Floss Picks Market

Global Floss Picks Market Size (2024 to 2029)

As per our analysis report, the global Floss Picks Market is expected to reach USD 843.33 billion by 2029 from USD 629.59 million in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% during the forecast timeline.

MARKET DRIVERS

One of the main factors fueling the market expansion is the increased rate of dental and oral problems in the world today.

In addition, there has been a rapid increase in the number of children, teenagers, and adults struggling from excessive plaques and teeth caries due to the increasing consumption of fast food and sweetened snacks and drinks.

The increasing incidence of oral diseases and the rising necessity of dental healthcare products seem to be two significant factors driving the market forward. According to the Forum for Better Oral Health of Europe, with over half of the European population having a periodontitis-related disease in the year 2018, more than 10% of the people had severe dental disorders, with the prevalence of periodontitis reaching 70-85% of the people with an age range of 60 to 65 years.

The overall Floss picks sector is expanding due to rising consumer concerns about oral health. Increased awareness about oral healthcare products in emerging economies will benefit the Floss determines market growth during the projected timeframe. Health problems due to floss picks will limit the market's growth at a certain level. However, innovative products with functionality will create many opportunities during the forecast period.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The widespread shutdown of dental clinics and organizations due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent shutdown orders has hampered the adoption of water flossers in the commercial segment. The following office closures led to a significant revenue loss across the market, making water flossers more challenging to adopt. According to an Association of American Endodontists study, over 50% of Americans have put off getting their dental checkups because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having dental hygiene habits and practices badly skewed in the last year, the research also found that 24% of the respondents flossed less regularly, and approximately 23% of the respondents did not floss at all. Markets face enormous challenges as a consequence of these tendencies.

Impact of COVID-19 on the floss picks market

The COVID-19 pandemic has had both positive and negative impacts on many industries. Due to the strict government restrictions and regulations regarding the lockdown, the manufacturing and supply chain collapsed. The supermarkets and hypermarkets were restricted to remain closed. Still, the pandemic affected the Floss picks market as it is available in pharmacy stores, and there were no restrictions for the pharmacy stores. During the COVID-19 outbreak, there had been a lot more emphasis on oral health and keeping the hygiene of the teeth. The necessity of dental health has been emphasized through numerous studies and research by various organizations. The German Society of Dentistry and Oral Medicine has emphasized the significance of dental health and dentistry's systemic relevance, specifically during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is likely to have a favorable effect on the market's growth.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Floss Picks Market By Product Type

The World Health Organization estimates that 2.3 billion individuals worldwide suffer from dental caries of permanent teeth, and over 530 million kids suffer from primary dental caries.

Over the projected timeframe, the waxed dental floss segment is projected to maintain a significant market share. The main factor in this segment's growth is rising in dental health problems. Oral problems are predicted to afflict 3.5 billion individuals worldwide, according to the report by the Global Burden of Disease Study, with dental caries being one of the most common diseases.

Global Floss Picks Market By Shape

By shape, the F-shaped floss picks segment holds the highest market share in 2020, but increasing consumers preference for Y-shaped Floss picks will help to grow with a higher growth rate of the segment during the projected timeframe.  

Global Floss Picks Market By Distribution Channel

By distribution channel, the hypermarket or supermarket segment holds the highest market share, around 50% of the overall market.

This dominance is predicted to remain during the forecast timeframe. However, the online store segment is also expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to increasing awareness of the e-commerce sector and digital adoption in developing countries.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Throughout the projected timeframe, North America is estimated to hold the largest share of the dental floss market.

Due to advancements in dental hygiene and dentistry goods, North America continues to lead the global Floss picks market and therefore is forecasted to retain this position based on revenue creation in the forecast period. Aspects such as the increase in the frequency of oral problems and the well-established healthcare systems are predicted to fuel the market in this area.

The market is proliferating due to the increased awareness of the relevance of dental hygiene to overall health in the world. The American Dental Association is well known for helping to spread awareness about the importance of proper dental hygiene across America and other countries. Furthermore, by giving insurance coverage that decreases consumers' additional expenditures for health and dental treatments, the Protection and Affordable Care Act has helped establish a structured and competitive industry for health insurance. The sector is likely to expand significantly over the projected period due to the factors mentioned above.

Moreover, owing to the increase in population responsiveness to oral care and increased flossing pick sales in the territory, Asia Pacific is anticipated to become the fastest-expanding flossing pick market during the projection timeframe.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The major key players in the global Floss Picks Market are Procter & Gamble, Church & Dwight, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Peri-dent Limited, Ranir, High Ridge Brands Co, Eco-dent, Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc, The Humble Co, Dr. Wild & Co. AG.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In October 2020, Oral-B introduced a new program to promote oral health awareness and a USD 1 million committed investment to increase the scope with practical solutions for improved dental health outcomes.
• In June 2020, Colgate Palmolive Limited, one of the industry leaders in Dental Care, introduced Colgate DentistsforMe.in. This first-of-its-kind teledentistry interface enables patients to consult with dental professionals free of cost.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL FLOSS PICKS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global floss picks market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type, shape, distribution channel, and region.

By Product Type

• Waxed Floss
• Unwaxed Floss
• Other Products

By Shape

• F Shape
• Y Shape

By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Retail Pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Online 
• Other Sales Channels

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa