Global Adult Diapers Market Analysis, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Threats, Trends, Applications, and Growth Forecast to 2028

Global Adult Diapers Market: Overview

“The global adult diaper market size is expected to be worth around US$ 234.5 million by 2021 from US$ 141.2 million in 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.19% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031.”

An adult diaper is also known as an adult nappy which is primarily used to absorb body waste. Adult diapers are necessary for several health conditions such as mobility impairment, severe dementia, incontinence, and other conditions.

These diapers are widely used for non-medical and medical purposes across the globe, for example, pilots wear them on long journey flights, and divers wear the adult diaper while deep-sea diving. Adult diapers are largely used during various medical conditions across the globe.

Global Adult Diapers Market: Dynamics

Growing adoption of adult diapers among the geriatric population and increasing hygiene concerns among individuals across the globe are key factors expected to fuel the growth of the global adult diapers market over the forecast period.

Also, increasing awareness about several types of adult diapers and their various benefits such as ultra-absorbent, regular, and super-absorbent. These diapers provide several benefits that include, odor-free, leakage prevention, and skin-friendly nature. This is another major factor supporting the growth of the target market.

Increasing health issues among individuals such as diarrhea, involuntary urination, dementia, and mobility impairment across the globe resulting in the growing demand for adult diapers is another factor expected to drive the growth of the global market in the next 10 years.

Furthermore, increasing focus of manufacturers on developing a new variety of diaper products suitable to use as per age group and genders such as boxer-type diapers designed for men and underpants and pad-type diapers designed for women. This is proliferating growth of the global market during the forecast period.

However, the lack of awareness about adult diapers in many emerging countries across the globe is key factor hampering the growth of the target market.

Global Adult Diapers Market: Segment Analysis

Among the product type, the pant/pull-up type segment is expected to witness significant growth in the global market, owing to the high adoption of this diaper across the globe.

Also, several benefits of pant-style diapers such as long-hour protection, extra absorption, comfort, and skin irritation prevention result in rising demand for these diapers across the globe.

Global Adult Diapers Market: Region Analysis

The North American adult diapers market accounted for the highest revenue share followed by the market in Europe.

This is associated with an increased incidence of incontinence among the adult population, and high awareness about adult diapers among aged people in countries such as the UK, Germany, Canada, and the US in this region.

Asia Pacific adult diapers market is expected to witness significant growth in the global market, owing to the rising adult population and increasing preference for pant type and pad type adult diapers among travelers in countries in the region.

Markets in Middle East & Africa and Latin America are expected to register moderate growth in terms of revenue, owing to the rising penetration of various types of adult diapers in countries in these regions.

Global Adult Diapers Market Segmentation:

Segmentation by product type:

• Pant/Pull-up Type
• Pad Type
• Tape on Diapers

Segmentation by sales channel:

• Hypermarkets / Supermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Convenience Stores
• E-commerce

Segmentation by region:

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