World Luggage Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Luggage in Millions of US$. The Major Product Types analyzed are Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags, Business Bags, Sports Bags Backpacks & Daypacks, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 399 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Antler Ltd., Atlantic Luggage Co., Boyt Harness Company, LLC, Delsey S.A, Eagle Creek Inc., Etienne Aigner AG, Forward Industries Inc., Hartmann Inc., JanSport, Inc., Luggage America Inc., LVMH, Nike, Inc., Platt Luggage Inc., Samsonite Corporation, Targus Group International, Inc.,Tumi, Inc., Valigeria Roncato, and VIP Industries Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags I-3
Suitcases/Pullmans I-3
Casual Bags I-4
Garment Bags I-4
Business Bags I-4
Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks I-4
Sports Bags I-4
Backpacks I-4
Daypacks I-4
Others I-4


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview II-1
Market Outlook II-1
Luggage Industry: Primarily Dependent on Travel & Tourism
Industry II-1
Leading Tourist Destinations II-2
Table 1: International Tourist Destinations (2004-2006):
Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Region for The Americas,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East, and Africa (includes
corresponding graph/chart) II-2

Table 2: International Tourist Destinations (2004 & 2005):
Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Region for The Americas,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, The Middle East, and Africa (includes
corresponding graph/chart) II-3

Table 3: Leading Tourist Destinations Worldwide (2004 &
2005): Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Country for France,
Spain, United States, China, Italy, United Kingdom, Mexico,
Germany, Austria, and Canada (includes corresponding
graph/chart) II-3

Table 4: Leading Tourist Destinations Worldwide (2004 &
2005): Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Country for United
States, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom, China,
Germany, Turkey, Austria, and Australia (includes
corresponding graph/chart) II-4
Luggage: Getting Admired as a Fashion Accessory II-4
Major Trends & Issues II-5
Asia: An Emerging Supplier II-5
Backpacks and Back Aches II-5
New Designs Promise Reduction of Health Problems II-5
Demand for Small Carry-On Bags on Rise II-5
Luggage Manufacturers Innovate on New Colors II-6
Hardside on a Downward Slide II-6
Luggage Industry: A Women’s World to Choose II-6
Demand for Lifestyle Luggage Products II-6
Increasing Demand for Luggage-Courier Services II-6
Backpacks Prove to be Highly Successful Among Students II-6
Impact of Increasing Cross-Border and Internal Migrations II-7
Evolving Trends Due to Growing Airport Security Restrictions II-7
Lengthy Consumer Purchase Cycles: Hampering Growth II-7

2. Product Overview II-8
Luggage - An Insight II-8
Luggage by Type II-8
Suitcases/Pullmans II-8
Garment Bags and Carriers II-8
Totes and Casual Bags II-9
Carry-ons II-9
Business Bags II-9
Messenger Bags II-10
Wheeled Computer Cases II-10
Business Cases II-10
Attachés II-10
Envelopes II-11
Zippered Cases II-11
Catalog Case or Pilot's Case II-11
"Offices-On-The-Go" II-11
Briefbags II-11
Alternative Business Cases II-11
Sports Bags II-12
Backpacks II-12
Daypacks II-12
Luggage by Material of Outer Surface II-13
Leather II-13
Fabric II-13
Molded II-14
Hybrid Luggage II-14
Luggage Hardware II-14
Handles II-14
Shoulder Straps II-14
Edges II-14
Pull-Straps II-14
Zippers II-14
Locks II-15
Wheels II-15
Corners II-15

3. Product Innovations/Introductions II-16
Targus Unveils New Messenger Bags II-16
Targus Launches Eco-Friendly Cases for MacBook II-16
JanSport Introduces Spring 2008 Artist Series II-16
Eagle Creek Unveils Pack-It® Gear Organizers II-16
Hartmann Rolls out the Stratum™ Collection II-16
Eagle Creek Introduces New Luggage Collection II-17
Columbian Inventors Develop Designer Cover for Luggage II-17
Targus Introduces New Notebook Backpacks II-17
Berluti Introduces Bag Collection II-17
Samsonite Unveils New Silhouette Collection II-18
US-Based Inventor Develops Luggage Identifier II-18
US-Inventor Develops Dual Access Luggage II-18
TravelPro Launches WalkAbout Lite and Flight Pro3 Collections II-18
Samsonite Introduces X-Calibur Collection II-19
Atlantic Luggage Unveils Infinity LX Carry-All Suiter II-19
Samsonite India Designs Silhouette-9 II-19
Samsonite Launches Spinners in the US II-19
Atlantic Luggage Introduces Upright Vertical Office II-19
Hatmann Inc. Unveils Unstructured Business Cases II-19
Samsonite Launches Business/Computer Cases II-19
Atlantic Luggage Unveils Space Mate II-20
Delsey Introduces Super Suede Luggage II-20
Samsonite Launches Sarano Collection II-20
Atlantic Luggage Launches Frontier II II-20
Samsonite Unveils Signature Collection II-20
Atlantic Luggage Introduces Pro Carry-All II-20
Samsonite Launches Sahora II-20
Sunny Fiber Introduces Sports Bag II-20

