Adult Diaper Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026

The global adult diaper market reached a value of US$ 15.4 Billion in 2020. An adult diaper, also known as adult nappy, is a type of underwear worn by adults so as to urinate or defecate without using a toilet. It absorbs or contains the waste and prevents soiling of the outer clothing. The inner lining that touches the skin is generally made of polypropylene, whereas the outer lining is made of polyethylene. Some manufacturers enhance the quality of the inner lining with vitamin E, aloe vera and other skin-friendly compounds. These diapers can be indispensable for adults with conditions like mobility impairment, incontinence or severe diarrhea. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the global adult diaper market to reach a value of US$ 24.20 Billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.80% during 2021-2026.

Global Adult Diaper Market Drivers/Constraints:

• As a result of the growing prevalence of urinary incontinence amongst the geriatric population, the demand for adult diapers has increased, particularly for products with improved fluid absorption and retention capacities.
• The rising hygiene consciousness among the consumers has created a positive impact on the demand for adult diapers. The market is also experiencing a high growth in the developing regions on account of increasing awareness and easy product availability.
• Due to technological advancements, multiple adult diaper variants have been introduced in the market which are thinner and more comfortable with enhanced skin friendliness and odor control. This is expected to create a positive impact on the growth of the global adult diaper industry.
• The use of harmful chemicals in diapers can cause the skin to become red, sore, tender and irritated. This represents one of the major factors which can restrain the market growth across the globe.

Breakup by Product Type:

• On the basis of type, adult pad type diaper is the most popular product as it can be worn inside regular underwear to catch leaks and absorb moisture without irritating the skin. Adult pad type diaper is followed by adult flat type diaper and adult pant type diaper.

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Based on distribution channel, pharmacies represent the largest segment as they are mostly located in and around residential areas, as a result of which, they form a convenient point of purchase for the consumers. They are followed by convenience stores, online and others.

Regional Insights:

• On a geographical front, North America enjoys the leading position in the global adult diaper market. This can be attributed to the expanding geriatric population and awareness campaigns led by the manufacturers aimed at removing the stigma attached to urinary incontinence in the region. Other major regions include Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.

Competitive Landscape:

The global adult diaper industry is concentrated in nature with only a handful of players sharing the majority of the total global market. Some of the leading players operating in the market are:

• Unicharm Corporation
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Attends Healthcare Group Ltd.
• Paul Hartmann AG
• Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA)
• This report provides a deep insight into the global adult diaper industry covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from macro overview of the market to micro details of the industry performance, recent trends, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, etc. This report is a must-read for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the adult diaper market in any manner.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the global adult diaper market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What are the key regions in the global adult diaper market?
• What has been the impact of COVID19 on the global adult diaper market?
• Which are the popular product types in the global adult diaper market?
• What are the major distribution channels in the global adult diaper market?
• What are the price trends of adult diaper?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the global adult diaper market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the global adult diaper market?
• What is the structure of the global adult diaper market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the global adult diaper market?
• How are adult diapers manufactured?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

• 2.1 Objectives of the Study
• 2.2 Stakeholders
• 2.3 Data Sources
  • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
  • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
• 2.4 Market Estimation
  • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
• 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

• 4.1 Overview
• 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Adult Diaper Market

• 5.1 Market Overview
• 5.2 Market Performance
• 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
• 5.4 Price Analysis
  • 5.4.1 Key Price Indicators
  • 5.4.2 Price Structure
  • 5.4.3 Price Trends
• 5.5 Market Breakup by Type
• 5.6 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
• 5.7 Market Breakup by Region
• 5.8 Market Forecast
• 5.9 SWOT Analysis
  • 5.9.1 Overview
  • 5.9.2 Strengths
  • 5.9.3 Weaknesses
  • 5.9.4 Opportunities
  • 5.9.5 Threats
• 5.10 Value Chain Analysis
  • 5.10.1 Overview
  • 5.10.2 Raw Material Suppliers
  • 5.10.3 Diaper Manufacturers
  • 5.10.4 Distributors
  • 5.10.5 Hospitals
  • 5.10.6 Exporters
  • 5.10.7 Retailers
• 5.11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • 5.11.1 Overview
  • 5.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 5.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 5.11.4 Degree of Rivalry
  • 5.11.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 5.11.6 Threat of Substitutes

