Market Report, "Cotton Wool/Buds/Pads in Chile", published

The low volume growth and moderate current value growth recorded in cotton wool/buds/pads during 2014 left manufacturers with little room to invest in innovation. Besides a handful of minor changes made to the packaging in terms of colour schemes and label design, there was no innovation in terms of the products themselves evident in cotton wool/buds/pads towards the end of the review period. Manufacturers attempted to justify ongoing unit price increases through packaging changes rather than through the launch of new value-added products.

Competitive Landscape

Lastrade Hnos y Cia remained the leading player within cotton wool/buds/pads in 2014 with a 14% value share through its Cotobel brand. However, the company registered a one percentage decline in its value share in the category over the course of the year, due mainly to the surging demand for Wal-Mart Chile’s Equate private label, which achieved a 13% value share in the category. This growth can be directly attributed to the expansion of Wal-Mart’s retail chain within Chile and the increasing popularity of the private label among middle-income and low-income consumers.

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Industry Prospects

None of the companies present cotton wool/buds/pads are expected to invest in new product development during the forecast period, for a variety of reasons. Volume sales in the category are expected to increase at a CAGR of only 1% over the forecast period due to the maturity of demand, while the average unit price in the category is expected to decline at a CAGR of 1% in constant 2014 terms.

Report Overview

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