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Global Baby Disposable Diapers Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Baby Disposable Diapers in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 49 companies including many key and niche players such as Associated Hygienic Products, LLC, First Quality Enterprises, Godrej Consumer Products, Kao Corporation, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Ontex, Procter & Gamble, SCA Hygiene Products, and Uni-Charm Corp. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
BABY DISPOSABLE DIAPERS MCP-2531
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. MARKET DYNAMICS 4
Impact of the Recession: A Review 4
Recession Renews the Popularity of Cloth Diapers 5
Designer Diapers to Help Manufacturers Stay Afloat in Mature
Markets 5
Innovations Help Manufacturers Stay Ahead of Competition in
Developed Markets 6
Growing Preference for Training Pants 6
Emerging Markets Promise Lucrative Potential 6
Issues and Challenges 7
Concerns over Rising Use of Non-Biodegradable Diapers 7
Rising Popularity of Diapers in Developing Countries Raises
Environmental Concerns 7
Competitive Landscape 8
Market Participants 8
Table 1: World Diapers Market (2009): Percentage Market
Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 8
Penetration 8
Table 2: Penetration of Disposable Diapers in Select
Countries/Regions Worldwide - 2008 (In %) 8
Historic Statistical Findings 9
Table 3: Penetration of Diapers in Select Countries
Worldwide: Recent Past Data for 2005 (In %) 9
Advertising and Promotion 10
Entry Barriers 10
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11
Introduction 11
Disposable Diapers 11
Types of Disposable Diapers 11
Ultra-Absorbent 11
Superabsorbent 12
Regular Diapers 12
Gender-Specific Diapers 12
Biodegradable Diapers 12
Packaging 12
Evolution of Diapers 12
Diapers - The Growing Years 12
The First Disposable Diaper 12
1950s-60s Witness Product Improvements 13
Rayon Nonwoven Cover 13
Shift to PET Fiber 13
Apertured Films 13
Thermal Bonding and Polypropylene 14
Formaldehyde Concerns Spur Introduction of Alternatives 14
Components of a Diaper 14
Topsheet 14
Acquisition/Transport layers 14
Absorbent Core 15
Backsheet 15
Raw Materials 15
Overview 15
Innovations in Diaper Raw Materials 16
Superabsorbent Polymer Market 16
Table 4: Worldwide Market for Super Absorbents (2010) -
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and
Latin American Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 16
Production Process 17
Diapers are Highly Patented Products 17
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 18
Godrej Purchases 50% Stake of SCA in Joint Venture Godrej SCA
Hygiene 18
ImPex of Doral Installs JOA Converting Line 18
First Quality Baby Diapers to Establish Manufacturing Facility 18
Knowaste and Aico Eko to Establish Processing Plant 18
Unicharm to Venture into India and Russia 18
Childrenswear Takes Over Gerber Childrenswear 19
Unicharm Takes Over DSG 19
First Quality Acquires Covidien's Retail Products Business 19
Bottom Half Group Adds Canadian Distributor to its
Distribution Network 19
SCA to Set Up Production Facility in Russia 20
Hain Celestial Acquires TenderCare 20
Kimberly-Clark Commences Construction of Plant in Moscow 20
Unicharm to Expand Production Capacity in Thailand 20
Energizer Acquires Playtex 20
Tecnicare to Open New Diaper Plant at Salvador 21
Kimberly-Clark Closes Half of Lakeview Diaper Facility 21
Health Ministry of China Orders Recall of Fungus- Infected
Diapers 21
FINE Begins Construction of New Production Plant in Iran 21
Papaellinas Introduces Huggies Diapers in Cyprus 21
Beaufort to Establish Manufacturing Plant in India 22
SCA Hygiene and Godrej Enter into a Joint Venture 22
Sindora to Acquire Majority Stake in J.M.Permata 22
Sumitomo Seika to Upgrade Himeji Plant 22
Private Group Acquires Novacare SA 22
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST 23
Kimberly-Clark Acquires Outstanding Stake in Kimberly- Clark
Kenko 23
Tecnicare Invests in Diaper Machinery 23
Kimberly-Clark Defers Neenah Mill's Closure 23
Unicharm to Expand South Korean Operations Through a Joint
Venture 23
Unicharm Acquires GHI, to Produce Stretch Diaper Domestically 24
Kimberly-Clark Corp. Shuts Down Manufacturing Plant in the US 24
