Union de Credito Agropecuaria Industrial de Aguascalientes S.A. de C.V. (UCAIAGS) (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'BB+(mex)' from 'BB(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 2, 2008.

Banco BISA S.A. (Bolivia)

--National long-term local currency rating to 'AA+(bol)' from 'AA(bol)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 3, 2008.

Bodegas Y Vinedos La Concepcion S.A. (Bolivia)

--Senior unsecured A y B national long-term rating to 'B+(bol)' from 'B(bol)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 8, 2008.

Fabrica Nacional de Cemento S.A. (Fancesa) (Bolivia)

--Primera y segunda emision de bonos del Programa de Emisiones de Bonos Fancesa II national long-term rating to 'AA-(bol)' from 'A+(bol)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 8, 2008.

Chilquinta Energia S.A. (Chilquinta) (Chile)

--Shelf registration No. 549 national long-term rating to 'AA(chl)' from 'AA-(chl)';

--Shelf registration No. 550 national long-term rating to 'AA(chl)' from 'AA-(chl)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 13, 2008.

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) (Brazil)

--Fourth issuance of debentures national long-term rating to 'AA(bra)' from 'AA-(bra)';

--Third issuance of debentures national long-term rating to 'AA+(bra)' from 'AA(bra)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 22, 2008.

Fincasa Hipotecaria (Mexico)

--FCASACB04 (2004-1) national long-term rating to 'AAA(mex)' from 'AA-(mex)'; remove from Rating Watch Negative;

--FCASACB04-2 (2004-2) national long-term rating to 'AAA(mex)' from 'AA-(mex)'; remove from Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 22, 2008.

Brazilian Securities Companhia de Securitizacao (Brazil)

--49a serie de CRIs national long-term rating to 'A+(bra)' from 'A(bra)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 22, 2008.

Sistema de Agua Potable y Alcantarilado de Leon, Gto (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'AA(mex)' from 'AA-(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 24, 2008.

Pellegrini Renta Pesos (Argentina)

--National long-term rating to 'A+(arg)' from 'A(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 24, 2008.

Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'A(mex)' from 'A-(mex)'; Outlook revised to Positive from Stable;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 27, 2008.

Brazilian Securities Companhia de Securitizacao (Brazil)

--73a serie de CRIs 2006-49 national long-term rating to 'BBB+(bra)' from 'B-(bra)';

--73a serie de CRIs 2008-73 national long-term rating to 'BBB+(bra)' from 'B-(bra)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 28, 2008.

Corporacion Telemic C.A. (Intercable) (Venezuela)

--National long-term rating to 'AA-(ven)' from 'A+(ven)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 30, 2008.

Fitch has also downgraded the following ratings:

Invertec Pesquera Mar de Chiloe S.A. (Invermar) (Chile)

--National long-term rating to 'BB+(chl)' from 'BBB(chl)';

--National Equity Rating to Primera Clase Nivel 4 from Primera Clase Nivel 3;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 1, 2008.

Cristalerias de Chile S.A. (Cristalerias) (Chile)

--National Equity Rating to Primera Clase Nivel 2 from Primera Clase Nivel 1;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 2, 2008.

Gasco S.A. (Gasco) (Chile)

--National long-term rating to 'A+(chl)' from 'AA-(chl)';

--National Equity Rating to Primera Clase Nivel 3 from Primera Clase Nivel 2;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 3, 2008.

Ford Credit de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'BB-(mex)' from 'BBB-(mex)'; --National short-term rating to 'B(mex)' from 'F3(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Montemar VIII (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B-(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Montemar XIX (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B-(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Promotora de Casas y Edificios, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National short-term rating to 'B(mex)' from 'F3(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 9, 2008.

Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A.B. de C.V. (CCM) (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'CC(mex)' from 'A(mex)';

--National short-term rating to 'D(mex)' from 'F1(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 10, 2008.

FAVA XVII (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion Clase B (CPB) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 14, 2008.

FAVA XVIII (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion Clase B (CPB) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 14, 2008.

FAVA XIX (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 14, 2008.

Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'A-(mex)' from 'A+(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 15, 2008.

Coppel, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'A(mex)' from 'AA-(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--National short-term rating to 'F2(mex)' from 'F1(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 17, 2008.

Credilogros Compania Financiera S.A. (Argentina)

--National short-term rating to 'A3(arg)' from 'A2(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 17, 2008.

Banco Multisectorial de Inversiones (El Salvador)

--National long-term Rating to 'AA+(slv)' from 'AAA(slv)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 17, 2008.

HF Acciones Digitales (Argentina)

--National long-term rating to 'A(arg)v' from 'AA-(arg)v';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 20, 2008.

Best Consumer Finance II (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CCC(arg)' from 'B-(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 27, 2008.

Best Consumer Finance III (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CC(arg)' from 'CCC(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 27, 2008.

