The North American Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products
Market Assessment & Forecasts
Market Research Report

The North American Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products Market Assessment & Forecasts Market Research Report

Report Description:

Organic Monitor's report on The North American Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products gives a comprehensive assessment and expert insights into this emerging market. The report gives detailed market analysis & forecasts for the leading product categories: skin care, hair care, oral care, colour cosmetics, deodorants, etc. Expert analysis and strategic recommendations are provided to existing producers, new entrants and investors in this high-growth industry.

Key Questions Answered:

Our expert analysis provides answers to the following questions...

What is the size of the North American market for natural & organic personal care products?
What is the market size by product categories like skin care, hair care, oral care, colour cosmetics, etc.? What market share do they have of total sales e.g. market share of total skin care sales?
What are the revenue forecasts and the growth potential?
What is the supply chain for natural & organic personal care products? What are the most important sales outlets for these products? How important are e-tailers?
Who are the leading producers? What natural & organic brands do they have? Who are the leading contract manufacturers?
What companies are the leading importers and distributors of natural & organic personal care products in the USA and Canada?
Who are the leading retailers of natural & organic personal care product in each country?
What are the leading products in each natural & organic personal care product category? What are the product specifications and prices?
What mergers & acquisitions have occurred in the natural & organic personal care products industry in recent years? What companies have been involved? What is the outlook?
What is the future growth outlook? What product categories and products are to show most growth?
What natural & organic standards are being adopted by personal care companies? What are the standards and certification issues?
What are the business opportunities in this emerging market? How can they be realized?
What recommendations can be given to new entrants, existing producers and investors?

With sales increasing by 20% a year, the natural & organic sector is the fastest growing in the North American cosmetics & toiletries market. High growth rates are because of the rise in ethical purchasing and 'mainstreaming' of natural & organic products. Distribution in mass market retailers is increasing as retailers focus on ecological and natural products. Mass merchandisers like Wal-Mart and Target are introducing natural & organic personal care products, whilst supermarkets like Loblaws and drugstores like CVS are expanding product ranges. Most sales however remain from natural food shops.

A key finding is that the North American market is evolving into a two-tier market. The first-tier comprises companies that have received a capital injection in recent years. These frontrunners, backed by large marketing budgets, are showing a large rise in market share as they expand distribution and strengthen their product portfolios. The second-tier comprises smaller companies that continue to focus on traditional markets.

Ingredient and formulation issues are becoming increasingly important. The large number of pseudo-natural products is leading consumers to scrutinize the composition of natural & organic personal care products. Manufacturers are responding by launching products with high levels of natural extracts, ethical and certified organic ingredients. Organic Monitor expects to see more certified fair trade and organic products as companies move away from 'natural marketing'. Indeed, major new entrants like Yves Saint Laurent (Care by Stella McCartney) and Origins Natural Resources are launching Ecocert-certified products. Intelligent Nutrients is expected to have a major impact in 2008 with its novel range of nutritional cosmetics.

• Chapter 1
  • Executive Summary
  • Product Definition and Segmentation
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts
  • Market Trends
  • Trends by Country
  • Trends by Product Type
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Country Markets
  • Product Categories
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Conclusions
• Chapter 2
  • Research Methodology
  • Report Scope
  • Research Methodology
  • Forecast Assumptions
• Chapter 3
  • Market Drivers & Restraints
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Restraints
• Chapter 4
  • The United States Market for Natural Personal Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Market Trends
  • Distribution Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Retailer Analysis
  • Kroger
  • Wal-Mart
  • Safeway
  • Ahold USA
  • Supervalu
  • Publix Super Markets
  • Target Corporation
  • Wegmans Food Market
  • Specialist Retailers
  • Whole Foods Market
  • Trader Joe's
  • Wild Oats
  • Specialty Personal Care Stores
  • Drugstores & Pharmacies
  • Nutritional Supplement Retailers
  • Department Stores
  • Other Retailers
  • Consumer Analysis
• Chapter 5
  • The United States Market for Natural Skin Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 6
  • The United States Market for Natural Hair Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 7
  • The United States Market for Natural Oral Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 8
  • The United States Market for Natural Cosmetics
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 9
  • The United States Market for Other Natural Personal Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 10
  • The Canadian Market for Natural Personal Care Products
  • Market Overview
  • Revenue Forecasts (2003-2013)
  • Market Trends
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Distribution Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Sales Analysis
  • Retailer Analysis
  • Consumer Analysis
  • Product Analysis
• Chapter 11
  • List of Selected Companies
  • Producers & Distributors
  • Retailers
  • Industry Organizations