The rising birth rate in the developing world, particularly in Asia Pacific, is expected to boost baby diaper market development throughout the forecast period. Moreover, improved raw material properties and the use of modern technologies in the manufacturing of baby diapers are predicted to increase. Additionally, the growing emphasis of parents on infant care solutions is likely to boost the growth of the baby diaper market throughout the forecast period. Strong market rivalry and changing raw material prices for baby diapers are projected to limit baby diaper market growth throughout the forecast period. Those variables are projected to put ongoing pressure on the manufacturer's profit margin. As a result, high rivalry in the industry is projected to stifle baby diaper market growth throughout the forecast timeframe.
According to Coherent Market Insights, Global Baby Diapers Market was valued at US$ 60.97 Billion in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Prominent Companies in the Baby Diapers Industry:
1. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Personal Care, Consumer Tissue, and K-C Professional. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. On Aug. 6, 2019 Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF have joined together to improve the lives of nearly 2 million babies and young children across 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2. Procter and Gamble
The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In May 2021, Pampers, a Procter & Gamble company, created a new hybrid diaper that is made with a plant-based liner, enhanced with Shea butter. It is part reusable and part disposable.
3. Unicharm Corporation
Unicharm Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of baby and childcare, feminine care, health care, cosmetic, household, and pet care products in Japan and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese company Unicharm, maker of the Mamy Poko diaper pants, has turned profitable eight years into the Indian market and is now within striking distance of market leader in the segment, Procter & Gamble. On Septeber 2018, Unicharm Acquires Thai Diaper Maker DSGCL’s baby diaper brands include BabyLove, Fitti and PetPet, while its adult diaper brands include Certainty
4. Domtar Corporation
Domtar Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes communication papers and specialty and packaging papers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Domtar Corporation was founded in 1848 and is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Domtar Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Karta Halten B.V.
5. Kao Corporation
Kao Corporation develops and sells cosmetic, skin/hair care, human health care, fabric and home care, and chemical products. It operates through five segments: Hygiene and Living Care Business, Health and Beauty Care Business, Life Care Business, Cosmetics Business, and Chemical Business. Kao Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsui & Co has partnered Japanese consumer firm Kao Corporation to enter baby diaper market in India on July 2018. Since January 2021, Kao Corporation and Kyoto University have been conducting verification testing of a Used Disposable Diaper Carbonization Recycling System in cooperation with Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Technology for converting used diapers into carbon material is expected to be established by 2023, with public implementation scheduled to begin in or after2025.
6. Ontex Group
Ontex Group NV provides personal hygiene solutions for baby, feminine, and adult care in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Americas, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, and internationally. Ontex Group NV was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Aalst, Belgium. On 2 December 2021 Ontex Group NV (Euronext Brussels: ONTEX) today presented its new technology Climaflex®. Climaflex is the next generation baby diaper core technology developed by Ontex engineers and Ontex’s R&D team in Germany. Climaflex ensures comfort, keeps the baby’s skin protected and ensures absorption even under the toughest conditions, with extensive baby motion.
7. Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson, together with its subsidiaries, researches, develops, manufactures, and sells various products in the healthcare field worldwide. The company was founded in 1886 and is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
8. Nobel Hygiene
Nobel Hygiene is a one-stop-shop for personal hygiene products, including diapers and pads meant for babies, mothers and adults. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 2001. They have a good presence and market share in the Personal Care Market in India, with brand names FRIENDS & TEDDYY which are synonymous to Quality and Reliability
9. Bumkins
Bumkins is a digital store that supplies a wide range of products for kids like diapers, reusable bags, weaning gears and feeding sets. The company was headquartered in Arizona, U.S. founded in 1989.
*Definition- A baby diaper, often known as a nappy, is a sort of underwear meant to be worn by babies because it allows them to urinate in it. Super absorbent polymer materials are used to make diapers because they can absorb a huge quantity of fluid compared to their own mass.
