Report: Bath Products TOC

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics II-1

Fast Facts about Global Toiletries Market II-1
Shower Gels/Body Washes Dominate Market II-1
Bar Soap Slips II-1
Historic Perspective II-2

2. Market Trends II-3

Teenagers: The Driving Force II-3
Personal Care Products Manufacturers in Search for Greener Pastures II-3
Growing Trend towards More Natural Care Products II-3
Liquid Soaps and Shower Gels-Here to Stay II-3
Bath Additives - A necessity II-4
Hand Sanitizers and Cleansers-New Arrivals II-4
All-Time Importance of Bar Soaps II-4
Mutifunctional Products- On Rise II-5
Specialty Products: Providing a Personal Touch II-5
Aromatherapy Products: Promising Potential II-5
Men: The Untapped Consumer Segment II-5
Children's Bath Product Market - A Niche Segment II-6
Packaging: Growing More Innovative II-6
Fragranced Bath Products: Appealing to Aesthetics II-6
Intense Endorsement Drives Growth for Luxury Soaps II-6
Gift Market: High Growth Potential II-7
Other Factors Impacting the Market II-7
Prices of Raw Materials II-7
Cancer Causing Hazardous Chemicals Affect Soap Sales II-7
Key Success Factors in the Market II-7

3. Competitive Scenario II-8

Table 1: Leading Players in the Worldwide Bath and Shower Products Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Unilever Group, Colgate-Palmolive Co, Procter & Gamble Co,Kao Corp, Johnson & Johnson Inc, Dial Corp, Sara Lee Corp, Henkel KgaA, Avon Products Inc, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8
Table 2: Leading Brands in the Worldwide Bath and Shower Products Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dove, Lux, Palmolive, Safeguard, Johnsons, Lifebuoy, Dial, Avon, Fa, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

4. Product Classification II-10

Bath: A Luxurious Treat II-10
Multi-functional Role II-10
History II-10
Process II-10
Classification of Soaps II-10
Bar Soaps II-10
Liquid Soaps II-11
Other Soaps II-11
Deodorant Soaps II-11
Medicated Soaps II-11
Novelty Soaps II-11
Bath Additives II-11
Bath Salts and Liquids II-11
Others II-11
Bath Powders II-11
Bath Lotions II-11
Bath Foams II-11
Bath Crystals II-12
Bath Oils II-12
Scrubs and Washes II-12
Body Wash II-12
Shower Gels and Bath Shampoos II-12
Others II-12
Exfoliators II-12

5. Key Markets - A Perspective II-13

United States II-13
Japan II-13
France II-14
Germany II-14
United Kingdom II-15
Italy II-15
Spain II-16
Asia-Pacific II-17
Latin America II-17

6. Product Launches II-18

Naturopathic Labs to Launch Joint-Ritis Effervescent Bath Formula II-18
Croft + Croft to Launch Abahna in UK II-18
Innovative Bath Products from KolDesign II-18
Dabur Forays into the Soaps Market II-18
Carrot Tree Soaps and Essentials Launches New Products II-18
Colgate-Palmolive Upgrades Softsoap® Brand II-18
Dial Introduces New Antibacterial Soap II-18
Godrej Rolls Out New Jasmine Toilet Soap II-19
Godrej Introduces Cinthol Deo Soap II-19
Godrej Launches New Germicidal Soap II-19
HLL Introduces Two New Toilet Soaps II-19
HLL Launches New Toilet Soap Brands II-19
Hindustan Lever Launches Six New Products II-19
Irish Breeze Introduces New Range of Toilet Soaps II-19
Kao to Unveil BiorEU Foam Hand Soap II-19
Lam Introduces New Variants in the Fruitale Duo Liquid Shower Gel II-19
Tsumura to Launch New Liquid Body Soap II-20
Vermont Soap Works Launches Alternative Natural Bath Gels II-20
Wipro Launches New Variants of Toilet Soaps in India II-20
Yankee Candle Introduces Liquid Body Soap in New Fragrance II-20
Shanghai Soap Introduces Liquid Hand Soap in Dispenser Form II-20
Reckitt Benckiser Launches New Liquid Soap II-20
Godrej Launches New Fairness Soap II-20
Vermont Launches Organics Bar Soaps II-20
Sudz Unveils New Range of Bath Products II-21
Reckitt Benckiser Launches Dettol Liquid Soap Skincare II-21
Estee Lauder Inc. Expands Pleasures Intense Line II-21
Nougat London Introduces a Body Range II-21
Johnson & Johnson Introduces Aveeno Baby Bath II-21
Lever Faberge Adds New Variants to Dove Bath Range II-21
Unilever Prestige Introduces New Cleansing Products II-21
Unilever Prestige Launches New Body Powder II-22
Kanebo Home Products Releases Liquid Skin Care Product II-22
Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha Launches a New Bath Additive in Japan II-22
Tsumura Launches Bath Clean Pure Skin II-22
Sainsbury Introduces Blooming Bath Oil in the UK II-22
Paco Launches Bath and Body Products Series II-22
Delhaize Le Lion SA Introduces New Products in Belgium II-22
Zirh Launches a New Body Wash for Men II-23
Palmolive Introduces Naturals Milk & Lavender bath milk Product II-23
Boots Company Launches New Body and Bath Products II-23
Zirh Skin Nutrition Launches a New Shower Gel II-23
Lever Faberge Launches Range of products II-23
LVMH Moet Hennessy Launches Updated Mukki fragrance II-23
Lush Introduces Range of New Products II-23
Bath & Body Works Launched Hand Soaps II-24
Pharmacopia Introduces Natural Body Washes II-24
ShiKai Launches New Package for ShiKai Shower Gels and Lotions II-24
GlaxoSmithKline Introduces Skincare Product in a Shower Gel Form II-24
Tommy Hilfiger Adds New Product to its Toiletries Line II-24
Tommy's Shop Adds New Fragrance to Shower Gel and Body Lotion II-24
Cussons Expands Imperial Leather Foamburst Range II-24
Procter & Gamble Co. Expands Old Spice with Body-Wash Extension II-24
Colgate-Palmolive Introduces Aromatherapy Based Personal care Products II-25
Aveda Expands its 'Rosemary Mint Line' II-25
Ombra Adds New Product to Bath Products Line II-25
Colgate-Palmolive Co. Launches Softsoap Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash II-25
Unilever Home & Personal Care USA Repackages Dove Nutrium Body Wash II-25
Henkel SPIC India Ltd Reintroduces Fa Toilet Soaps Range II-25
Trussardi Skin Launches a Body Lotion and a Shower Gel II-25
Lever Faberge to Launch a New Body Wash II-25
Lady Elizabeth Expands its Spa Care Line of Bath and Body Products II-26
Fem Care Pharma Ltd Introduces Fem Liquid Soap in Five Varieties II-26
Sodalco Launches Fresh & Clean Shower & Bath Liquid Soaps II-26
Axe/Lynx Shower Gel Range Re-Launched in a New Package II-26
Baylis & Harding Launches New Range of Fruity Hand and Body Washes II-26
Pharmasave Launches New Range of Body Washes II-26
Combe Launches Vagisil Cleansing Foam II-26
Sunsation Tanning Products Inc. Unveils SunBar Daily Sunscreen Moisturizing Bar... II-27
Johnson and Johnson Consumer Products Launches Foam II-27
Avon Products Introduces New Products II-27
Ingredients Matter.com Launches New Product II-27
Bronnley Launches Bronnley Aqua Terra Line II-27
Cussons Launches New Bars II-27
Godrej Soaps Launches Godrej All Care Toilet Soap II-27
Vermont Introduces Range of Handmade Natural Liquid Soaps II-27
Clearly Natural Products Releases Glycerine Bar Soaps II-28
Commonwealth Soap & Toiletries Releases New Bar Soaps II-28
Primal Elements introduced Primal Elements Special Occasion bar soaps II-28
SunFeather Natural Soap Co Inc Releases Little Feathers Kid's Bar Soaps II-28
Suave Introduces Deodorant Bar Soaps II-28
Lever Faberge Introduces Physio Sport Shower Gels II-28
Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha Introduces New Line of Bath Additives II-28
Kanebo Home Products Releases New Bath Additives II-29
Kao Expands the Range of Bath Additives II-29
Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha Introduces New Liquid Skin Care Product II-29
Tsumura Introduces New Line of Bath Additives II-29
Sainsbury Adds New Products to Blue Parrot Spa range II-29
Lever Faberge Ltd Adds Three Shower Gels to Lynx Range II-29
L'Oreal Introduces L'Oreal Kids Moisturizing Bath and Shower Gel II-30
Witch Introduces Natural Witch Hazel Based Body Wash II-30
Colgate-Palmolive Launches New Softsoap Products II-30
Vitabath Adds New Products to Vitabath line II-30
Nivea Introduces Huile de Douche Ultra Hydratante in France II-30
Molton Brown Unveils New Range of Soaps, Shower and Other Products II-30
Avon Introduces Mom Line of Products II-30
L'Oreal Expands L'Oreal Kids Line II-31
Dial Unveils Dial Complete Foaming Hand Wash in Special Packing II-31
Sara Lee Household & Personal Care Unveils New Liquid Soap II-31
Dial Launches Multi-Vitamin Moisturizing Liquid Soap II-31
Elizabeth Arden Launches Elizabeth Arden Line of Bath Products in UK II-31
Dial Introduces Antibacterial Liquid Soap II-31
Reckitt Benckiser Introduces Clean & Smooth Splash of Nature Liquid Soap II-31
Marks & Spencer Introduces Conditioning Foot Scrub II-31
Bath & Body Works Introduces a Line of Aromatherapy Bath Products II-31
Pharmacopia Debuts a Broad Line of Natural Bath and Body Products II-32
Chanel Expands No5 Bath and Body Line II-32
Imperial Leather Launches Foamburst Cleansing Wash II-32
Godrej Soaps Ltd Introduces 'Godrej Nikhar' Besan Soap in India II-32
CavinKare Ltd Ventures into Toilet Soap Market II-32
Reckitt-Piramal Introduces Two New Products Under the Dettol Brand II-32
Hindustan Lever Introduces Skincare Sunscreen Soap Under the Lux Brand II-32
Royal Soap Company Launches New Line of Soaps II-33
Vermont Launches Aloe Castile Soap II-33
L'Oreal Launches L'Oreal Kids Personal Washes II-33
Clairol Adds New products to Clairol Herbal Essences Product Line II-33
Clinique Laboratories Adds Products to Cool/Refreshing and Creamy/Comforting Ranges II-33
Avon Products Launches Naturals Bath Salts in Sea Version II-34
Yardley Unveils Lavender Inspirations Collection II-34
Minnetonka Debuts The Powerpuff Girls Bath Line II-34
Cussons Rejuvenates its Line of Shower Gels With Four New Versions II-34
Feng Shui Fragrance Unveils Bath Crystals in Five Fragrances II-34
For Every Body Expands Its Line of Bath Salts and Bubble Baths II-34
Colgate-Palmolive Launches Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap II-34
Avon Products Introduces Fragranced Bath and Shower Gels in Seven Versions II-34
Lady Primrose's Introduces Lady Primrose's Bar Soaps Ambience Collection II-35
Colgate Palmolive Pty. Ltd. Introduces Palmolive Naturals Moisture Bar Soaps II-35
Vermont Soapworks Introduces New Varieties of Premium Bar Soaps II-35
Spa de Soleil Inc Launches O2CH Bar Soaps II-35
Indigo Wild Launches Zum Bar Goats Milk Bar Soaps II-35
Sonoma Soap Introduces New Products II-35
Sensibility Soaps Releases triple-milled handcrafted Log Shaped versions of its Bar Soaps II-35

