Abstract
Report Scope and Methodology
This report examines China' s macroeconomic trends, investment environment, feminine hygiene products industry structure and capacity, production and demand, end-use market consumption trends, distribution channels and principal industry participants. Long-term forecast for major feminine hygiene products production and demand are included. Key producers are profiled. Top Chinese feminine hygiene products producers are listed in the producer directory section.
Most primary and secondary research was done in China in order to access up-to-date government regulations, market information and industry data. Data was collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspapers and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations including Chinese feminine hygiene products industry associations, local governments' chemical industry bureaus, feminine hygiene products industry publications, and our in-house databases. Interviews were conducted with Chinese industry experts, university professors, and feminine hygiene products producers in China.
Historical data include 1996, 2001 and 2006. Longterm development trends are projected to the years 2011 and 2016. Economic models and quantitative methods are applied in this report to project market demand and industry trends. Metric system is used and values are presented in either Yuan (RMB, current price) and/or US dollars. Exchange rate for 2006 is based on the annual average rate (7.8 Yuan per US dollar). The word "demand" is used interchangeably with "consumption". Totals may not add due to rounding.
Executive Summary
China has experienced over two decades of high economic growth, which has been stimulated by the consecutive increases of industrial output, consumer consumption and capital investment. China' s GDP has been growing at 11% per annum. National industrial output has been advancing at 10.3% annually and will continue to sustain a strong growth into the next decade. The fast-growing middle class is creating an enormous consumer society. As the fastest-growing economy in the world, the emerging market has attracted the attention of investors and corporations around the world for the last two decades.
To deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises is a long-term task and needs great efforts. The reform of state-owned economy has witnessed rapid changes in both economic and social aspects. The introduction of foreign advanced technology and capitals will continue to be favored by the Chinese government and business community. New ways will be adopted to utilize foreign investment, including mergers, acquisition, and investment funds and securities investment. China will continue to improve its investment environment in the areas of legal system, intellectual property protection, foreign trade and investment regulation, infrastructure and financial system. China is the second largest foreign investment recipient after the United States in the world today. Given its vast market, the country provides tremendous opportunities for investment and trade both for the present and future.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
- Report Scope and Methodology
- Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Economic Outlook
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor
- Foreign Investment
- Foreign Trade
- Financial and Tax Regulations
- Banking System and Regulations
- Foreign Exchange
- Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Feminine Hygiene Products Industry Structure
- Market Size and Growth
- Major Producer Facility Locations and Output
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Labor Costs
- Potential Entrants
- Major Distributors
- Major Foreign Investments
- Technology Development
- Products Trends
IV. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Overview
- Feminine Hygiene Products Production and Demand
- Sanitary Towel
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Sanitary Pads
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Tampons
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Female Private Cleaning Lotions
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Wet Tissue
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Pricing Trends
- Sanitary Towel
V. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Feminine Hygiene Products Markets Outlook Overview
- Chinese Retail Market Trends
- Department Stores
- Chain Stores
- Drugstores
- Food Stores
- Prestige Outlets
- Population Trends by Age Group
- Female Population Trends by Age Group
- Consumer Income Trends
- Consumer Spending Trends
- Northeast
- North
- Southeast
- Central
- Southwest
- Northwest
- Feminine Hygiene Products Demand by Region
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Distribution System in China
- China' s Distribution System
- Feminine Hygiene Products Distribution Channels
- Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
- Communications
- Market Entry Channels
- Exporting to China
- Export Market Overview
- Chinese Trading Practice
- Trading Companies
- Import Restrictions in China
- Technology Licensing
- Technology Licensing Overview
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Joint Venture
- Joint Venture Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Wholly Owned Enterprises
- Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Other Market Entry Channels
- Setting up Sales Offices
- Selling to China through Attending Trade Fairs
- Contacting Chinese Companies
- Advertising
- Exporting to China
- Market Entry Strategies
- Understanding Differences
- Business Practice Differences
- Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
- Dealing with Governments
VII. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
- Feminine Hygiene Products Producer Profiles
- Distributors
- Trading Companies
- Research Institutions and Associations
LIST OF TABLES
I. INTRODUCTION
- Economic Outlook Summary
- Feminine Hygiene products Supply and Demand Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
- Key Economic Indicators
- Industrial Output
- Population and Labor Force Trends
- Foreign Investment and Loans
- Foreign Trade
- Key Commodity Exports from China
- China' s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
- Key Commodity Imports into China
- China' s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners
III. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
- Feminine Hygiene Products Output in China
- Market Size and Growth
- Major Producer Facility Locations and Output
- Market Share of Key Producers
- Major Foreign Investments
IV. FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
- Feminine Hygiene Products Production and Demand
- Sanitary Towel
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Sanitary Pads
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Tampons
- Leading Brands
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Female Private Cleaning Lotions
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
- Wet Tissue
- Total Output and Demand
- Imports and Exports
V. FEMININE HYGIENE PROUCTS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
- Feminine Hygiene Products Markets Outlook Overview
- Chinese Retail Market Trends
- Population Trends by Age Group
- Female Population Trends by Age Group
- Consumer Income Trends
- Consumer Spending Trends
- Northeast
- North
- Southeast
- Central
- Southwest
- Northwest
- Feminine Hygiene Products Demand by Region
LIST OF CHARTS
- Feminine Hygiene Products Output and Demand
- China' s GDP and Industrial Output
- Industrial Output by Ownership
- Population Trends
- Foreign Investments and Loans
- China' s Imports and Exports
- Key Commodity Exports from China
- Key Commodity Imports into China
- Feminine Hygiene Products Production
- Feminine Hygiene Products Production and Demand
- Sanitary Towel Production and Demand
- Sanitary Towel Imports and Exports
- Sanitary Pads Production and Demand
- Sanitary Pads Imports and Exports
- Tampons Production and Demand
- Tampons Imports and Exports
- Female Private Cleaning Lotions Production and Demand
- Female Private Cleaning Lotions Imports and Exports
- Wet Tissue Production and Demand
- Wet Tissue Imports and Exports
