Disposable Paper Products in Dominican Republic
Euromonitor International's Disposable Paper Products in Dominican Republic market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.
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Tables: 82 | Publication date: Jun 2009
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Product coverage
Away-from-home disposable paper products; Retail disposable paper products
Executive summary
Economic slowdown limits manufacturers’ growth opportunities
After a shaky start to the review period, due to the economic crisis in 2003, disposable paper products in the Dominican Republic experienced a healthy recovery, posting moderate volume growth from 2005 on. However, a subsequent slowdown in the Dominican economy thwarted the efforts of several manufacturers towards further penetration and value growth. This trend began in more mature sectors such as cotton wool/buds/pads, toilet paper and paper tableware in 2007, and was felt across the whole of the market by the end of 2008. In the deteriorating economic climate, manufacturers found innovation and product development difficult, with limited opportunities for business growth and profits from sales of added-value products. In 2008, basic products generated the bulk of value sales.
Dominicans adopt more conservative spending habits
Its strong connection with the US economy has been both a blessing and a curse for the Dominican Republic. On the one hand, access to the world’s largest economy provides Dominicans with endless opportunities for exports and acquiring consumer goods, in addition to a large flow of remittances from family members living abroad. This has been a significant source of economic growth throughout the Dominican Republic’s history. On the other hand, when the US economy struggles, as it did in 2008, these opportunities dry up and the flow of remittances slows, causing the Dominican economy to flounder. The latter scenario caused consumers to adopt more conservative spending habits in 2008, due to the uncertain economic future. Value growth of disposable paper products was curtailed, and product development kept to a minimum.
Kimberly-Clark Republica Dominicana maintains its leading position
Despite a small decline in its value share, Kimberly-Clark Republica Dominicana remained the leader of disposable paper products in 2008, thanks to its longstanding presence and wide array of strong brands. The multinational is present in almost every disposable paper products sector, and holds the leading position in nappies/diapers/pants, toilet paper, tissues and kitchen towels. It is in constant competition with other multinational companies such as Procter & Gamble Interamericas de Costa Rica and Familia Sancela del Pacífico Ltda, as well as leading domestic manufacturers such as Industrias Nigua SA and Cesar Iglesias CxA.
Modern supermarkets gain over traditional channel
Supermarkets/hypermarkets and independent small grocers (colmados) continued to dominate distribution of disposable paper products in 2008. However, supermarkets/hypermarkets continued to widen the gap between themselves and independent small grocers. Modern supermarkets offer a wide range of products and pack sizes, which appeal to all income groups. In addition, supermarkets/hypermarkets typically offer a range of price promotions, while independent small grocers focus on offering smaller product presentations at everyday low prices, to attract price-sensitive local consumers.
Growth expected to continue despite current economic slowdown
Growth of disposable paper products was healthy in 2008 with an expected dip in the volume sales growth rates for 2009 and 2010 as the global financial crisis trickledown will affect tourism revenue as well as remittances sent from abroad that help boost disposable incomes. The fastest growing sectors will be those that are still relatively underdeveloped, such as incontinence products, wipes and kitchen towels. Overall forecast growth should still be upbeat due to the immature nature of many disposable paper products on a national level and positive economic expansion outlook for the country.
Table of contents
DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Economic slowdown limits manufacturers’ growth opportunities
Dominicans adopt more conservative spending habits
Kimberly-Clark Republica Dominicana maintains its leading position
Modern supermarkets gain over traditional channel
Growth expected to continue despite current economic slowdown
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Birth Rates 2003-2008
Table 2 Infant Population 2003-2008
Table 3 Female Population by Age 2003-2008
Table 4 Total Population by Age 2003-2008
Table 5 Households 2003-2008
Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2008-2013
Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2008-2013
Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2008-2013
Table 9 Forecast Households 2008-2013
MARKET DATA
Table 10 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 11 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 12 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 13 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2008
Table 14 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 15 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
DEFINITIONS
Sources
Summary 1 Research Sources
SANITARY PROTECTION
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 16 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 17 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 18 Sanitary Protection Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 19 Sanitary Protection Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 20 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 21 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 22 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 23 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 24 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 25 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 28 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 29 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 30 Incontinence Products Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 31 Incontinence Products Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 32 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
WIPES
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 34 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 35 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 36 Wipes Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 37 Wipes Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 38 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 39 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
COTTON WOOL/BUDS/PADS
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 40 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2003-2008
Table 41 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2008-2013
Table 43 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2008-2013
TOILET PAPER
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 44 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2003-2008
Table 45 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 46 Toilet Paper Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 47 Toilet Paper Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2008-2013
Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2008-2013
TISSUES
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 50 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 51 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 52 Tissues Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 53 Tissues Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 54 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
KITCHEN TOWELS
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 56 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2003-2008
Table 57 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 58 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2003-2008
Table 59 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 60 Kitchen Towels Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 61 Kitchen Towels Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 62 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2008-2013
Table 63 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2008-2013
PAPER TABLEWARE
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 64 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
Table 65 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 66 Paper Tableware Retail Company Shares 2004-2008
Table 67 Paper Tableware Retail Brand Shares 2005-2008
Table 68 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
Table 69 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
AWAY-FROM-HOME (AFH) DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 70 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 71 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
Table 72 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
Table 73 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2007
Table 74 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 75 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
CESAR IGLESIAS CXA
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 2 Cesar Iglesias CxA: Key Facts
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
Summary 3 Cesar Iglesias CxA: Competitive Position 2008
GRUPO RAMOS SA
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 4 Grupo Ramos SA: Key Facts
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
Summary 5 Grupo Ramos SA: Competitive Position 2008
INDUSTRIAS NIGUA SA
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 6 Industrias Nigua SA: Key Facts
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
Summary 7 Industrias Nigua SA: Competitive Position 2008