7. Recent Industry Activity II-36

Marico's Subsidiary Signs an Agreement with ACL Lornamead Acquires Yardley II-36
Dabur Forays into Soaps II-36
Godrej Commences Manufacturing Operations at New Toilet Soap Unit II-36
Henkel Acquires Dial Corp II-36
New Name for The Andrew Jergens Company II-36
Deep Steep Comes into Being II-37
Lush Opens First Outlet in the US II-37
Symex Holdings Ltd Acquires Mayne soap business II-37
Johnson Wax Professional Acquires DiverseyLever for $1.6-billion II-37
Medi-Health Products Ltd Awards Exclusive Sales and Distribution Rights of Soft WashEII-37

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-39

Avon Products (USA) II-39
Beiersdorf AG (Germany) II-39
Colgate-Palmolive (USA) II-39
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (India) II-39
H Bronnley (UK) II-40
Henkel (Germany) II-40
Dial Corp (USA) II-40
Hindustan Lever Limited (India) II-41
Johnson & Johnson (USA) II-41
Kao Corp (Japan) II-41
Kao Brands Co. (USA) II-42
Lander Co., Inc. (USA) II-42
PZ Cussons plc (UK) II-42
Procter & Gamble Co. (USA) II-42
Sara Lee (USA) II-43
Unilever (UK and The Netherlands) II-43
Vermont Soapworks (USA) II-43
Wipro Consumer Products (India) II-43

9. Global Market Perspective II-44

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
Table 4: World Historic Review for Bath Products by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44
Table 5: World 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-45
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Soaps by Product Segment - Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46
Table 8: World Historic Review for Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Table 9: World Historic Review for Soaps by Product Segment - Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47
Tabl e 10: World 20-Year Perspective for Soaps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
Tabl e 11: World 20-Year Perspective for Soaps by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48
Tabl e 12: World Recent Past, Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bar Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
Tabl e 13: World Historic Review for Bar Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49
Tabl e 14: World 20-Year Perspective for Bar Soaps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50
Tabl e 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Liquid Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51
Tabl e 16: World Historic Review for Liquid Soaps by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-51
Tabl e 17: World 20-Year Perspective for Liquid Soaps by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52
Tabl e 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Additives by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53
Tabl e 19: World Historic Review for Bath Additives by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-53
Tabl e 20: World 20-Year Perspective for Bath Additives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-54
Tabl e 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shower Gels/Body Washes by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55
Tabl e 22: World Historic Review for Shower Gels/Body Washes by Geographic Region - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-55
Table 23: World 20-Year Perspective for Shower Gels/Body Washes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for United States, Canada,Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East/Africa Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-56

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

A. Market Analysis III-1
Experiencing Home Values III-1
Spa Treatment: A Novel Term in Bathing III-1
Bath Products Market Outlook III-1
Historic Review III-1
Market Trends III-2
Highlights III-2
Liquid Soaps III-2
Looking Up III-2
Private Label Liquid Hand Soaps Faring well III-2
Table 24: Leading Players in the US Market for Liquid Soaps (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Salesfor Colgate Palmolive, Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser, Procter & Gamble, Kao Corporation of Japan, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Table 25: Leading Brands in the US Market for Liquid Soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Caress, Dove, Olay Complete, Softsoap Fruit Essentials, Herbal Essences, Softsoap, Suave, Lever 2000, St. Ives Swiss Formula, Suave Naturals and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-3
Table 26: Liquid Soaps Market in the US by Trade Channel (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Discount Stores, Food/Drug Combination Stores, Chain Drug Stores, Super Markets and Independent Drug Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Table 27: Leading Players in the US Market for Liquid Hand soaps (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Colgate, Dial, Reckitt Benckiser, Go-Jo Industries, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, -Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4
Table 28: Leading Brands in the US Market for Liquid Hand soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dial, Softsoap, Purell, Clean & Smooth, Softsoap Aquarium, Suave, Softsoap 2 in 1, Softsoap Winter Series, Dial Complete, Ivory, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Table 29: US Market for Liquid Hand Soaps (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Food/drug combination stores, Chain drug stores, Super markets and Independent drug stores In New Form (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Bar Soaps III-6
Experiencing Sluggish Sales III-6
Preference for Branded Products III-6
Consistent Product Activity III-6
Table 30: US Market for Bar Soaps (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Super Markets, Drug Stores and Discounters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6
Table 31: Leading Players in the US Market for
Bar Soaps (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Salesfor Unilever, Procter& Gamble, Henkel, Colgate Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label and Other (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)s III-7
Table 32: Leading Brands in the US Market for Bar Soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Dove, Dial, Lever 2000, Irish Spring, Zest, Caress, Oil of Olay, Ivory, Safeguard, Coast, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7
Soap Deodorant Bar III-8
Table 33: US Market for Deodorant Bars (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Food/drug combination stores, Chain drug stores, Super markets and Independent drug stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Table 34: Leading Brands in the US Market for Deodorant Bars (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Lever, Dial, Irish Spring, Zests, Safeguard, Irish Spring Aloe, Coast, Dial Spring Water, Zest Whitewater Fresh, Irish Spring Sport, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8
Soap Non-Deodorant Bars III-9
Table 35: US Market for Non-Deodorant Bars (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Food/Drug Combination Stores, Chain Drug Stores, Super Markets and Independent Drug Stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 36: Leading Players in the US Market for Non-Deodorant Bars (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Lever Bros. (Unilever), Procter & Gamble, Dial, Kao Brands Co., Yardley of London, Johnson & Johnson, Galderma and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
Table 37: Leading Brands in the US Market for Non-Deodorant Bars (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dove, Caress, Ivory, Olay, Dove Nutrium, Jergens, Tone, Aveeno, Tone Island Mist, Cetaphil,and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Table 38: Leading Bath Fragrance Brands in the US (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Vaseline Intensive care, Calgon, Mr. Bubble, Village Naturals, Lander, Healing Garden, Sarah Michaels, Alpha Keri, Appearance and Private Label (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Bar Vs Liquid Soaps III-11
Specialty Soaps III-11
Table 39: Leading Players in the US Market for Specialty Soaps (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Unilever Group, Procter & Gamble, Henkel, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
Shower Gels III-11
Becoming More Appealing III-11
Table 40: US Market for Shower Gels (2005): Percetage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Discount Stores, Food/drug combination stores, Chain drug stores, uper markets and Independent drug stores (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Table 41: Leading Brands in the US Market for Shower Gels (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Olay, Dove, Herbal Essences, Caress, Softsoap, Suave, Dial 1, Lever 2000, Jergens, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Targeting Teens III-13
Body Washes III-13
Gaining Popularity III-13
Less Cumbersome III-13
Hand Sanitizers III-13
A New Category III-13
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizers III-13
Raw Materials Market- A Peek into the Past III-14
Strategic Developments III-14
Product Launches III-15
Key US Players III-24
Avon Products III-24
Dial Corp III-25
Johnson & Johnson III-25
Kao Brands Co. III-26
Lander Co., Inc. III-26
Procter & Gamble Co. III-26
Vermont Soapworks III-27
B. Market Analytics III-27
Table 42: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-27
Table 43: US Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28
Table 44: US 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