Best Consumer Finance IV (Argentina)

--Certificados de Participacion (CP) national long-term rating to 'CC(arg)' from 'CCC(arg)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 27, 2008.

Aracruz Celulose S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating to 'A(bra)' from 'AA-(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 29, 2008.

Jantesa S.A. (Venezuela)

--National long-term rating to 'BBB+(ven)' from 'A(ven)';

--National short-term rating to 'F2(ven)' from 'F1(ven)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 30, 2008.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte S.A. (TGN) (Argentina)

--National long-term rating to 'BB(arg)' from 'A-(arg)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 30, 2008.

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National short-term rating to 'BB(mex)' from 'BBB-(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 30, 2008.

BPN Brasil Banco Multiplo S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating to 'A+(bra)' from 'AA-(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--National short-term rating to 'F1(bra)' from 'F1+(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 31, 2008.

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'AA-(mex)' from 'AA+(mex)';

--National short-term rating to 'F1(mex)' from 'F1+(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 31, 2008.

Comercial B. Inmobiliaria C.A. (COBINCA) (Republica Dominicana)

--National long-term rating to 'BBB+(dom)' from 'A-(dom)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 31, 2008.

Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A.B. de C.V. (CCM) (Mexico)

--National long-term rating to 'D(mex)' from 'CC(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 30, 2008.

The following Outlook Revisions and Rating Watch changes were made:

FFP Ecofuturo S.A. (Bolivia)

--National long-term rating 'BBB+(bol)'; Outlook revised to Evolving from Positive;

--National short-term rating 'F2(bol)'; Outlook revised to Evolving from Positive;

--National long-term Local Currency Rating 'A-(bol)'; Outlook revised to Evolving from Positive;

--National short-term Local Currency Rating 'F1(bol)'; Outlook revised to Evolving from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 2, 2008.

Banco Daycoval S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'A(bra)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Banco Industrial e Comercial S.A. (BicBanco) (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'A-(bra)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Banco Panamericano S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'BBB+(bra)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Banco Pine S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'A-(bra)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Banco Tricury S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term Rating 'BB(bra)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 7, 2008.

Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 8, 2008.

Controladora Comercial Mexicana, S.A.B. de C.V. (CCM) (Mexico)

--National long-term rating 'A(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--National short-term rating 'F1(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 9, 2008.

Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditorios Motorola Industrial (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'A(bra)'; remove from Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 13, 2008.

Banco Agricola S.A. (El Salvador)

--National long-term rating 'AA+(slv)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 15, 2008.

Genworth Seguros de Credito a la Vivienda, S.A. De C.V. (Mexico)

--National Insurer Financial Strength 'AAA(mex)'; Outlook revised to Negative from Stable;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 21, 2008.

Credibel Fundo de Investimento em Direitos Creditorios II - Vehiculos (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'AA(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 24, 2008.

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico)

--National long-term rating 'BBB-(mex)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 24, 2008.

Estado de Jalisco (Mexico)

--National long-term rating 'A+(mex)'; Outlook revised to Stable from Positive;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 29, 2008.

Banco Matone S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'BBB-(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--National short-term rating 'F3(bra)'; placed on Rating Watch Negative;

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 31, 2008.

The following ratings were affirmed and withdrawn:

Banco Tricury S.A. (Brazil)

--National long-term rating 'BBB(bra)';

--National short-term rating 'B(bra)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 21, 2008.

Municipio de San Andres Cholula, Puebla (Mexico)

--National long-term rating 'A-(mex)';

--Rating Actions took place on Oct. 23, 2008.

Additional information on these rating actions can be found at:

--Fitch Ratings - www.fitchratings.com;

--Fitch Argentina/Uruguay - www.fitchratings.com.ar;

--Fitch Brazil - www.fitchratings.com.br;

--Fitch Chile - www.fitchratings.cl;

--Fitch Mexico - www.fitchmexico.com;

--Fitch Venezuela - www.fitchvenezuela.com.

National Ratings are an assessment of credit quality relative to the rating of the 'best' credit risk in a country. This 'best' risk will normally, although not always, be assigned to all financial commitments issued or guaranteed by the sovereign state.

Fitch's rating definitions and the terms of use of such ratings are available on the agency's public site, www.fitchratings.com. Published ratings, criteria and methodologies are available from this site, at all times. Fitch's code of conduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, affiliate firewall, compliance and other relevant policies and procedures are also available from the 'Code of Conduct' section of this site.

SOURCE: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings 
Tyrene Frederick-Mack, +1-212-908-0540 (Media Relations) 
tyrene.frederick-mack@fitchratings.co

"The quality of submissions we receive for our awards program continues to increase as the mobile marketing channel matures. The increase in submissions from brands and agencies this year as well as new applications from APAC and LATAM make this a truly global awards program," said Laura Marriott, president of the MMA. "We appreciate the contribution of all those who submitted applications and congratulate these finalists, each of whom demonstrate innovation, creativity and excellence in their mobile marketing implementations."

