Diapers

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Aug. 1, 2006 - 248 Pages

Table of Contents

I-A. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability And Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions And Scope Of Study

Disposable Diapers

Cloth Diapers

I-B. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS MARKET

Table 1: Global Sales of Sanitary Paper Products by Leading Sanitary Product Manufacturers: 2005 Percentage Market Share for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, SCA, Uni-Charm, Kao, Paragon Trade Brands, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics

Outlook

Table 2: Number of Babies (0-2 Years) in Select Countries for the Year 2005 (In Thousands)

Market Trends

Preference for Training Pants Affects Disposable Diaper Demand

Elderly Population Provides Impetus to Adult Diaper Market

Declining Birth Rates Stagnate Growth in Developed Regions

Developed Markets Witness Higher Penetration for Baby Diapers

Emerging Markets Promise Lucrative Potential

High Raw Material Prices Hurt Diaper Companies

Eco-Friendly Products are ‘In’

New Products Reinvigorate Market

Cloth Diapers Less Preferred in Developed Countries

Retail Environment

Innovative Marketing Techniques: Need of the Hour

Price: The All Important Factor

Advertising and Promotion

Competitive Landscape

Baby Diapers

Market Participants

Table 3: Leading Players in the Worldwide Diapers Market - Percentage Market Share for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label, and Others - 2004- 2005E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Penetration

Table 4: Penetration of Diapers in Select Countries Worldwide for 2005 (In %)

Table 5: Penetration of Disposable Diapers in Select Countries/Regions Worldwide - Recent Past Data for 2003 (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Pricing and Competition

Entry Barriers

Adult Diapers

2. Product Overview

Introduction

Classification

Diaper Segments and Advantages

Disposable Diapers

Types of Disposable Diapers

Ultra-Absorbent

Superabsorbent

Regular Diapers

Gender-Specific Diapers

Biodegradable Diapers

Packaging

Cloth Diapers

Types of Fabrics Used

Terry

Birdseye

Gauze

Flannel

Cotton

Styles of Diapers

Flat Diapers

Prefolded Diapers

Shaped Diapers

Fitted Diapers

All-in-one Diapers

Incontinence & Adult Diapers

Used by Individuals Suffering From Incontinence

Women - Doubly Prone to the Disease than Men

Primary Causes of Incontinence

Nocturnal Enuresis or Nighttime Incontinence

Diurnal Enuresis or Daytime Incontinence

Treatment

Retail and Distribution

Evolution of Diapers

Diapers - The Growing Years

The First Disposable Diaper

Modifications to Early Models

1950s-60s Witness Product Improvements

Rayon Nonwoven Cover

Shift to PET Fiber

Apertured Films

Thermal Bonding and Polypropylene

Formaldehyde Concerns Spur Introduction of Alternatives

Components of a Diaper

Topsheet

Acquisition/Transport layers

Absorbent Core

Backsheet

Raw Materials

Overview

Innovations in Diaper Raw Materials

Superabsorbent Polymer Market

Table 6: Worldwide Market for Super Absorbents (1995, 2000 & 2005) - Annual Sales for Japan, Western Europe, North America, and Others in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Super Absorbents Versus Fluff Pulp Materials

Production Process

Diapers are Highly Patented Products

3. Recent Industry Activity

Consolidated Ecoprogress Technology to Acquire TTI’s Diaper and Adult Incontinence Technology

Kao Corp. Enter Into Partnership with Livedo Corp.

