Global Bowel Management Systems Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Bowel Management Systems Market Size was Valued at USD 1.81 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 3.65% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Bowel Management Systems Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.59 Billion by 2033
• Europe is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Bowel Management Systems Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 2.59 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 3.65% from 2023 to 2033.  

Market Overview

Bowel incontinence is the loss of the ability of a patient to control bowel movements so that involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool occurs. It's caused by weaker muscle tone, constipation, diarrhea, and chronic diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and nerve damage. Clinical appliances which use devices to control bowel movements are known as bowel management systems. This will prompt the growth of the market because bowel management products are technologically advanced. Additionally, the population of developed countries is covered with these products and the target patient population is also on the rise. The growth is due to increased cases of bowel disorders like colorectal cancer, and IBD. The second is that the age group tends to increase its share in the market because it tends to have bowel disorders.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the bowel management systems market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the bowel management systems market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the bowel management systems market.

Driving Factors

The driving factors of bowel management include inconvenient issues for spinal cord patients is bowel management. However, this elderly population worldwide is growing the fastest, which may result in worse problems in the future. Children with spina bifida often experience bowel-related challenges, including constipation and incontinence, due to a variety of factors. Weak abdominal muscles decreased physical activity level, and loss of bowel control are some of the neurological abnormalities caused by this disorder. Dietary variables such as too low fiber intake may contribute to the development of constipation. Due to various bowel function changes that occur in these people while they are aging, existing conditions become more severe, all these factors contribute to the growth of the market.

Restraining Factors

Despite the advanced medical technology, and efforts by public and private establishments to provide effective stool management systems, still many health professionals and patients lack this knowledge to make it generally accepted. Advanced and complex stool management systems, such as implantable neuromodulation devices or smart wearable sensors, are relatively very expensive. This keeps a massive number of potential consumers out of the market. Bowel management strategies generally tend to face tough competition from other ways of dealing with the same issue, which include pharmaceuticals, dietary interventions, and traditional methods. This diverts the patients who suffer from bowel-associated disorders to other products and methods, thereby having a negative influence on the growth of this market.

Market Segmentation

The bowel management systems market share is classified into type, patient type, and end use.  

• The colostomy bags segment is estimated to hold the largest market share through the projected period.

Based on the type, the bowel management systems market is classified into colostomy bags, irrigation systems, nerve modulation devices, and others. Among these, the colostomy bags segment is estimated to hold the largest market share through the projected period. The segmental growth is attributed to the growing prevalence of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as the increasing number of patients in the geriatric sector, more vulnerable to these diseases.

• The adult segment is estimated to hold the largest market share through the projected period.

Based on the patient type, the bowel management systems market is classified into adult and pediatric. Among these, the adult segment is estimated to hold the largest market share through the projected period. The segment growth attributed to the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in adults, bowel management systems are beneficial for people with symptoms of chronic constipation, poor emptying, or difficulty controlling their bowel movements. Constipation is avoided, and irregular elimination is reduced.

• The homecare segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.

Based on the end use, the bowel management systems market is divided into homecare and hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers. Among these, the homecare segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. The segmental growth attributed to bowel management systems is increasingly being used and adopted in homecare settings. The growing incidence of chronic illnesses and the necessity for routine device replacements also fuel the segment's expansion.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Bowel Management Systems Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the bowel management systems market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the bowel management systems market over the predicted timeframe. The increased occurrence of bowel disorders, especially in the elderly population, is attributed to this growth. For instance, between 25 and 45 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, according to the International Foundation of Gastrointestinal Disorders. Adoption rates are further enhanced by improved knowledge of bowel management options and the availability of cutting-edge products.

Europe is expected to witness the fastest growth in the bowel management systems market during the forecast period. This development is fuelled by the rapidly aging population and an increasing number of patients in need of efficient bowel management solutions to support market expansion. The use of these systems is facilitated by advantageous reimbursement policies in many European nations, which encourages their adoption in homecare and clinical settings.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the bowel management systems market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Convatec Inc.
• BD
• ProSys International Ltd
• Suzhou Shenyun Medical Equipment Co., Ltd
• Coloplast Corp
• Consure Medical.
• Axonics, Inc.
• SAYCO PTY LTD
• Qufora
• Hollister Incorporated
• Wellspect HealthCare, a Dentsply Sirona Company.
• Welland Medical Limited
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In February 2024, Coloplast launched Peristeen Light for people with bowel disorders it is a transanal irrigation procedure to manage bowel disorders by instilling water through a catheter to promote evacuation.

• In January 2024, Axonics, Inc. signed a final agreement to be acquired by Boston Scientific Corporation for USD 71 in cash per share, or around USD 3.7 billion in equity. With this transaction, Boston Scientific entered the sacral neuromodulation market and advanced its efforts to grow its urology division.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the bowel management systems market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Bowel Management Systems Market, By Type

• Colostomy Bags
• Irrigation Systems
• Nerve Modulation Devices
• Others

Global Bowel Management Systems Market, By Patient Type

• Adult
• Pediatric

Global Bowel Management Systems Market, By End Use

• Homecare
• Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Global Bowel Management Systems Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa