Bowel management systems market seen reaching $2.52 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the bowel management systems market is set to grow from $2.1 billion in 2026 to $2.52 billion by 2030, driven by rising cases of fecal incontinence, inflammatory bowel disease and broader use of containment and irrigation devices. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Bowel management systems support patients with fecal incontinence, inflammatory bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. - The market outlook signals steady demand for devices that improve hygiene, comfort and caregiver efficiency in hospitals, long-term care and home settings. - Growth in this category also points to broader adoption of minimally invasive therapies and more personalized bowel care.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a bowel management systems market report on July 29, 2026, projecting the global market will reach $2.52 billion by 2030. - The market is estimated at $2 billion in 2025 and $2.1 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts a 4.7% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - The report is titled Bowel Management Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, and Global Forecast 2026-2035. - A free sample of the report is available. - The full report is also available online.

The details: - The market’s recent growth is tied to higher rates of fecal incontinence and chronic gastrointestinal disorders. - Adoption has been supported by wider use of colostomy and rectal catheter solutions. - Expanding surgical and critical care patient volumes have added to demand. - Long-term care facilities are using these systems more often. - The report highlights growing demand for advanced fecal management and containment devices. - Irrigation systems are gaining use in homecare and ambulatory settings. - Nerve modulation therapies are seeing broader acceptance for bowel dysfunction. - Product development is moving toward personalized bowel care solutions for specific conditions. - Bowel management systems include catheters, rectal tubes and irrigation systems designed to contain stool and help regulate bowel function. - These devices are intended to improve hygiene and patient comfort.

Between the lines: - Rising inflammatory bowel disease cases are a major demand driver. - Crohn’s and Colitis Canada reported in June 2023 that about 322,600 Canadians had IBD, equal to 0.8% of the population, with diagnoses occurring every 48 minutes. - The same group projects IBD cases in Canada will rise to 470,000 by 2035, or 1.1% of the population, with diagnoses occurring every 38 minutes. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The regional split suggests mature health systems are buying now, while faster spending growth is likely in markets still expanding access and awareness.

What's next: - The market’s next phase is expected to be driven by infection control priorities, patient-centric care and clinical demand for more comfortable devices. - Wider use of irrigation systems and neurostimulation therapies could broaden the market beyond traditional hospital settings. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports also include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics and updated graphics. - More information is available through the company’s LinkedIn page.