The 2008 MMA awards finalists are:

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Branding:

APAC

-- Group M Media India pvt Ltd., Nokia E66 & Nokia E 71 Launch

-- OgilvyOne Worldwide Hong Kong, Guinness Passport to Greatness

-- TigerSpike - Virgin Festival Buddy, Virgin Mobile Music Festival 2008

EMEA

-- BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty), Lynx Get In There mobile tools

-- BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty), Cippis Trump Selecta!

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, LA FABRICA DE LA FELICIDAD

LATAM

-- Okto Tecnologia e ServiAos de Informatica Ltda, Happiness Factory

-- Pontomobi Interactive, Center Norte Christmas

-- Unilever, F.biz, Nokia Interactive Advertising, Unilever Seda Teens Shampoo Mobile Marketing Campaign

NA

-- Anheuser-Busch, Apology Bot 3000

-- AT&T, AT&T and Rock the Vote Go Mobile

-- Golden Gekko S.L., Absolut Drinks in Your Mobile

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Cross-Media Integration:

APAC

-- AURA Interactive, Paramount Pictures BlueZone(R) campaign

-- Madhouse Inc., Nike Zoom Mobile Marketing Campaign in China

-- The Hyperfactory, United Nations "Voices" Campaign

EMEA

-- Mobiento and Initiative Universal Media, Snickers Peanut Power

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, TIENES UN PLAN

-- MOBILERA Turkey & Mindshare Turkey/NIKE Football Campaign: "Take it to the Next Level"

LATAM

-- Mobext Brazil, Media Contacts Brazil and CitroA"n, Delivering Geo-Target Information

-- Pontomobi Interactive, MOVE

-- QuickMedia, Pasalo de dedo en dedo

NA

-- ABC.com, The Oscars(R) Mobile program

-- HipCricket, TXT4Dummies

-- The Hyperfactory, Peyton Manning's Priceless Pep Talks

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Direct Response:

APAC

-- AURA Interactive, Hoyts BlueZone(R) network

-- GroupM Media India Pvt Ltd, The New HSBC Premier Mobile Handset

-- The Hyperfactory, United Nations "Voices" Campaign

EMEA

-- Incentivated, Bookstart DRTV Campaign

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, Voice Push

-- YOC AG and KRAFT FOODS, Jacobs 3fA 1/4r1/2fA 1/4r1

NA

-- Cellfire Inc. and Kroger, Cellfire Mobile Grocery Coupons

-- MGM Grand, Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Mobile Data Acquisition

-- Walmart, Kraft Foods, AT&T, and Single Touch Systems, #MEALS

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Product/Services Launch:

APAC

-- Bharti Airtel Ltd., iPhone Launch on Airtel

-- FarEasTone Telecommunication Co., Ltd, Mobile Advertising Campaign: The Unrestrained Spirit

-- The Hyperfactory, Nike T90 Kick Off Launch in 3D Augmented Reality on Mobile

EMEA

-- iconmobile GmbH, BMW VideoCall

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, INFORMATION IN YOUR PHONE

-- AKQA, Nike PHOTOiD

LATAM

-- F.biz, Seda Teens

-- Pontomobi Interactive, One Missed Call

-- Pontomobi Interactive, Reach One

NA

-- Edelman Mobile, Dove Fresh Takes

-- INCENTIVATED, Jaguar Cars NA, Jaguar XF Launch Campaign

-- KADOINK, Jason Mraz Mobile Album Premier

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Promotion:

APAC

-- AURA Interactive, Paramount Pictures BlueZone(R) campaign

-- WOLFPAC MOBILE, Inc., Coffee-Mate Challenge

-- WOLFPAC MOBILE, Inc., NESCAFE 3in1 Decode Promo

EMEA

-- AERODEON, SHOW YOUR EMOTIONS!

-- Electric Agency, COCA-COLA EUROCUP 2008 - 'WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BALL?'

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, IDRINKS

LATAM

-- HANZO SA, HANZO Online Mobile Marketing Campaigning

-- Mobext, ADIDAS FAIRPLAY

-- Pontomobi Interactive, Besni in cinemas

NA

-- Valassis 1-to-1 Solutions and IKEA, IKEA Catalog "Find It" Mobile Sweepstakes

-- Limbo, Verizon Wireless's The Fight For Gotham City Promotion

-- The Weather Channel Mobile, Mobile Month

Best Use of Mobile Marketing, Relationship-Building:

APAC

-- AURA Interactive, Hoyts BlueZone(R) network

-- GroupM Media India Pvt Ltd, Pepsi - Youngistaan - A New Cult for Youth!

