Global Adult Incontinence Products Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Global Adult Incontinence Products Market Research Report 2023-Competitive Analysis, Status and Outlook by Type, Downstream Industry, and Geography, Forecast to 2029

Adult incontinence products are products designed to help control urination or bowel movements. Absorbent incontinence products, such as adult diapers, protective underwear, disposable and reusable liners, and incontinence pads, are designed for fecal and urinary incontinence and typically absorb quickly and efficiently, leaving the skin dry and comfortable.

Market Overview:

The latest research study on the global Adult Incontinence Products market finds that the global Adult Incontinence Products market reached a value of USD 11962.58 million in 2022. It’s expected that the market will achieve USD 20520.8 million by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.41% during the forecast period.

Aging population

The core consumer group of adult incontinence products is the elderly. With the aging of the population, the adult incontinence product industry has great potential for development. Currently, the global population is aging rapidly. For example, in recent years, China's aging population has been accelerating. From 2016 to 2021, the number of people aged 65 and over in China will increase from 150 million to 201 million, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. In addition, birth rates are falling in many developed countries, and the problem is particularly acute in Japan, which has one of the fastest and highest aging rates in the world.

Incontinence problems are more common among the elderly, hence the high demand for adult incontinence products among the elderly. Driven by an aging population, the adult incontinence products industry is growing.

Urinary incontinence sufferers increase demand for adult incontinence products

As people are living longer, incontinence has increased making it one of the hygiene issues faced by adults. There are many factors that lead to urinary incontinence. For example, stress urinary incontinence during pregnancy can result from increased fetal weight and hormonal changes in women during pregnancy. Childbirth in women can cause damage to the bladder nerves and supporting tissues, leading to weakness of the bladder muscles. As people age, involuntary bladder contractions may occur due to degeneration of the bladder muscles. In addition, there are various diseases that can cause incontinence problems in adults.

As there are many factors that cause adult incontinence, adult incontinence products can be more convenient and comfortable, and provide leak-proof protection for incontinent people, so consumers' demand for adult incontinence products is increasing, which is driving the development of the adult incontinence product industry.

Consumption upgrade

With the improvement of people's living standards and the change of consumption concept, healthy, hygienic, and convenient disposable hygiene products are gradually recognized by consumers, so adult incontinence products appear in the market. In recent years, with the further improvement of consumption levels and healthcare awareness, the adult incontinence product industry has continued to develop, and high-quality, big-brand, and multi-functional products are increasingly favored by consumers. In terms of health care, people are more willing to spend money for themselves and their families, which has led to increasing demand for adult incontinence products in the market, which is driving the development of the adult incontinence products industry.

Region Overview:

In 2022, the share of the Adult Incontinence Products market in North America stood at 33.88%.

Company Overview:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is one of the major players operating in the Adult Incontinence Products market, holding a share of 21.28% in 2023.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American multinational personal care company with a well-known portfolio of brands including Andrex®, Cottonelle®, Depend®, Huggies®, Kleenex®, Poise®, Scott®, U by Kotex® and Wypall®.

Essity AB is a global health and wellness company headquartered in Sweden. Essity AB is active in the attractive hygiene and wellness market, with leading market positions and strong brands across the company's three business areas: Health & Medical, Consumer Products and Professional Hygiene.

Segmentation Overview:

By type, Adult Diapers, Protective Underwear and Briefs segment accounted for the largest share of market in 2022.

Application Overview:

The market's largest segment by application is the segment Retail, with a market share of 55.07% in 2022.

Key Companies in the global Adult Incontinence Products market covered in Chapter 3:

Unicharm Corporation
DSG International Ltd.
First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Northshore Care Supply
Hengan Group
Hartmann group
Essity AB
Procter & Gamble Co.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Medline
Covidien plc
Kao Corporation
Coco Healthcare
Abena A/S
Ontex International

In Chapter 4 and Chapter 14.2, on the basis of types, the Adult Incontinence Products market from 2018 to 2029 is primarily split into:

Adult Diapers, Protective Underwear and Briefs
Underpads/Bed Pads
Pad/Liners

In Chapter 5 and Chapter 14.3, on the basis of Downstream Industry, the Adult Incontinence Products market from 2018 to 2029 covers:

Retail
Hospital
Nursing Homes
Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2018-2029) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 8 to Chapter 14:

North America (United States, Canada)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland, Sweden)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa)