Continence Care Market Analysis

Continence Care Market Analysis

The continence care market segments based on product categories include artificial sphincters, urine bag, urinary catheter, incontinence drainage bags, nerve stimulation, incontinence slings, artificial sphincters, incontinence pessaries, protective incontinence garments, and incontinence clamps. Urinary catheters segment is projected to grow over USD 3 Billion by 2030. Urinary tract infection is one of the common urinary conditions that is pushing more patients to use urinary catheters. The need for urinary catheters will increase due to the rising prevalence of chronic urinary ailments connected to unhealthy lifestyles, growing aging population, and unsanitary health practices.

Continence care market from disposable segment held a sizeable market share of around 80% in 2021.  The aging population, growing hospitalization due to incontinence, and other ailments including diarrhea and bowel problems are the major factors propelling market landscape. Furthermore, the global product demand is expected to rise resulting from the rising incidence of renal disorders and nephrological disorders and technical developments in the materials used to make disposable goods.

Urine incontinence, fecal incontinence, and dual incontinence are the three applications of continence care products. Dual incontinence is a medical disorder that includes both urinary and fecal incontinence. This disorder is common in geriatric patients and primarily affects women. Dual incontinence segment is anticipated to expand at a 7.5% CAGR through 2030. The growing prevalence of widespread conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage has increased the use of the product in a variety of healthcare settings bolstering the overall industry size.

Based on incontinence types, the continence care market is divided into stress, urge, mixed, and other type of incontinences.  The mixed segment is anticipated to expand at a 7.5% CAGR by 2030. Mixed incontinence combines urge and stress incontinence and is becoming more common in women imposing a substantial negative impact on quality of life, which in turn will increase the demand for continence care. Additionally, the market will continue to propel owing to the growing comorbidities and medical issues among the female population. According to NCBI statistics from 2021, about 30% of all incontinent women worldwide experience mixed incontinence.
 

Based on diseases, the continence care market is segmented into feminine health, chronic disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder cancer, mental disorders, and others, among which the feminine health segment is predicted to expand at a 7% CAGR through 2030.  The market will propel owing of growing comorbidities and medical issues among the female population. Pregnancy and delivery, menopause, and hysterectomy are a few of the dominant factors increasing the need for continence care and products among women which in turn will contribute to overall market revenue.
 

Based on the product distribution channel, the continence care market is divided into retail stores and ecommerce platforms. The retail stores segment is expected to be valued around $16 billion by 2030.  The multiple advantages linked with the distribution of continence care goods through retail establishments have a substantial impact on market progression. These advantages include reduction in stockholding and distribution expenses, better customer accessibility, and regional growth of the company.
 

Asia-Pacific continence care market is anticipated to grow at 9% CAGR between 2022 and 2030. The increasing prevalence of diabetes in the APAC area, which is directly linked to incontinence, is having an impact on the adoption of these products. According to estimates from the International Diabetes Federation, 140 million people in China had diabetes in 2021. Moreover, supportive measures made by regional government agencies and nonprofit groups will promote market expansion in the region.