Kimberly-Clark Corp. to Shut Down Manufacturing Plant in the US

Kimberly-Clark to Invest in the Diaper Market in Brazil

P&G to Built New Manufacturing Line in Existing Plant in Philippines

Unicharm Corp. to Acquire Majority Stake in GHIL

K-C Corp’s Huggies Supreme Diapers Awarded with America’s Favorite Diapers

LG Forms a Joint Venture with Unicharm Corp

P&G Commences First Production Line of Diapers Manufacturing Plant

CHAMP Spins Off APPP

Kimberley Clark to Invest in Brazilian Diaper Market

Knowaste Ties Up with SGS Australia

Procter & Gamble Extends Diapers Production

SCA Acquires Drypers

Ontex Takes Over Diaper Production of Paul Hartmann AG

Kimberly-Clark Sets up Diaper Plant in Singapore

SCA Acquires Papeles

Godrej Acquires ‘Snuggy’ from Shogun

Koester and Parafix Cooperate to Produce and Distribute Adhesives for Diapers

Kimberly Closes Down Bolivian Diapers Production Unit

Kimberly Clark Suspends Diaper Production in Chile

CAS Medical Systems Acquires BiliBottoms

Procter & Gamble Vietnam Ltd Establishes New Manufacturing Facility

Ontex Takes 100% Stake in Moltex

KC Acquires Lines Brand from Linostar

AHP Acquires Assets from Drypers

AHP Partners with Five Retail Outlets

KC Acquires Mimo

Drypers Disposes Assets to DSG International

Kimberly-Clark Closes Five Divisions

P & G Establishes a Plant in Mexico

UniCharm Develops Diaper Production Plant in China

Isolyser Inks an Agreement with Ecoprogress

K-C and AIPM Acquires Ovisan

P & G Expands Production Capacity

CMPC Establishes Diaper Plant in Peru

Kimberly-Clark Expands Production in Czech Republic Facility

Tradegar Establishes a Division in China

Kimberly-Clark Expands Adult Diaper Production

4. Product Introductions

United Enterprises Unveils Shee Shee Brand of Diapers

Godrej (India) Introduces Snuggy Diapers in Value Packs

Hicks Thermometers India Offers Abri-Form Adult Diapers

Kimberly-Clark Introduces Second Size Huggies Convertibles Diaper-Pants

FINE Hygienic Paper FZE Launches LIDO Super Dry Diaper

Kimberly-Clark Introduces New Diapers in India

KC Introduces New Infant and Child Care Brands

KC Offers New Disposable Changing Pads and Convertibles Diaper-Pants

Nippon Unipac Offers EQ Dry Baby Diapers in Malaysia

Kimberly-Clark Launches Huggies Ultratrim Disposable Diapers

Aloes & Aloes Introduces New Diaper Line in Brazil

P & G Unveils Pampers Babysan Disposable Diapers in Argentina

Hartman Introduces Fixies Maxi Disposable Diaper in Austria

Summit Introduces Pureen Basic Disposable Baby Diapers in Malaysia

Kimberly-Clark Unveils New Huggies Supreme Diapers

Uni-Charm Corp Secures Patent on its New Disposable Diaper

Delipap Launches Luxus Walkers Pull-Up Disposable Diaper in Finland

Kimberly-Clark Kenko Introduces New Night-Time Diapers in Brazil

Lambi Launches Bebin Maxigel Unisex Disposable Diapers in Mexico

Lambi Introduces Improved Happy Baby Disposable Diapers

Japlo Healthcare Introduces Japlo Super Thin Diapers in Malaysia

Toray Industries Launches Reusable Adult Diapers in Japan

Tushies Baby Products Offers Gel-Free Alternative Disposable Diapers

Procter & Gamble Launches Improved Disposable Diapers

Hartmann Expands Fixies Disposable Diapers Range

CVS Pharmacy Unveils New Range of Supreme Diapers

Procter & Gamble Introduces Pampers Swaddlers Diapers

Paragon Supplies Little Patriots Disposable Diapers

Bambo A/S Launches Bambolina Air Plus Disposable Diaper in Denmark

CVS Pharmacy Introduces Ultra Soft-Stretch Diapers for Boys & Girls

Target Corp Introduces Loving Touch Diaper Line

P&G Introduces Pampers Baby-Dry Little People Animal Designs Disposable Diapers

Kimberly-Clark Unveils Huggies Newborn Ultra Dry Disposable Diapers

Tops Markets Launches New Disposable Diapers

Kimberly-Clark Unveils Huggies Ultra-Dry Diapers in Australia

