Asia Pacific Baby & Adult Diaper Market Outlook, 2029

The Asia-Pacific diaper market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5% from 2024 to 2029, fueled by rising demand for baby diapers.

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  • 1. Procter & Gamble Co
  • 2. Domtar Corporation
  • 3. Ontex Group
  • 4. The Daio Paper Corporation
  • 5. Unicharm Corporation
  • 6. Hengan International Group Company Limited
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Historically, cloth diapers have been used in many parts of Asia-Pacific for centuries. Traditional cloth diapering methods varied by culture and region, with families often using locally available materials such as cotton or linen for diapering infants. The modern disposable diaper was introduced to the Asia-Pacific market in the mid to late 20th century, following similar trends in North America and Europe. Disposable diapers offered convenience and ease of use for parents, leading to their widespread adoption in urban areas and among middle-class families. As economies in the Asia-Pacific region experienced rapid growth and urbanization, the demand for diapers increased significantly. Rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and increasing awareness of hygiene contributed to the expansion of the diaper market across the region. Both local and global manufacturers play a significant role in the Asia-Pacific diaper market. Global companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and Unicharm Corporation have a strong presence in the region, alongside various local brands catering to specific market segments. There are various types of styles of adult diapers available in the market, based on the hip, waist, and leg cuff sizes, which help achieve a fair degree of a custom fit. The increasing prevalence of incontinence and growing percentage of old populace are the major factors propelling the demand for adult diapers. Interminable infections, portability impedance, physical incapacities, dementia, and ailments related to mature age need to use older consideration items, including sterile diapers and napkins. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare institutions generate significant demand for adult diapers. Global efforts to improve the living standards and the well-being of the aging population have given rise to the elderly care industry, which is supporting the market for adult diapers. Regulatory frameworks governing the diaper market vary by country in the Asia-Pacific region. National regulatory authorities enforce standards related to product safety, labeling, and environmental compliance to ensure consumer protection and market integrity. According to the report,” Asia-Pacific Baby & Adult Diaper Market Outlook, 2027” published by Bonafide Research, the market is anticipated to grow with more than 6.5% CAGR for 2024-2029. Asia-Pacific is the major market producing baby diapers. An increase in the demand for baby diapers due to increased birth rates and higher disposable incomes and increasing awareness among the population about hygiene in Asia-Pacific, especially in India and China, are likely to increase the demand for superabsorbent polymers. Increasing investments in the development of bio-based superabsorbent polymers are projected to create opportunities to the market in the coming years. Disposable baby diapers increased in popularity with the introduction of superabsorbent polymers. Super absorbent polymers are used in baby diapers due to their ability to absorb liquids and keep them trapped, even under pressure. China holds the largest share of the Asia Pacific diapers market. In Asia, where there are low acceptance and use for dispensable child diapers, feminine hygiene items, and grown-up incontinence care items, the organizations extending their product portfolio to get ready for additional development sought after. The continued and high-paced development of China has been among the factors contributing to the extending reach and growing adoption of grown-up diapers in this country. Rising focus on individual cleanliness, and growing interest in feminine hygiene products and expendable diapers, supported by rising disposable incomes, are other factors contributing to the growth of adult diapers market in this country. The growing elderly population in developing economies is probably going to help expanded interest for grown-up incontinence care items. Similarly, the country also reports the rising incidence of incontinence which is expected to drive demand for adult diapers in region during forecast period.

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Adult, or grown-up, diapers are commonly used by elderly individuals experiencing conditions such as dementia, extreme bowel looseness, versatility debilitation, and incontinence. The adult diapers are commonly used by elderly individuals experiencing conditions such as dementia, extreme bowel looseness, versatility debilitation, and incontinence. People, nowadays, are less hesitant about discussing health issues such as hyper tonicity of bladder and incontinence. The gradual decrease in stigma and taboo associated with discussing these issues, as well as using products that help manage the same, has led to wider acceptance of adult diaper products. To increase the acceptance of adult diapers, various manufacturers are engaging customers through consumer education programs and promotional campaigns in a bid to dignify the use of adult diapers. Manufacturers have particularly been interested in developing products for managing incontinence in women who are at a risk of suffering from bladder weakness post childbirth. The rising acceptance of adult diapers among the female population is attributed to the marketing of adult diapers as feminine and discreet. To captivate the attention of buyers, many shopping malls are placing adult diapers in personal care aisle with products such as menstrual pads, perfumes, and deodorants. With the currently increasing acceptance for adult diapers among individuals suffering from disabilities, incontinence, and prostate disorders, the adult diaper manufacturers are likely to find lucrative business opportunities during the forecast period. Moreover, the high acceptance of these products among the burgeoning educated class, who are aware of personal care hygiene products, has led to significant growth of the market. Asia Pacific comprises of many developed and developing economies. It is the combination of countries having higher birth rates with low disposable income. All these have experienced the diaper market growth in one or the other countries. Where the developed countries are aware of the baby hygiene, the government of the developing countries are constantly encouraging to give up the traditional practices and start using the diapers. Some countries still face the stigmas of adult incontinence. In these regions, the brands have launched campaigns to overcome the taboo. All these efforts have increased the demand for diapers. However, high raw material cost and availability of raw material are likely to hinder the market’s growth. Baby diapers are available in many forms such as disposable diapers, training pants, swim pants, etc. with limited edition such as printed diapers, denims, etc. Out of all these forms of diaper, disposable form of diaper caters the major share in the regions market. It is then followed by cloth and the emerging training nappies. With new advancements in diaper industry, the diapers are also developed with new innovations such as dual strips, grip strips, wetness indicators, leak guard, gel lock, biodegradable diapers, etc. Adult diapers are available in several sizes and fits such as briefs, adhesive taped, pull up, pants, etc. These diapers were also developed ultra-soft so that they can provide utmost comfort and safety during incontinence. Covid-19 Impacts: COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019, and since then it has spread across the globe at a fast pace. China, South Korea, India, and Indonesia are among the most affected countries in Asia Pacific in terms of confirmed cases and reported deaths, as of May 2020. According to the latest WHO figures, there are ~5,939,234 confirmed cases including 367,255 deaths globally. Covid-19 has affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Consumer goods is one of the major businesses enduring genuine agitating impacts, for example, creation composes breaks, breaks in storing up because of lockdown and office shutdowns because of this emit. These segments have unimaginably affected the diapers market in Asia Pacific.

