Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market

Global Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The global bathroom and toilet assist devices market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.86% from 2023 to 2028. As a result, the size of the market is predicted to be USD 6.26 billion by 2028 from USD 4.71 billion in 2023.

Global Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market Share Insights:

• Based on the product type, the commodes segment led the market accounting for 20.12% global market share in 2022.
• North America was the largest segment for bathroom and toilet assist devices worldwide in 2022 and held 36.8% of the global market share in 2022.
• The European region held a notable share of the worldwide market in 2022. 

Bathroom and toilet assist devices are designed to help the patient in bathroom activities by making them much easier to execute. Some standard bathroom toilet assists devices are commodes, bath lifts, toilet seat raisers, bath aids and others.

MARKET DRIVERS:

Increasing awareness among people regarding the benefits of these devices is expected to accelerate the market growth of bathroom and toilet assist devices.

The rising aging population worldwide has the most requirements for these devices, which governs the market for these devices. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the population over 60 and above years of age is anticipated to reach 1.4 billion by 2030. The incidence of chronic diseases, dementia, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis is high among the aging population. People with such devices would not be able to perform their own duties on their own. In such cases, the bathroom and toilet assist devices can assist them to a considerable level. According to SHARE (Survey on Healthcare, Aging, and Retirement in Europe), an estimated 37% of the aging population was suffering from at least two chronic diseases in 2017 among EU countries. Furthermore, the rise in disabled people due to the increasing population and accidents is also a significant factor in these devices' growth. In addition, government initiatives to enhance home healthcare will enhance market growth further.

Improving living standards in developing nations leads to an increment in the adoption of various assisting devices, especially the bathroom and toilet assist devices, which are becoming popular among senior citizens, leading to the generation of several opportunities for the stakeholders operating in the bathroom toilet assist devices market. Furthermore, the emergence of advanced assisting devices is due to increased initiatives to escalate technological developments by organizations continuously striving to develop inexpensive devices to expand their customer base. With this, the market is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the people operating in this market during the forecast period.

MARKET RESTRAINTS:

High costs of bathroom & toilet assist devices are a significant factor hampering the market of bathroom and toilet assist devices.

The expensive nature of toilet and bathroom devices is limiting certain sections of people to avoid the purchase of bathroom assisting devices, which is eventually restricting the growth of the market. In addition, a lack of awareness among the illiterate population in developing countries about bathroom assisting devices is still a challenge that is slowing down the progression of the global market. Furthermore, frequent changes in the economic strategies in some countries may also hamper the growth of the bathroom and toilet assist devices market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market:

The coronavirus has accelerated the growth of the bathroom and toilet assist devices market.

Older adults are advised to stay at home during the lockdown, which has increased the number of toilet and bathroom assist devices. Most people are infected with the coronavirus during the pandemic, and their immune system has weakened. It takes a long to recover the form of that illness after the person gets infected with the virus. Many people are not supposed to stand for a long time in the bathroom to shower; these people require the bathroom assist device to do daily activities without any stress. Another factor the government has restricted is that every person should stay home and not move outside during the lockdowns. Currently, older adults and disabled people face many problems. They lack proper assistance and are living single in their homes and depending on a caretaker. Increasing this type of people and problem face by them most people adopted bathroom and toilet assist devices to do their bathroom activities on their own.

On the other hand, the number of accidents is reduced due to the lockdown and reduce the number of people who require these assisted devices. Moreover, most manufacturers have many restrictions on producing these devices due to a lack of supply chain and transportation. Therefore, the market has had moderate growth during the pandemic.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market - By Product Type:

• Commodes
  • Electric commode
  • Fixed commode
  • Folding commode
  • Transit commode
• Shower Chairs and Stools
• Bath Lifts
  • Fixed bath lifts
  • Reclining batch lifts
  • Lying Bath Lifts

• Toilet Seat Raisers
• Bath Aids
• Bath Boards
• Transfer Aids
• Handgrips and Grab Bars

The commodes segment is the major contributor to the market share of bathroom and toilet assist devices regarding products as they are effortless to use. These look like ordinary chairs. These devices are used by people who cannot move to the bathroom independently. The demand for advanced chairs is continuously increasing at a high pace. These chairs also have wheels and advanced sensors, driving the segment's growth. Its market is expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period due to the rise in older people's population and the increasing rate of accidents and other diseases.

The shower chairs and stools market segment is rapidly growing. It contributes significantly to the global market due to the increasing elderly population. In addition, these shower stools and chair usage is increased in recent years due to increasing bathroom accidents. Most older people and people who are very sick are prone to these accidents, falling or slipping while bathing, leading to severe injuries to the head, hand, and legs and sometimes death. These devices are also used by pregnant women who have to take more care during pregnancy. By considering all these factors, the segment has the highest market share. The emergence of the latest technologies in every sector will likely bolster the demand for bathroom and toilet assist devices. Escalating expenditure on healthcare is also one of the factors impacting the growth of the market positively.

Bath lifts are further subdivided into Fixed bath lifts, Reclining bath lifts, and Lying bath lifts. Bath lifts are expected to grow at a favorable rate in the future. This is because the increase in disposable income has allowed people to use these devices for the increasing population and thus contributed to the growth.

