Dublin, Oct. 31, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baby Disposable Diapers - Global Strategic Business Report 2013-2018 - Drylock Technology is the Latest Fad
Research and Markets
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has announced the addition of the
"Baby Disposable Diapers - Global Strategic Business Report"
report to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Baby Disposable
Diapers in US$ Million. 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 the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year
historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles companies including many key and niche
players such as:
- Associated Hygienic Products, LLC
- First Quality Enterprises
- Kao Corporation
- Kimberly-Clark Corp.
- Ontex International N.V.
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA
- UniCharm Corp.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary
research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain
information including company URLs.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
- Disclaimers
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. Executive Summary
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Expanding Infant Population in Developing Regions Stimulates Diaper Sales
- Economic Uncertainty & Baby Diapers Market: A Review
- Impact of Demographic Factors
- Changing Demographic Pattern: A Threat to Baby Diaper Sales?
- Increasing Global Population Offers Significant Growth Opportunities
- Declining Birth Rates: A Key Issue Confronting the Market
- Rising Women Workforce: A Business Case for Baby Diapers
- Middle Class Population in Emerging Markets: Opportunities Galore
- Noteworthy Trends & Issues
- Manufacturers Focus on Emerging Markets
- Rising Popularity of Cloth Diapers Threatens Disposable Diaper Market
- Premium Segment: Growth Opportunities in Mature Markets
- Limited Edition Products and Designer Diapers: Strategies to Stay Afloat
- Innovations Help Manufacturers Stay Ahead of Competition in Developed Markets
- Manufacturers Look to Lure Customers with Improved Products
- Diapers Become Narrower and Thinner
- Technology Advances Propels Baby Diapers Market
- DryLock Technology: The Latest Fad in Diapers Market
- Growing Preference for Training Pants
- Private Label Diapers Gaining Popularity
- Internet Stores Draw Customers
- Rising Environmental & Health Concerns Over Diaper Use
- Sustainability Issues Come to Fore
- Dealing with Rising Pricing Pressures
- Nippon Shokubai Incident Threatens SAP Supply
- Component Makers Play Active Role in Baby Diapers Market
- Diaper Penetration
- Advertising and Promotion
2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- P&G and Kimberly-Clark Dominate Baby Diapers Market
- Pampers & Huggies: The Two Leading Baby Diaper Brands
- Popular Brands
- Kimberly-Clark's Exit from Europe: Opportunity for Competitors
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Introduction
- Disposable Diapers
- Types of Disposable Diapers
- Ultra-Absorbent
- Superabsorbent
- Regular Diapers
- Gender-Specific Diapers
- Biodegradable Diapers
- Packaging
- Evolution of Diapers
- Diapers - The Growing Years
- The First Disposable Diaper
- 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
- Production Process
- Diapers are Highly Patented Products
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Domtar to Acquire Associated Hygienic Products
- Unicharm to Acquire Myanmar Care
- Zulily Partners with The Honest Company
- Diapers R Us Outlet Plus Opens Store in North Carolina
- K-C to Shut Down Diaper Plant in Spain
- Kao Commences Marketing of Locally-Made Merries Diapers in China
- SCA Completes Acquisition of Everbeauty
- Kimberly-Clark Exits from Diaper Business in Europe
- Kao to Establish Second Manufacturing Plant in Indonesia
- Kao Opens New Baby Diaper Facility in China
- P&G Philippines to Commence Operations in Cabuyao Manufacturing Facility
- AHP Acquires Arquest
- SCA Takes Over Pro Descart
- Unicharm to Take Over Diana
- SCA Acquires 50% Stake in Komili from Yildiz