6 Market Breakup by Type

• 6.1 Adult Pad Type Diaper
  • 6.1.1 Market Trends
  • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
• 6.2 Adult Flat Type Diaper
  • 6.2.1 Market Trends
  • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
• 6.3 Adult Pant Type Diaper
  • 6.3.1 Market Trends
  • 6.3.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• 7.1 Pharmacies
  • 7.1.1 Market Trends
  • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
• 7.2 Convenience Stores
  • 7.2.1 Market Trends
  • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
• 7.3 Online Stores
  • 7.3.1 Market Trends
  • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
• 7.4 Others
  • 7.4.1 Market Trends
  • 7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Region

• 8.1 North America
  • 8.1.1 Market Trends
  • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.1.3 Price Trends
• 8.2 Europe
  • 8.2.1 Market Trends
  • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2.3 Price Trends
• 8.3 Asia Pacific
  • 8.3.1 Market Trends
  • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.3.3 Price Trends
• 8.4 Latin America
  • 8.4.1 Market Trends
  • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.4.3 Price Trends
• 8.5 Middle East and Africa
  • 8.5.1 Market Trends
  • 8.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.5.3 Price Trends

9 Adult Diaper Manufacturing Process

• 9.1 Product Overview
• 9.2 Detailed Process Flow
• 9.3 Various Types of Unit Operations Involved
• 9.4 Raw Material Requirements
• 9.5 Key Success and Risk Factors

10 Competitive Landscape

• 10.1 Market Structure
• 10.2 Key Players

11 Key Player Profiles

• 11.1 Unicharm Corporation
  • 11.1.1 Company Overview
  • 11.1.2 Company Description
  • 11.1.3 SWOT Analysis
• 11.2 Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • 11.2.1 Company Overview
  • 11.2.2 Company Description
  • 11.2.3 Operations
  • 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
• 11.3 Attends Healthcare Group Ltd.
  • 11.3.1 Company Overview
  • 11.3.2 Company Description
• 11.4 Paul Hartmann AG
  • 11.4.1 Company Overview
  • 11.4.2 Company Description
• 11.5 Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA)
  • 11.5.1 Company Overview
  • 11.5.2 Company Description

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
• Figure 2: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015-2020
• Figure 3: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2020
• Figure 4: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2020
• Figure 5: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2020
• Figure 6: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 7: Adult Diaper Market: Price Structure (US$/Piece)
• Figure 8: Global: Adult Diaper Industry: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 9: Global: Adult Diaper Industry: Value Chain Analysis
• Figure 10: Global: Adult Diaper Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
• Figure 11: Global: Adult Pad Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 12: Global: Adult Pad Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 13: Global: Adult Flat Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 14: Global: Adult Flat Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 15: Global: Adult Pant Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 16: Global: Adult Pant Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 17: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Sales through Pharmacies (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 18: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales through Pharmacies (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 19: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 20: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 21: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Online Stores (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 22: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Online Stores (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 23: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 24: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 25: North America: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 26: North America: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 27: United States: Adult Diaper Market: Average Prices (in US$/Piece), 2015-2026
• Figure 28: Europe: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 29: Europe: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 30: United Kingdom: Adult Diaper Market: Average Prices (in US$/Piece), 2015-2026
• Figure 31: Asia Pacific: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 32: Asia Pacific: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 33: China: Adult Diaper Market: Average Prices (in US$/Piece), 2015-2026
• Figure 34: Latin America: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 35: Latin America: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 36: Brazil: Adult Diaper Market: Average Prices (in US$/Piece), 2015-2026
• Figure 37: Middle East and Africa: Adult Diaper Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2015 & 2020
• Figure 38: Middle East and Africa: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Figure 39: Saudi Arabia: Adult Diaper Market: Average Prices (in US$/Piece), 2015-2026
• Figure 40: Adult Diapers Manufacturing: Detailed Process Flow
• Figure 41: Unicharm Corporation: SWOT Analysis
• Figure 42: Kimberly-Clark Corporation: SWOT Analysis

List of Tables

• Table 1: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2020 and 2026
• Table 2: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Table 3: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Table 4: Global: Adult Diaper Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Billion US$), 2021-2026
• Table 5: Adult Diaper Manufacturing: Raw Material Requirements
• Table 6: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Competitive Structure
• Table 7: Global: Adult Diaper Market: Key Players
• Table 8: Unicharm Corporation: Key Financials (in US$ Million), 2013 - 2017