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Incontinence Pads Market

Incontinence Pads Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Reusable Pads, Disposable Pads), By Patient (Female Incontinence Pads, Male Incontinence Pads), By End-Use, By Distribution Channel, By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 1993 | Published : 2024-03-22 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Incontinence Pads Market Size is valued at USD 7.03 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 11.03 Bn by the year 2031 at a 5.94% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031. 

Incontinence Pads Market

Adult diapers or absorbent pads, commonly known as incontinence pads, are disposable or reusable items used to address urine or fecal incontinence in adults. They are commonly used by people with bladder or bowel control disorders who need protection from accidental leaks. The stigma connected with incontinence has been diminished as more people become aware of and embrace it as a medical problem. As a result, more people are looking for and using incontinence items like pads, contributing to market growth.

The expanding elderly population is one of the primary factors driving the growth of the disposable incontinence products market. The increased prevalence of incontinence is expected to boost the growth of the disposable incontinence products market.

However, due to global travel restrictions, factory closures, and transportation issues, the incontinence pad market experienced supply chain disruptions. This resulted in temporary supply shortages and delays in several places. 

Competitive Landscape:

Some major key players in the Incontinence Pads Market:

  • Cardinal Health Inc.
  • Kimberly Clark Corporation
  • Medline Industries, LP. 
  • Procter & Gamble
  • ABENA A/S
  • PAUL HARTMANN AG
  • Essity Aktlebolag (publ)
  • Ontex BV 

Market Segmentation: 

The Incontinence Pads Market is segmented on the basis of product, patient, end-use, and distribution channel. Based on the product, the market segmentation is as reusable and disposable pads. The patient segment includes female incontinence pads and male incontinence pads. By the segment, End-User, the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home care settings, and others. The distribution channel segment includes offline sales, hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, hypermarkets and supermarkets, and online sales. 

Based On Product, The Disposable Pads Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor In The Incontinence Pads Market 

The disposable pads category is expected to hold a major share of the global Incontinence Pads Market in 2024. These diapers are simple to wear and dispose of, which is one of the primary factors driving the growth of the disposable incontinence products market. Furthermore, the market offers a variety of disposable diapers, including ultra-absorbent disposable diapers, super-absorbent disposable diapers, gender-specific diapers, biodegradable disposable diapers, and conventional disposable diapers. 

The Supermarket Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate 

The supermarket segment is estimated to grow at a rapid rate in the global Incontinence Pads Market. To meet the different demands of their customers, supermarkets frequently provide a wide choice of incontinence pad brands, sizes, and absorbency levels. This wide range of products enables customers to discover the best pads for their unique needs. The ageing population & increasing life expectancy have resulted in a greater consumer base for incontinence goods. As more senior people shop in supermarkets, the need for incontinence pads in these stores rises. 

In The Region, The North America Incontinence Pads Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share 

The North America Incontinence Pads Market is expected to record the major market share in revenue in the near future. This is attributed to the early adoption of innovative urinary incontinence devices, as well as an increase in the prevalence of stress urine incontinence among women in this region. Government measures and the high prevalence of urine incontinence are likely to provide profitable prospects for the Canadian disposable incontinence products industry.

In addition, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to expand at the rapid rate due to rising healthcare infrastructure demand, growth in the number of hospitals in developing nations, a surge in healthcare reforms, and developments in medical technology. Furthermore, an increase in the number of hysterectomy cases and an increase in the obese population drive market growth in this region since women with the aforementioned health conditions are more vulnerable to the market.

Competitive Landscape:

The key players in the Incontinence Pads Market have shifted their focus towards bio-based components for product manufacturing and are initiating significant strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures of major and domestic players to enhance their product portfolio and strengthen their market footprint across the globe. Some of the major key players in the Incontinence Pads Market are Cardinal Health Inc., Kimberly Clark Corporation, Medline Industries, LP., Procter & Gamble, ABENA A/S, PAUL HARTMANN AG, Essity Aktlebolag (publ), and Ontex BV.

