Cotton Wool/Buds/Pads

The global disposable hygiene market generates positive growth, fuelled mainly by developing regions. However, pricing pressures, competition, and strong demand for affordable products in many markets continue to present challenges. Sustainable and ...

To succeed in Asia Pacific, manufacturers can look at the expanding middle- to high-income consumer base, which seeks higher-quality products that provide added comfort and convenience. In addition, safety and sustainability certifications by ...

Economic pressures, environmental and health awareness and connected consumers are critical drivers of reusable nappies and sanitary wear in South Africa, which are most appealing to high- and low-income classes. Over the forecast period, the social ...

The global tissue and hygiene retail landscape continues to experience shifts in consumer shopping habits. Developed economies are seeing the expansion of grocery discounters and in turn the growth of private label, resulting in declining unit ...

With an average annual growth rate of 24% over 2011-2016, Hayat ranks as the fifth fastest growing retail tissue and hygiene manufacture in the world. The company has been successful in expanding into new markets with a strategy focused on balancing ...

Euromonitor’s Industry Forecast Model demonstrates a degree of improvement in the industry projections compared to previous quarters, as key growth markets such as Brazil and Russia see recovery in macro-economic parameters, and subsequently expected...

Women are the key target audience of the disposable hygiene industry. However, the lifestyles and status of women across the world have been changing. The report looks at the diversity of modern women’s needs, with case studies across developed and ...

Both the volume and value sales of cotton wool/buds/pads increased in 2014, but at a slower rate than that seen in 2013. Cotton wool/pads are not used by everybody but are essential items for women, who use them to take off make-up....

In 2014, local newspapers reported that the use of cotton buds could damage ears, according to health consultants. However, it seemed to have little impact on demand for cotton buds. The majority of Vietnamese consumers kept the habit of using cotton...

Cotton wool/buds/pads witnessed a slightly lower current value growth in 2014 than 2013, though remaining at a stable rate of 1%. The high maturity of cotton wool/buds/pads stagnated its performance, with consumers increasingly indifferent to the ...

Sales of cotton wool/buds/pads remain stable with no major changes in their usage. Sales increased by 3% in 2014. Cotton wool and pads are mainly used by women for cosmetic purposes, and cotton pads are used more than cotton wool. The heavy promotion...

The middle class is credited as amongst the principal factors for growth in tissue and hygiene. However, not only are middle class households showing variations in incomes and spending across markets, but households are undergoing transformation, ...

It was noted that more economy brands entered cotton wool/buds/pads in 2014, which were very price-competitive compared with private label. However, at the same time it was noted that more expensive brands were also enjoying good shelf-space, such as...

In 2014 cotton wool/buds/pads grew by 3% in both retail volume and value sales. The category continued to grow but at a slower pace than seen in the entire review period as demand of cotton wool/buds/pads is close to saturation. Polish women are ...

Cotton wool/buds/pads are mainly used by women, especially those who believe facial care is important. For instance, cotton is used for make-up removal, while women who do not wear make-up still use it to cleanse the skin and achieve deep cleansing ...

Cotton wool/buds/pads experienced a current value growth of 3% in 2014, while volume growth slightly fell at a negative 1%. Value growth slowed slightly in comparison to previous years, while volume declined at a slower pace. Value growth can be ...

Consumers are increasing their purchases of time-saving, convenient products when it comes to skin care. The cleanse, tone and moisturise skin care routine became less known in 2014. Consumers, instead of purchasing cleansing lotion, toner, cotton ...

The category remained niche in 2014 with sales limited to less than AED7 million and 50 tonnes. Prices remained relatively high, thus deterring many middle and lower income consumers from purchasing these products. Despite the rising number of ...

Cotton wool/buds/pads in Ukraine is a highly saturated category. For this reason, sales of these products are decreasing significantly. Cotton pads have diverse packaging, offering a wide range of products at different prices and containing varying ...

Consumers’ disposable income continued growing in 2014, resulting in a rising level of living standards. This generated stronger demand for quality life products, including any kind of sanitary and personal hygiene products. Consumers’ growing ...