2. Canada III-29

A. Market Analysis III-29
Historic Perspective III-29
Naturals: A Popular Theme III-29
Product Launches III-29
B. Market Analytics III-30
Table 45: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
Table 46: Canadian Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-30
Table 47: Canadian 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

3. Japan III-32

A. Market Analysis III-32
Historic Review III-32
Bath: Signifying Cultural Value III-32
Bar and Liquid Soaps III-32
Trends III-32
Competitive Landscape - The Early 2000s III-32
Table 48: Leading Players in the Japanese Body Soap (Solid) Market-2004 & 2005: Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Shipments for Lion, Kao, Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha, Procter & Gamble Far East, Shiseido and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33
Table 49: Leading Players in Japanese Body Soap (Liquid) Market-2004 & 2005: Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Shipments for Kao, Nippon Lever, Kanebo, Shiseido, Lion, Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34
Table 50: Leading Brands in the Japanese Market for Bath and Shower Products (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for BiorE Shokubutsu Monogatari, Dove, NaEe, Kao White, Bathclin, Bub, Cow Brand, Bath Roman, Muse, Private label, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35
Product Launches III-35
Key Japanese Player III-37
Kao Corp III-37
B. Market Analytics III-38
Table 51: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
Table 52: Japanese Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figuresin US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38
Table 53: Japanese 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

4. Europe III-40

A. Market Analysis III-40
Historic Review III-40
Western Europe: Diversification into Niche Segments III-40
Bath and Shower Products: Gaining Appeal III-40
Table 54: Leading Brands in the European Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dove, Palmolive, Nivea bath care, Fa, Lux, Imperial Leather, Sanex, Le Petit Marseillais, Duschdas, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41
B. Market Analytics III-42
Table 55: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Table 56: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42
Table 57: European Historic Review for Bath Products by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Table 58: European Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43
Table 59: European 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44
Table 60: European 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4a. France III-45

A. Market Analysis III-45
Historic Perspective III-45
Penetration of Bath Products III-45
Trends III-45
Table 61: Leading Brands in the French Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Le Petit Marseillais, Dove, Tahiti, Monsavon, Sanex, Planète UshuaE, Fa, RogECavaillès, Palmolive, Dop, Mont St-Michel, Private label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Table 62: French Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for Grocery, Direct sales, Pharmacy/drugstores, Specialists, Discounters, Department stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-47
Product Launches III-47
. Market Analytics III-48
Table 63: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Table 64: French Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48
Table 65: French 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

4b. Germany III-50

A. Market Analysis III-50
Historic Review III-50
Shower Products: Reigning Supreme III-50
Trends III-50
Leading Companies III-50
Channel Performance III-51
Penetration of Bath Products III-51
Table 66: Leading Brands in the German Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Nivea, Fa, Duschdas, Palmolive, Dove, Sebamed, Tetesept, CD, Axe, Private label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51
Key German Players III-52
Beiersdorf AG III-52
Henkel III-52
B. Market Analytics III-53
Table 67: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Table 68: German Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Table 69: German 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

4c. The United Kingdom III-55

A. Market Analysis III-55
Historic Perspective III-55
UK Bath and Shower Products: A Unique Market III-55
Bathing: A Luxurious Experience III-55
Table 70: Leading Brands in the UK Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Imperial Leather, Radox, Dove, Avon, Johnson's pH 5.5, Carex, Oil of Olay, Palmolive,Lynx, Johnson's and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56
Factors Responsible for Increasing Popularity of Shower Products in the UK III-56
Bath Products Penetration III-56
Bath and Shower Market: High Growth Potential III-57
Shower Gels Scenario III-57
Table 71: Leading Brands in the UK Market for Shower Gels (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Imperial Leather, Radox, Olay, Palmolive, Lynx, Dove, Johnson's, Nutralia, Original Source, Gillette Series, and Others(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57
Liquid Soaps Market III-58
Table 72: Leading Brands in the UK Market for Liquid Soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Carex, Radox, Imperial Leather, Dove, Dettol, Palmolive Aquarium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58
Bath Salts III-58
Bar Soaps: Loosing Appeal III-58
Table 73: Leading Brands in the UK Market for Bar Soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dove, Imperial Leather, Simple, Pearl, Palmolive, Mild Cream, Fairy, Pears, Lux, Shield, Johnson's Baby, Private Label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59
Soap Saga III-59
Body Washes III-60
Soaps Lose Out Share III-60
Declining Sales of Own Label Brands III-60
Hand Cleansing Gels: A New Category III-60
Trends III-60
Product Introductions III-61
Key Players in United Kingdom III-65
H Bronnley III-65
PZ Cussons plc III-66
Unilever III-66
B. Market Analytics III-67
Table 74: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Table 75: UK Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67
Table 76: UK 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

4d .Italy III-69

A. Market Analysis III-69
Historic Perspective III-69
Shower Market: Holding Good Prospects III-69
Decreasing White-Colored Product Sales III-69
Trend towards Completely Natural Products III-69
Bath Additives: Adapting to Changing Preferences III-70
Table 77: Leading Brands in the Italian Market for Bath Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Malizia, Felce Azzurra, Neutro Roberts, Nivea, Infasil and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Table 78: Leading Brands in the Italian Market for Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdownby Value Sales for Badedas, Palmolive, Neutro Roberts, Felce Azzurra, Intesa and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70
Table 79: Leading Brands in the Italian Market for Liquid Soaps (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Neutro Roberts, Badedas, Douss Douss, Felce Azzurra, Fresh & Clean and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
Product Launches III-71
B. Market Analytics III-72
Tabl e 80: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Tabl e 81: Italian Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72
Tabl e 82: Italian 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

4e. Spain III-74

A. Market Analytics III-74
Historic Review III-74
A Mature Market III-74
Bathing Goes Back to Nature III-74
Bath Gels: Accounting for Chunk of the Market III-74
Bar Soaps: Assuming Less Importance III-74
Shower Products Market III-75
Added Features: More Appealing III-75
Preference for Showers III-75
Table 83: Leading Brands in the Spanish Market for
Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Sanex, La Toja, Avena Kinesia, Hidro-Genesse, Heno de Pravia, Magno, Lactovit, Fa, Dove, Neutro Balance, Natural Honey, S-3, Lux, Nelia,Nivea, Private label and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76
A Promising Market III-76
Table 84: Leading Brands in the Spanish Bath Gels and Liquid Soaps Market (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Sanex-Total, Avena Kinesia, Hidrogenesse, Fa, Lactovit, Magno, Natural Honey, La Toja Hidrotermal, Neutro Balance, S3, Nenuco, Hidrogenesse Aromaterapia, Dove, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77
Channel Performance III-78
Trends III-78
Product Launches III-78
B. Market Analytics III-79
Table 85: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 86: Spanish Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79
Table 87: Spanish 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80

