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Incontinence - Worldwide

Worldwide
  • The Incontinence market worldwide is projected to generate a revenue of US$17.01bn in 2024.
  • According to market forecasts, the segment is anticipated to grow at an annual rate of 4.18% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • When compared globally, United States leads in revenue generation, with US$4bn expected in 2024.
  • In terms of per capita figures, the revenue per person in 2024 is estimated to be US$2.19.
  • By 2029, the volume in the Incontinence market is predicted to reach 2.2bn kg.
  • Additionally, a volume growth of 2.3% is expected in 2025.0.
  • The average volume per person in the Incontinence market is projected to be 0.3kg in 2024.
  • The demand for incontinence products in the United States has seen a steady increase due to the aging population.

Definition:

The Incontinence market covers adult diapers.

Additional information:

The market comprises revenues, average revenue per capita, volume, average volume per capita, and price. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels. The global market leader in incontinence products is Sweden’s SCA with its Tena brand. For more information on the data displayed, use the info button right next to the boxes.

In-Scope

  • Adult Diapers

Out-Of-Scope

  • Baby Diapers
  • Other, non-tissue medical products for continence management
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Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Volume

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Price

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    The incontinence products market is a growing industry, driven by the increasing aging population and the rising prevalence of incontinence. Despite this growth, the market is facing several challenges, including cost, stigma, and limited access to care.

    The cost of incontinence products can be a barrier for many individuals, as the products are often not covered by insurance and can be expensive. This has led to a growing demand for more affordable and accessible options, as well as for government-funded programs to provide support to those in need. The stigma surrounding incontinence remains a major challenge for the market, as many individuals are reluctant to discuss their needs and seek treatment. This can lead to a delay in treatment and increased difficulty managing incontinence.

    Limited access to care, particularly in rural or underserved communities, can also be a challenge for the incontinence products market. This can lead to a lack of access to appropriate products and services, and can further exacerbate the issue of stigma surrounding incontinence. Despite these challenges, the incontinence products market is expected to continue to grow, driven by the increasing aging population and the growing demand for products that provide comfort and convenience.

    Sales Channels

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Key Players

    Most recent update: Mar 2024

    Sources: Statista Market Insights, Statista Consumer Insights Global

    Global Comparison

    Most recent update: Jun 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2C enterprises. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as population, consumer spending, and price level index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, multiple forecasting techniques based on different forecasting methods, such as Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) and exponential trend smoothing, can provide the most accurate forecasts.

    Additional notes:

    The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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