Billy Rayman Launches ZooFitters Range of Diaper Covers

Kimberly-Clark Relaunches Kimbies V.I.P.’s Diapers in Australia

Nampak Tissue Introduces Improved Cuddlers Diapers

Productos Internacionales Launches Champs Disposable Diapers in Mexico

SCA Hygiene Products Introduces New Size of Disposable Diaper

LG Household & Healthcare Launches Baby Diapers in India

Procter & Gamble Introduces Pampers Bibsters and Pampers Sensitive

Procesos Servicios y Desarrollo Introduces Kleen Bebe Suavelastic Panales con Aloe

Procter & Gamble Launches Pampers Baby-Dry Imagine Pack

Procter & Gamble UK Launches Pampers Premium New Baby Disposable Diaper

Paragon Trade Brands Introduces Baby Basics Disposable Diapers

Kimberly-Clark Ltd Introduces Huggies Freedom Disposable Diaper in the UK

Kimberly-Clark Offers Huggies Beginnings Disposable Diaper in the UK

Kimberly-Clark Launches New Varieties of Huggies Disposable Diapers in the UK

Uni Charm Launches Mamypoko Super Ventilated Slim Disposable Diapers

Procter & Gamble Unveils Pampers Rash Care Disposable Skin Protection Diapers

Kimberly-Clark Launches Huggies Supreme Disposable Diapers for Boys & Girls

Uni Charm Introduces Chojikan Anshin Type Adult Diapers and Usugata Keikai Slim Diapers

CMPC Relaunches Babysec Diapers in Argentina

P&G Far East Launches Pampers Suku Suku Pants

Procter & Gamble Far East Introduces Pampers Night Time Pants

Procter & Gamble de Mexico Unveils Pampers Disposable Diapers

Procter & Gamble Launches Pampers Premium Custom Fit Muppets Diapers

SCA Introduces Disposable Pull-Up Diapers in New Size

P & G Launches Pampers New Baby Total Care

CMPC (Chile) Redevelops Babysec Diapers

LG Rolls Out Baby Diapers in India

KC Relaunches Huggies in UK

Paragon Launches Baby Snoopy

MPC (Brazil) Mabesa Unveils Aqua Kids

Kimberly-Clark (Australia) Unveils Disposable Diapers

P & G Launches Pampers Sensitive

Kimberly-Clark (Europe) Introduces Disposable Diapers

P & G (UK) Announces a Latest Disposable Diaper

P & G (Japan) Unveils Pampers Night Pants

Target Launches Target Show-Offs

P & G Rolls Out Pampers Sensitive Diapers

Amir (Israel) Launches Breathable Diaper

Associated Hygienic Products Unveils Super Fan-nies

Norsea Unveils Nature Boy & Girl Diapers

Uni-Charm (Japan) Launches Disposable Diapers

Naty (Sweden) Rolls Out Natural Boy & Girl

Benetton Unveils Disposable Baby Diapers

P & G Launches Luvs Splashwear

P & G (USA) Launches New Pampers Premium Diapers

P & G Introduces Fescomfort

Paul Hartmann Develops Fixies Extra Class

P & G Introduces Pampers Extra Protect

5. Focus on Select Players

Associated Hygienic Products, LLC (USA)

Kao Corporation (Japan)

Kimberly-Clark Corp. (USA)

Procter & Gamble (USA)

CA Hygiene Products (Sweden)

Uni-Charm Corp (Japan)

6. Global Market Perspective

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: World Historic Review for 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9: World 20-Year Perspective for 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 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11: World Historic Review for 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12: World 20-Year Perspective for 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 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposable Diapers by Product Segment - Infant Disposable Diapers and Adult Disposable Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: World Historic Review for Disposable Diapers by Product Segment - Infant Disposable Diapers and Adult Disposable Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15: World 20-Year Perspective for Disposable Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Infant Disposable Diapers and Adult Disposable Diapers Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010

Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Infant 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: World Historic Review for Infant 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: World 20-Year Perspective for Infant 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 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Adult 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20: World Historic Review for Adult 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21: World 20-Year Perspective for Adult 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 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cloth 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 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: World Historic Review for Cloth 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 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: World 20-Year Perspective for Cloth 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 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Trends

Use of Training Pants Gains Momentum

Table 25: Disposable Diaper Changes as Percentage of Total: Historic and Recent Past Data for the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Flat Birth Rate Impacts Diaper Growth

Aging Population Stimulates Adult Diaper Demand

Retailers Focus on Private Label Brands

Competitive Landscape

Table 26: Leading Players in the North American Diapers Market (2004 & 2005E) - Percentage Breakdown for Kimberly-Clark Corp., Procter & Gamble, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: Leading Diaper Brands in the USHuggies, Pampers, Luvs and Private Label: Sales in US$ Million for 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in USA: Percentage Share by Dollar Sales in Supermarkets, Drug Stores and Mass Merchandisers: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: Share of Leading Players and Brands in the US Taped Disposable Diapers Segment in terms of Dollar Sales: 2002-2005E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30: Share of Leading Players and Brands in the US Disposable Pants Segment in Terms of Dollar Sales: 2002-2005E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Environmental Issues

Demographic Trends

Hispanics and Asian-Americans Offer Major Potential

Table 31: US Birth Estimates (Historic Data for 1997-2001): Percentage of New Born Hispanics in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nationwide, New York, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, and San Francisco (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: Baby-Care Products Market in the US: Percentage Share by Ethnic Group (Recent Past Data for 2001) - Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Americans (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Media Spending Trends

Table 33: Media Ad Spending by Leading Brands in the US: 2005E (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sales & Distribution

Table 34: Diapers Market in the US: Percentage Breakdown by Dollar Sales for Market Outlets - Discounters, Supermarkets, and Drug Stores: 2003- 2005E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35: Diapers Market in the US: Percentage Breakdown by Unit Sales for Market Outlets - Supermarkets, Discounters, and Drug Stores: 2003- 2005E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players

Product Introductions in the Recent Past

Strategic Developments

Strategic Developments in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 36: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: US Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: US 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Strategic Developments in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 39: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40: Canadian Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Disposable Diapers and Pants

Competitive Scenario

Baby Diapers

Leading Disposable Baby Diaper Brands and Companies in Japan, by Type- 2004

Table 42: Leading Disposable Baby Diaper Companies in Japan (Recent Past Data for 2003): Percentage Market Share of Manufacturers In Terms of Value Sales- Uni-Charm, Kao, P&G, Daio Paper and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Adult Diapers

Table 43: Leading Disposable Adult Diaper Companies in Japan (Recent Past Data for 2003) - Percentage Market Share of Manufacturers In terms of Value Sales - Uni-Charm, Kao, P&G, Hakujuji, Livedo Corp, Daio Paper, Pigeon and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44: Population of Adult Disposable Diaper Users in Japan (In Thousands) - 1990-2010P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Leading Disposable Adult Diaper Brands and Companies in Japan, by Type- 2004

Production Scenario

Table 45: Estimated Diaper Production in Japan (1995-2005E) (In Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46: Estimated Adult Diaper Production in Japan (1995-2005E) (In Million Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Players

Strategic Developments

Strategic Developments in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 47: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48: Japanese Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Competition

Demographics

Adult Incontinence

Table 50: Adult Population (above 65 Years) in Euro 15 Countries: 1996, 2000, 2010 & 2020 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: Leading Players in the European Diapers Market (2004 & 2005E) - Percentage Breakdown for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Leading Players in the Western Europe Diapers Market (2005) - Percentage Breakdown for Procter & Gamble, Private Label, Kimberly- Clark and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Historic Strategic Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 53: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: European Historic Review for Diapers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: European 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991,1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57: European Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58: European 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Producers Resort to Aggressive Promotion

Table 59: Leading Manufacturers of Baby Diapers in France (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for P&G, Private Label, Kimberly-Clark and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

