PUBLISHED DATE : Oct 2019 | Pages : 220
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This research report on the disposable innerwear market covers market sizing and forecast, market share, industry trends, growth drivers, and vendor analysis. The market study includes insights on segmentation by-products (underwear and bra), application (healthcare, salon and spa, maternity, and individual), material (cotton and paper-based), end-user (male and female), distribution (retail and online) and geography (APAC, Europe, Latin America, MEA, and North America).
220 Pages
73 Tables
90 Charts
5 Regions
18 Countries
22 Companies
5 Market Segment
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| MARKET SIZE (REVENUE) | USD 2.12 BILLION (2024) |
| CAGR | 6% (2019-2024) |
| Base Year | 2018 |
| Historic Year | 2016 - 2017 |
| Forecast Year | 2019 - 2024 |
| Market Segments | products (underwear and bra), application (healthcare, salon and spa, maternity, and individual), material (cotton and paper-based), end-user (male and female), distribution (retail and online) |
| Geographic Analysis | APAC, Europe, Latin America, MEA, and North America |
| Countries Covered | Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UAE, UK |
The increased environmental consciousness and the development of eco-friendly products are key drivers for the innerwear market
Disposable innerwear market market size to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2024 growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The increasing awareness of environment-friendly disposable innerwear is acting as a major growth driver for the global disposable innerwear market. The use of biodegradable material has brought sustainable changes in the market. Vendors are using 100% cotton materials, which allow air to pass through, thereby increasing comfort. Cotton fibers are incredibly elastic, so the fabric easily stretches to fit the wearer. Hence, the increased environmental consciousness and the development of eco-friendly products are critical drivers for the consumer product market, including innerwear.
Innovation in manufacturing is another important factor that is affecting the global market dynamics. The introduction of infection-free products and the use of innovative fiber material are increasing the demand for premium products. Also, the shift from paper-based to cotton-based material is boosting the popularity and demand for premium products. Vendors are focusing on developing eco-friendly innerwear products that act as a substitute for normal innerwear. Hence, innovation is increasingly affecting the market demand.
The increase in health and hygiene consciousness is also driving the market. The need to prevent infections and ensure the safety of mother and child after birth is increasing the demand in the maternity sector. Also, the disposable innerwear market by maternity care is expected to grow during the forecast period due to the improvement in the childbirth rate and the increase in strategic partnerships between vendors and maternity hospitals. Further, vendors are also considering the development of premium-quality, branded products to capitalize on future demand from luxury maternity hospitals. The global disposable innerwear market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6% during the period 2018–2024.
This market research report includes detailed segmentation by
Vendors are focusing on promoting cotton fabric disposable underwear
Innerwear caters to the spa, healthcare, maternity, and travel segments. However, the salon and spa segment is the largest end-user in the market. This segment uses a variety of underwear such as massage wear and relaxes wear. While vendors are focusing on strategic partnerships and product branding to meet demands from the hospital and salon and spa segments, targeted marketing, and wise-brand placement can help them to boost underwear demand in the travel segment. Further, the demand for disposable underwear is also increasing in the travel segment. Vendors are focusing on promoting 100% cotton fabric disposable underwear as travel wear.
Disposable bras are finding major application in the medical sector. Female patients wear innerwear while undergoing medical examinations and procedures such as surgeries, x-rays, and other medical tests. Also, salon and spa are another major end-user, where disposable bras are used as a substitute for regular bras. North America is expected to retain its dominance in the disposable bras market; however, the APAC region is likely to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The increased use of men's disposable innerwear in salon and spa and healthcare centers is boosting the male segment
In terms of gender, the male segment dominates the global market because of the increased application in salon and spa and healthcare centers. Although the market offers limited products for males than females, the consumption rate is significantly high among males, thereby driving the market.
The female segment offers a wide range of products, including bras. The usage is high in the spa and medical sectors. The reach of females is relatively lower than males. However, the use among females is high. Further, the increase in strategic partnerships and the growth in awareness of female disposable products are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
Cotton-based innerwear offers a high level of comfort and are skin-friendliness
The disposable cotton innerwear market is witnessing advancements. Although cotton-based innerwear is comparatively expensive than paper-based innerwear, they offer a variety of features, including skin-friendliness, elasticity, and comfortable designs. The market is witnessing a rise in demand for cotton-based products. The increase in disposable income in the APAC and MEA regions is a significant driver for the increased demand for cotton-based products.
The demand for paper-based products is declining because of the advancement in cotton-based products. Paper-based underwear is comparatively inexpensive and lacks features such as elasticity and comfort. Paper-based products are popular in hospitals where they are used for a small duration.
The increasing awareness of health and hygiene is boosting the demand in the maternity sector
Disposable innerwear in the health sector is mainly used to manage health and hygiene among patients and prevent Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). The market is witnessing the demand for comfortable and infection resistant innerwear. Also, the increased awareness of HAIs, the growth in the aging population, and the high demand for advanced healthcare facilities are significantly driving the market.
Spa and salons are emerging as a significant end-user in the market. Vendors are focusing on manufacturing a variety of disposable spa products, including briefs, thongs, and bras. These products are witnessing demand from the salon and spa industry given their suitability, smooth fabric, and affordable pricing.
The high awareness of health and hygiene is increasing the demand in the maternity sector. Increased urbanization and the increment in the fertility rate are also affecting the consumption of disposable innerwear in the sector.
The consumption of disposable innerwear products for individual purposes, such as travel wear has increased in the last few years. Vendors have started focusing on developing disposable innerwear as a substitute for normal innerwear. The growth in outbound travelers in several regions can provide a vast opportunity to vendors promoting as travel wear.
The North American region is likely to witness an absolute growth of around 28% during the forecast period
In terms of revenue, North America held the largest market share in 2018. The penetration of hygiene products in North America remains high, and the market revenue has been increasing steadily. Although the sale of emerging brands remains moderate in the region, the growing institutional demand for disposable innerwear is likely to increase the market revenue in the future years. The increasing popularity of traveling among people is expected to boost the emerging segment of individual users.
In 2018, China led the APAC region as the market in the country is witnessing a surge in demand. The market in APAC is witnessing steady growth in the regional markets such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea as these products are gaining popularity among end-users. The rise in health and hygiene awareness and the growth in the tourism industry are the major reason for the increasing demand in the region.
The competitive scenario in the global disposable innerwear market is currently intensifying. The rapidly changing market dynamics could adversely affect vendors as consumers have a wide range of products to choose from. The present scenario is forcing vendors to alter and redefine their unique value proposition to increase their market presence. The market is highly fragmented with several domestic vendors. The market faces the threat of infiltration with low-quality products.
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