Market Overview:
The global saline laxative market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, 2018-2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to factors such as rising prevalence of constipation, increasing awareness about the benefits of saline laxatives, and growing demand for over-the-counter (OTC) saline laxatives. However, the high cost of prescribed saline laxatives is likely to restrain the growth of this market during the forecast period. Based on type, the global saline laxative market can be segmented into OTC Saline Laxatives and Prescribed Saline Laxatives. The OTC Saline Laxatives segment is expected to account for a major share of this market during the forecast period owing to its easy availability and low cost as compared to prescribed saline laxatives. By application, drug stores are expected to account for a major share of this market during the forecast period owing to their large customer base and widespread presence across regions worldwide.
Product Definition:
Saline laxatives are a type of over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to relieve constipation. They work by drawing water into the intestines, which helps to soften stool and make it easier to pass. Saline laxatives can be helpful for people who do not have a regular bowel movement or who have hard, dry stools.
Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives:
Over-the-counter (OTC) saline laxatives are used to treat diarrhea and constipation. They are available in various forms such as tablets, powders, solutions or injections. Saline laxatives act by increasing the water content of the stool and softening it for easy passage through the digestive tract.
Prescribed Saline Laxatives:
Prescribed saline laxatives are used for the treatment of diarrhea and to reduce the frequency of bowel movements. They may be administered together with a cathartic or as a single-dose. These products act by increasing water content in the stool, which softens it so that it can be passed easily.
Application Insights:
Drug stores accounted for the largest share of over 70.0% in 2017. Drug store chains, supermarkets and hypermarkets are stocking up their shelves with various OTC products to cater to the rising demand from consumers looking for a convenient way to lose weight fast. The growing preference towards self-medication is also propelling growth in this segment as people no longer prefer visiting doctors due to busy schedules or they may not have access thereto. Thus, manufacturers are launching new products with different formulations and ingredients that work like magic by triggering instant gastric juices secretion without making any changes in diet or lifestyle habits of consumers which is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
Hospital pharmacies accounted for a significant share owing saline laxatives as well as other pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics & antacid tablets & powders etcetera sold at low prices ranging from USD 0.50 cents/piece (for suppository forms)to USD 2/3 (for oral forms).
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The region is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. This can be attributed to rising product consumption, increasing awareness about health and well-being, and availability of a large number of brands in this region. Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness lucrative growth over the coming years owing to growing product demand from various application segments coupled with rising healthcare expenditure by governments as well as individuals. In addition, increasing prevalence of digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) among consumers will drive regional growth over the forecast period.
The market for saline laxatives in Europe was worth USD X million in 2017.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing incidence of constipation: The increasing incidence of constipation is one of the key growth drivers for the saline laxative market. According to a study by the American Gastroenterological Association, around 45 million Americans are affected by constipation every year. This number is expected to increase in the coming years due to changing lifestyles and dietary habits.
- Rising awareness about benefits of saline laxatives: There is a growing awareness among people about the benefits of using saline laxatives for treating constipation. This has led to an increase in demand for these products in recent years.
- Availability of novel and innovative products: The availability of novel and innovative products is another key growth driver for the saline laxative market. Manufacturers are introducing new products with improved efficacy and safety profiles, which is helping to boost demand from consumers worldwide.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Saline Laxative Market Research Report
By Type
Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives, Prescribed Saline Laxatives
By Application
Drug Store, Hospital Pharmacies, Online, Others
By Companies
Bayer AG, Cardinal Health, Salix Pharmaceuticals, McKesson Corporation, The Kroger Company, Safeway, Family Dollar Stores, Supervalu Inc, Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, Walgreen Company, Bayer AG, Amerisourcebergen Corporation
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
144
Number of Tables & Figures
101
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Saline Laxative Market Report Segments:
The global Saline Laxative market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives, Prescribed Saline Laxatives
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Drug Store, Hospital Pharmacies, Online, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Bayer AG
- Cardinal Health
- Salix Pharmaceuticals
- McKesson Corporation
- The Kroger Company
- Safeway
- Family Dollar Stores
- Supervalu Inc
- Beutlich Pharmaceuticals
- Walgreen Company
- Bayer AG
- Amerisourcebergen Corporation
Highlights of The Saline Laxative Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
- Prescribed Saline Laxatives
- By Application:
- Drug Store
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Online
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Saline Laxative Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Saline laxatives are medications that help to cleanse the intestines and remove waste. They work by causing the body to produce more water and electrolytes, which helps to flush out the bowels.
Some of the major companies in the saline laxative market are Bayer AG, Cardinal Health, Salix Pharmaceuticals, McKesson Corporation, The Kroger Company, Safeway, Family Dollar Stores, Supervalu Inc, Beutlich Pharmaceuticals, Walgreen Company, Bayer AG, Amerisourcebergen Corporation.
The saline laxative market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Saline Laxative Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Saline Laxative Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Saline Laxative Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Saline Laxative Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Saline Laxative Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Saline Laxative Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Saline Laxative Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Saline Laxative Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
5.2.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Saline Laxative Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Drug Store
6.2.2 Hospital Pharmacies
6.2.3 Online
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Saline Laxative Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Saline Laxative Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
9.6.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Drug Store
9.10.2 Hospital Pharmacies
9.10.3 Online
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Saline Laxative Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
10.6.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Drug Store
10.10.2 Hospital Pharmacies
10.10.3 Online
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Saline Laxative Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
11.6.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Drug Store
11.10.2 Hospital Pharmacies
11.10.3 Online
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Saline Laxative Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
12.6.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Drug Store
12.10.2 Hospital Pharmacies
12.10.3 Online
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Saline Laxative Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Over-the-Counter Saline Laxatives
13.6.2 Prescribed Saline Laxatives
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Saline Laxative Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Drug Store
13.10.2 Hospital Pharmacies
13.10.3 Online
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Saline Laxative Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Saline Laxative Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Bayer AG
14.3.2 Cardinal Health
14.3.3 Salix Pharmaceuticals
14.3.4 McKesson Corporation
14.3.5 The Kroger Company
14.3.6 Safeway
14.3.7 Family Dollar Stores
14.3.8 Supervalu Inc
14.3.9 Beutlich Pharmaceuticals
14.3.10 Walgreen Company
14.3.11 Bayer AG
14.3.12 Amerisourcebergen Corporation