4f. Rest of Europe III-81

A. Market Analysis III-81
Historic Perspective III-81
Product Introductions III-81
Poland III-81
Table 88: Polish Bath and Shower Products Market by Product Segment (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Bar Soap, Liquid Soap, Body Wash/Shower Gel, and Bath Additives (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Key Players III-82
Table 89: Leading Brands in the Polish Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Fa, Luksja, Palmolive, Lux, Nivea, Apart, Bac, Dove, Camay, Cleopatra and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Greece III-83
A Peek into the Past III-83
Bar Soaps- The Leading Category III-83
Table 90: Bath and Shower Products Market in Greece (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment for Bar Soaps, Shower Gels and Liquid Soaps (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Table 91: Leading Brands in the Bath and Shower Products Market In Greece (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Camay, Dove, Fa, Lux, Palmolive, Nivea, Johnson's pH 5.5,Cleopatra, Aromatics, Rexona and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83
Russia III-84
Table 92: Leading Brands in the Russian Shower Products Market (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Nivea, Fa, Palmolive, Avon, Chistava Liniva (Kalina), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
Turkey III-84
Table 93: Turkish Bath and Shower Products Market by Segment (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Salesfor Bar Soaps, Liquid Soaps, Bath Additives, and Body Wash/Shower Gels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84
Table 94: Leading Brands in the Turkish Market for Bath and Shower Products (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Haci Sakir, Lux, Palmolive, Duru, Neutrogena, Komili, Fa Aqua, Arko, Fom, Reward,and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85
Hungary III-85
Bath and Shower Products Market - A Peek into the Past III-85
Trends III-85
B. Market Analytics III-86
Table 95: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products-by Product Segment for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
Table 96: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86
Table 97: Rest of Europe 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

5. Asia-Pacific III-88

A. Market Analysis III-88
Historic Perspective III-88
Bar Soaps Dominate the Market for Bath and Shower products in Asia-Pacific III-88
Australia III-89
Bar Soaps: Leading Category III-89
Competitive Scenario - The early 2000s III-89
Strategic Developments III-89
Product Launch III-90
Major Players in Australia III-90
Unilever Australasia III-90
China III-90
Soap Market: Experiencing Growth III-90
Personal Care: Receiving More Importance III-90
Procter & Gamble: Leading Player III-90
Primary Distributors III-90
Table 98: Chinese Bath and Shower Products Market by Segment (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Bar Soap and Body Wash/Shower Gel III-91
Table 99: Leading Brands in the Chinese Market for Bath and Shower Products (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Safeguard, Lux, Hazeline, Mely, Soft, Zest, Dove, Bai Li, Kao, San Xiao, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-91
India III-92
Market Dominated by Majors III-92
Launches and Re-launches Mark Indian Toilet Soap Industry III-92
Competitive Scenario III-92
Table 100: Regional Consumption Shares of Soaps in India (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown by Region for East, North, West and South (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93
Toilet Soaps - An Alluring Market III-93
Economy Sector: Popularity of Low-Priced Brands III-93
Product Launches III-93
Strategic Developments III-95
Key Indian Players III-96
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. III-96
Hindustan Lever Limited III-96
Wipro Consumer Products III-96
Hong Kong III-97
Liquid Soaps Enjoy Significant Growth III-97
Led By Global Players III-97
Table 101: Hong Kong Market Shares for Bath and Shower Products by Segment (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Body Wash/Shower Gel, Bar Soap, Liquid Soap and Bath Additives (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97
Table 102: Leading Bath and Shower Products in Hong Kong (2004 & 2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Dove, Zest, BiorE Fa, Lux, Olay, Palmolive, Pears,Jergens, Cussons, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-98
Vietnam III-98
Market Review III-98
Table 103: Bath and Shower Products Market in Vietnam by Segment: Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Bar Soap, Body Wash/Shower Gel and Liquid Soaps (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
Table 104: Leading Brands in the Bath and Shower Products Market in Vietnam (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Lux, Dove, Lifebuoy, Palmolive, Fa, Safeguard, Camay, Dacco, Johnson's Baby, Shower to Shower and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99
B. Market Analytics III-100
Table 105: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products- by Product Segment for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100
Table 106: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100
Table 107: Asia-Pacific 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

6. Latin America III-102

A. Market Analysis III-102
Historic Review III-102
Key Regions-A Focus III-102
Brazil III-102
Table 108: Leading Brands in the Brazilian Soaps Market (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown for Rexona, Axe, Nivea, and Others III-102
Peru III-102
Leading Players III-103
B. Market Analytics III-103
Table 109: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products- by Product Segment for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103
Table 110: Latin America Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-104
Table 111: Latin America 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-104

7. Middle East/Africa III-105

A. Market Analysis III-105
Historic Review III-105
Israel III-105
A Peek into the Past III-105
B. Market Analytics III-106
Table 112: Middle East/Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bath Products- by Product Segment for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106
Table 113: Middle East/Africa Historic Review for Bath Products by Product Segment - Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106
Table 114: Middle East/Africa 20-Year Perspective for Bath Products by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Soaps (Bar Soaps and Liquid Soaps), Bath Additives, and Shower Gels/Body Washes Markets for Years 1991, 1995, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107