-- TigerSpike - Mobile Warnie, VB Summer of Spin

EMEA

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, IDRINKS

-- OMD International and Vodafone, Vodafone Mobile - Football

-- R/GA, Nokia Urbanista Diaries

NA

-- CellTrust Corp., Harlem Case Study

-- Edelman Mobile, Dove Fresh Takes

-- Obama for America, Obama for America Mobile

Innovation:

EMEA

-- Ad Infuse, Strongbow: Turning Virtual Pints into Reality

-- AKQA, Nike PHOTOiD

-- Praekelt Foundation, TxtAlert

NA

-- Cellfire Inc., Cellfire Mobile Grocery Coupons

-- Polo Ralph Lauren, Mobile Commerce - Two-dimensional barcodes

-- Rhythm NewMedia, vSNAX Videos

Innovation for Creativity in Media

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, APLICACION NATIVA PARA IPOD

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, INFORMATION IN YOUR PHONE

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, THE PARTY PROJECT

Innovation for Creativity in Technology

EMEA

-- MOBILE DREAMS FACTORY & VODAFONE, Vodafone Club2020

-- Mobile Dreams Factory, IDRINKS

-- R/GA, Nokia Urbanista Diaries

NA

-- Macrovision / TVGuide, Dynamic mobile ad-network for publishers

-- Mobile Accord, Inc., Keep a Child Alive Mobile Donation Campaign

-- R/GA, Nike Basketball Ballers Network

The MMA will also announce the winners of the Overall Excellence Award for Company/Committee, Individual and Academic awards. Regional award winners will be eligible to win the Global awards for their category which will also be presented at the awards ceremony.

About the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA)

The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) is the premier global non-profit trade association established to lead the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technologies. The MMA is an action-oriented organization designed to clear obstacles to market development, establish mobile media guidelines and best practices for sustainable growth, and evangelize the use of the mobile channel. The more than 700 member companies, representing over forty countries around the globe, include all members of the mobile media ecosystem. The Mobile Marketing Association's global headquarters are located in the United States and it has regional chapters including North America (NA), Europe, Latin America (LATAM), Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) branches.For more information, please visit www.mmaglobal.com.

SOURCE: Mobile Marketing Association

NA 
Global Results Comm. (GRC) 
Valerie Christopherson or Kirsten Woodard 
+1-949-608-0276 
valeriec@globalresultspr.com 
kwoodard@globalresultspr.com 
or 
EMEA & Global 
Mi liberty Ltd 
Jen Allen, +44 (0) 20 7751 4444 
hinda@libertycomms.com

The Dixie Group is a leading marketer and manufacturer of carpet and rugs to higher-end residential and commercial customers through the Fabrica International, Masland Carpets and Dixie Home brands.

SOURCE: The Dixie Group, Inc.

The Dixie Group, Inc. 
Investors 
Gary A. Harmon 
Chief Financial Officer 
706-876-5851 
gary.harmon@dixiegroup.com

http://www.reportlinker.com/p097822/World-Sanitary-Paper-Products-Market-Brief.html

The global outlook series on Sanitary Paper Products provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, a cross-sectional comparison of top players in the international space, and a sneak peek into the major product segments that make up the industry. The discussion on the global market is punctuated with 18 market data rich tables, which capture dollar sales by region/country, and player market shares by company across product market verticals, such as, Sanitary Napkins, Infant Diapers, Facial Tissues, Paper Towels, Wipes, Incontinence Products, and Toilet/Bathroom Tissues, among others. The US market is quantitatively evaluated with 31 invaluable tables, which capture major brands, sales, and retailing channel practices among key product categories i.e. Toilet Tissue Paper, Facial Tissues, Paper Towels, Sanitary Napkins/Panty Liners, Adult Incontinence Products, and Disposable Training Pants, among others. Other markets briefly discussed, and covered include Canada, Mexico, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Rest of Europe, Asia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Middle East, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, among others. The report also offers a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and corporate developments in addition to an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 172 companies worldwide.

SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS GOS-071 A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, SEPTEMBER 2008

CONTENTS

1. Global Overview 1

Table 1: Leading Players in the Global Sanitary Paper Products Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, SCA, Uni-Charm, Kao, and Others 1 Worldwide Market for Sanitary Paper Products: Competitive Analysis of Leading Players - Procter & Gamble, Kimberly- Clark, Johnson & Johnson, and SCA and 1 Sanitary Napkins 2 Belted Versus Self-Adhesive Napkins 2 Maxipads 2 Minipads 3 Panty Shields/Liners 3 Ultrathin Napkins 3 Curved Napkins 3 Overnight and Longer Napkin Products 3

Table 2: World Market for Sanitary Napkins by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 4

Table 3: World Sanitary Napkins Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World 4

Table 4: Leading Players in the Global Sanitary Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, SCA, Uni-Charm, Kao, and Others 5 Infant Diapers Market 5 Functions Performed 5 The Industry Sectors 5 Disposable Diapers 5 Ultra-absorbent 5 Superabsorbent 5 Regular Diapers 5 Gender-specific Diapers 5 Biodegradable Diapers 6 Cloth Diapers 6 Diaper Services 6 New Innovations/Features 6 Preemies Personal Pamper 6 Protecting Infant's Sensitive Skin 6 Solution for Diaper Rash 6 "Friendly" Products 6 Pretty in Pink, Blue and White 6 Licensed Characters 6 Control Labels 6 Thin Designs Gaining Acceptance 7 Gender-Specific Diapers 7 Disposable Training Pants 7 Novelty Diapers 7