P&G to Build New Manufacturing Line in Existing Plant in
Philippines 24
Unicharm Corp. to Acquire Majority Stake in GHIL 24
LG Forms a Joint Venture with Unicharm Corp. 24
P&G Commences First Production Line of Diapers Manufacturing
Plant 24
CHAMP Spins Off APPP 25
Knowaste Ties Up with SGS Australia 25
SCA Acquires Drypers 25
Ontex Takes Over Diaper Production of Paul Hartmann AG 25
Kimberly-Clark Sets up Diaper Plant in Singapore 25
SCA Acquires Papeles 25
Godrej Acquires 'Snuggy' from Shogun 26
Koester and Parafix Cooperate to Produce and Distribute
Adhesives for Diapers 26
Procter & Gamble Vietnam Ltd Establishes New Manufacturing
Facility 26
Ontex Takes 100% Stake in Moltex 26
KC Acquires Lines Brand from Linostar 26
AHP Acquires Assets from Drypers 26
KC Acquires Mimo 27
Drypers Disposes Assets to DSG International 27
6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS 28
Kimberly-Clark to Introduce Sanitary Papers and Diapers 28
Kimberly-Clark Introduces Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers 28
Gro Baby™ Launches Gro Baby Bio Soaker Pads 28
Procter & Gamble Develops Ink-Printed Substrate Web Diaper 28
Wipro Babysoft Launched Wipro Babysoft Dry Care Diapers 29
Aquabub Introduces New Nappy Ranges 29
Ecoprogress Develops New Flushable Diaper 29
Procter & Gamble Rolls Out New Pampers 29
7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST 30
Kimberly-Clark Unveils Huggies Supreme® Natural Fit and Gentle
Care Diapers 30
United Enterprises Unveils Shee Shee Brand of Diapers 30
Godrej (India) Introduces Snuggy Diapers in Value Packs 30
FINE Hygienic Paper FZE Launches LIDO Super Dry Diaper 30
Kimberly-Clark Introduces New Diapers in India 31
KC Introduces New Infant and Child Care Brands 31
KC Offers New Disposable Changing Pads and Convertibles
Diaper-Pants 31
Nippon Unipac Offers EQ Dry Baby Diapers in Malaysia 31
Kimberly-Clark Launches Huggies Ultratrim Disposable Diapers 31
Aloes & Aloes Introduces New Diaper Line in Brazil 31
P & G Unveils Pampers Babysan Disposable Diapers in Argentina 32
Hartmann Introduces Fixies Maxi Disposable Diaper in Austria 32
Summit Introduces Pureen Basic Disposable Baby Diapers in
Malaysia 32
Kimberly-Clark Unveils New Huggies Supreme Diapers 32
Uni-Charm Corp Secures Patent on its New Disposable Diaper 32
Delipap Launches Luxus Walkers Pull-Up Disposable Diaper in
Finland 33
Kimberly-Clark Kenko Introduces New Night-Time Diapers in Brazil 33
Lambi Launches Bebin Maxigel Unisex Disposable Diapers in Mexico 33
Lambi Introduces Improved Happy Baby Disposable Diapers 33
Japlo Healthcare Introduces Japlo Super Thin Diapers in Malaysia 33
Tushies Baby Products Offers Gel-Free Alternative Disposable
Diapers 34
Procter & Gamble Launches Improved Disposable Diapers 34
Hartmann Expands Fixies Disposable Diapers Range 34
CVS Pharmacy Unveils New Range of Supreme Diapers 34
Procter & Gamble Introduces Pampers Swaddlers Diapers 34
Paragon Supplies Little Patriots Disposable Diapers 35
Bambo A/S Launches Bambolina Air Plus Disposable Diaper in
Denmark 35
CVS Pharmacy Introduces Ultra Soft-Stretch Diapers for Boys &
Girls 35
8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 36
Associated Hygienic Products, LLC (USA) 36
First Quality Enterprises (USA) 36
Godrej Consumer Products (India) 36
Kao Corporation (Japan) 36
Kimberly-Clark Corp. (USA) 37
Ontex (Belgium) 37
Procter & Gamble (USA) 37
SCA Hygiene Products (Sweden) 38
Uni-Charm Corp (Japan) 38
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 39
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Baby
Disposable Diapers by Geographic Region - Us, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 39
Table 6: World Historic Review for Baby Disposable Diapers by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 40
Table 7: World 11-Year Perspective for Baby Disposable Diapers
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 41
10. THE UNITED STATES 42
A.Market Analysis 42
Outlook 42
Trends 42
Innovation & Alternate Marketing Strategies Gains Momentum
in a Souring Economy 42
Use of Training Pants Gains Momentum 42
High Penetration Rates Temper Growth 42
Competitive Landscape 43
Table 8: US Baby Disposable Diapers Market (2007) -
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players -
Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark Corp., and Others
(Includes Private Label) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 43
Table 9: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in US: Percentage
Share by Dollar Sales in Drug Stores: 2006 & 2007 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 44
Table 10: Leading Disposable Diaper Toilet-training Pants
in USA: Percentage Share by Dollar Sales in Drug Stores:
2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 44
Table 11: Share of Leading Players and Brands in the US
Disposable Pants Segment in Terms of Dollar Sales: Kimberly
Clark, Procter & Gamble and Private Label: 2004-2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 45
Table 12: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in USA:
Percentage Share by Dollar Sales in Supermarkets, Drug
Stores and Mass Merchandisers: Recent Past data for 2005
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 45
Table 13: Share of Leading Players and Brands in the US
Taped Disposable Diapers Segment in terms of Dollar Sales:
P&G, K-C, AHP and Private Label: (Recent Past Data for
2005) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 46
Table 14: Disposable Diaper Changes as Percentage of Total:
Historic and Recent Past Data for the US (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 46
Environmental Issues 47
B.Market Analytics 47
Table 15: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Baby
Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 47
Table 16: US Historic Review for Baby Disposable Diapers
Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 48
11. CANADA 49
A.Market Analysis 49
Outlook 49
B.Market Analytics 49
Table 17: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 49
Table 18: Canadian Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 50
12. JAPAN 51
A.Market Analysis 51
Outlook 51
Competitive Scenario 51
Leading Disposable Baby Diaper Brands and Companies in
Japan, by Type - Recent Past Data for 2004 51
Table 19: Leading Disposable Baby Diaper Companies in Japan
(Recent Past Data for 2005): Percentage Market Share of
Manufacturers In Terms of Value Sales- Uni-Charm, Kao, P&G,
Daio Paper and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 52
Production Scenario 52
Table 20: Estimated Diaper Production in Japan (1995-2005)
(In Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 52
B.Market Analytics 53
Table 21: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 53
Table 22: Japanese Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 53
13. EUROPE 54
A.Market Analysis 54
Outlook 54
Competition 54
Table 23: Leading Players in the Western European Diapers
Market (2007) - Percentage Breakdown for Procter & Gamble,
Kimberly-Clark, Private Label and Others (In Terms of
Sales) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 54
B.Market Analytics 55
Table 24: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Baby Disposable Diapers by Geographic Region - France,
Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 55
Table 25: European Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK &
Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 56
Table 26: European 11-Year Perspective for Diapers by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, UK & Rest of Europe Markets for
Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 57
13a. FRANCE 58
A.Market Analysis 58
Outlook 58
Table 27: Leading Manufacturers of Baby Diapers in France
(Recent Past Data for 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value
Sales for P&G, Private Label, Kimberly-Clark and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 58
B.Market Analytics 59
Table 28: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 59
Table 29: French Historic Review for Baby Disposable Diapers
Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 59
13b. GERMANY 60
A.Market Analysis 60
Outlook 60
Table 30: Leading Players of Baby Diapers in Germany
(Recent Past Data for 2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value
Sales for P&G, Hartmann, Private Label, and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 60
Table 31: Disposable Diaper Brand Sales in Germany
(Historic Data for 2000) - Fixies, Ultra Dry, Extra Class,
Pampers, Baby Dry, Premiums, Playtimes, Moltex, and Own