IV. COMPETITION

1. Ada Cosmetic GmbH (Germany) IV-1
2. Aficom (France) IV-2
3. Agis Industries (1983) Ltd. (Israel) IV-3
4. Algi-Seifenfabrik GmbH + Co. KG (Germany) IV-5
5. Algotherm-Cosmopharm (France) IV-7
6. All Natural Botanicals, Inc. (USA) IV-7
7. Allegrini SpA (Italy) IV-8
8. Allison A/S (Denmark) IV-9
9. Amaranth Cosmetics (Korea) IV-12
10. Amcol Health & Beauty Solutions, Inc. (USA) IV-14
11. Amenities Pack SA (Spain) IV-16
12. Aromaterra (Russia) IV-17
13. Aromatherapy Products, Ltd (UK). IV-18
14. Asam GmbH & Co., Betriebs KG (Germany) IV-20
15. ASC Sabun Ve Kimya Sanayi Ticaret A.S. (Turkey) IV-22
16. Assured Solutions Ltd. (UK) IV-24
17. Athena's Srl (Italy) IV-33
18. Atn Diffusion Lpf S.A (Switzerland). IV-34
19. Avon Products, Inc. (USA) IV-35
Avon Cosmetics GmbH (Germany) IV-35
20. Axis International Ltd. (UK) IV-36
21. B & C Supplies (UK) IV-37
22. B.V. Zeepfabriek Siderius (The Netherlands) IV-40
23. Bagni Della Porretta SpA (Italy) IV-42
24. Balthasar & Co. (Switzerland) IV-42
25. Barbara Stein Srl (Italy) IV-43
26. Barex Italiana Snc (Italy) IV-43
27. Barry M Cosmetics Ltd. (UK) IV-44
28. Barwa Sp. z o.o. (Poland) IV-45
29. Barzaghi Srl (Italy) IV-46
30. Bastian-Werk GmbH (Germany) IV-48
31. Bath & Body Works, Inc. (USA) IV-49
32. BBG SpA (Italy) IV-50
33. BCM Cosmetique SA (France) IV-51
34. Bedforth & Sons Ltd. (UK) IV-53
35. Beiersdorf AG (Germany) IV-54
Table 115: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-55
Table 116: Nine Months Sales Analysis By Business Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In € million) IV-55
Table 117: Nine Months Sales Analysis By Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In € million) IV-55
Table 118: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-55
Table 119: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-56
Table 120: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-56
Beiersdorf Hellas AG (Greece) IV-61
Beiersdorf, Inc. (USA) IV-61
Beiersdorf-Lechia SA Fabryka Kosmetykow (Poland) IV-62
Beiersdorf NV (The Netherlands) IV-62
Beiersdorf SA (France) IV-62
Beiersdorf SpA (Italy) IV-63
36. Bellmira Cosmetic GmbH (Germany) IV-64
37. Berdoues Parfums SA (France) IV-66
38. Bergen Kjemiproduksjon AS (Norway) IV-66
39. Berlin Cosmetics GmbH and CO. KG (Germany) IV-67
40. Bielenda Wytwornia Kosmetykow (Poland) IV-68
41. Billie Cosmetics Ltd. (UK) IV-68
42. Bio Cosmetics SL (Spain) IV-69
43. Biochimici Psn, SpA (Italy) IV-70
44. Bioforce AG (Switzerland) IV-74
45. Biokosma GmbH (Germany) IV-75
46. Biomaris GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) IV-76
47. Biomin Pharma GmbH (Germany) IV-78
48. Biosalt Korea (Korea) IV-79
49. Bissell, Inc. (USA) IV-80
50. Blidor AG (Switzerland) IV-82
51. Body Shop International PLC (UK) IV-83
52. Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH (Germany) IV-84
Table 121: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-84
Table 122: Annual Sales Analysis by Product Segment: 2003-2004(In € million) IV-84
Table 123: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-85
53. Briseis SA (Spain) IV-90
54. Broad Oak Toiletries, Ltd. (UK) IV-91
55. C.B.O. SRL (Italy) IV-91
56. C.T.S. Novis Ltd. (Israel) IV-92
57. Caiazzo, Srl (Italy) IV-92
58. Cairo Oils (Egypt) IV-92
59. Campbell Brothers Ltd. (Australia) IV-93
60. Carabay Seaweed Ltd. (Ireland) IV-95
61. Carbaline Snc (Italy) IV-95
62. Cardinal Chemical Corporation (USA) IV-96
63. Carrot Tree Soaps And Essentials Company (USA) IV-97
64. Caswell-Massey Co., Ltd. (USA) IV-98
65. Caurnie Soap Co. (UK) IV-99
66. Charafeddine Industrial Laboratories (Lebanon) IV-99
67. Chemspec Chemicals Pvt., Ltd. (India) IV-100
68. Chimica Dr. Francesco D'agostino, SpA (Italy) IV-101
69. Chimifarm & Co., Srl (Italy) IV-103
70. Christiaens BV (The Netherlands) IV-104
71. Christina May, Ltd (UK). IV-105
72. Clade SA (France) IV-106
73. Clairol, Inc. (USA) IV-108
74. Clark Products, Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-112
75. Cleenol Group, Ltd. (UK) IV-113
76. Cleggs Right Price Toiletries (UK) IV-115
77. Clinhosfar SL (Spain) IV-115
78. Cloraciones Y Derivados SA (Spain) IV-116
79. Cobrossa AG (Switzerland) IV-116
80. Colgate-Palmolive Company (USA) IV-117
Table 124: Half Yearly Sales Comparison: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-118
Table 125: Annual Sales Comparison: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-118
Table 126: Annual Sales Comparison By Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-118
Table 127: Quarterly Sales Comparison: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-118
Colgate-Palmolive Company (USA) IV-125
Colgate-Palmolive A/S (Denmark) IV-126
Colgate-Palmolive AB (Finland) IV-126
Colgate-Palmolive Egypt (Egypt) IV-126
Colgate Palmolive Espana SA (Spain) IV-127
Colgate-Palmolive Haci Sakir AS (Turkey) IV-127
Colgate-Palmolive Hellas SA (Greece) IV-127
Colgate-Palmolive HK Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-128
Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd. (India) IV-128
Table 128: Nine Months Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, December) (In INR million) IV-129
Table 129: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In INR million) IV-129
Colgate-Palmolive Polska Sp zoo (Poland) IV-131
Colgate Palmolive Portuguesa SA (Portugal) IV-131
Colgate Palmolive (Pty)., Ltd. (South Africa) IV-131
Colgate Palmolive SpA (Italy) IV-132
Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-132
Gaba BV (The Netherlands) IV-134
81. Collo GmbH (Germany) IV-135
82. Coloplast A/S (Denmark) IV-136
Table 130: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In DKK million) IV-137
Table 131: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004(In DKK million) IV-138
Coloplast Corporation (USA) IV-141
83. Comercial Productos De Limpieza SA (Prolimsa) (Spain) IV-145
84. Comptoir Nouveau De La Parfumerie (Hermhs France) (France) IV-145
85. Comvita New Zealand, Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-146
86. Coop Danmark A/S (Hovedkontor) (Denmark) IV-148
87. Cosinus (France) IV-148
88. Cosmaline Industries Sal (Lebanon) IV-149
89. Cosmetic Creations (Ireland) Ltd. (Ireland) IV-149
90. Cosmeurop SAS (France) IV-150
91. Cosmhogar SA (Spain) IV-150
92. Cosmhotel Srl (Italy) IV-150
93. Cosmint SpA (Italy) IV-151
94. Cosmotec SA (Switzerland) IV-151
95. Coty, Inc. (USA) IV-152
96. Cow Brand Soap Kyoshinsha (Japan) IV-155
97. Creightons PLC (UK) IV-155
98. Cruz Verde Legrain (Spain) IV-156
99. Cutisan Laboratorium A/S (Denmark) IV-156
100. Dabur India Ltd. (India) IV-157
Table 132: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In INR million) IV-158
Table 133: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segments: 2004-2005 (In INR million) IV-158
101. Dalan Kimya Endustrisi A.S. (Turkey) IV-160
102. De Miclen A.S. (Slovakia) IV-161
103. Deb Arma Sas (France) IV-162
104. Deb Ltd. (UK) IV-163
105. Deep Steep (USA) IV-166
106. Demax Srl (Italy) IV-167
107. Derma Pharm A/S (Denmark) IV-167
108. Dewhirst Toiletries Ltd. (UK) IV-168
109. Di Candido Aida Quaida, Impresa Individuale (Italy) IV-168
110. Diana De Beauti Sal (Lebanon) IV-168
111. Diana De Silva (Italy) IV-169
112. Dicom BV (The Netherlands) IV-172
113. DKS Dansk Kosmetik Salg A/S (Denmark) IV-172
114. Dr. Atzinger Pharm. Fabrik (Germany) IV-172
115. Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co . (Germany) IV-173
116. Dr. Duesberg Medical GmbH (Germany) IV-173
117. Dr. E. Ritsert GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) IV-174
118. Dr. Spiller Biocosmetic GmbH (Germany) IV-175
119. Dreiturm GmbH (Germany) IV-176
120. Easy Products Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-179
121. Ecometics Laboratories (FE) Pte, Ltd. (Singapore) IV-183
122. Ecovation Produktion AB (Sweden) IV-184
123. Eduard Gerlach GmbH (Germany) IV-184
124. Elberel Italiana SpA (Italy) IV-185
125. Elcea Laboratoires (France) IV-185
126. Ellebi Bathroom Line Srl (Italy) IV-186
127. Elsan Ltd. (UK) IV-186
128. Emami Ltd. (India) IV-187
Table 134: Annual Sales Analysis: 2002-2004 (In INR million) IV-188
129. Emil Kiessling GmbH (Germany) IV-189