French Population Demographics (2006E)

B. Market Analytics

Table 60: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: French Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: French 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Baby Diapers: A Historic Review

Table 63: Leading Players of Baby Diapers in Germany (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for P&G, Private Label, Hartmann and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: Disposable Diaper Brand Sales in Germany (Historic Data for 2000 & 1999) - Fixies, Ultra Dry, Extra Class, Pampers, Baby Dry, Premiums, Playtimes, Moltex, and Own Brand Sales (In DM Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

German Population Demographics (2006E)

Strategic Developments in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 65: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: German Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: German 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Italian Population Demographics (2006E)

Strategic Development in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 68: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: Italian Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Snippets

UK Population Demographics (2006E)

Market Participants

Huggies Locks Horn with Pampers

Table 71: Leading Players of Baby Diapers in France (2005) - Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for P&G, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: Leading Players in UK Diapers Market (Recent Past Data for 2003 & 2004) - Percentage Market Share by Revenues for Proctor & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: Leading Baby Product Brands in the UK (Recent Past Data for 2000 & 2001): Annual Sales by Brands - Pampers Diapers, Kleenex Huggies, Heinz Baby Foods, SMA Milk, Johnson’s Baby Wipes, Cow & Gate Milk, Pampers Baby Wipes, Farleys Baby Food, Cow & Gate Food, and Johnson’s Baby Bath in £Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Introductions in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 74: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: UK Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: UK 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

Market Overview

Table 77: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: Spanish Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Russia

Key Players

Strategic Developments

Strategic Developments in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 80: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Demographics

Table 83: Population Demographics for China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, North Korea, South Korea, Pakistan, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia (Historic Data for 2000)

Table 84: Population aged 0-4 and >45 years (1995 & 2005) for China and India in Millions (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

China

Overview

Sharp Rise in Demand for Disposable Diapers

Demographics

Table 85: Potential for Baby Diapers in China (2010, 2000 & 1998) - Birth Rate and Infants (Aged below 2-years (includes corresponding Graph/Chart))

Chinese Population Demographics (2006E)

Competitive Analysis and Market Structure

Table 86: Leading Players in the Chinese Diapers Market (Recent Past Data for 2001) - Percentage Share by Sales for DSG International, Everbeauty Corp, Hengan Intl Group Co, Dongguan Chung Nam Paper Co, Procter & Gamble Co, Paragon Trade Brands, Guangdong Archie Sanitary Prods Co, Shantou Ealeaine Treatment Co, Kimberly- Clark Corp, Aall & Zyleman Manufacturing, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Retail Scenario

India

Table 87: Leading Players in the Indian Diapers Market (Recent Past Data for 2001) - Percentage Share by Sales for Kimberly-Clark, Transelektra, Proctor & Gamble, LG, DSG International, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

New Zealand

Taiwan

South Korea

Singapore

Product Introductions

Strategic Developments

B. Market Analytics

Table 88: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Table 91: Leading Players in the Latin American Diapers Market (2004 & 2005E) - Percentage Breakdown for Kimberly-Clark Corp., Procter & Gamble, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Brazil

Overview

Table 92: Brazilian Diapers Market: Percentage Share by Category (Recent Past Data for 2003) - Premium, Standard, and Basic (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93: 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)

Competitive Analysis

Table 94: Leading Players in the Brazilian Disposable Diapers Market (Recent Past Data for 2001) - Percentage Share by Sales for Kimberly, MPC, Procter, J&J, Pompom, Aloes, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Mexico

Table 95: Share of Leading Players in the Mexican Diapers Market - Kimberly de Mexico, Mabesa and P&G: 2004E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Mexican Population Demographics (2006E0

Chile

Argentina

Strategic Developments

Product Launches in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 96: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97: Latin American Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98: Latin American 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. Rest of World

A. Market Analysis

Outlook

Product Introductions in the Recent Past

B. Market Analytics

Table 99: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100: Rest of World Historic Review for Diapers by Product Segment - Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101: Rest of World 20-Year Perspective for Diapers by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Disposable Diapers (Infant & Adult), and Cloth Diapers Markets for 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