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Major Companies considered in the report: Procter & Gamble, Kimberly & Clark Corporation, Unicharm Corporation, Domtar Corporation, The Daio Paper Corporation, Ontex Group, Kao Corporation, Essity AB, Hengan International Group company, Johnson & Johnson, Paul Hartmann AG, Medline Industries, Inc, The Honest Company, Bumberry Considered in the report • Geography: Asia-Pacific • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecasted year: 2029 Covered in the report: • Global diaper market • Global baby diaper market • Asia-Pacific baby diaper market • Global adult diaper market • Asia-Pacific adult diaper market • Market trends & developments • Key facts about the leading market players How it will help solving your strategic decision-making process? • Global diaper market scenario (historical & forecast) • Global diaper market size (baby & adult) • Global diaper market share (by company, type, region, country) • Global baby diaper market scenario (historical& forecast) • Global baby diaper size( historical & forecast) • Global baby diaper market share (by country, company, type, region) • Asia-Pacific diaper market scenario(historical& forecast - baby & adult ) • Asia-Pacific diaper market size(baby & adult) • Asia-Pacific diaper market share (by country, company, type, region) • Global adult market scenario ( historical & forecast) • Global adult diaper size( historical & forecast) • Global adult diaper market share (by company, region, country) • Market trends & developments • Company profiles of leading companies

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Intended audience This report can be useful to Industry consultants, manufacturers and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry. Report Methodology The information contained in this report is based upon both primary and secondary research. Primary research included interviews with various channel partners of diaper market. Secondary research included an exhaustive search of relevant publications like company annual reports, financial reports and proprietary databases. Keywords: Baby diaper, adult diaper, Disposable, Cloth, Training Pants, Swim Pant, Biodegradable, Smart Diaper, Pharmacy/drugstore, Hypermarket & Super market, Traditional Retail, online stores, Global, Asia-Pacific, India, Japan, China, Australia. This report will help to understand below questions: 10. What is the study period of the report? 11. What is the growth rate of Asia-Pacific diaper market? 12. Which country is anticipated to lead the Asia-Pacific market? 13. Which product type is estimated to dominate the Asia-Pacific market? 14. Which are some of the market players in Asia-Pacific market? Answers: 10. The Asia-Pacific diaper market is studied from 2016-2027. 11. Asia-Pacific diaper market is projected to grow with more than 7% CAGR for 2022-2027. 12. China is anticipated to lead the Asia-Pacific market. 13. Disposable product type is estimated to dominate the Asia-Pacific market. 14. Procter & Gamble, Kimberly & Clark Corporation, Unicharm Corporation, Domtar Corporation, The Daio Paper Corporation, Ontex Group, Kao Corporation, Essity AB and Hengan International Group company are some of the market players in Asia-Pacific market.

Companies Mentioned

  • Procter & Gamble Co
  • Domtar Corporation
  • Ontex Group
  • The Daio Paper Corporation
  • Unicharm Corporation
  • Hengan International Group Company Limited
  • Kao Corporation
  • Kitchen Appliances India Limited
  • Nobel Hygiene Private Limited
  • Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) Hygiene
  • Johnson & Johnson,
  • Paul Hartmann AG
  • Medline Industries, Inc.
  • The Honest Company
  • Essity Aktiebolag
  • Bumberry

