| Product Code: ETC9969111 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The United States continues to see significant growth in laxative import shipments, with key exporting countries including India, Metropolitan France, Switzerland, China, and Austria. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained high in 2024, indicating a competitive landscape. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.91% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for laxative products. Moreover, the remarkable growth rate of 73.24% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a surge in imports, reflecting changing consumer preferences and healthcare trends in the US market.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United States (US) Laxative Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Laxative Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Laxative Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Flavors, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mode of Purchase, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Laxative Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing prevalence of digestive disorders and gastrointestinal issues in the United States |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of digestive health and wellness |
4.2.3 Rise in sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits leading to constipation issues |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and approvals required for laxative products |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding the long-term use and potential side effects of laxatives |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative natural remedies and dietary supplements for digestive health |
5 United States (US) Laxative Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Osmotic Laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Stimulant Laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Bulk Laxatives and Lubricant, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Emollient laxatives, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Flavors |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By With Flavors, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Without Flavors, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Indication |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Chronic Constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Opioid-Induced constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Acute constipation, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Mode of Purchase |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Prescription, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Over-the-Counter, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Dosage Form |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Tablets, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Capsules, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid and Gels, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Suppositories, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Route of Administration |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Oral???????, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Rectal, 2021- 2031F |
6.8 United States (US) Laxative Market, By Population Type |
6.8.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.8.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Children, 2021- 2031F |
6.8.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenues & Volume, By Adults, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Laxative Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Laxative Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Laxative Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with digital content related to digestive health and laxative products |
8.2 Number of healthcare professionals recommending or prescribing laxatives |
8.3 Growth in the demand for organic or natural laxative products |
8.4 Rate of new product launches and innovations in the laxative market |
9 United States (US) Laxative Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flavors, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Indication, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mode of Purchase, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Dosage Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Route of Administration, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 United States (US) Laxative Market Opportunity Assessment, By Population Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Laxative Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Laxative Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Laxative Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |