Paper
Pak, First Quality, Ontex, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61
Recent Product Launches of Protective Underwear from World
Renowned Manufacturers (2005 2006): II-61
Development of Incontinence Products II-61
Occurrence and Prevalence of Incontinence II-62
Causes of Urinary Incontinence II-62
Types of Urinary Incontinence II-62
Urinary Stress II-62
Urinary Urge II-63
Combination Stress and Urge II-63
Types of Adult Incontinence Products II-63
Underpants II-63
Briefs II-63
Underpads II-63
Two-piece Systems II-64
Other Incontinence Products II-64
Innovations in the Adult Incontinence Market II-64
Recent Product Launches in Worldwide Adult Incontinence Market II-65
Private Label Products Gaining Acceptance II-65
Coverstock Material II-66
Wipes II-66
Global Wipes Market: A Primer II-66
Developed Countries: Leaders of the Yesteryears II-66
Developing Countries: Present Day Growth Propellers II-66
Innovation In Full Steam II-66
Product Overview II-67
Personal-care Wipes II-67
Industrial Wipes II-67
Household Wipes II-68
Wipes Threatened by Increasing Competition II-68
7. Product Launches/Innovations II-69
PI Mabe Introduces BioBaby Nappy II-69
Kleenex Rolls Out MyKleenexTissue II-69
Celanese Launches Dispersible Nacrylic STP II-69
Ecoprogress Develops New Flushable Diaper II-69
Kimberly-Clark to Introduce New Huggies Supreme Baby Wipes II-69
Wausau Paper Unveils Two OptiFold Folded Towels II-70
Kimberly-Clark Launches Kleenex Hand Towels in a Pop-Up Box II-70
National Tissue Company Introduces Embossed Toilet Tissue
Products II-70
SCA Tissue Introduces New Bath Tissue System II-70
Kimberly-Clark Launches First-Ever Electronic Dispenser for
Bath Tissues II-71
Wausau Paper Launches New Coordinating Folded Towel Dispensers II-71
Kimberly-Clark and Huggies Launch More Comfortable Diapers II-71
FINE Introduces Enhanced Cinderella Sanitary Napkins II-72
SecurePersonalCare.com Introduces X-Plus Adult Diapers II-72
SCA Launches New Tabletop Napkin Dispenser II-72
Fytokem Launches Penaten Baby Wipes from J & J in Canada II-72
GT Urological Develops Disposable Pouch for Male Urinary
Incontinence II-72
Metsa Tissue Introduces Katrin Hand Towel At Issa/Interclean®
2006 II-73
J&J China Launches Stayfree Sanitary Napkin II-73
Kimberly-Clark Designs New KLEENEX® Facial Tissue Box II-73
Kimberly-Clark Unleashes Cottonelle For Kids II-73
Cascades Tissue Introduces Cascades® 100% Recycled Tissues and
Towels II-73
Higiene Infantil de Mexico Unveils DryKids Control Sec Diaper II-73
Potlatch Corp Unleashes Pet Pals(TM) Facial Tissue II-74
Rockline Industries Launches Toilet Tissue Wipes II-74
Potlatch Introduces Fast Dissolving Toilet Tissue II-74
United Enterprises Introduces 'Shee Shee' diapers in India II-74
Kimberly-Clark Launches Kleenex Moist Cloths II-74
Wausau Paper Launches OptiCore(TM) Bath Tissue & Dispensing Systems II-74
Kimberly-Clark Develops Tissue to Kill Germs II-74
P&G Unveils Always Basico Suave II-75
Kimberly Releases Second Size of Huggies Con
