The global disposable incontinence products market size was valued at 7,229 million in 2018 and is expected to reach 10,544 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 4.9% from 2019 to 2026. Disposable incontinence refers to the state where there is loss of voluntary control over the urinary bladder muscles or rectal incontinence. In incontinence, there is involuntary or accidental release of the contents from the urinary bladder, known as urinary incontinence or over rectal muscle (bowel or flatulence) known as rectal incontinence. Incontinence is a widespread condition that ranges in severity from just a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. Disposable incontinence products are primarily used by the people suffering from urinary incontinence. These are mostly used by the elderly population, who are unable to control the urinary influx. The disposable incontinence products are preferably made up of medical grade nonwoven fabrics. Medical nonwovens are a distinctive class of textile materials designed from fibers that are bonded together to form a lucid structure. Medical nonwovens are either made up of natural fiber-like cotton, linen, or of synthetic materials such as polypropylene, polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and others. The medical nonwoven disposable incontinence products are commonly used in surgical processes, serving as a barrier to microorganisms, and prevent infections.
The key factors that boost the growth of the global disposable underpad market include rapid developments in nonwoven and woven production technology, growth in focus toward preventing hospital acquired infections (HAIs), and improvement in healthcare infrastructure and services across developing countries. In addition, surge in disposable income, rise in health awareness, and significant increase in geriatric population supplement the market growth. However, threat of substitutes and increase in popularity of less-invasive surgeries are expected to impede the growth of the disposable incontinence products market. Conversely, technological innovations in nanotechnology and its increased use in the production of disposable incontinence products are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market growth during the forecast period.
The disposable incontinence products market is segmented on the basis of product, incontinence product, and region. By product, the market is segmented into disposable diaper, disposable shields, disposable under pads, disposable underwear, and others. On the basis of incontinence product, the market is divided into stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, and functional incontinence. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
By incontinence type, the stress segment dominated the disposable incontinence products market share in 2018 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This is attributed to surge in incidence of stress conditions among people across the globe. This segment is also anticipated to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.
The North American disposable incontinence devices market accounted for the highest market share and is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period. This is primarily due to the early adoption of novel urinary incontinence devices along with increase in prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among women in this region. Further, A study regarding the prevalence of urinary incontinence by Canadian Urological Association (CUA) also stated that stress urinary incontinence (SUI) represented almost 50% of the incontinence patients in the country in 2012. Thus, government initiatives along with high prevalence of urinary incontinence is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the Canadian disposable incontinence products market. Whereas, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest pace as high geriatric population base (more susceptible to urinary incontinence) is witnessed in this region. Further, its growth is supplemented by increase in demand for healthcare infrastructure, rise in number of hospitals in emerging countries, surge in healthcare reforms, and technological advancements in the field of healthcare. In addition, Moreover, increase in number of hysterectomy cases and growth in obese population further propel the market growth in this region as women suffering from aforementioned health conditions are more susceptible to urinary incontinence.
Comprehensive competitive analysis and profiles of major disposable incontinence products market players such as Ahlstrom-Munksjo, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Kimberly Clark, First Quality, Cardinal Health, Inc, and Unicharm Corporation are provided in this report.