Table of Contents

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Research Methodology
  • 2.1. Secondary Research
  • 2.2. Primary Data Collection
  • 2.3. Market Formation & Validation
  • 2.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
  • 3. Market Structure
  • 3.1. Market Considerate
  • 3.2. Assumptions
  • 3.3. Limitations
  • 3.4. Abbreviations
  • 3.5. Sources
  • 3.6. Definitions
  • 4. Economic /Demographic Snapshot
  • 5. Global Diaper Market Outlook
  • 5.1. Market Size By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share By Region
  • 5.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Category
  • 5.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 5.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel
  • 6. Asia-Pacific Diaper Market Outlook
  • 6.1. Market Size By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share By Country
  • 6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Category
  • 6.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 6.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel
  • 7. Market Dynamics
  • 7.1. Market Drivers & Opportunities
  • 7.2. Market Restraints & Challenges
  • 7.3. Market Trends
  • 7.3.1. XXXX
  • 7.3.2. XXXX
  • 7.3.3. XXXX
  • 7.3.4. XXXX
  • 7.3.5. XXXX
  • 7.4. Covid-19 Effect
  • 7.5. Supply chain Analysis
  • 7.6. Policy & Regulatory Framework
  • 7.7. Industry Experts Views
  • 7.8. China Diaper Market Outlook
  • 7.8.1. Market Size By Value
  • 7.8.2. Market Size and Forecast By Category
  • 7.8.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 7.8.3. Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel
  • 7.9. Japan Diaper Market Outlook
  • 7.9.1. Market Size By Value
  • 7.9.2. Market Size and Forecast By Category
  • 7.9.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 7.9.3. Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel
  • 7.10. India Diaper Market Outlook
  • 7.10.1. Market Size By Value
  • 7.10.2. Market Size and Forecast By Category
  • 7.10.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 7.10.3. Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel
  • 7.11. Australia Diaper Market Outlook
  • 7.11.1. Market Size By Value
  • 7.11.2. Market Size and Forecast By Category
  • 7.11.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 7.11.3. Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel
  • 7.12. South Korea Diaper Market Outlook
  • 7.12.1. Market Size By Value
  • 7.12.2. Market Size and Forecast By Category
  • 7.12.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Baby Diaper
  • 7.12.3. Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel
  • 8. Competitive Landscape
  • 8.1. Competitive Dashboard
  • 8.2. Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
  • 8.3. Key Players Market Positioning Matrix
  • 8.4. Porter's Five Forces
  • 8.5. Company Profile
  • 8.5.1. Procter & Gamble
  • 8.5.1.1. Company Snapshot
  • 8.5.1.2. Company Overview
  • 8.5.1.3. Financial Highlights
  • 8.5.1.4. Geographic Insights
  • 8.5.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
  • 8.5.1.6. Product Portfolio
  • 8.5.1.7. Key Executives
  • 8.5.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
  • 8.5.2. Kimberly & Clark Corporation
  • 8.5.3. Unicharm Corporation
  • 8.5.4. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) Hygiene
  • 8.5.5. Domtar Corporation
  • 8.5.6. The Daio Paper Corporation
  • 8.5.7. Ontex Group
  • 8.5.8. Kao Corporation
  • 8.5.9. Essity AB
  • 8.5.10. Hengan International Group company
  • 8.5.11. Johnson & Johnson,
  • 8.5.12. Drylock Technologies
  • 9. Strategic Recommendations
  • 10. Annexure
  • 10.1. FAQ`s
  • 10.2. Notes
  • 10.3. Related Reports
  • 11. Disclaimer

Table 1: Global Diaper Market Snapshot, By Segmentation (2023 & 2029) (in USD Billion)
Table 2: Top 10 Counties Economic Snapshot 2022
Table 3: Economic Snapshot of Other Prominent Countries 2022
Table 4: Average Exchange Rates for Converting Foreign Currencies into U.S. Dollars
Table 5: Global Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 6: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 7: Global Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 8: Asia-Pacific Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 9: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 10: Asia-Pacific Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 11: Influencing Factors for Diaper Market, 2023
Table 12: China Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 13: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 14: China Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 15: Japan Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 16: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 17: Japan Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 18: India Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 19: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 20: India Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 21: Australia Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 22: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 23: Australia Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 24: South Korea Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 25: Global Baby Diaper Market Size and Forecast, By Category (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 26: South Korea Diaper Market Size and Forecast By Sales Channel (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)

Figure 1: Global Diaper Market Size (USD Billion) By Region, 2023 & 2029
Figure 2: Market attractiveness Index, By Region 2029
Figure 3: Market attractiveness Index, By Segment 2029
Figure 4: Global Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 5: Global Diaper Market Share By Region (2023)
Figure 6: Asia-Pacific Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 7: Asia-Pacific Diaper Market Share By Country (2023)
Figure 8: China Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 9: Japan Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 10: India Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 11: Australia Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 12: South Korea Diaper Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 13: Competitive Dashboard of top 5 players, 2023
Figure 14: Porter's Five Forces of Global Diaper Market

Diaper Market Market Research FAQs

The Asia-Pacific diaper market is studied from 2016-2027.

Asia-Pacific diaper market is projected to grow with more than 7% CAGR for 2022-2027.

China is anticipated to lead the Asia-Pacific market.

Disposable product type is estimated to dominate the Asia-Pacific market.

Procter & Gamble, Kimberly & Clark Corporation, Unicharm Corporation, Domtar Corporation, The Daio Paper Corporation, Ontex Group, Kao Corporation, Essity AB and Hengan International Group company are some of the market players in Asia-Pacific market.
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Asia Pacific Baby & Adult Diaper Market Outlook, 2029

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