130. Emonta BV (The Netherlands) IV-190
131. Ensy Chemicals Srl (Italy) IV-190
132. Episan-Cosmetic GmbH (Germany) IV-190
133. Erbasol Srl (Italy) IV-191
134. ERIS, Isermann GmbH Kosmetikfabrikation (Germany) IV-191
135. ESI SpA (Italy) IV-192
136. Eurochim (France) IV-193
137. Evaflor (France) IV-194
138. Everapex Design & Marketing, Corp. (Taiwan) IV-194
139. Everton Srl (Italy) IV-194
140. Evyap Sabun Yag Gliserin Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS (Turkey) IV-195
141. F.R. Kemi Aps (Denmark) IV-198
142. Fairtrade International, Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-199
143. Farmafan SA (Italy) IV-200
144. Farmona Sp. z o.o. Laboratorium Kosmetykow Naturalnych (Poland) IV-202
145. Firad SA (Switzerland) IV-202
146. Floressence (France) IV-203
147. Fragrance Holdings Limited (New Zealand) IV-203
148. Fragrances of Ireland Ltd. (Ireland) IV-204
149. Frantsilan Yrttitila Ky (Finland) IV-205
150. Fribad Cosmetic GmbH (Germany) IV-205
151. Frigor And Chemicals Ltd. (Israel) IV-206
152. Fruit of The Earth, Inc. (USA) IV-209
153. G.L.B. (Molinard Parfumerie) (France) IV-211
154. G.S. L'abbate, Srl (Italy) IV-211
155. Galderma (Canada) IV-212
156. Garden Botanika, Inc. (USA) IV-213
157. Gent-L-Kleen Products, Inc. (USA) IV-216
158. Gewo Chemie GmbH (Germany) IV-217
159. Gilchrist & Soames (UK) IV-218
160. Global Cosmed SA (Poland) IV-219
161. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (India) IV-220
162. GOJO Industries, Inc. (USA) IV-221
163. Gold Drop Sp. z o.o. (Poland) IV-226
164. Graichen Produktions and Vertriebs GmbH (Germany) IV-228
165. Grisi Hnos. SA de CV (Mexico) IV-229
166. Guaber SpA (Italy) IV-230
167. Guerlain SA (France) IV-233
168. Guest Supply, Inc. (USA) IV-235
169. H Bronnley (UK) IV-235
170. H. Krull & C., SpA (Italy) IV-236
171. Handmade Soap Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-236
172. Hanworth Laboratories Ltd. (UK) IV-237
173. Hauspix Srl (Italy) IV-238
174. Hegron Cosmetics BV (Netherlands) IV-242
175. Heinrich Hagner GmbH & Co. (Germany) IV-243
176. Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd., Products (Sri Lanka) IV-245
177. Henkel KGaA (Germany) IV-246
Table 135: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005(Q1) (In € million) IV-249
Table 136: First Quarter Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005(Q1) (In € million) IV-249
Table 137: First Quarter Sales Analysis By Geographical Region: 2004-2005(Q1) (In € million) IV-249
Table 138: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-249
Table 139: Annual Sales Analysis By Segment: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-250
Table 140: Annual Sales Analysis By Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-250
Table 141: Quarterly Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In € million) IV-250
Henkel Asia-Pacific Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-255
Henkel & Cie AG (Switzerland) IV-255
Henkel France SA (France) IV-256
Henkel Hellas SA (Greece) IV-257
Henkel Ibérica SA (Spain) IV-257
Henkel Lebanon Sal (Lebanon) IV-257
Henkel Norden Oy (Finland) IV-258
Henkel Polska SA (Poland) IV-258
Henkel Slovenjia d.o.o. (Slovenia) IV-258
Henkel SpA (Italy) IV-259
Schwarzkopf & Henkel (Russia) IV-259
Schwarzkopf & Henkel (Russia) IV-259
Schwarzkopf & Henkel GmbH (Germany) IV-260
The Dial Corporation (USA) IV-260
178. Herba Drug s.r.o. (Slovakia) IV-263
179. Hermal Kurt Herrmann GmbH & Co. (Germany) IV-265
180. Herminio Alvarez Gomez SA (Spain) IV-266
181. Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd. (India) IV-266
182. Hexamin Produkter AS (Norway) IV-267
183. Hilco-Chemie AG (Switzerland) IV-267
184. Hildegard Braukmann Kosmetik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) IV-268
185. Hilko Zeepfabriek BV (The Netherlands) IV-268
186. Himalaya Herbal Healthcare (India) IV-269
187. Hlavin Industries, Ltd. (Israel) IV-270
188. Hofidro Hofinger GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) IV-274
189. Homeofisi, SRL (Italy) IV-274
190. Honey And Herbs (N.Z.), Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-275
191. Honeysuckle Products (Ireland) IV-277
192. Human Pheromone Sciences, Inc. (USA) IV-278
193. Hygena International (France) IV-279
194. Icart SA (Spain) IV-279
195. INC Chemie S.A. (Switzerland) IV-280
196. Industrias Yelba S. A. (Spain) IV-280
197. Inteman SA (Spain) IV-281
198. Inter Parfums Grand Public (France) IV-281
199. Interchem Italia Srl (Italy) IV-282
200. Intercosmetica Neuchatel SA (Switzerland) IV-282
201. Intergraze AB (Sweden) IV-283
202. Intertrade Cosmetics BV (The Netherlands) IV-283
203. Irish Breeze Ltd. (Ireland) IV-284
204. Itsalchimica S.R.L (Italy). IV-284
205. Italsilva SpA (Italy) IV-285
206. Iteritalia Srl (Italy) IV-285
207. J. Floris Ltd. (UK) IV-286
208. Jacomo SA (France) IV-286
209. Jean Charles, Inc. (USA) IV-287
210. Jeanne Piaubert Sas (France) IV-288
211. Jericho Salt Ltd. (Israel) IV-288
212. Jeyes Group PLC (UK) IV-289
213. John Drury & Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-290
214. John Gosnell & Co., Ltd. (UK) IV-290
215. John O'Donnell, Ltd. (UK) IV-290
216. Johnson & Johnson (USA) IV-291
Table 142: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ billion) IV-293
Table 143: First Quarter Sales Analysis By Segment: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ billion) IV-293
Table 144: First Quarter Sales Analysis By Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (Q1) (In US$ billion) IV-293
Table 145: Annual Sales Analysis: 2002-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-293
Table 146: Annual Sales Analysis By Segment: 2003-2004(In US$ billion) IV-293
Table 147: Annual Sales Analysis By Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-294
Table 148: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-294
Johnson & Johnson Consumer France (France) IV-301
Johnson & Johnson GmbH (Germany) IV-301
Johnson & Johnson Hellas SA (Greece) IV-301
Johnson & Johnson (NZ) Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-302
Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-302
Johnson & Johnson SpA (Italy) IV-302
Johnson & Johnson (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand) IV-303
Neutrogena Corporation (USA) IV-303
217. Joseph B Amatoury Sarl (Lebanon) IV-306
218. Kanebo Ltd. (Japan) IV-308
Table 149: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (US$ million) IV-310
219. Kao Corporation (Japan) IV-311
Table 150: Annual Sales Comparison: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-313
Table 151: Annual Sales Comparison by Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-313
Table 152: Annual Sales Comparison by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-313
Table 153: Annual Sales Comparison by Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-313
Table 154: Annual Sales Comparison by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-314
Kao Brands Company (USA) IV-317
Kao HK Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-317
220. Karl Lark Ltd. (Finland) IV-318
221. Kathleen Kay Cosmetics (The Netherlands) IV-318
222. Kay's (Ramsbottom) Ltd. (UK) IV-319
223. Keller AG, Fritz (Chemische Fabrik) (Switzerland) IV-319
224. Kemibolaget I Bromma AB (Sweden) IV-320
225. Kempf AG (Switzerland) IV-321
226. Kereru Soap, Candles And Oils (New Zealand) IV-321
227. Kesmar SA (Spain) IV-322
228. Kiilto Oy (Finland) IV-323
229. Kirk Natural Products Corporation (USA) IV-323
230. Kneipp-Werke Kneipp-Mittel-Zentrale Gmbh & Co. KG (Germany) IV-324
Kneipp Nederland BV (The Netherlands) IV-325
231. Koldesign LLC (USA) IV-326
232. Kombi Kemi AB (Sweden) IV-326
233. Kopcke International (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-327
234. L. Manetti H. Roberts & Co., SpA (Italy) IV-328
235. L.C.C., Ltd. (Korea) IV-328
236. La Cosmetica, Srl (Italy) IV-328
237. La Phyto SA (France) IV-329
238. La Villa Adolfo, SNC (Italy) IV-329
239. Labiomar (France) IV-329
240. Labo Chimie France (France) IV-330
241. Laboratoire Blc Thalgo Cosmetic (France) IV-331
242. Laboratoire Dr. N.G. Payot (France) IV-332
243. Laboratoire Lachartre (France) IV-332
