DUBLIN, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Global Cotton Buds Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2018 To 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global cotton buds market accounted for a volume of 543.75 billion units in 2017, expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2018 to 2026.

Factors such as rising population, increasing hygiene awareness, and increasing per capita expenditure of consumers identified as major drivers in the market. However, factors such as increasing awareness on disadvantages of using cotton buds for ear cleaning coupled with rising concern over mitigating marine plastic waste in Europe especially, expected to hamper the overall market growth.

Used cotton buds with plastic spindle are disposed in the toilets that escape through sewage and mix with water bodies making cotton buds as the most pervasive forms of marine pollution, motivating manufacturers to switch from plastic cotton buds to rolled paper cotton buds. For instance, Jhonson & Jhonson, a leading manufacturer of cotton buds is transitioning from plastic to rolled paper cotton buds in half of the world to support the on-going movement against plastic cotton buds in Europe.

Rolled paper and extruded plastics also made their way into the market where rolled paper contained heavy paper gauge over which the cotton swab was rolled. Plastic (extruded ones) gained immense popularity in comparison to rolled paper and wood. In the extruded plastic stick, an extra protective plastic cap can be fixed on the other end of spindle, under the cotton coating. This acts like a cushioning element and protects the stick tip's possible protrusion that can damage the rolled cotton swab.

Factors affecting growth are high rate of urbanization, increasing number of outlet channels and easy availability of product. Furthermore, the manufacturers are diversifying their product range from adult-centric to baby-infant-children centric that helps in growth of sales.

The potential side effects of traditional plastic cotton buds have contributed to rise in demand for organic products. Several manufacturers have already introduced environment friendly cotton buds manufactured from chemical free organic cotton and rolled paper as spindle. Rising environmental concerns, consumer shift towards natural products, and risk associated with the chemically synthesized cotton buds has given rise to the demand for 100% organic cotton buds across the globe.

Manufacturers of cotton buds are mostly located in regions where labor is cheap and raw materials such as birch wood, paper, and plastics are readily available. Therefore, countries such as China, Japan, and U.S. is the manufacturing hub for cotton buds. Based on geography, North America held a significant share in the cotton buds market in 2017. On the other Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing region throughout the forecast period. Developing economies are equipped with low cost of labor and raw material availability that eventually paves the way for manufacturing opportunities. Apart from being captive centers for the developed economies, the developing economies bring in major bi-lateral trade and human capital exchange.

India, China, Brazil, Nigeria, Angola, and Mexico amongst others provide low capital expenditure cotton bud manufacturing centers that can also be treated as export hubs for the developed nations like U.K., Japan, and U.S. amongst others. China, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia often provide attractive opportunities to the major players of cotton buds market to set up manufacturing stations. Considering the FDI (Foreign Direct Investments) from developing economies, the Foreign Investor Institutions (FII) often develop strategic bilateral relations which can help prosper the needy nations.

Key Topics Covered

Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Description
1.1.1 Study Purpose
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I - Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II - Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III - Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Assumptions
1.4 Market Segmentation

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Overview
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Cotton Buds Market Volume
2.2 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2017 (Bn units)
2.3 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2017 (Bn units)
2.4 Global Cotton Buds Market, by Geography, 2017 (Bn units)
2.5 Global Cotton Buds Market, Path Ahead
2.5.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in Cotton Buds Market
2.5.2 Global Cotton Buds Market: by Material
2.5.3 Global Cotton Buds Market: Developed vs. Emerging Markets
2.5.4 Global Cotton Buds Market: Regional Life Cycle

Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.1.1 Rising Awareness About Hygiene Management Across The Globe
3.2.1.2 Rising Disposable Income of Consumers and Rising Population
3.2.1.3 Visibility and Availability of Products Through Various Distribution Channels
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.2.1 Increasing Concern Pertaining to Plastic Waste
3.2.3 Market Opportunity
3.2.3.1 Product Quality Enhancements and Use of Organic Raw Material
3.3 Competitive Analysis: Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017
3.4 Porter's Analysis
3.4.1 Low Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.4.2 Moderate to High Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.4.3 Moderate to High Threat of New Entrants
3.4.4 Moderate Threat of Substitutes
3.4.5 High Competitive Rivalry

Chapter 4 Global Cotton Buds Market, By Material
4.1 Overview
4.2 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume Share (Volume %), by Material, 2017 & 2026
4.2.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units), by Material, 2016-2026
4.3 Wood
4.3.1 Global Wooden Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units), 2016-2026
4.4 Rolled Paper
4.4.1 Global Rolled Paper Market Volume (Bn Units), 2016-2026
4.5 Extruded Plastics
4.5.1 Global Extruded Plastics Market Volume (Bn Units), 2016-2026

Chapter 5 Global Cotton Buds Market, By Application
5.1 Overview
5.2 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume Share (Volume %), by Application, 2018 & 2026
5.2.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units), by Application, 2016-2026
5.3 Domestic Use
5.3.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units) in Domestic Use, 2016-2026
5.4 Commercial Use
5.4.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units) in Commercial Use, 2016-2026
5.5 Medical Use
5.5.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume (Bn Units) in Commercial Use, 2016-2026

Chapter 6 Global Cotton Buds Market, by Geography
6.1 Overview
6.2 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume Share, by Geography, 2017 & 2026 (Volume, %)
6.2.1 Global Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Geography, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3 North America
6.3.1 North America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.2 North America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.3 North America Cotton Buds Market Volume, By Country, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.4 U.S.
6.3.5 U.S. Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.6 U.S. Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.7 Canada
6.3.8 Canada Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.3.9 Canada Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.2 Europe Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.3 Europe Cotton Buds Market Volume, By Country, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.4 France
6.4.5 France Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.6 France Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.7 Germany
6.4.8 Germany Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.9 Germany Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.10 U.K.
6.4.11 U.K. Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.12 U.K. Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.13 Italy
6.4.14 Italy Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.15 Italy Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.16 Rest of Europe
6.4.17 Rest of Europe Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.4.18 Rest of Europe Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5 Asia Pacific
6.5.1 Asia Pacific Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.2 Asia Pacific Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.3 Asia Pacific Cotton Buds Market Volume, By Country, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.4 China
6.5.5 China Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.6 China Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.7 India
6.5.8 India Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.9 India Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.10 Japan
6.5.11 Japan Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.12 Japan Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.13 Rest of Asia Pacific
6.5.14 Rest of Asia Pacific Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.5.15 Rest of Asia Pacific Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6 Latin America
6.6.1 Latin America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.2 Latin America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.3 Latin America Cotton Buds Market Volume, By Country, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.4 Brazil
6.6.5 Brazil Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.6 Brazil Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.7 Mexico
6.6.8 Mexico Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.9 Mexico Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.10 Rest of Latin America
6.6.11 Rest of Latin America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.6.12 Rest of Latin America Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
6.7.1 MEA Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.2 MEA Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.3 MEA Cotton Buds Market Volume, By Country, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.4 GCC
6.7.5 GCC Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.6 GCC Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.7 Rest of MEA
6.7.8 Rest of MEA Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Material, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)
6.7.9 Rest of MEA Cotton Buds Market Volume, by Application, 2016-2026 (Bn Units)

Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 Johnson & Johnson
7.2 Unilever
7.3 Chicco
7.4 Helenvita
7.5 Becutan
7.6 NUK
7.7 Sanyo
7.8 Pigeon
7.9 Tulip

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