1. AALL & Zyleman Manufacturing Ltd. (China)

2. Abena International (Denmark)

3. Abormex (Mexico)

4. American Israeli Paper Mills Ltd. (Israel)

5. Associated Hygienic Products LLC (USA)

6. Australian Pacific Paper Products (Australia)

7. Children's Medical Ventures (USA)

8. Consolidated Ecoprogress Technology, Inc. (Canada)

Table 102: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

Table 103: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In Can$ million)

9. Daio Paper Corporation (Japan)

10. Delipap Oy (Finland)

11. DSG International Limited (Hong Kong)

12. Everbeauty Corporation (Taiwan)

13. Griffin Medical Products, Inc. (USA)

14. Grupo P.I. Mabe S.A. De C.V (Mexico)

15. Hakujuji Co, Ltd. (Japan)

16. Hangzhou Zhenqi Sanitary Products Co., Ltd. (China)

17. Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (China)

18. Hospital Specialty Co. (USA)

19. Humanicare International, Inc. (USA)

20. Johnson & Johnson (USA)

Table 104: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 105: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 106: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In US$ million)

Table 107: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 108: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 109: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

21. KAO Corporation (Japan)

Table 110: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 111: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 112: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

22. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (USA)

Table 113: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In US$ million)

Table 114: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 115: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 116: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 117: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Kimberly-Clark Health Care (USA)

Kimberly-Clark Australia Ltd. Health Care Div (Australia)

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SA de CV (Mexico)

Table 118: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In Mex$ million)

Table 119: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In Mex$ million)

Table 120: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In Mex$ million)

Kimberly-Clark Lever Private Limited (India)

23. Lambi S.A. DE C.V. (Mexico)

24. LG Household & Healthcare (Korea)

25. LG Unicharm Co., Ltd. (Korea)

26. Livedo Corporation (Japan)

27. Medicare International Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

28. Nampak Tissue (South Africa)

29. Nepia Co., Ltd. (Japan)

30. Nova Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong)

31. Novacare SA (France)

32. Oji Paper Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Table 121: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2006-2007 (In ¥ billion)

Table 122: Annual Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Table 123: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In ¥ billion)

Table 124: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 125: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

33. Ontex NV (Belgium)

34. Paper-Pak Products, Inc. (USA)

35. Paragon Marketing Group LLC (USA)

36. Pompom (Brazil)

37. Procter & Gamble Company, The (USA)

Table 126: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million)

Table 127: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, March) (In US$ million)

Table 128: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 129: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 130: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Procter & Gamble de Mexico SA de CV (Mexico)

Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc. (USA)

38. Rmed International, Inc. (USA)

39. Stanford Professional Products Corporation (USA)

40. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Sweden)

Table 131: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (H1) (In SEK million)

Table 132: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (H1) (In SEK million)

Table 133: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2005-2006 (H1) (In SEK million)

SCA Hygiene Products AB (Sweden)

SCA Hygiene Products AG (Germany)

Oy SCA Hygiene Products AB (Finland)

41. The Salk Company, Inc. (USA)

42. Tiny Tots Diaper Service, Inc. (USA)

43. Toray Industries, Inc. (Japan)

Table 134: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 135: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

Table 136: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion)

44. Tyco International Ltd. (Bermuda)

Table 137: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, June) (In US$ million)

Table 138: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (Nine Months Ended, June) (In US$ million)

Table 139: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 140: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 141: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Table 142: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ million)

Tyco Healthcare Group LP (USA)

45. Uni Charm Corporation (Japan)

Table 143: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ million)

Table 144: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million)

Table 145: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million)

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Diapers in Millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Disposable Diapers (Infant and Adult) and Cloth Diapers. 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 and product segment for the period of 2001 through 2010. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 46 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Associated Hygienic Products (AHP), Kao Corporation, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, CA 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.

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