Global Adult Diapers Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), By Product (Pant/Pull-up Type, Tape on Diapers, Pad Type and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 - 2028

Global Adult Diapers Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), By Product (Pant/Pull-up Type, Tape on Diapers, Pad Type and Others), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022 - 2028

The Global Adult Diapers Market size is expected to reach $39.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 11.5% CAGR during the forecast period.

Adults can use an adult diaper, sometimes known as an adult nappy, to urinate or defecate outside of the bathroom. The waste is contained or absorbed, and the outside clothes is kept clean. The outside lining is typically composed of polyethylene, whereas the interior lining that comes in contact with the skin is typically made of polypropylene. Some producers use skin-friendly additives like vitamin E, aloe vera, and others to improve the inner lining's quality. For individuals with issues like poor mobility, incontinence, or severe diarrhoea, these diapers may be essential. The key development drivers for the market are an ageing population, cheaper diapers, rising urbanisation, and an increasing awareness of the need for better hygienic conditions.

Furthermore, because these diapers help prevent leaks, manage body fluid levels, and provide comfort, they are increasingly employed in medical facilities, especially for patients who are suffering from acute illnesses. In addition to medical use, there has been a noticeable rise in the use of these diapers for other uses, such as by deep-sea divers, pilots on lengthy flights, and employees at their manufacturing facilities. The aforementioned uses of adult diapers, both medical and non-medical, are therefore expected to increase demand for them globally.

Technology developments have led to a large increase in the use of disposable adult diapers among the elderly population. Since they are constructed with a gel-like polymer bead core which boosts their absorbency capacity and thus improves consumer comfort and protection, these diapers present a novel solution to handle the issue of incontinence. Due to their improved retention and fluid absorption characteristics, disposable diaper demand is thus anticipated to increase throughout the course of the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The consumer products sector is suffering enormous losses as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, which is further harming the global economy. The transportation network and the raw material supply have both been significantly hampered. The supply of raw materials has been adversely affected by the disrupted value chain, which is having an effect on the expansion of the stevia market. However, since more individuals are buying goods from online shops as economies prepare to recover, the need for adult diapers is expected to increase.

Market Growth Factor

Growing senior population will drive the market

The incidence of several chronic illnesses and a reduction in physical capabilities, together with the expanding number of people surviving to advanced ages, have fueled the market for aged care items, including sanitary napkins and diapers. The use of adult diapers has been made necessary by chronic illnesses, mobility problems, dementia, physical limitations, and other age-related ailments and diseases, which has driven the demand for adult diapers. Adults frequently experience incontinence issues.

Promotion of innovative products

The introduction of new products with high levels of absorption, odour control, and skin-friendly materials has successfully increased consumer demand for incontinence undergarments. For instance, Kimberly-Clark debuted their Poise UltraThin Active Collection of pads and liners with wings in May 2019 to provide women more stability. In order to understand the demands of the patients and introduce solutions that meet those needs, the manufacturers are investing a lot of money.

Market Restraining Factor

Skin related issues

Certain diapers are comprised of synthetic materials, which might irritate skin that is already sensitive. Adult diaper rash is a frequent condition, particularly for those with incontinence or those receiving long-term care from family members or professionals. Although it usually isn't dangerous, if untreated, it could worsen. Diaper rash may be a result of extended dampness. If one waits too long between changing absorbent products, this could happen. If kept on the skin for an extended period of time, any moisture can irritate it, but urine, perspiration, and faeces may be highly irritating. Diaper rash can also result from repeated bowel movements or diarrhoea because faeces are more irritating than urine.

Distribution Channel Outlook

Based on Distribution Channel, the Adult Diapers Market is classified into Offline and Online. In 2021, the online segment garnered the considerable revenue share in the Adult Diaper Market. Due to quick eCommerce's development and widespread use, as well as a rise in online purchases brought on by affordable prices and greater accessibility, the industry is expanding. As a result of web marketing and commercial advertising, adult diaper awareness has grown.

Product Outlook

Based on product, the Adult Diapers Market is classified into Pad Type, Pant/Pull-up Type, Tape on Diapers, and Others. During 2021, Pad-type diapers showcased the sizable revenue share in the market because of the many advantages they provide, including odour eradication, liquid retention capability, and bacterial growth control. In addition to being easily available on the market, these diapers are also simple to use and reasonably priced.

Regional Outlook

Based on geography, the adult diaper market is categorised into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In terms of revenue share, Asia Pacific led the market in 2021. Due to changing lifestyles and senior populations' increasing rates of incontinence, developing nations are expected to have the fastest rise. Due to rising disposable incomes and a rise in the literacy rate of women, India and China are expected to lead the area.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Essity AB, Abena A/S, Attindas Hygiene Partners Group (Attends Healthcare Products, Inc.), Daio Paper Corporation, Unicharm Corporation (DSG International (Thailand) PLC), First Quality Enterprises, Inc., EBM Ventures, Inc. (Unique Wellness) and Vora Group Global.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Distribution Channel

