Bowel Management Systems Market Growth & Trends

The global bowel management systems market is expected to reach USD 2.19 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2030. Rising incidence of fecal incontinence coupled with growing government initiatives to raise awareness about bowel management is likely to drive the market. Furthermore, a favorable reimbursement scenario has also been favoring the growth of the market.

Bowel management systems are an important tool to manage fecal incontinence. According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, fecal incontinence affects 6.9% of adult females and 7.4% of adult males. It has also been estimated that around 20.0% of people with irritable bowel syndrome have bowel incontinence.

In addition, different organizations such as United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., and Colostomy U.K. are working towards raising awareness about ostomy. They are focused on empowering and supporting people who have had an ostomy. Also, government bodies globally are introducing programs to provide support to individuals with a stoma by improving access to clinically appropriate and most suitable stoma-related products. These are some of the factors that are promoting the growth of the market.

Bowel Management Systems Market Report Highlights

  • The colostomy bags dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 45.2% in 2023.
  • Adult patients led the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 67.9% in 2023. This growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of colorectal cancer; individuals with symptoms of inability to control bowel movements, inadequate emptying, or chronic constipation benefit from bowel management systems.
  • The home care segment held the largest revenue share, 58.4%, in 2023, owing to the significant usage and rising adoption of bowel management systems in home care settings.
  • North America bowel management systems market dominated the global market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 36.1% in 2023.