Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment involves a combination of medical, dietary, and lifestyle strategies aimed at managing the chronic gastrointestinal symptoms associated with IBS, such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. The primary purpose of IBS treatment is to reduce symptom severity, improve quality of life, and restore normal bowel function. It may include dietary modifications, stress management, and medications.
The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment aim to alleviate symptoms and improve patients' quality of life. IBS treatments are naturally prescribed based on the predominant symptom subtype and are often used in combination with lifestyle modifications, such as diet changes, stress reduction and physical activity.
The global irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market was valued at $4,575.38 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 8.00%.
Rise In The Prevalence Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
During the historic period, the rise in the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) supported the growth of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market. As IBS is a chronic condition with recurring symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits, patients often require long-term and varied treatments. This sustained demand has driven pharmaceutical innovation, increased use of dietary and psychological therapies and expanded diagnostic services. Improved awareness and diagnosis have further widened the treated population, making IBS a significant focus area for healthcare providers and industry players alike. For instance, in 2023, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), a US-based non-profit education and research organization, about 5-10% of the global population were affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 2023. Additionally, between 25 and 45 million people in the United States are living with IBS. Therefore, the rise in the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drove the growth of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market.
Focus On Launch Of Microbiome-Based IBS Therapies
Major companies operating in the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market are focusing on microbiome-targeted oral therapies such as EBX-102-02, to gain competitive advantage in the market. EBX-102-02 is a next-generation full-spectrum microbiome drug designed to rebalance gut flora and relieve IBS-C symptoms. For example, in March 2025, EnteroBiotix, a US-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, introduced EBX-102-02 in phase 2a trials showing clinically meaningful improvements across multiple symptom domains in IBS-C patients, including IBS-Symptom Severity Scale (IBS-SSS), abdominal pain and stool consistency. This therapy offers target microbiome modulation with oral dosing and favorable tolerability, but outcomes remain preliminary and require larger, longer trials for broader confirmation.
The global irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market is fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 38.43% of the total market in 2024.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by treatment type, by indication, by distribution channel and by end-users
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by treatment type, by indication, by distribution channel and by end-users in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Treatment Type: Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation-Predominant; Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diarrhea-Predominant; Probiotic Drugs; Other Treatment Type
- 2) By indication: IBS With Constipation; IBS With Diarrhea; IBS With Alternating Constipation And Diarrhea
- 3) By Distribution Channel: Hospital Pharmacies; Online Pharmacies; Retail Pharmacies
- 4) By End-Users: Hospitals; Clinics; Homecare
- Companies Mentioned: AbbVie Inc.; Bausch Health; Astellas Pharma AS; Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Countries: Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.