Brand Sales (In DM Million) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 60
B.Market Analytics 61
Table 32: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 61
Table 33: German Historic Review for Baby Disposable Diapers
Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 61
13c. ITALY 62
Market Analysis 62
Table 34: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 62
Table 35: Italian Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 63
13d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 64
A.Market Analysis 64
Outlook 64
Snippets 64
Table 36: Leading Diaper Brands in the UK (2005 & 2006) -
Percentage Share by Revenues for Pampers, Huggies, and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 64
B.Market Analytics 65
Table 37: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Baby
Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 65
Table 38: UK Historic Review for Baby Disposable Diapers
Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 65
13e. SPAIN 66
Market Analysis 66
Table 39: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 66
Table 40: Spanish Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 67
13f. REST OF EUROPE 68
A.Market Analysis 68
Outlook 68
B.Market Analytics 68
Table 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 68
Table 42: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 69
14. ASIA-PACIFIC 70
A.Market Analysis 70
Outlook 70
Demographics 70
China 70
Overview 70
Demographics 71
Table 43: Potential for Baby Diapers in China (1998, 2000
& 2010) - Birth Rate and Infants (Aged below 2-years)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
Competitive Analysis and Market Structure 71
Table 44: Baby Diaper Market in China (2009): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
India 72
Table 45: Disposable Diaper Market in India (2007):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 72
New Zealand 72
B.Market Analytics 73
Table 46: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 73
Table 47: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 73
15. LATIN AMERICA 74
A.Market Analysis 74
Outlook 74
Table 48: Leading Players in the Latin American Diapers
Market (Recent Past Data for 2005) - Percentage Breakdown
for Kimberly-Clark Corp., Procter & Gamble, Private Label
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 74
Brazil 74
Table 49: Market Share of Leading Players in the Brazilian
Disposable Diapers Market: 2006 (% Share in terms of sales)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 74
Table 50: Brazilian Diapers Market: Percentage Share by
Category (Recent Past Data for 2003) - Premium, Standard,
and Basic (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 75
Table 51: Disposable Diapers Consumption in Brazil (Recent
Past Data for 2002) - Percentage Share by Geographic Region
-Southeast, South, Northeast, and Central West (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 75
Table 52: Leading Players in the Brazilian Disposable
Diapers Market (Historic Data for 2001) - Percentage Share
by Sales for Kimberly, MPC, Procter, J&J, Pompom, Aloes,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 75
Mexico 76
Table 53: Share of Leading Players in the Mexican Diapers
Market - Kimberly de Mexico, Mabesa and P&G: Recent Past
Data for 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
B.Market Analytics 76
Table 54: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
Table 55: Latin American Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 77
16. REST OF WORLD 78
A.MARKET ANALYSIS 78
Outlook 78
B.Market Analytics 78
Table 56: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Baby Disposable Diapers Market with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78
Table 57: Rest of World Historic Review for Baby Disposable
Diapers Market with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 79
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 49 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 61)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 17
Japan 9
Europe 9
France 1
Germany 1
The United Kingdom 2
Rest of Europe 5
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 17
Latin America 6
Africa 1
Middle East 2
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