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Global Adult Diapers Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Aug 08, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # LPI20292996

Description

The global Adult Diapers market size is predicted to grow from US$ 17400 million in 2025 to US$ 27440 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2025 to 2031.

The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.

An Adult Diapers (or adult nappy) is a diaper made to be worn by a person with a body larger than that of an infant or toddler. Diapers can be necessary for adults with various conditions, such as incontinence, mobility impairment, severe diarrhea or dementia. Adult Diapers are made in various forms, including those resembling traditional child diapers, underpants, and pads resembling sanitary napkins (known as incontinence pads).

Global Adult Diapers key players include Kimberly Clark, SCA, Unicharm, First Quality Enterprise, Domtar etc. United States is the largest market, with a share over 20%, followed by Europe and China, both have a share over 30% percent. In terms of product, Tape Type is the largest segment, with a share over 60%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Moderate and Severe Incontinence followed by Paralyzed Bedridden.

Market Drivers

Aging Population: The rising elderly population, particularly in countries like Japan, China, the U.S., and Europe, is a major driver.

Older adults are more prone to incontinence issues, increasing demand for adult diapers.

Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases: Conditions like diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and urinary incontinence contribute to higher usage of adult diapers. Post-surgical and bedridden patients also require absorbent hygiene products.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Adult Diapers Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Adult Diapers sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Adult Diapers sales for 2025 through 2031. With Adult Diapers sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Adult Diapers industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Adult Diapers landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Adult Diapers portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Adult Diapers market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Adult Diapers and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Adult Diapers.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Adult Diapers market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Tapes Type
Pants Type

Segmentation by Application:
Moderate and Severe Incontinence
Paralyzed Bedridden
Puerpera
Cognitive Impairment
Fetishism and Infantilism
Astronauts
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Kimberly Clark
SCA
Unicharm
First Quality Enterprise
Domtar
Medtronic
PBE
Medline
Hengan
Coco
Chiaus
Fuburg
Abena
Hartmann
P&G
Nobel Hygiene
Daio Paper
Hakujuji
Kao

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Adult Diapers market?

What factors are driving Adult Diapers market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Adult Diapers market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Adult Diapers break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

129 Pages
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Global by Company
4 World Historic Review for Adult Diapers by Geographic Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Adult Diapers by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
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