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Laxatives Global Market Report 2025

Published Jul 07, 2025
Length 175 Pages
SKU # BRC20166097

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Laxatives Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on laxatives market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for laxatives ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The laxatives market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

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 historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Hypertonic Laxative; Lubricating Laxative; Stimulant Laxative; Volumetric Laxative; Swelling Laxative; Other Types

2) By Formulation: Tablets; Powder; Liquid; Suppositories; Gels

3) By Applications: Chronic Constipation; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Post-Surgery Recovery; Weight Loss And Detox

4) By End User: Hospitals; Clinics; Retail Pharmacies; Other End-Users

Subsegments:

1) By Hypertonic Laxative: Saline Laxatives; Osmotic Laxatives; Fleet Phospho-soda; Lactulose

2) By Lubricating Laxative: Mineral Oil; Glycerin Suppositories; Emollient Enemas

3) By Stimulant Laxative: Bisacodyl; Senna (Sennosides); Castor Oil; Sodium Picosulfate

4) By Volumetric Laxative: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG); Magnesium Citrate; Sorbitol

5) By Swelling Laxative: Psyllium Husk; Methylcellulose; Calcium Polycarbophil; Bran

6) By Other Types: Enemas; Suppositories; Herbal Laxatives; Probiotic-Based Laxatives

Companies Mentioned: Pfizer Inc.; The Procter & Gamble Company; Johnson & Johnson; Sanofi S.A.; Abbott Laboratories

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

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,

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.

Delivery format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

175 Pages
1. Executive Summary
2. Laxatives Market Characteristics
3. Laxatives Market Trends And Strategies
4. Laxatives Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Laxatives Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Laxatives PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Laxatives Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Laxatives Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Laxatives Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Laxatives Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Laxatives Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hypertonic Laxative
Lubricating Laxative
Stimulant Laxative
Volumetric Laxative
Swelling Laxative
Other Types
6.2. Global Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Tablets
Powder
Liquid
Suppositories
Gels
6.3. Global Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Chronic Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Post-Surgery Recovery
Weight Loss and Detox
6.4. Global Laxatives Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hospitals
Clinics
Retail Pharmacies
Other End-Users
6.5. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hypertonic Laxative, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Saline Laxatives
Osmotic Laxatives
Fleet Phospho-soda
Lactulose
6.6. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Lubricating Laxative, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Mineral Oil
Glycerin Suppositories
Emollient Enemas
6.7. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Stimulant Laxative, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Bisacodyl
Senna (Sennosides)
Castor Oil
Sodium Picosulfate
6.8. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Volumetric Laxative, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Magnesium Citrate
Sorbitol
6.9. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Swelling Laxative, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Psyllium Husk
Methylcellulose
Calcium Polycarbophil
Bran
6.10. Global Laxatives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Enemas
Suppositories
Herbal Laxatives
Probiotic-Based Laxatives
7. Laxatives Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Laxatives Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Laxatives Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Laxatives Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Laxatives Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Laxatives Market
9.1. China Laxatives Market Overview
9.2. China Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Laxatives Market
10.1. India Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Laxatives Market
11.1. Japan Laxatives Market Overview
11.2. Japan Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Laxatives Market
12.1. Australia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Laxatives Market
13.1. Indonesia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Laxatives Market
14.1. South Korea Laxatives Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Laxatives Market
15.1. Western Europe Laxatives Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Laxatives Market
16.1. UK Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Laxatives Market
17.1. Germany Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Laxatives Market
18.1. France Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Laxatives Market
19.1. Italy Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Laxatives Market
20.1. Spain Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Laxatives Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Laxatives Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Laxatives Market
22.1. Russia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Laxatives Market
23.1. North America Laxatives Market Overview
23.2. North America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Laxatives Market
24.1. USA Laxatives Market Overview
24.2. USA Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Laxatives Market
25.1. Canada Laxatives Market Overview
25.2. Canada Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Laxatives Market
26.1. South America Laxatives Market Overview
26.2. South America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Laxatives Market
27.1. Brazil Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Laxatives Market
28.1. Middle East Laxatives Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Laxatives Market
29.1. Africa Laxatives Market Overview
29.2. Africa Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Formulation, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Laxatives Market, Segmentation By Applications, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Laxatives Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
30.1. Laxatives Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Laxatives Market Company Profiles
30.2.1. Pfizer Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.2. The Procter & Gamble Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.3. Johnson & Johnson Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.4. Sanofi S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.5. Abbott Laboratories Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Laxatives Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
31.1. GlaxoSmithKline plc
31.2. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
31.3. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
31.4. Bausch Health Companies Inc.
31.5. Nestlé Health Science
31.6. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
31.7. Aurobindo Pharma Limited
31.8. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
31.9. Zydus Lifesciences Limited
31.10. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
31.11. Purdue Pharma L.P.
31.12. Boiron S.A.
31.13. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc.
31.14. Ferring Pharmaceuticals
31.15. C.B. Fleet Company Inc.
32. Global Laxatives Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Laxatives Market
34. Recent Developments In The Laxatives Market
35. Laxatives Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
35.1 Laxatives Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Laxatives Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Laxatives Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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