The global biodegradable diapers market is anticipated to witness a strong growth rate of more than 10% during the period of 2019–2028. Biodegradable diapers are free from toxic chemicals and harmful polymers and are generally made up of biodegradable fibers such as cotton, bamboo, starch, etc. Rising awareness of baby and adult hygiene coupled with growing environmental concerns and increasing disposable income of consumers are some of the major factors responsible for the growth of diaper demand.
Traditional diapers, unlike biodegradable diapers, do not break down effectively in landfills and their decomposition can take hundreds of years. Additionally, plastic diapers contribute a large volume of untreated garbage to landfills each year which can pollute groundwater. Therefore, rising environmental concern is one of the key drivers for the growth of the global biodegradable diapers market.
Skin allergies in infants are on the rise, driving sales of biodegradable baby diapers
Consumers are switching towards biodegradable and chemical-free diapers due to increasing cases of skin allergies and rashes among babies and adults. Infants are getting an allergic reaction due to the synthetic dyes used in diapers. The majority of pediatric doctors also recommend using biodegradable diapers to prevent infants from such allergies and rashes, which will help in the growth of the biodegradable diapers market across the globe. Moreover, dermatologists, pediatricians, and other specialists promote biodegradable diapers and make consumers aware of the benefits of using chemical-free diapers to reduce skin-related concerns and increase hygiene among babies and adults.
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The Asia Pacific to hold a significant market share in forthcoming years
The Asia Pacific is expected to be one of the attractive markets for biodegradable diapers in the coming period. A large population base coupled with the presence of significant industry players is facilitating the regional market growth. China, being the largest economy and having a large population base in the Asia Pacific, is expected to hold more than one-third of the market share over the forecast period.
The increasing birth rate in the country will be the key factor for the upliftment of the biodegradable market of diapers in China. Moreover, rising environmental problems in the country are also encouraging people to switch towards natural and eco-friendlier products including biodegradable diapers. Additionally, the UK is estimated to witness strong growth in the global biodegradable diapers market due to the tax benefits consumers get for spending money on baby care. Parents in countries like France, Germany, Spain, and Italy are adding their expenses on baby care products, which will help the biodegradable diapers market to grow over the forecast period.
Market Structure and Competitive Landscape
Some of the key players in the global biodegradable diapers market are GroVia, Naty AB, Hengan International Group Company Ltd., Seventh Generation Inc., Bambo Nature (Abena A/S), The Honest Company, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corp., Kao Corp., Bumkins Company, The Procter & Gamble Company, Ontex Group, Unicharm Corp., and Babyganics among others.
These players adopt various strategies in order to reinforce their market share and gain a competitive edge over other competitors in the market. Mergers & acquisitions, partnerships and collaborations, and product launches are some of the strategies followed by industry players. Some of the key developments in the global biodegradable diapers market include,
- In May 2021, Pampers launched Pampers Pure Protection Hybrid Diapers. These diapers are a blend of reusable cloth and disposable plant-based liner filling, as the name implies. This gives consumers the option of using both cloth and disposable diapers, which are both environmentally friendly.
- In February, in collaboration with TerraCycle, DYPER Inc., an eco-friendly diaper business, launched eco-friendly infant diapers. In the future the release of such items is likely to extend the company’s brand portfolio and help it secure a larger market share.
Key Market Segmentation
RationalStat has segmented the global biodegradable diapers market on the basis of by product type, raw material, size, end user, sales channel, and region:
- By Product Type
- Tape Style
- Pant Style
- By Raw Material
- Cotton
- Bamboo
- Others (Starch)
- By Size
- Small (3-8 Kg)
- Medium (6-11 Kg)
- Large (9-14 Kg)
- Extra Large (XL) (12-17 Kg)
- Extra-Extra-Large (XXL) (15-35 Kg)
- By End User
- Babies
- Adults
- By Sales Channel
- Convenience Store
- Pharmacies
- Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online Retail/E-Commerce
- By Region
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Western Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Benelux
- Nordic
- Rest of Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Russia
- Poland
- Rest of Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- ASEAN (Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc.)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- North America
Research Methodology
RationalStat has developed a state-of-the-art research methodology to crunch numbers and provide the best possible real-time insights to clients. We combine a varied range of industry experience, data analytics, and experts’ viewpoint to create a research methodology for market sizing and forecasting.
RationalStat combines a mix of secondary sources as well as primary research to assess the market size and develop a forecast. Key steps involved in accurately deriving the market numbers are:
- Defining the problem by understanding the type of market and data required by the client.
- Data gathering and collection through relevant paid databases, publicly available sources, company reports, annual reports, surveys, and interviews.
- Formulating a hypothesis to create market numbers, forecast, influencing factors, and their relevance.
- Evaluating and analyzing the data by referring to data sources utilized and leveraged.
- Validating, interpreting, and finalizing the data by combining the details gathered from primary and secondary sources with the help of experienced analysts.
Secondary Sources
- Annual reports, company filings, investor presentations, product catalogs, and company documents.
- Industry and market-related documents available in the public domain Clean energy ministerial, IEA.
- Paid database including Bloomberg, Factiva, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv Eikon, ICIS, EUWID, Thomson Reuters, among others
- Whitepapers, research papers, and industry blogs.
Why Buy this Report?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Global Biodegradable Diapers market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period 2022-2028.
Asia Pacific is dominating the Global Biodegradable Diapers market in 2021.
The Global Biodegradable Diapers market is estimated at around US$ 3.3 billion in 2021.
Rising awareness of baby and adult hygiene is the key driver in the Global Biodegradable Diapers market.
Major companies operating in the Global Biodegradable Diapers market include GroVia, Naty AB, Hengan International Group Company Ltd., Seventh Generation Inc., Bamboo Nature (Abena A/S), The Honest Company, etc.