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Disposable Paper Products in the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Euromonitor International's Disposable Paper Products in the United Arab Emirates 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

Prosperity in the Middle East region

The Middle East region saw phenomenal growth over the review period thanks to high oil prices and a booming tourism sector. The UAE has stood out amongst the Arab nations due to good governance and economic liberalisation. This coupled with a safe working environment, an excellent infrastructure and a high standard of living has ensured that Dubai and the other Emirates continue to attract expatriates to the region. The population in the UAE steadily increased by approximately 8% annually (the highest in the region) to almost 4.5 million and is expected to rise even further.

Unprecedented growth in retailing

The growing population has fuelled the development of major projects in the retail sector. Dubai seems to have taken the lead being home to almost 75% of new retail projects. In this competitive environment major brands are tying up with hypermarkets, supermarkets and general stores to make their products more visible to the consumers. Hypermarkets such as Carrefour and Géant are already established here. Other major outlets used by brands to sell their goods are Spinneys, Choitrams, Almaya Lal’s and the Union Coops.

Steady increase in demand for goods

Major brands selling goods saw a constant increase in sales during the review period mainly due to the increasing population and competitive prices being offered to consumers. The liberal policies of the UAE government have helped major international brands establish themselves in the market. Competing with them are local brands usually owned by prominent and established business houses in the region.

Demographics – in favour of brands

Almost 90% of the population of the UAE comprises of expatriates most of them are from the G.C.C region and South Asia. However, a significant percentage comprise of western expatriates mainly from Europe, Russia and the UK. They enjoy high wages and no taxes on personal income and are therefore encouraged to spend liberally on improving their lifestyles. This is an important factor and will continue to drive the sales of tissues, toilet paper, kitchen towels, household wipes and other household items in general.

Another important factor that will ensure continuous growth in the disposable paper products market is the fact that a large percentage of the working population is under 35-years-old. Although under-15-year-olds account for less than 26% of the total population, it is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. The reason behind this is that more and more young couples are choosing to settle in the UAE and raise their families here. Already brands selling nappies, diapers and pants are emerging as the most successful in their category.

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DISPOSABLE PAPER PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Prosperity in the Middle East region

Unprecedented growth in retailing

Steady increase in demand for goods

Demographics – in favour of brands

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Hypermarkets and supermarkets to dominate

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Birth Rates 2000-2005

Table 2 Infant Population 2000-2011

Table 3 Female Population by Age 2000-2011

Table 4 Total Population by Age 2000-2011

Table 5 Households 2000-2011

FORECAST MARKET INDICATORS

Table 6 Forecast Infant Population 2005-2010

Table 7 Forecast Female Population by Age 2005-2010

Table 8 Forecast Total Population by Age 2005-2010

Table 9 Forecast Households 2005-2010

MARKET DATA

Table 10 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2000-2005

Table 11 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 12 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2000/2005

Table 13 Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2005

Table 14 Penetration of Private Label by Sector 2001-2005

FORECAST MARKET DATA

Table 15 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2005-2010

Table 16 Forecast Retail Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

DEFINITIONS

SANITARY PROTECTION

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 17 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 18 Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 19 Sanitary Protection Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 20 Sanitary Protection Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 21 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: Value 2005-2010

Table 22 Forecast Retail Sales of Sanitary Protection by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

NAPPIES/DIAPERS/PANTS

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 23 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 24 Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 25 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 26 Nappies/Diapers/Pants Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: Value 2005-2010

Table 28 Forecast Retail Sales of Nappies/Diapers/Pants by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS

Sector Data

Table 29 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: Value 2000-2005

Table 30 Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 31 Incontinence Products Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 32 Incontinence Products Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 33 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: Value 2005-2010

Table 34 Forecast Retail Sales of Incontinence Products: % Value Growth 2005-2010

WIPES

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 35 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 36 Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 37 Wipes Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 38 Wipes Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 39 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: Value 2005-2010

Table 40 Forecast Retail Sales of Wipes by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

COTTON WOOL/BUDS/PADS

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 41 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2000-2005

Table 42 Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 43 Cotton Wool/Buds Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 44 Cotton Wool/Buds Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 45 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: Value 2005-2010

Table 46 Forecast Retail Sales of Cotton Wool/Buds: % Value Growth 2005-2010

TOILET PAPER

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 47 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2000-2005

Table 48 Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 49 Toilet Paper Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 50 Toilet Paper Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 51 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: Value 2005-2010

Table 52 Forecast Retail Sales of Toilet Paper: % Value Growth 2005-2010

TISSUES

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 53 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 54 Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 55 Tissues Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 56 Tissues Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 57 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: Value 2005-2010

Table 58 Forecast Retail Sales of Tissues by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

KITCHEN TOWELS

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 59 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2000-2005

Table 60 Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 61 Kitchen Towels Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 62 Kitchen Towels Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 63 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: Value 2005-2010

Table 64 Forecast Retail Sales of Kitchen Towels: % Value Growth 2005-2010

PAPER TABLEWARE

Headlines

Trends

Competitive Landscape

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 65 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2000-2005

Table 66 Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 67 Paper Tableware Retail Company Shares 2001-2005

Table 68 Paper Tableware Retail Brand Shares 2002-2005

Table 69 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: Value 2005-2010

Table 70 Forecast Retail Sales of Paper Tableware by Subsector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

AWAY-FROM-HOME (AFH) PRODUCTS

Headlines

Trends

Competitive environment

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 71 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2000-2005

Table 72 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2000-2005

Table 73 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: Value 2005-2010

Table 74 Forecast Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector: % Value Growth 2005-2010

Table 75 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2000/2005

Table 76 Away-From-Home Sales of Disposable Paper Products by Sector and Distribution Format: % Analysis 2005

FINE HYGIENIC PAPER FZE

Strategic Direction

Key Facts

Summary 1 Fine Hygienic Paper FZE: Key Facts

Company Background

Production

Competitive Positioning

GALAXY PAPER INDUSTRIES LLC

Strategic Direction

Key Facts

Summary 2 Galaxy Paper Industries LLC: Key Facts

Company Background

Production

Competitive Positioning

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