Toilet seat raisers are expected to contribute significantly to the market, and their growth will likely increase during the forecast period. The elderly and disabled populations have increased in European and Asian countries. The increasing living standards of people in these regions have made them aware of this segment and its benefits, thus increasing the market growth rate.

Bath aids are further subdivided into Bath boards and Transfer aids. The growth rate is expected to be positive during the forecast period, mainly due to its counterparts' collective impact.

Handgrips and Hand bars are rising in popularity, but their market share may seem limited due to their low cost and less innovation scope. These devices are generally used by older adults and people with physical problems. This device helps them move and stand, thus helping them avoid significant accidents. The entry of new companies will make the market more competitive.

Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices Market - By Region:

• North America
• Europe

• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

As of 2021, the North America bathroom and toilet assist devices market dominated the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market, accounting for a significant global market share, with the US accounting for a considerable share. North America's lead is warranted by the increasing adoption of technologically-equipped devices in North American countries compared to other regions. The rise in population and people with disabilities is a significant factor contributing to the growth. The increased standard of living is also a factor responsible for the high growth rate. The increase in chronic diseases in the US drives the bather and toilet assist devices market. Nearly 60 percent of people are suffering from at least one chronic disease in the US, such as diabetes, heart problems, and cancer. People suffering from joint diseases in the US use these bathrooms to assist in their daily activities. Using these devices can reduce joint stress by not standing a long time in the bathroom for their activities. Canada's Canada Care Medical bathroom products and equipment are designed to help disabled people. These devices help in maintaining and improving quality of life and maintaining independence. Increasing the production of new and innovative products by the primary key player and making personalized devices based on the patient's requirement drives the market forward in this Region.

The European bathroom and toilet assist devices market had the second largest share in the global market in 2022. The rise in the elderly population in European countries is a significant factor in increased bathroom assist devices' popularity. The government initiatives will further help in boosting the devices market. Germany holds the maximum share of the market. Germany's government has conducted programs on using bathroom and toilet assist devices used mainly by the senior population for their safety. They conduct these programs and make people aware of the importance of using these devices. As a result, the government has approved most of the devices for usage in their Region.

However, the Asia-Pacific bathroom and toilet assist devices market is expected to expand at the highest CAGR during the forecast period because of a vast population base, increasing adoption of advanced technologies, and the low manufacturing costs of Bathroom and Toilet Assist Devices in the emerging economies of the Region. The increasing older population in the Asia Pacific region drives the market forward during the forecast period. According to a recent survey, 415 million people are aged above 60 in Asia. In most homes, doing the daily functioning of older people in the bathroom is a significant problem. These bathroom and toilet assist devices are helpful to these people in doing their work. The rise in population in countries like India and China is the primary reason for the growth. This population also comprises the growing elderly population of China, and thus the country is a massive market for these devices. Rising government initiatives to make people more aware of these benefits will support market growth. Increasing public health in China in recent years and increasing people's awareness of health results in using advanced technology bathroom and toiled assist devices in China public bathrooms. These advanced assist devices help people from spreading the virus from one person to another by using its advanced cleaning process after a person's usage. These devices also have advanced features like toilet seat raisers, handles to hold for support, etc. Due to the increasing number of accidents in India, this market has the largest market share in this Region. The people who met an accident have lost their hands or legs or any other body part, making them unable to do their tasks. People with spinal cord injuries use these devices for work support during the day. Every year nearly 10,000 cases are reported in India as spinal cord injuries.

The bathroom and toilet assist devices market in Middle East Africa also have moderate growth due to changing lifestyles and increasing awareness about these devices. In this Region, these devices are used mainly by disabled people.

In the Latin America bathroom and toilet assist devices market, Brazil holds the largest market share. Due to increasing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease among many people, People who are more at risk in these derives cannot perform their tasks without any support in the bathroom, which drives the market forward in this Region. Additionally, increasing online stores also drives that market forward. Most people buy these devices online of their own choice and revies.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Companies leading the global bathroom and toilet assist devices market profiled in this report are ArjoHuntleigh, Bischoff & Bischoff GmbH, Etac AB, DIETZ GmbH, Medical Depot, Inc. (Drive Medical), Handicare, Hewi Heinrich Wilke GmbH, Invacare Corporation, MEYRA GmbH, Patterson Medical Holdings, Inc., Pushchair Medical Limited, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Prism Medical, RCN Medical and Rehabilitation GmbH, Sunrise Medical (US) LLC., Ortho XXI, K Care Healthcare Equipment, GF Health Products., Juvo Solutions, and Spectra Care Group.

RECENT MARKET DEVELOPMENTS:

• In January 2021, Toto developed touchless bathroom technology and launched a toilet that analyses health at CES. Touchless Eco power smart sensor flushes are used for toilets and urinals to provide maximum performance in busy public toilets. They are durable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective.
• In January 2020, Sunrise medical company launched the QUICKIE Q700, an assisting device for patients. The device can shift positions from sitting to standing and is configured with customized options.
• Limerston Capital completed the acquisition of Prism Medical in December 2019. This acquisition helps the former to expand its product portfolio regarding bathroom assisting devices.
• Carex Company rebranded and redesigned its website in November 2019. It helps the company improve website navigation and enhance the customer experience. The company mainly focuses on digital marketing to expand its business and cater to a large section of the customer base.