Disposable Paper Products in Israel

Euromonitor International's Disposable Paper Products in Israel 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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Product coverage

Away-from-home disposable paper products; Retail disposable paper products

Executive summary

Economic growth and new launches drive positive market development

Israel’s disposable paper products market continued to show healthy growth in current value terms in 2007, thanks to positive economic results, increased consumer spending and a wave of new product developments. At the same time, more intense competition drove companies to innovate and seek out new market niches. More intense competition also served to limit the extent to which steep increases in raw material costs pushed average unit prices upwards.

More intense competition limits growth in average unit prices

While most of the disposable paper products sold in Israel are manufactured locally, the vast majority of raw materials used to produce them are imported. Towards the end of the review period, increases in the cost of raw materials such as fuel and pulp, as well as higher labour costs, ensured that manufacturing costs also rose. These rising costs were not fully translated into higher retail prices for disposable paper products, however, due to increasing competition across the market. As a result, manufacturers faced shrinking profit margins. The trend towards a more price oriented market was strengthened in 2007 when a number of Israel’s leading retailers launched private label disposable paper products.

Hogla-Kimberly Ltd remains the clear leader in disposable paper products

Hogla-Kimberly Ltd remained the clear leader in the Israeli disposable paper products market in 2007, claiming first position in six of the nine sectors. The company’s portfolio includes global brands like Huggies, Kotex and Kleenex, as well as leading local brands such as Lilly, Molett, Depend Shikma and Shmurat Teva. 2007 saw the company increase its focus on tissues as part of its long term strategic plan to improve returns from the sector and strengthen the leading position of its Kleenex brand.

Convenience stores and forecourt retailers make distribution gains

Supermarkets/hypermarkets remained the leading retail distribution channel for disposable paper products in 2007. During the review period, however, the convenience stores and forecourt retailers channels both made steady value share gains thanks to busier lifestyles and a trend towards on-the-go shopping (eg picking up items while on the way home from work or making quick visits to neighbourhood grocery retailers for necessities) in Israel. To capitalise on this trend, manufacturers throughout disposable paper products developed smaller on-the-go pack sizes that are better suited to distribution via channels like convenience stores and forecourt retailers. While smaller packs usually carried higher unit prices in these channels, many consumers were willing to pay the extra cost for the convenience they offered.

Forecast period will bring polarisation and more intense competition

Disposable paper products is set to maintain its positive development over the forecast period, with the majority of sectors expected to show healthy growth in volume and constant value terms. However, a general trend towards polarisation will see consumers show an increasing preference for premium and economy products at the expense of mid-priced alternatives. At the same time, more intense competition will limit the extent to which manufacturers can pass rising raw material and production costs on to consumers via unit price increases. Accordingly, downward pressure on profit margins will be sustained. While leading players will respond to this situation by increasing their activities in the premium segment and more dynamic niches, smaller companies may have to start manufacturing private label products for retail chains, or alternatively face being taken over or put out of business altogether.

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DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS IN ISRAEL : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Economic growth and new launches drive positive market development

More intense competition limits growth in average unit prices

Hogla-Kimberly Ltd remains the clear leader in disposable paper products

Convenience stores and forecourt retailers make distribution gains

Forecast period will bring polarisation and more intense competition

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Positive economic situation drives disposable paper products development

Average unit prices rise in line with raw material and production costs

Sophistication and convenience are the key consumption trends in 2007

Hogla-Kimberly remains the clear market leader in 2007

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MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Birth Rates 2002-2007

Table 2 Infant Population 2002-2007

Table 3 Female Population by Age 2002-2007

Table 4 Total Population by Age 2002-2007

Table 5 Households 2002-2007

Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2007-2012

Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2007-2012

Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2007-2012

Table 9 Forecast Households 2007-2012

MARKET DATA

Table 10 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 11 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 12 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2002-2007

Table 13 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2007

Table 14 Penetration of Private Label by Sector 2003-2007

Table 15 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 16 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

DEFINITIONS

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - ISRAEL

FISCHER PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (1975) LTD - DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Fischer Pharmaceutical Labs Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 3 Fischer Pharmaceutical Labs Ltd: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Fischer Pharmaceutical Labs Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

HOGLA-KIMBERLY LTD - DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Hogla-Kimberly Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 6 Hogla-Kimberly Ltd: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 7 Hogla-Kimberly Ltd: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 8 Hogla-Kimberly Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

SANO BRUNO'S ENTERPRISES LTD - DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 9 Sano Bruno’s Enterprises Ltd : Key Facts

Summary 10 Sano Bruno’s Enterprises Ltd: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 11 Sano Bruno’s Enterprises Ltd: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 12 Sano Bruno’s Enterprises Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

SHANIV PAPER PRODUCTS LTD - DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 13 Shaniv Paper Products Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 14 Shaniv Paper Products Ltd: Operational Indicators 2005-2007

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

Summary 15 Shaniv Paper Products Ltd: Production Statistics 2007

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 16 Shaniv Paper Products Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

SUPER-PHARM (ISRAEL) LTD - DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS - ISRAEL

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 17 Super-Pharm Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 18 Super-Pharm Ltd: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

PRODUCTION

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 19 Super-Pharm Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

SANITARY PROTECTION IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 17 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 18 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 19 Retail Sales of Tampons by Application Format: % Value Analysis 2002-2007

Table 20 Sanitary Protection Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 21 Sanitary Protection Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 22 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 23 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 24 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 25 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 26 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 27 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 28 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 29 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 30 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: Value 2002-2007

Table 31 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: % Value Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 32 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 33 Incontinence Products Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 34 Incontinence Products Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 35 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: Value 2007-2012

Table 36 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: % Value Growth 2007-2012

WIPES IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 37 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 38 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 39 Wipes Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 40 Wipes Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 41 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 42 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

COTTON WOOL/BUDS/PADS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 43 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2002-2007

Table 44 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 45 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds by Type: % Value Breakdown 2006-2007

Table 46 Cotton Wool/Buds Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 47 Cotton Wool/Buds Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 48 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2007-2012

Table 49 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2007-2012

TOILET PAPER IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 50 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2002-2007

Table 51 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 52 Retail Sales of Wet Vs Dry Toilet Paper 2003-2007

Table 53 Toilet Paper Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 54 Toilet Paper Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 55 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2007-2012

Table 56 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2007-2012

TISSUES IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 57 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 58 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 59 Tissues Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 60 Tissues Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 61 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 62 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

KITCHEN TOWELS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 63 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2002-2007

Table 64 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 65 Kitchen Towels Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 66 Kitchen Towels Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 67 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2007-2012

Table 68 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2007-2012

PAPER TABLEWARE IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 69 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2002-2007

Table 70 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 71 Paper Tableware Retail Company Shares 2003-2007

Table 72 Paper Tableware Retail Brand Shares 2004-2007

Table 73 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2007-2012

Table 74 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2007-2012

AWAY-FROM-HOME DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS IN ISRAEL

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 75 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 76 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2002-2007

Table 77 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2002-2007

Table 78 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2007

Table 79 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 80 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2007-2012