Table 5: Global Sales of Infant Diapers by Leading Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturers (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Paragon Trade Brands, SCA, Uni-Charm, Kao, Johnson & Johnson, and Others 7 Issues Confronting the Industry 7

Table 6: World Market for Diapers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 8

Table 7: World Diapers Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World 8

Table 8: Leading Players in the Global Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Unicharm, SCA, Kao, and Others 9 Facial Tissue Market 9

Table 9: World Market for Facial Tissues by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,& Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 9

Table 10: World Facial Tissues Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World 10 Household Towels 10

Table 11: World Market for Paper Towels by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 11

Table 12: World Paper Towels Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World 11 Personal & Household Wipes Market 12 Household Wipes 12 Industrial Wipes 12

Table 13: Leading Players in the Global Wipes Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Kao, Johnson & Johnson, SC Johnson & Son, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever Group, Beiersdorf, Playtex Products, and Clorox 12

Table 14: Global Wipes Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region - North America, Western Europe, Asia- Pacific, and Others 12 Adult Incontinence Products Market 13 Occurrence and Prevalence of Incontinence 13 Types of Adult Incontinence Products 13 Underpants 13 Briefs 13 Underpads 13 Two-piece Systems 13 Other Incontinent Products 13 Innovations in the Adult Incontinence Market 14 Private Label Products Gaining Acceptance 14 Coverstock Material 14

Table 15: Leading Players in the Global Incontinence Products Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for SCA, Kimberly-Clark, Tyco/Kendall, Hartmann, Uni-Charm, and Others 14 Toilet/Bathroom Tissues Market 14

Table 16: World Market for Toilet Tissues by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 15

Table 17: World Toilet Tissues Market (2004 & 2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World 16

Table 18: Leading Players in the Global Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Kimberly-Clark, Georgia-Pacific, SCA, Procter & Gamble, Kruger, Cascades, Metsa Tissue, Sofidel, and Others 16

2. Issues & Trends 16 Role of Demographics 16 Technologies Influencing the Sector - The Rise of Superabsorbent Polymers 17 Competitive Scenario 18 Types of Superabsorbent Polymers 18 Advantages - In a Nutshell 18 Environmental Benefits 19 Private Label Market Booming 19 Floor Wipes - An Emerging Concept 19 Consolidation to Streamline the Tissue Paper Market 19 Demand Rising for High Quality Tissue Papers 20 Diaper Sales Fall with Changing Demographic Trends 20 Feminine Hygiene Care Goes Discreet 21 Success with Scent 21 Product and Marketing Patterns 22 Innovations Largely Restricted to Line Extensions 22 Introduction of Plastic Applicators 22 Intervention of Environmentalists 22 Convenience and Portability 22 Deodorized Products Still Well Liked 22 Problems Associated with Tampon Use 22 Personal Risks 22 Toxic Shock Syndrome 22 Environmental Damage 22 Expensive 22 Purchase Considerations 22 Packaging and Labeling 23 Napkins 23 Polybags - A Big Improvement Over Boxes 23 Individual Wrapping 23 Highly Informative Labels 23 Eco-Concerns Will Change Packaging in Future 23 Demographic Shifts Alter Contours of the Market 23 The War Between Tampons & Sanitary Pads 23 Women with Light Incontinence Increasingly Prefer Sanitary Protection Products 24 Tampons 24 Innovations in Tampon Packaging 24 New Absorbency Rating Labeling 24 Distribution 24 The Retailing Paradox 24 Increasing Sophistication and Cross-Merchandising 24 Napkin Sales by Retail Outlet 24 Tampon Retailing Almost Identical to Napkins 25 Packaging 25 Cardboard Cartons or Plastic Packages? 25 Package Design 25 Disposables and Reusables - The Dispute Continues 25 Are Diapers Baby-Friendly? 25 Are Diapers "Green"? 25 Are Diapers Cost-effective? 26 Research for a Single-Piece Reusable Diaper 26 Troubles Using Disposable Diaper 26 Developments in Absorbent Core Technology 26 Emergence of New Technologies 26 Declining Birth Rates Pummel Diaper Sales in Developed Countries 26 Competition Intensifies in Developed Markets 26 Developing Economies: The Only Saving Grace 27 Eco-Friendly: The New Buzz Word for Product Success 27 Disposable Paper Products Market: A Primer 27

3. Mergers & Acquisitions 28

4. Strategic Corporate Developments 33

5. Product Launches 37 A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1. North America 43

1a. United States 43

Table 19: US Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 43 Tissue Paper 43