- P&G to Establish LEED Diaper Production Plant in Indonesia ( Indonesia)
- Toray Industries to Set up Plant in Indonesia
- AHP to Cease Production at Vancouver Plant
- CCC Globalcom to Acquire Minority Stake in Bambooies
- First Quality Baby Diapers Establishes New Manufacturing Facility
- SCA Establishes Production Facility in Russia
5. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
- Godrej Purchases 50% Stake of SCA in Joint Venture Godrej SCA Hygiene
- ImPex of Doral Installs JOA Converting Line
- Knowaste and Aico Eko to Establish Processing Plant
- Unicharm Ventures into India and Russia
- Childrenswear Takes Over Gerber Childrenswear
- Unicharm Takes Over DSG
- First Quality Acquires Covidiens Retail Products Business
- Bottom Half Group Adds Canadian Distributor to its Distribution Network
- SCA to Set Up Production Facility in Russia
- Hain Celestial Acquires TenderCare
- Kimberly-Clark Commences Construction of Plant in Moscow
- Unicharm to Expand Production Capacity in Thailand
- Energizer Acquires Playtex
- Tecnicare to Open New Diaper Plant at Salvador
- Kimberly-Clark Closes Half of Lakeview Diaper Facility
- Health Ministry of China Orders Recall of Fungus-Infected Diapers
- FINE Begins Construction of New Production Plant in Iran
- Papaellinas Introduces Huggies Diapers in Cyprus
- Beaufort to Establish Manufacturing Plant in India
- SCA Hygiene and Godrej Enter into a Joint Venture
- Sindora to Acquire Majority Stake in J.M.Permata
- Sumitomo Seika to Upgrade Himeji Plant
- Private Group Acquires Novacare SA
- Kimberly-Clark Acquires Outstanding Stake in Kimberly-Clark Kenko
- Tecnicare Invests in Diaper Machinery
- Kimberly-Clark Defers Neenah Mill's Closure
- Unicharm to Expand South Korean Operations through JV
- Unicharm Acquires GHI
- Kimberly-Clark Shuts Down Manufacturing Plant in the US
6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
- gDiapers Unveils the Spring gPants Collection
- BabyGanics® Introduces Rear Gear™ Ultra Absorbent Diapers
- Bril Introduces Brildiapers Prime
- Pampers Introduces New Sizes of Swaddlers
- Pull-Ups Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark-Designs on Training Pants
- Pampers Introduces Limited Edition USA Diapers
- SCA to Expand Drypers Brand
- P&G Introduces New Pampers Premium Diaper
- P&G Launches Junior Diapers
- Kimberley-Clark Rolls Out Huggies Slip-On Diapers
- Kimberly-Clark Introduces Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers
- Pampers Launches Pampers Limited Edition Prints
- SCA Unveils Drypers Baby Diaper Range in Vietnam
- Bashundhara Group Introduces Three New Products for Kids Segment
- Kimberly-Clark Introduces Slip-On Diapers
7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
- Kimberly-Clark to Introduce Sanitary Papers and Diapers
- Kimberly-Clark Introduces Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers
- Gro Baby™ Launches Gro Baby Bio Soaker Pads
- Procter & Gamble Develops Ink-Printed Substrate Web Diaper
- Wipro Babysoft Launched Wipro Babysoft Dry Care Diapers
- Aquabub Introduces New Nappy Ranges
- Ecoprogress Develops New Flushable Diaper
- Procter & Gamble Rolls Out New Pampers
- Kimberly-Clark Unveils Huggies Supreme® Natural Fit and Gentle Care Diapers
8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- Associated Hygienic Products, LLC (USA)
- First Quality Enterprises, Inc. (USA)
- Kao Corporation (Japan)
- Kimberly-Clark Corp. (USA)
- Ontex International N.V. (Belgium)
- The Procter & Gamble Company (USA)
- Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) (Sweden)
- UniCharm Corp. (Japan)
9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. Market
1. The United States
2. Canada
3. Japan
4. Europe
5. Asia-Pacific
6. Latin America
7. Rest Of World
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 44 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 54)
- The United States (9)
- Japan (7)
- Europe (10)
- - The United Kingdom (1)
- - Spain (1)
- - Rest of Europe (8)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
- Latin America (8)
- Africa (1)
- Middle East (1)
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