4. Recent Industry Activity II-21
Samsonite Merges with CVC II-21
Samsonite Acquires Lambertson Truex II-21
Randa Accessories Pockets Badanco Luggage II-21
Exponent Acquires Majority Stake in Radley II-21
Conair Pockets Allegro Manufacturing II-21
Zappos.com to Take over 6pm.com II-21
Samsonite to Acquire Stake in Saxoline II-21
Samsonite and Desa to Establish Joint Venture II-22
Badanco to Produce and Sell Nautica Luggage II-22
Brown-Forman Divests Hartmann Luggage II-22
JanSport Inagurates New Company Store II-22
Roncato Forays into Indian Luggage Market II-22
Samsonite Acquires Airport Luggage Collection II-22
Blow Plast Merges with VIP II-23
Network Group Acquires LeSportsac II-23
Ducati and Tumi Sign Licensing Agreement II-23
Samsonite Expands Business Operations II-23
Samsonite Ceases Production Unit in Spain II-23
VIP Industries Acquires Carlton II-23
Doughty Hanson Acquires Tumi II-24
K2 Inc. Completes the Acquisition of Innovative Products Inc. II-24
Management Team of Antler Group Limited Takes Over Antler
Group Limited II-24
HIG Capital LLC Purchases Majority Stake in InGear Corp II-24
Jones Apparel Group Inc. Inks licensing Agreement with Olivet
International Inc. II-24
Courtside Products on an Expansion Spree II-25
Samsonite Ceases Manufacturing Facility in Mexico II-25

5. Focus on Select Global Players II-26
Antler Ltd. (UK) II-26
Atlantic Luggage Co (USA) II-26
Boyt Harness Company, LLC (USA) II-26
Delsey S.A (France) II-26
Eagle Creek, Inc. (USA) II-26
Etienne Aigner AG (Germany) II-27
Forward Industries, Inc. (USA) II-27
Hartmann Inc (USA) II-27
JanSport, Inc (USA) II-27
Luggage America Inc (USA) II-28
LVMH (France) II-28
Nike, Inc. (USA) II-28
Platt Luggage Inc. (USA) II-28
Samsonite Corporation (USA) II-28
Targus Group International, Inc. (USA) II-29
Tumi Inc. (USA) II-29
Valigeria Roncato (Italy) II-29
VIP Industries Ltd (India) II-30

6. Global Market Perspective II-31
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-31

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Luggage by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32

Table 7: World Historic Review for Luggage by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Geographic
Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Suitcases/Pullmans,
Casual Bags & Garment Bags by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-36

Table 11: World Historic Review for Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual
Bags & Garment Bags by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-37

Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Suitcases/Pullmans,
Casual Bags & Garment Bags by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-38

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Business Bags by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-39

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Business Bags by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-40

Table 15: World Historic Review for Business Bags by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-41

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Business Bags by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 &
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-42

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Sports Bags,
Backpacks & Daypacks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and
Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

Table 19: World Historic Review for Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-45

Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Sports Bags, Backpacks
& Daypacks by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for
Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-46

Table 21: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Other Luggage by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin
America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

Table 22: World Long-term Projections for Other Luggage by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-48

Table 23: World Historic Review for Other Luggage by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-49

Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Luggage by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 &
2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50