Table 20: Tissue Market in the US (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Production Volume by Type - Toilet Tissues, Facial Tissues, Towels, and Others 44 Toilet Tissue Paper Market 44 Premium Quality Toilet Papers Drives Sanitary Products Sector in the US 44

Table 21: Leading Players in the US Toilet Tissues Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly- Clark, Koch, and Others 44

Table 22: Leading Toilet Tissue Brands in the US (2007): Breakdown of Retail Volume Sales in Million Units through Supermarkets, Drugstores, and Discount Stores for Scott, Angel Soft, Kleenex Cottonelle, Charmin, Quilted Northern, Charmin Ultra, Quilted Northern Ultra, Kleenex Cottonelle, Ultra, Marcal, and Charmin Basic 45

Table 23: Leading Toilet Tissue Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Scott, Kleenex Cottonelle, Charmin, Charmin Ultra, Quilted Northern, Angel Soft, Quilted Northern Ultra, Kleenex Cottonelle Ultra, Marcal, Soft 'n Gentle, Private Label, and Others 45

Table 24: Leading Players in the US Bath Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly Clark, Georgia pacific, Procter & Gamble, and Others 45 Facial Tissues Market 46

Table 25: Leading Facial Tissue Brands in the US (2007): Breakdown of Retail Volume Sales in Million Units through Supermarkets, Drugstores, and Discount Stores for Kleenex, Puffs, Puffs Plus, Scotties, Kleenex Expressions, Puffs Ultra, Kleenex Ultra, Puffs Extra Strength, Marcal, and Puffs To Go 46

Table 26: Leading Facial Tissue Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Kleenex, Puffs Plus, Puffs, Scotties, Kleenex Expressions, Puffs Advanced Extra Strength, Kleenex Ultra, Private Label, and Others 46

Table 27: Leading Facial Tissue Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Kleenex, Puffs, Puffs Plus, Scotties, Kleenex Expressions, Puffs Advanced Extra Strength, Kleenex Ultra, Marcal, Private Label, and Others 46 Paper Towels 47

Table 28: Leading Players in the US Paper Towels Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Koch, Kimberly-Clark, and Others 47

Table 29: Leading Paper Towel Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Bounty, Brawny, Scott, Kleenex Viva, Sparkle, Bounty Basic, Marcal, Private Label, and Others 47

Table 30: Leading Paper Towel Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Bounty, Kleenex Viva, Scott, Brawny, Sparkle, Marcal, Bounty Basic, So Dri, Private Label, and Others 47

Table 31: Leading Paper Napkin Brands in the US (2007): Breakdown of Retail Volume Sales in Million Units through Supermarkets, Drugstores, and Discount Stores for Vanity Fair, Mardi Gras, Bounty, Marcal, Brawny, Scott, Sensations, Kleenex, American Greetings Designware, and Hallmark Party Express 48

Table 32: Leading Paper Napkin Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Dollar Sales for Mardi Gras, Vanity Fair, Bounty, Marcal, Brawny, Scott, Sensations, Hallmark Party Express, Kleenex, Zee, Private Label, and Others 48

Table 33: Leading Players in the US Paper Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Georgia pacific, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Marcal Paper Mills, Solo Cup Company, and Others 48 Sanitary Napkins/Panty Liners Market 49

Table 34: Leading Feminine Sanitary Napkin/Liner Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales through Supermarkets, Drug and Mass Merchandiser Stores for Always, Stayfree, Kotex, Kotex Lightdays, Private Label, and Others 49

Table 35: Leading Players in the US Sanitary Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Johnson & Johnson, and Others 49

Table 36: Sanitary Napkins/Liners Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel - Supermarkets, Drug Stores, and Others 49

Table 37: Leading Players in the US Sanitary Pads Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, and Others 49 Tampons Market 49 Tampon Types 50 Digital or Applicator-free Tampons 50 Applicator Tampons 50 Curved Tampons 50 Tampons Used to Test STDs 50 Market Trends 50 Tampon Marketers Aiming at Adolescents 50 Loyal Base of Tampon Users 50 Tampons Cash in on the Outdoor Theme 50 Clothing Favors Tampon Usage 50

Table 38: Leading Players in the US Tampons Market (2007): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Key Players - Procter and Gamble, Energizer (Playtex), Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, and Others 51

Table 39: Leading Tampon Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Tampax Pearl, Tampax, Playtex Gentle Glide, O.B., Kotex Security, Tampax Compak, Playtex, Playtex Beyond, Tampax Fresh, Private Label, and Others 51

Table 40: Leading Tampon Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Tampax Pearl, Tampax, Playtex Gentle Glide, O.B., Kotex Security, Tampax Compak, Playtex, Playtex Beyond, Tampax Fresh, Private Label, and Others 51

Table 41: Tampons Market in the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel - Supermarkets, Drug Stores, and Others 51 Baby Diaper and Wipe Products 52