244. Laboratoire Proval Bionat (France) IV-333
245. Laboratoire S.V.R. (France) IV-333
246. Laboratoire Sanoflore SA (France) IV-334
247. Laboratoire Science Et Nature (France) IV-334
248. Laboratoires Adonis (France) IV-335
249. Laboratories Ardecosm (France) IV-335
250. Laboratoires B.E.A (Bains Et Artmes) (France) IV-336
251. Laboratoires Clarins (France) IV-336
252. Laboratoires Expanscience (France) IV-337
253. Laboratoires Gilbert (France) IV-339
254. Laboratoires Industriels De Vichy (L.I.D.V.) (France) IV-339
255. Laboratoires Lehning SA (France) IV-340
256. Laboratoires Prodene Klint (France) IV-340
257. Laboratoires Rivadis (France) IV-341
258. Laboratoires Vendome S.A. (France) IV-342
259. Laboratorio Chimico Farmaceutico A. Sella, Srl (Italy) IV-343
260. Laboratorios Vigmar, S.L (Spain) IV-343
261. Laboratorios Vinfer S.A (Spain) IV-344
262. Lam Soon Edible Oils Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) IV-345
Lam Soon Singapore Pte., Ltd. (Singapore) IV-346
263. Lander Co., Inc. (USA) IV-347
264. Lanocorp Pacific Pty., Limited (New Zealand) IV-351
265. Las-Cad GmbH (Germany) IV-352
266. Lascaray, S.A. (Spain) IV-352
267. Laurendor S.A. (Spain) IV-353
268. Le Laboratoire Du Bain (France) IV-353
269. Les Laboratoires Marins (France) IV-354
270. Les Parfumeries Fragonard (France) IV-354
271. Li-Il GmbH Arzneimittel/Arzneibdnder (Germany) IV-355
272. Lilleborg AS (Norway) IV-355
273. Lions Corporation (Japan) IV-356
274. Lisap, SpA (Italy) IV-359
275. Living Nature, Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-360
276. L'Occitane (France) IV-360
277. Logissain Laboratoires (France) IV-361
278. L'Oreal SA (France) IV-362
L'Oreal (UK) Ltd. (UK) IV-363
279. Lothantique (France) IV-364
280. Lownds-Pateman Ltd. (UK) IV-364
281. Ludovico Martelli, Srl (Italy) IV-365
282. Lush (USA) IV-365
283. Luxol A.D. (Serbia And Montenegro) IV-366
284. M.Opitz & Co. AG (Switzerland) IV-366
285. Madislor Sarl (France) IV-367
286. Manetti and Roberts (Italy) IV-367
287. Marietta, Corporation (USA) IV-368
288. Mar-Kem AS (Norway) IV-369
289. Markwins International Corporation (USA) IV-369
290. Martelli, SpA (Italy) IV-370
291. Massilia Savonnerie (France) IV-370
292. McBride PLC (UK) IV-371
293. Meerwasser Kosmetik Franziska Teebken GmbH (Germany) IV-374
294. Mertina Produkte (Germany) IV-374
295. Merz Pharma GmbH & Co., KGAA (Germany) IV-375
296. Mettler AG (Switzerland) IV-375
297. Miellerie Des Butineuses (France) IV-376
298. Militex BV (The Netherlands) IV-376
299. Milo Group, P.L.C. (UK) IV-377
300. Minatolwerke AG (Switzerland) IV-377
301. Minipak (Slovakia) IV-377
302. Mirato SpA (Italy) IV-378
303. Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-380
304. Molton Brown Cosmetics (UK) IV-383
305. More Than Soap (UK) IV-385
306. MPS International Ltd. (Poland) IV-387
307. Muehlens GmbH & Co., KG (Germany) IV-388
308. Multaler Et Cie SA (France) IV-388
309. Nardos A/S (Denmark) IV-389
310. Negin Miyaneh (Iran) IV-391
311. Nesti Dante, Srl (Italy) IV-391
312. Nevskaya Cosmetica (Russia) IV-391
313. New Dana Perfumes Corporation (USA) IV-392
314. Neyshabur Hygienic Soap, Mfg. (Iran) IV-392
315. Nile Oil & Detergents (Egypt) IV-393
316. Nirma Ltd. (India) IV-394
317. NOF Corporation (Japan) IV-396
Table 155: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-396
Table 156: Annual Sales Analysis By Business Segment: 2004-2005 (In ¥ million) IV-397
318. Novadan A/S (Denmark) IV-399
319. Odeco Kemisk-Tekniska AB (Sweden) IV-399
320. Officina Farmaceutica Fiorentina, Srl (Italy) IV-400
321. Ok Kjemi Drammen AS (Norway) IV-400
322. Orion-YhtymEOyj NOIRO (Finland) IV-401
323. Orto (Estonia) IV-401
324. Osmos, SpA (Italy) IV-402
325. Oxan (Romania) IV-403
326. Ozay Dagitim Tanitim (Turkey) IV-403
327. Pak Bash (Iran) IV-403
328. Paknam PJS (Iran) IV-404
329. PAM Verpackungen GmbH & Co., KG (Berlin) IV-405
330. Pan Chemie BV (The Netherlands) IV-407
331. Para Laboratories, Inc. (USA) IV-408
332. Parachem Corporation (USA) IV-411
333. Parchimy SA (France) IV-412
334. Parfum Light Ltd. (Russia) IV-413
335. Parfumerie Galimard (France) IV-416
336. Parfums Anny Jean (France) IV-417
337. Parfums Christian Dior BV (The Netherlands) IV-417
338. Parfums Jean-Jacques Vivier (France) IV-417
339. Parfums Nina Ricci (France) IV-418
340. Parfums Rochas (France) IV-419
341. Paxan Corporation (IRAN) IV-420
342. Pedersens Laboratorium (Denmark) IV-421
343. Pentisol KY (Finland) IV-422
344. Performance Health Limited (New Zealand) IV-423
345. Perlena, Snc (Italy) IV-424
346. Perlier SpA (Italy) IV-424
347. Permatin AG (Switzerland) IV-425
348. Persano Cosmetics A/S (Denmark) IV-425
349. Petals Wholesale Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-426
350. Petefa AB (Sweden) IV-426
351. PH Beauty Labs (USA) IV-427
352. Phytocosma International SA (France) IV-428
353. Phytomer (France) IV-429
354. Pierre Cattier SA (France) IV-431
355. Pigeon Corporation (Japan) IV-432
Table 157: Annual Sales Comparison: 2003-2005 (In ¥ billion) IV-433
Table 158: Annual Sales Comparison By Product Segment: 2003-2004 (In ¥ billion) IV-433
356. Piroche, Srl (Italy) IV-434
357. Pirouz Soap Mfg. P.J.S (Iran) IV-434
358. Plantapol, S.L. (Spain) IV-435
359. Plum Hudsikkerhed A/S (Denmark) IV-437
360. Pola Cosmetics, Inc. (Japan) IV-438
361. Port Said Detergents & Chemical Industries (Egypt) IV-439
362. Prestige Cosmetics, Srl (Italy) IV-439
363. Primator OY (Finland) IV-440
364. Prim'style (France) IV-440
365. Prizero P (Russian Federation) IV-440
366. Probionat Provence (France) IV-441
367. Procter & Gamble Company (USA) IV-442
Table 159: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-444
Table 160: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ billion) IV-444
Table 161: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-444
Table 162: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-445
Table 163: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-445
Table 164: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-445
Gillette Company, The (USA) IV-466
Table 165: First Quarter Sales Analysis: 2005-2004 (Q1) (In US$ billion) IV-468
Table 166: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2003 (In US$ billion) IV-468
Table 167: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-468
Table 168: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ billion) IV-468
Procter & Gamble Company (USA) IV-471
Procter & Gamble Amiens SNC (France) IV-474
Procter & Gamble Benelux NV (Netherlands) IV-474
Procter & Gamble Blois (France) IV-475
Procter & Gamble Egypt (Egypt) IV-475
Procter And Gamble España SA (Spain) IV-477
Procter & Gamble Far East, Inc. (Japan) IV-477
Procter & Gamble Hellas (Greece) IV-477
Procter & Gamble Hong Kong Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-478
Procter & Gamble Polska (Poland) IV-478
368. Proderma Betriebs AG (Switzerland) IV-479
369. Proeco QuúŠicas SL (Spain) IV-480
370. Prom Mfg. & Trading (Iran) IV-481
371. Promena AG. (Switzerland) IV-482
372. Puig Beauty & Fashion Group S.L. (Spain) IV-483
Puig UK (UK) IV-483
373. Pyung-Hwa Soap Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-484
374. PZ Cussons (UK), Ltd. (UK) IV-484
Cussons (NZ) Pty., Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-485
Cussons (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand) IV-485
375. Quali Beauty Egypt (Egypt) IV-486
376. Racanelli, Impresa Individuale (Italy) IV-486
377. Raf Raf Soap, Mfg. (Iran) IV-486
378. Rampal Patou (France) IV-487
379. Rance' & C., Srl (Italy) IV-487
380. Rangy Hotels Supplies (Egypt) IV-487
381. Rebar S.R.L (Italy). IV-488
382. Reckitt Benckiser PLC (UK) IV-490
Table 169: Half Yearly Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-490
Table 170: Half Yearly Sales Analysis Region: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-490
Table 171: Annual Sales Analysis By Product: 2004-2005 (In £ million) IV-491
Table 172: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In £ million) IV-491
Table 173: Annual Sales Analysis by Region: 2003-2004 (In £ million) IV-491
Table 174: Annual Sales Analysis By Product: 2003-2004 (In £ million) IV-491
Reckitt Benckiser Italia, SpA (Italy) IV-494