III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Large Market Share for Suitcases/Pullmans, III-1
Substantial Growth Forecast for Business Bags III-1
‘Bright’ Outlook Forecast for Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks III-1
Market Trends & Issues III-1
Hardside: Out of Favor with Consumers in the US III-1
Impact of Lengthy Purchase Cycles and Price Pressures on
Luggage Manufacturers III-2
Offshore Production is Here to Stay III-2
New Innovative Products Come into Limelight III-2
Aging Baby Boomers: A Potential Market III-2
Growing Need for Leisure: A Key Growth Driver III-2
Growing Demand for Casual and Lifestyle Lines III-3
Backpack Makers Expand See-Through Backpack Line III-3
Effect of No-Lock Air-Security Rules III-3
Golf Bags III-4
Distribution Patterns III-4
Table 25: Luggage Sales through Direct Channel in the US
(2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown for Badanco and
Others III-4

Table 26: Market for Promotional Products in the US (2001,
2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Wearables, Writing Instruments, Bags, Desk, Calendars,
Glassware, Recognition, Games, Sporting Goods, and Other
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Import/Export Scenario III-6
Table 27: US Luggage Imports (2004, 2005 and 2006): Import
Value of Luggage into the US by Country in ‘000 US$ III-6

Table 28: US Carrier Bags Market (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Imports by Country for China, Canada,
Thailand, Taiwan, Mexico, Malaysia, Israel, Vietnam,
Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Others (includes corresponding
graph/chart) III-6

Table 29: US Luggage Exports (2004, 2005 and 2006):
Volume Export of Luggage from the US by Country in ‘000
Units (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-7

Table 30: US Luggage Exports (2004, 2005 and 2006):
Export Value of Luggage from the US by Country in ‘000 US$
(includes corresponding graph/chart) III-8
Product Launches III-9
Strategic Corporate Developments III-13
Select Players III-16
B.Market Analytics III-20
Table 31: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 32: US Long-term Projections for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 33: US Historic Review for Luggage by Product Type -
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 34: US 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product Type
- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

2. Canada III-23
Market Analysis III-23
Table 35: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual
Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 36: Canadian Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 37: Canadian Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-24

Table 38: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-25

3. Japan III-26
A.Market Analysis III-26
Japanese Luggage & Leather Market III-26
Regulatory Overview III-26
Product Introduction III-27
Strategic Corporate Development III-27
Sunco Luggage Co., Ltd. - A Key Player III-27
B.Market Analytics III-28
Table 39: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual
Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 40: Japanese Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 41: Japanese Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 42: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

4. Europe III-30
A.Market Analysis III-30
Overview III-30
Rest of Europe-Exhibiting Mixed Trend III-30
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags Corner Large
Market Share III-30
Business Bags to Grow Rapidly III-31
Table 43: Tourist Destinations in Europe (2004 & 2005):
Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Country for France, Spain,
Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Austria, Russian
Fed, Poland and Greece (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-31

Table 44: Tourist Destinations in Europe (2004 & 2005):
Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Country for Spain,
France, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Austria,
Greece, Switzerland and The Netherlands (includes
corresponding graph/chart) III-32
B.Market Analytics III-33
Table 45: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Luggage by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK,
Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 46: European Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain,
Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-34

Table 47: European Historic Review for Luggage by Geographic
Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest
of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 48: European 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
Europe Markets for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 49: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans, Casual
Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 50: European Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

Table 51: European Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 52: European 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

4a. France III-39
A.Market Analysis III-39
Select Players III-39
B.Market Analytics III-40
Table 53: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 54: French Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-40

Table 55: French Historic Review for Luggage by Product Type
- Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

Table 56: French 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product
Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-41

4b. Germany III-42
A.Market Analysis III-42
Select Players III-42
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 57: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 58: German Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 59: German Historic Review for Luggage by Product Type
- Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 60: German 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product
Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4c. The United Kingdom III-45
A.Market Analysis III-45
Industry Overview III-45
A Booming Notebook Bag Market III-45
Holiday Season & Luggage III-46
The British Luggage and Leathergoods Association III-46
Table 61: Retail Luggage Market in the UK (2001, 2003 &
2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Department
Stores, Luggage Stores, Catalog Stores, Variety Stores,
Mail Order, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Strategic Corporate Developments III-47
Antler Ltd. - A Key Player III-47
B.Market Analytics III-48
Table 62: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 63: UK Long-term Projections for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 64: UK Historic Review for Luggage by Product Type -
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 65: UK 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product Type
- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

4d. Italy III-51
A.Market Analysis III-51
Overview III-51
Select Players III-51
B.Market Analytics III-52
Table 66: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 67: Italian Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 68: Italian Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 69: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product
Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