  • Offline
  • Online
By Product
  • Pant/Pull-up Type
  • Tape on Diapers
  • Pad Type
  • Others
By Geography
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA
Companies Profiled
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Essity AB
  • Abena A/S
  • Attindas Hygiene Partners Group (Attends Healthcare Products, Inc.)
  • Daio Paper Corporation
  • Unicharm Corporation (DSG International (Thailand) PLC)
  • First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
  • EBM Ventures, Inc. (Unique Wellness)
  • Vora Group Global
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Global Adult Diapers Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.2 Global Adult Diapers Market, by Product
1.4.3 Global Adult Diapers Market, by Geography
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market Overview
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Overview
2.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
2.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
2.2.1 Market Drivers
2.2.2 Market Restraints
Chapter 3. Global Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
3.1 Global Offline Market by Region
3.2 Global Online Market by Region
Chapter 4. Global Adult Diapers Market by Product
4.1 Global Pant/Pull-up Type Market by Region
4.2 Global Tape on Diapers Market by Region
4.3 Global Pad Type Market by Region
4.4 Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5. Global Adult Diapers Market by Region
5.1 North America Adult Diapers Market
5.1.1 North America Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.1.1.1 North America Offline Market by Country
5.1.1.2 North America Online Market by Country
5.1.2 North America Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.1.2.1 North America Pant/Pull-up Type Market by Country
5.1.2.2 North America Tape on Diapers Market by Country
5.1.2.3 North America Pad Type Market by Country
5.1.2.4 North America Others Market by Country
5.1.3 North America Adult Diapers Market by Country
5.1.3.1 US Adult Diapers Market
5.1.3.1.1 US Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.1.3.1.2 US Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.1.3.2 Canada Adult Diapers Market
5.1.3.2.1 Canada Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.1.3.2.2 Canada Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.1.3.3 Mexico Adult Diapers Market
5.1.3.3.1 Mexico Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.1.3.3.2 Mexico Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.1.3.4 Rest of North America Adult Diapers Market
5.1.3.4.1 Rest of North America Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.1.3.4.2 Rest of North America Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2 Europe Adult Diapers Market
5.2.1 Europe Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.1.1 Europe Offline Market by Country
5.2.1.2 Europe Online Market by Country
5.2.2 Europe Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.2.1 Europe Pant/Pull-up Type Market by Country
5.2.2.2 Europe Tape on Diapers Market by Country
5.2.2.3 Europe Pad Type Market by Country
5.2.2.4 Europe Others Market by Country
5.2.3 Europe Adult Diapers Market by Country
5.2.3.1 Germany Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.1.1 Germany Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.1.2 Germany Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.2 UK Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.2.1 UK Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.2.2 UK Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.3 France Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.3.1 France Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.3.2 France Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.4 Russia Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.4.1 Russia Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.4.2 Russia Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.5 Spain Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.5.1 Spain Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.5.2 Spain Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.6 Italy Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.6.1 Italy Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.6.2 Italy Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.2.3.7 Rest of Europe Adult Diapers Market
5.2.3.7.1 Rest of Europe Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.2.3.7.2 Rest of Europe Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3 Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market
5.3.1 Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.1.1 Asia Pacific Offline Market by Country
5.3.1.2 Asia Pacific Online Market by Country
5.3.2 Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.2.1 Asia Pacific Pant/Pull-up Type Market by Country
5.3.2.2 Asia Pacific Tape on Diapers Market by Country
5.3.2.3 Asia Pacific Pad Type Market by Country
5.3.2.4 Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
5.3.3 Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market by Country
5.3.3.1 China Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.1.1 China Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.1.2 China Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.2 Japan Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.2.1 Japan Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.2.2 Japan Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.3 India Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.3.1 India Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.3.2 India Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.4 South Korea Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.4.1 South Korea Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.4.2 South Korea Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.5 Singapore Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.5.1 Singapore Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.5.2 Singapore Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.6 Malaysia Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.6.1 Malaysia Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.6.2 Malaysia Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.3.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market
5.3.3.7.1 Rest of Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.3.3.7.2 Rest of Asia Pacific Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4 LAMEA Adult Diapers Market
5.4.1 LAMEA Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.1.1 LAMEA Offline Market by Country
5.4.1.2 LAMEA Online Market by Country
5.4.2 LAMEA Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.2.1 LAMEA Pant/Pull-up Type Market by Country
5.4.2.2 LAMEA Tape on Diapers Market by Country
5.4.2.3 LAMEA Pad Type Market by Country
5.4.2.4 LAMEA Others Market by Country
5.4.3 LAMEA Adult Diapers Market by Country
5.4.3.1 Brazil Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.1.1 Brazil Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.1.2 Brazil Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.2 Argentina Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.2.1 Argentina Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.2.2 Argentina Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.3 UAE Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.3.1 UAE Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.3.2 UAE Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.4 Saudi Arabia Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.4.1 Saudi Arabia Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.5 South Africa Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.5.1 South Africa Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.5.2 South Africa Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.6 Nigeria Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.6.1 Nigeria Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.6.2 Nigeria Adult Diapers Market by Product
5.4.3.7 Rest of LAMEA Adult Diapers Market
5.4.3.7.1 Rest of LAMEA Adult Diapers Market by Distribution Channel
5.4.3.7.2 Rest of LAMEA Adult Diapers Market by Product
Chapter 6. Company Profiles
6.1 Kimberly-Clark Corporation
6.1.1 Company Overview
6.1.2 Financial Analysis
6.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
6.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
6.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
6.1.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
6.1.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
6.2 Essity AB
6.2.1 Company Overview
6.2.2 Financial Analysis
6.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
6.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
6.3 Abena A/S
6.3.1 Company Overview
6.3.2 Financial Analysis
6.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
6.4 Attindas Hygiene Partners Group (Attends Healthcare Products, Inc.)
6.4.1 Company Overview
6.5 Daio Paper Corporation
6.5.1 Company Overview
6.5.2 Financial Analysis
6.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
6.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
6.6 Unicharm Corporation (DSG International (Thailand) PLC)
6.6.1 Company Overview
6.6.2 Financial Analysis
6.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
6.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
6.7 First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
6.7.1 Company Overview
6.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
6.7.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
6.8 EBM Ventures, Inc. (Unique Wellness)
6.8.1 Company Overview
6.9 Vora Group Global
6.9.1 Company Overview

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