Table 42: Leading Brands in the US Baby Wipes Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Huggies Natural Care, Pampers Natural Aloe Touch, Huggies Supreme Care, Pampers Original Cotton Care, Pampers Sensitive Touch, Huggies, Luvs Natural, Huggies Original, Huggies Newborn, Luvs, Private Label, and Others 52 Disposable Training Pants 52

Table 43: Leading Players in the US Disposable Diapers Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Others 52

Table 44: Leading Players in the US Disposable Training Pants Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly- Clark, Procter & Gamble, and Others 53

Table 45: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales through Supermarkets, Drug and Mass Merchandiser Stores for Huggies, Pampers Cruisers, Pampers Baby Dry, Huggies Pull-Ups, Private Label, and Others 53

Table 46: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales through Drug Stores for Huggies, Pampers Baby Dry, Pampers Cruisers, Huggies Supreme, Pampers Swaddlers, Luvs Ultra Leakguards, Huggies Overnites, Huggies Convertibles, Huggies Supreme Baby Shaped, Private Label, and Others 53

Table 47: Leading Disposable Diaper Brands in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales through Drug Stores for Huggies, Pampers Baby Dry, Pampers Cruisers, Huggies Supreme, Pampers Swaddlers, Luvs Ultra Leakguards, Huggies Overnites, Private Label, and Others 54 Adult Incontinence Products 54 Paper Products Market for Adult Incontinence Growing 54

Table 48: Leading Brands in the US Adult Incontinence Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Depend, Poise, Serenity, Private Label, and Others 54

Table 49: Leading Brands in the US Adult Incontinence Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Depend, Poise, Serenity, Private Label, and Others 54

1b. Canada 55 Disposable Paper Products Market 55 Feminine Protection Products 55

Table 50: Canadian Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 55

1c. Mexico 56 Overview 56 Leading Players 56

2. Japan 56 Disposable Paper Products Market 56 Table 51: Japanese Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 57

Table 52: Leading Players in the Japanese Sanitary Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Shipments for Uni- Charm, Kao, Procter & Gamble Far East, Daio Paper, and Others 57 Baby Diapers and Adult Incontinence Products 57

Table 53: Leading Players in the Japanese Disposable Baby Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Uni -Charm, Kao, Procter & Gamble Far East, Daio Paper, and Others 58

Table 54: Leading Players in the Japanese Adult Disposable Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Uni -Charm, Kao, Procter & Gamble Far East, Hakujuji, Livedo, Daio Paper, Pigeon, and Others 58

3. Europe 58 Western Europe Tissue Market 58 Western European Wipes Market Stabilizes 58 Low Birthrate Affect Diapers Market 58 European Toilet Paper Market Gets Creative 59 Market Scenario 59

Table 55: European Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 59

Table 56: Leading Players in the European Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for SCA, Kimberly-Clark, Georgia-Pacific, and Others 59

3a. France 60

Table 57: French Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 60

Table 58: Leading Players in the French Paper Towels Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Georgia-Pacific, Private Label, and Others 60

Table 59: Leading Players in the French Tampons Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Private Label 61

Table 60: Leading Players in the French Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label, and Others 61

Table 61: Leading Players in the French Toilet Paper Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Fort James/ Georgia Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label, and Others 61

Table 62: Leading Players in the French Sanitary Pads Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label, and Others 61

3b. Germany 61

Table 63: German Market for Sanitary Paper Products - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 62

Table 64: Leading Players in the German Sanitary Napkins (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly Clark, Private Label, and Others 62

Table 65: Leading Players in the German Paper Towels Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for SCA, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Metsa, Private Label, and Others 62

Table 66: Leading Players in the German Tampons Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly -Clark, Private Label, and Others 63 Disposable Diaper Market 63 Wipes and Disposable Pants Market 63 Incontinence and Other Sanitary Product Market 63

3c. Italy 63

Table 67: Italian Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 64

Table 68: Leading Players in the Italian Sanitary Pads Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter &Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label, and Others 64

Table 69: Leading Players in the Italian Tampons Market (2005 ): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, and Johnson & Johnson 64

Table 70: Leading Players in the Italian Paper Towels Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly-Clark, Soffass, Georgia-Pacific, Tronchetti, Private Label, and Others 65

3d. The United Kingdom 65

Table 71: UK Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 65 Disposable Diapers 66 Facial Tissues Market 66 Kitchen Towels 66 Bathroom Tissues Market 66 Sanitary Protection 66

Table 72: Leading Players in the UK Sanitary Pads Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label, & Others 66

Table 73: Leading Players in the UK Tampons Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Kimberly -Clark, Private Label, and Others 66 Incontinence Products 66

3e. Spain 67 Overview & Outlook 67

Table 74: Spanish Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 67

Table 75: Leading Players in the Spanish Paper Towels Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Georgia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark, Private Label, and Others 68

Table 76: Leading Players in the Spanish Tampons Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label, and Others 68

Table 77: Leading Players in the Spanish Sanitary Pads Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Private Label, and Others 68