383. Reitzer Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) IV-495
384. Remploy (UK) IV-497
385. Revage Cosmetics, Ltd (UK). IV-498
386. Revlon, Inc. (USA) IV-499
Table 175: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-500
Table 176: Half Yearly Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (H1) (In US$ million) IV-500
Table 177: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-500
Table 178: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-500
Table 179: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-500
Table 180: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-501
387. Risso Fratelli Snc (Italy) IV-503
388. Rivard International Corporation (USA) IV-504
389. Riviera Industry d.o.o. (Serbia and Montenegro) IV-504
390. Riyam Investment & Trading Est. LLC (Muscat) IV-505
391. Roche Holding AG (Switzerland) IV-506
392. Roger ET Gallet (France) IV-507
393. Rulquin Distribution S.A. (Home Institut) (France) IV-508
394. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (USA) IV-509
395. S.I.R.P.E.A. S.p.A. (Italy) IV-510
396. S.P.B.H (Groupe Parfums Berdoues) (France) IV-510
397. SA.NA.MI SpA (Italy) IV-511
398. Saboaria E Perfumaria Confianga SA (Portugal) IV-511
399. Samec Srl (Italy) IV-511
400. Samopar (Monaco) IV-512
401. Saponificio Gianasso, Srl (Italy) IV-512
402. Saponificio Varesino, Srl (Italy) IV-512
403. Sara Lee Corporation (USA) IV-513
Table 181: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million) IV-517
Table 182: Annual Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2003-2004 ( In US$ million) IV-517
Table 183: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographical Region: 2003-2004 (In US$ million) IV-517
Sara Lee De España Sa Division Cruz Verde Legrain (Spain) IV-519
Sara Lee Household and Body Care (Germany) IV-519
Sara Lee Household and Body Care (Germany) IV-519
Sara Lee Household & Bodycare (The Netherlands) IV-520
Sara Lee Household And Body Care France (France) IV-520
404. Sarl Nawrocki (Larapide International) (France) IV-521
405. Savonnerie et Parfumerie Bernard (France) IV-521
406. Savonnerie Le Sirail (France) IV-521
407. Savonnerie Miditerranienne (France) IV-522
408. Scanhall A.S (Norway) IV-522
409. Schloß Neuhaus-Guldenmoor (Germany) IV-522
410. Schupp GmbH & Co. (Germany) IV-523
411. Scottish Fine Soaps, Ltd. (UK) IV-524
412. Seavite Bodycare Limited (Ireland) IV-526
413. Sebapharma GmbH and Co., KG (Germany) IV-526
414. Shanghai Soap Co., Ltd. (China) IV-527
415. Shiseido Company Limited (Japan) IV-528
416. Sibirsk Natural Cosmetics (Russia) IV-530
417. Simmette, Ltd. (UK) IV-531
418. Simou Soap Mfg. (Iran) IV-531
419. Sixtus Werke Fritz Becker GmbH & Co. (Germany) IV-531
420. Skeyndor-Quimibel S.L. (Spain) IV-532
421. Slobozhanskyi Mylovar Ltd. (Ukraine) IV-533
422. Sociedade Luso Helvética Lda (Portugal) IV-533
423. SPA Cosmetics, Ltd. (Israel) IV-534
424. ST. Ives Laboratories, Inc (USA). IV-535
425. St. John Knits International, Inc. (USA) IV-536
426. Stabilimenti Italiani Gavarry S.p.A (Italy) IV-537
427. Stadsing Export Ltd. A/S (Denmark) IV-538
428. Standard Soap Company, Ltd. (UK) IV-538
429. Ste Industrielle De Chimie Organique (SICO) (France) IV-539
430. Steffer & Vircol, Srl (Italy) IV-540
431. Stendhal SA (France) IV-540
432. Stephenson Speciality Soap Bases (UK) IV-541
433. Sterisol AB (Sweden) IV-542
434. Stiefel Laboratories (Ire), Ltd. (Ireland) IV-543
435. Straub GmbH (Germany) IV-544
436. Tak Kaj Soap (Iran) IV-545
437. Tala Soap Mfg. (Iran) IV-545
438. Tamara Cosmetics (Aromatco S.R.L.) (Egypt) IV-546
439. Tanta Oil & Soap (Egypt) IV-546
440. Tara Chemicals Ltd. (Malta) IV-547
441. Taxor Cosmetic AG (Germany) IV-547
442. Taylor Kosmetik GmbH Ein Unternehmen Der
Pfizer-Gruppe (Germany) IV-548
443. Teb Loran Soap Mfg. P.J.S (Iran) IV-548
444. Technico-Flor (France) IV-549
445. Tefra, Srl (Italy) IV-549
446. Tehnochem Doo (Slovenia) IV-550
447. Temmentec AG (Switzerland) IV-551
448. Tetrarcha Ipari, Kereskedelmi Is Szolgaltats Kft. (Hungary) IV-551
449. The Hygiene People Limited (Ireland) IV-552
450. The Village Soap, Co. (UK) IV-554
451. Thedra AG (Switzerland) IV-554
452. Thord Ohlsson Kemiska Prod AB (Sweden) IV-555
453. Three C Cosmetics (Egypt) IV-555
454. Tocco Magico SpA (Italy) IV-556
455. Togal-Werk AG (Germany) IV-557
456. Tokai Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-558
457. Torf SP. Z O.O. Fabryka Lekow Corp (Poland). IV-559
458. Trichema AG (Switzerland) IV-563
459. Tsumura Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-564
460. Turco Produkten BV (The Netherlands) IV-567
461. Unifarco, Srl (Italy) IV-567
462. Unilever N.V (The Netherlands) IV-568
Table 184: First Three Quarters Sales Analysis: 2004-2005 (For The Nine Period Ended September, 30) (In £ million) IV-570
Table 185: Segment Wise Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In £ million) IV-570
Table 186: Regional Wise Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In £ million) IV-570
Unilever (China) Ltd. (China) IV-572
Unilever (Malaysia) Holdings Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) IV-572
Unilever Foods Espana SA (Spain) IV-573
Hindustan Lever Ltd. (India) IV-573
Table 187: Nine Months Sales Analysis by Business Segment: 2004-2005 (Nine Months Ended, September) (In INR Crores) IV-575
Table 188: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2004 (In INR Crores) IV-575
Unilever Hellas SA (Greece) IV-577
Unilever Home & Personal Care Products (USA) IV-577
Unilever Hong Kong Ltd. (Hong Kong) IV-579
Unilever Italia, SpA (Italy) IV-579
Unilever New Zealand Limited (New Zealand) IV-580
Unilever Philippines, Inc. (Philippines) IV-580
Unilever Thai Holdings Limited (Thailand) IV-581
Unilever UK Home and Personal Care (UK) IV-581
463. Unilever PLC (UK) IV-582
464. United Soap Manufacturing (Egypt) IV-583
465. Van Dam Bodegraven Bv (Netherlands) IV-583
466. Venita Fabryka Kosmetykow Sp. z o.o. (Poland) IV-583
467. Ventree Co., Ltd. (Korea) IV-584
468. Vermont Soapworks (USA) IV-587
469. Victoria Scandinavian Soap AB (Sweden) IV-588
470. Viki-Hair Laboratorium Chemiczne (Poland) IV-589
471. Viokox SA (Spain) IV-589
472. VIP Holland BV (The Netherlands) IV-590
473. W. Spitzner Arzneimittelfabrik GmbH (Germany) IV-591
474. Wadi El-Nile Soap & Oil (Egypt) IV-591
475. Wala Heilmittel GmbH (Germany) IV-592
476. Walter Rau GmbH & Co. Speickwerk (Germany) IV-592
477. Waves Denmark (Denmark) IV-593
478. We-Ha Kosmetik (Werner Petersen A/S) (Denmark) IV-593
479. Weleda AG (Switzerland) IV-593
Weleda Ltd (UK) IV-594
480. Weyermann AG (Switzerland) IV-595
481. Wigo-Werk Kreuznach Chemische Fabrik GmbH (Germany) IV-596
482. Willowton Oil & Cake Mills (South Africa) IV-596
483. Wilsons Chemical Ltd. (New Zealand) IV-597
484. Winatur-Haarkosmetik GmbH + Co. KG (Germany) IV-597
485. Wipro Consumer Products (India) IV-598
486. Witt Italia, SpA (Italy) IV-598
487. Wonderlight Consumer Products Co (Pvt)., Ltd. (Sri Lanka) IV-599
488. Worning & Petersen (Denmark) IV-599
489. Wundi GmbH Chemisch-Technische Erzeugnisse (Germany) IV-600
490. Wuzhou Far East Cosmetics and Health Products Co., Ltd. (China) IV-600
491. Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. (Japan) IV-601
492. Yardley London (UK) IV-602
493. YSL Beaute (Spain) IV-602
494. Yves Rocher Manufacturing (Ireland) IV-603
495. Zafar Soap (Iran) IV-603
496. Zeta Farmaceutici SpA (Italy) IV-603
497. Ziaja Ltd. (Poland) IV-604

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Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Dynamics II-1

2. Market Trends II-3

3. Competitive Scenario II-8

4. Product Classification II-10

5. Key Markets - A Perspective II-13

6. Product Launches II-18

7. Recent Industry Activity II-36

8. Focus on Select Global Players II-39

9. Global Market Perspective II-44

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1

2. Canada III-29

3. Japan III-32

4. Europe III-40

4a. France III-45

4b. Germany III-50

4c. The United Kingdom III-55

4d .Italy III-69

4e. Spain III-74

4f. Rest of Europe III-81

5. Asia-Pacific III-88

6. Latin America III-102

7. Middle East/Africa III-105

IV. COMPETITION