Incontinence Pads Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 7.03 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 11.03 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 5.5 % from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Million, volume (number of units) and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Product Type, Patient, End-User, Distribution Channel

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia

Competitive Landscape

Cardinal Health Inc., Kimberly Clark Corporation, Medline Industries, LP., Procter & Gamble, ABENA A/S, PAUL HARTMANN AG, Essity Aktlebolag (publ), and Ontex BV.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Incontinence Pads Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Incontinence Pads Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis of Metaverse Industry
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact on Metaverse Industry

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. By Product Type & Market Share, 2023-2031
5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By Product Type:

5.2.1. Reusable pads
5.2.2. Disposable pads

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Patient Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. By Product Type & Market Share, 2023-2031
6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By Patient:

6.2.1. Female incontinence pads
6.2.2. Male incontinence pads

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. By Product Type & Market Share, 2023-2031
7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By End Use:

7.2.1.1. Hospitals
7.2.1.2. Clinics
7.2.1.3. Long-term care facilities
7.2.1.4. Homecare settings
7.2.1.5. Others

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: By Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. By Product Type & Market Share, 2023-2031
8.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following By Distribution Channel:

8.2.1.1. Offline sales

• Hospital pharmacies
• Retail Pharmacies
• Hypermarkets and Supermarkets

8.2.1.2. Online

Chapter 9. Incontinence Pads Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Product Type, 2019-2031
9.1.2. North America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Patient, 2019-2031
9.1.3. North America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By End Use, 2019-2031
9.1.4. North America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By, Distribution Channel 2019-2031
9.1.5. North America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2019-2031

9.1.5.1. U.S.
9.1.5.2. Canada

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Product Type, 2019-2031
9.2.2. Europe Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Patient, 2019-2031
9.2.3. Europe Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By End Use 2019-2031
9.2.4. Europe Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Distribution Channel,2019-2031
9.2.5. Europe Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

9.2.5.1. Germany
9.2.5.2. Poland
9.2.5.3. France
9.2.5.4. Italy
9.2.5.5. Spain
9.2.5.6. UK
9.2.5.7. Rest of Europe

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Product Type, 2019-2031
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Patient, 2019-2031
9.3.3. Asia Pacific Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By End Use, 2019-2031
9.3.4. Asia Pacific Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Distribution Channel, 2019-2031
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

9.3.5.1. China
9.3.5.2. India
9.3.5.3. Japan
9.3.5.4. Australia
9.3.5.5. Rest of Asia Pacific


9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Product Type, 2019-2031
9.4.2. Latin America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Patient, 2019-2031
9.4.3. Latin America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By End Use, 2019-2031
9.4.4. Latin America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Distribution Channel, 2019-2031
9.4.5. Latin America Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, (US$ Million) 2019-2031
9.4.5.1. Brazil
9.4.5.2. Rest of Latin America

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by By Product Type, (US$ Million)
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Patient, 2019-2031
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By End Use, 2019-2031
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Distribution Channel, 2019-2031
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Incontinence Pads Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

9.5.5.1. South Africa
9.5.5.2. GCC Countries
9.5.5.3. Rest of MEA

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles


10.2.1. Cardinal Health Inc.
10.2.2. Kimberly Clark Corporation
10.2.3. Medline Industries, LP.
10.2.4. Procter & Gamble
10.2.5. ABENA A/S
10.2.6. PAUL HARTMANN AG
10.2.7. Essity Aktlebolag (publ)
10.2.8. Ontex BV

Segmentation of Incontinence Pads Market-

Incontinence Pads Market By Product-

  • Reusable Pads
  • Disposable Pads 

Incontinence Pads Market

Incontinence Pads Market By Patient-

  • Female Incontinence Pads
  • Male Incontinence Pads

Incontinence Pads Market By End-Use-

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Long-term Care Facilities
  • Homecare Settings
  • Others

Incontinence Pads Market By Distribution Channel-

  • Offline Sales
    • Hospital Pharmacies
    • Retail Pharmacies
    • Hypermarkets and Supermarkets
  • Online Sales

Incontinence Pads Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

To know more about the research methodology used for this study, kindly contact us/click here.

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