The main growth factors for the worldwide adult incontinence market are the rising incontinence issues among the ageing population and the expanding global geriatric population. One billion people worldwide were 60 years of age or older in 2019, according to a World Health Organization report released in June 2019. The same source projects that by 2030, there will be 1.4 billion people on the planet, and by 2050, 2.1 billion. This growth is happening at an unprecedented rate and will pick more speed in the following decades, especially in developing nations. Additionally, the population of people over 60 worldwide increased significantly from 1980, when there were 382 million people, to roughly 962 million in 2017, according to data from the United Nations Organization for Economic and Social Affairs published in 2018.
Global Adult Incontinence Products Market was valued at US$ 11.2 Billion in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Leading Companies in the Adult Incontinence Products Industry:
1. First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
First Quality Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1989. The company is operational in more than 40 countries and has headquarters situated in Great Neck, New York. In July, 2022 First Quality launched its Earth + Eden Sensitive™ diapers with a renewed focus on eco-conscious design™ made safe and luxurious.
2. Essity AB
Essity AB since 1849 develops, produces, and sells hygiene and health products and services worldwide. It has headquarters situated in Stockholm, Sweden. In December, 2022 Essity is launching a new product area and the new product brand Issviva for women+ experiencing menopause.
3. Northshore Care Supply
Founded NorthShore Care Supply on July 1, 2002. In February, 2021 NorthShore Adult Diapers Announces Expansion into Canada
4. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets personal care and consumer tissue products worldwide. Kimberly-Clark Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and is operational in 175 countries. In August, 2022 Kimberly-Clark Professional™ First Launched a 100% Bio-Based And Recyclable Core Plug For Its Hand Towel Range.
5. Procter & Gamble Co.
The Procter & Gamble Company provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
6. Unicharm Corporation
Unicharm Corporation was founded in 1961. It has headquarters situated in Tokyo, Japan and is operational in more than 80 countries.
7. Abena A/S
Founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Aabenraa, Denmark and operational in more than 11 countries. In December 2022, OEKO-TEX® International acknowledged certificate achieved by ABENA Produktion A/S for its Bambo Dreamy children diapers.
8. Hollister Incorporated
Founded in 1921 Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois and is operational in more than 80 countries. In March, 2021 Hollister Incorporated Awarded Contract for Ostomy Products From Vizient, Inc.
9. Hengan Group
Hengan International Group Company Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures, distributes, and sells personal hygiene products. Hengan International Group Company Limited was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Jinjiang, China.
10. Ontex International
Ontex Group NV provides personal hygiene solutions for baby, feminine, and adult care. Ontex Group NV was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Aalst, Belgium. In December, 2021 Ontex Group NV today presented its new technology Climaflex®. Climaflex is the next generation baby diaper core technology developed by Ontex engineers and Ontex’s R&D team in Germany.
*Definition- Adult incontinence products include pads, disposable underwear, diapers, and others