Incontinence is a medical
condition, where body loses the ability to control the release of wastes such
as faeces and urine. According to World Health organization, incontinence is a
disease prevalent among around 7% of global population. Bed protection, chair
protection, catheters, hygiene products, pads, pants, penile sheaths, hygiene
products, skin care, specially adapted clothing, and swimwear are some of the
bowel and urinary incontinence care products available. Catheters are tiny
hollow tubes, which are inserted into the urinary bladder through urethra for
draining away urine. Pads wearable underneath the innerwear for mopping up the
urine leakage have greater acceptability among the incontinence care products.
Institutional care as well as the home care distribution channels segments
dominates the global incontinence care products market with sixty-percentage
market share over the retail segment. Around 50% of women suffer from some form
of urinary incontinence during their lifetime.
In incontinence care products market, disposable incontinence products market
segment sized over USD 8 billion during 2015. The global incontinence care
products market is projected to reach USD X.xx billion by 2023, growing with a
CAGR between 4.5% and 5.0% from 2017 to 2023. Aging population, increasing
acceptance for incontinence products, and increasing awareness about the
products are the major factors that drive the growth of global incontinence
care products market. The increasing number of patients with medical conditions
related to incontinence is anticipated to boost the growth of the global
incontinence care products market. The innovations in the customization of
incontinence products are expected to generate demand from patients with
specific incontinence conditions. The pharmaceutical drugs such as
anticholinergic agents ,which could counter the overactive bladder incontinence
condition, by blocking the afferent nerves is expected to provide a major
challenge to the major players in the global incontinence care products market
during the forecast period. Moreover, the availability of internal alternatives
such as adult diapers, artificial sphincters, bulking injections, meshes, and
slings are expected to pose threat to the growth of the global incontinence
care products during the forecast period.
Segments Covered:
The report segments the global incontinence care products market by application, distribution channels and
region. On the basis of application, the market is segmented as absorbent
products, bed and chair protection, catheters, incontinence clamps,
incontinence cleaners, penile sheaths, skin care, odor control, urine bags and
some others. On the basis of distribution channels, the market is segmented as
homecare, institutional care, retail and others.
Geographic Coverage and Analysis:
The report provides regional
analysis covering geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and
Rest of the World. North America was the leading market for incontinence care
products with a global share of over 30% in 2015. There are various funding programmers
to promote the use of incontinence care products in the U.S. and Canada and it
is expected to help the growth of the market, as the number of people with
incontinence reached around 30 million. In Europe, UK drives the incontinence
care products market due to the presence of over 8 million people with some
sort of incontinence condition. Moreover, the growing aging population in the
region is expected to generate demand for incontinence care products over the
forecast period of 2017 to 2023. However, the Eastern Europe is expected to
grow slightly slower compared to the Western Europe, due to lesser geriatric
population in comparison with Western Europe. Asia-Pacific incontinence care
products market is driven by the presence of large number of obese and diabetic
patients. Huge population in China, India and other developing nations in the
Asia-Pacific region provide significant opportunity for the market players.
Brazil and Argentina are expected to drive the Latin American incontinence care
products market. There are greater potential for investments in the African
region to expand the base of major players in the global incontinence care
products during the forecast period.
Companies Profiled:
The companies covered in the report include B.Braun Melsungen AG, Coloplast
Corporation, ConvaTec, Covidien Plc, Hollister Inc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation,
Ontext International N.V., Pro Descart Industria e Comercio Ltda, Svenska
Cellulosa Aktiebolaget, and Unicharm Corporation.
Report Highlights:
The report provides deep insights on demand forecasts, market trends, and micro and macro indicators. In addition, this report provides insights on the factors that are driving and restraining the demand of incontinence care products globally as well as regionally. Moreover, IGR-Growth Matrix analysis given in the report brings an insight on the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider. The report provides insights into the market using analytical tools such as Porter’s five forces analysis and value chain analysis of incontinence care products. Moreover, the study highlights current market trends and provides forecast from 2017 to 2023. We also have highlighted future trends in the incontinence care products market that will impact the demand during the forecast period. Moreover, the competitive analysis given in each regional market brings an insight on the market share of the leading players. Additionally, the analysis highlights rise and fall in the market shares of the key players in the market. This report will help manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of the incontinence care products market to understand the present and future trends in this market and formulate their strategies accordingly.
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