3f. Russia 68 Overview of Disposable Sanitary Paper Products Market 68

Table 78: Russian Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 69

3g. Rest of Europe 69 Austria 69 Disposable Paper Products 69 Competitive Scenario 70 Belgium 70 Overview of Disposable Sanitary Paper Products Market 70 Bulgaria 70 Disposable Paper Products Market - Overview & Outlook 70 Czech Republic 70 Outlook 71 Denmark 71 Disposable Sanitary Paper Products Market 71 Greece 71 Disposable Sanitary Paper Products Market 71 Hungary 71 Disposable Paper Products 71 Competitive Scenario 71 Outlook 71 Ireland 71 Norway 72 Poland 72 Overview 72 Distribution Dynamics 72 Portugal 72 Overview 72 Nappies/Diapers/Pants - Niche Sector 72 Romania 73 Slovakia 73 Sweden 73 Demographic Factors Drive Demand for Value Added Products 73 Switzerland 74 Overview 74 The Netherlands 74 Economic & Demographic Factors Impact Growth 74 Turkey 74 Sanitary Towels Dominate 75 Outlook 75 Ukraine 75 Hegemony of Multinationals Across Segments 75 Self-Service Channels Expected to Drive Sales 75

4. Asia-Pacific 76

Table 79: Asia-Pacific Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment -Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 76

4a. Australia 76 Market for Disposable Paper Products 76 Competitive Scenario 76

4b. China 77 A Leading Market for Tissue Paper 77 Market for Toilet Paper and Sanitary Protection Beginning to Saturate 77

Table 80: Chinese Market for Sanitary Paper Products by Product Segment - Sanitary Napkins, Sanitary Tampons, Diapers, Toilet Tissues, Paper Towels, Paper Napkins, Facial Tissues, and Other Sanitary Paper Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 77

Table 81: Leading Players in the Chinese Disposable Baby Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Heng'an Group, Disposable Soft Goods (Zhongshan), Peianting Sanitary Products Industrial, Procter & Gamble (China) Company, and Others 78

Table 82: Leading Players in Chinese Tampons Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Procter & Gamble (China) Company, Heng'an Group, Kimberly-Clark (China) Investment, and Others 78

Table 83: Leading Players in the Chinese Sanitary Towels Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Heng'an Group, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble Company, Shanghai Kao Corporation, and Others 78

4c. India 79 Sanitary Protection - The Leading Category 79 Sanitary Paper Products to Drive Up the Indian FMCG Sector 79

Table 84: Leading Players in the Indian Sanitary Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Others 79

Table 85: Leading Brands in the Indian Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Huggies, Pampers, Snuggy, and Others 79

4d. Indonesia 80 Overview 80 Sanitary Protection 80

4e. Malaysia 80

4f. New Zealand 80 Distribution & Competitive Dynamics 80

4g. Philippines 81 Overview 81

4h. Singapore 81 Global Events Affect Disposable Paper Products 81 Private Labels Catch Consumer Attention 81

4i. South Korea 81 Increasing Standards of Lifestyle in South Korea 81 Rise in Prices 81 Market Player 82

4j. Taiwan 82 Price Competition Impairs Value Sales 82 Outlook 82

4k. Thailand 82 Better Economy Drives Growth 82 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Dominate Retail Distribution 82

Table 86: Leading Brands in Thailand Sanitary Napkins Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Laurier, Sofy, Modess, Whisper, and Others 83

4l. Vietnam 83

5. Middle East 83 Diapers Market 83

5a. Israel 83 Overview 83

5b. Saudi Arabia 84 Wipes - A Leading Category 84 Competitive Scenario 84

6. Latin America 84

Table 87: Leading Players in the Latin American Bathroom Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly-Clark, Copamex, Empresas CMPC, Papeles Venezolanos, Santher-Fabrica, and Others 84

Table 88: Leading Players in the Latin American Facial Tissue Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly- Clark, Empresas CMPC, SCA Hygiene, Copamex Comercial, Papeles Nacionales, and Others 85

Table 89: Leading Players in the Latin American Household Towel Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly-Clark, Empresas CMPC, Manufacturas de Pape, Papeles Venezolanos, Santher-Fabrica, and Others 85

Table 90: Leading Players in the Latin American Personal Care Wipes Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Biersdorf, Stronoer, and Others 85

6a. Argentina 85

6b. Brazil 86 Purchasing Trends 86 Retail Strategies 86 Disposable Diapers Market 86

Table 91: Leading Players in the Brazilian Disposable Diapers Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Kimberly-Clark, MPC-Mabesa, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Others 86

Table 92: Leading Players in the Brazilian Feminine Hygiene Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Others 86

6c. Colombia 87 Incontinence Products 87

6d. Chile 87

6e. Venezuela 87 Disposable Paper Products Market 87

7. Rest of World 88

7a. South Africa 88

7b. Egypt 88 Sanitary Protection Products Dominate 88 Outlook 88

7c. Morocco 88 Overview 88

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