4e. Spain III-54
A.Market Analysis III-54
Overview III-54
Fun & Basics - A Key Player III-54
B.Market Analytics III-54
Table 70: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 71: Spanish Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 72: Spanish Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 73: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

4f. Russia III-57
Market Analysis III-57
Table 74: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags &
Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks and
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 75: Russian Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 76: Russian Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 77: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by Product
Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4g. Rest of Europe III-60
A.Market Analysis III-60
Strategic Corporate Development III-60
B.Market Analytics III-61
Table 78: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans,
Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags,
Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 79: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Luggage
by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 80: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 81: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

5. Asia-Pacific III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Overview III-64
Table 82: Tourist Destinations in Asia-Pacific (2004 &
2005): Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Country for China,
Malaysia, Hong Kong (China), Thailand and Macao (China)
(includes corresponding graph/chart) III-64

Table 83: Tourist Destinations in Asia-Pacific (2004 &
2005): Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Country for
China, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong (China) and Thailand
(includes corresponding graph/chart) III-65
Brief Description of Select Markets III-65
China III-65
Increasing Use of Polyester in Softside in China III-66
China - A Leading Luggage Producing & Exporting Country III-66
Table 84: Chinese Luggage Export (2005): Percentage
Volume Breakdown by Luggage Type for Hybrid Luggage,
Hardside Luggage, and Softside Luggage (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66
Increasing Raw Material Costs Influence Casual Backpacks
Market III-67
Hong Kong III-67
Overview of Travel Goods and Handbags Industry III-67
Table 85: Travel Goods & Handbag Market in Hong Kong
(2004): Percentage Value Breakdown of Imports by Country
for China, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, United States, and Others (includes
corresponding graph/chart) III-68

Table 86: Travel Goods & Handbag Market in Hong Kong
(2004): Percentage Breakdown of Exports by Country for
United States, Japan, UK, Germany, and Others (includes
corresponding graph/chart) III-68
India III-68
Table 87: Branded Luggage Market in India (2001, 2003 &
2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Middle &
Economy Range Luggage, and Premium Range Luggage
(includes corresponding graph/chart) III-69

Table 88: Branded Luggage Market in India (2001, 2003 &
2005): Percentage Breakdown for Hard Luggage and Soft
Luggage (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-70
Key Players in the Indian Luggage Market III-70
Table 89: Leading Players in the Indian Luggage Market
(2001, 2003, 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales
for VIP, Samsonite, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-71
Taiwan III-71
Cutting-Edge Designs from Taiwanese Manufacturers III-71
Thailand III-72
Overview of Leather Industry III-72
Strategic Corporate Developments III-72
Select Players III-73
B.Market Analytics III-74
Table 90: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans,
Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags,
Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 91: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 92: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 93: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

6. The Middle East III-76
A.Market Analysis III-76
Leading Tourist Destinations III-76
Table 94: Tourist Destinations in The Middle East (2004 &
2005): Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Country for Saudi
Arabia, Egypt, Syrian Arab Rep., Jordan and Lebanon
(includes corresponding graph/chart) III-76

Table 95: Tourist Destinations in The Middle East (2004 &
2005): Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Country for
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Syrian Arab Rep.
and Jordan (includes corresponding graph/chart) III-77
B.Market Analytics III-77
Table 96: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans, Casual
Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks &
Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

Table 97: Middle East Long-term Projections for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 98: Middle East Historic Review for Luggage by Product
Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags;
Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 99: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

7. Latin America III-80
A.Market Analysis III-80
Leading Tourist Destinations III-80
Table 100: Tourist Destinations in Latin America (2004 &
2005): Tourist Arrivals in Millions by Country for Mexico,
Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Rep., Puerto Rico, Cuba,
Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Bahamas (includes
corresponding graph/chart) III-80

Table 101: Tourist Destinations in Latin America (2004 &
2005): Tourism Receipts in US$ Billion by Country for
Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Rep., Puerto Rico, Argentina,
Bahamas, Cuba, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Peru (includes
corresponding graph/chart) III-81
Strategic Corporate Development III-81
B.Market Analytics III-82
Table 102: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Luggage by Product Type - Suitcases/ Pullmans,
Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags,
Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001
through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 103: Latin America Long-term Projections for Luggage
by Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

Table 104: Latin America Historic Review for Luggage by
Product Type - Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment
Bags; Business Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and
Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 105: Latin America 15-Year Perspective for Luggage by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags; Business
Bags; Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks; and Other Markets
for 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE