Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type, By Application (Hospital, Dental Clinic, Nursing Home, Others), By Distribution Channel (B2B, B2C), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Trends

The global medical disinfectant wipes market size was valued at USD 4.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2030. The increase in spending on personal hygiene is a key factor driving the growth of the market. Hospital-acquired Infection (HAI) is an infection that thrives in a medical environment, such as one contracted by a patient while on a hospital visit, and is one of the major factors contributing to the increase in demand for medical disinfectant wipes globally.

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a surge in product demand, especially in countries like the U.S., India, Brazil, Russia, and the U.K., which have been among the hardest hit. The crisis has led to a heightened need for these products globally, across public facilities, transportation systems, hospitals, nursing homes, and even households, to help reduce the spread of the virus. According to The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), a U.S.-based trade association for the cleaning products industry, manufacturers around the globe have been working around the clock to meet the surge in product demand.

Many companies have been investing in the U.S. medical disinfectant wipes market due to the significant increase in product demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to hospitals and other healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, educational institutions, and offices have also been using the product to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The expansion of the medical disinfectant wipes market is largely driven by increasing consumer awareness of health and hygiene, which has boosted demand for a variety of cleaning and disinfectant products. In recent years, people worldwide have been spending more on these products, leading to a global supply shortage.

The launch of new products and substantial investments by various international companies in the U.S. are expected to drive increased demand for medical disinfectant wipes. For Instance, In January 2025, CloroxPro, a brand under The Clorox Company, announced the expansion of its EcoClean product line with the introduction of CloroxPro Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes.

Type Insights

Surface disinfectant wipes accounted for the largest share of 57.4% in 2024. The segment is expected to maintain its position over the forecast period. The growing availability of sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal surface disinfectant wipes is also boosting product adoption. For instance, in February 2025, SciCan announced the launch of “OPTIM OS1 Wipes” for efficient surface disinfection. 

The hydrogen peroxide disinfectant wipes segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hydrogen peroxide is effective in eliminating microorganisms, including yeasts, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and mold spores, which makes it an essential hygiene product. In 2024, Clorox EcoClean disinfecting wipes won the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Environment & Sustainability Innovation of the Year Award. The newly launched ready-to-use disinfecting wipes are recognized for helping to keep facilities clean and healthy while using EPA Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE)-certified ingredients.

Application Insights

The hospital segment held the largest market share in 2024. The growing number of hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide will increase the demand for medical disinfectant wipes. The continuous growth of hospitals and healthcare settings worldwide will have a huge role in increasing the demand for medical disinfectant wipes. There are 6,093 hospitals in the United States. As the national voice and advocate for the nation’s hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association is committed to providing hospital statistics and data to support the field, including its annual survey of hospitals in the United States. Among other data points, the survey includes the number of government hospitals, the number of hospitals in each state, and the number of hospital beds.

Dental clinic is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Dental disinfectant wipes are essential for maintaining a safe and hygienic environment in dental, practices. These wipes are made to remove pathogens efficiently, allowing professionals to clean surfaces and equipment quickly and reduce the time needed between patients. Dental disinfectant wipes are widely used in dental practices due to their convenience, disposability, and space-saving design. Their effectiveness in eliminating pathogens and ease of use make them a popular choice, allowing for quick and efficient disinfection of surfaces and equipment.

Distribution Channel Insights

The B2B segment dominated the market in 2024. The rise in disinfectant wipe sales through B2B channels was largely driven by increased awareness of hygiene and infection control, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand surged further due to the increasing need for surface disinfection in institutional and commercial environments such as hospitals, healthcare facilities, and various businesses.

The B2C distribution channel is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The consistent growth of the B2C segment in the disinfectant wipe market is largely fueled by rising consumer awareness and the expanded availability of these products across multiple distribution channels. In particular, the widespread presence of major offline and online retailers has significantly increased accessibility, driving higher demand among consumers.

Regional Insights

The North America medical disinfectant wipes market held the largest revenue share of 33.8% in 2024. This is attributed to the factors such as the rising number of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and increasing awareness of infections control practices. Additionally, the rise in government regulations and initiatives and the development of newer disinfectant compositions are further driving the regional market growth.

U.S. Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Trends

The rise in number of hospital-acquired infections is the key factor driving the market growth in the U.S. Every day, approximately one in 31 U.S. patients and 1 in 43 nursing home residents contracts at least one infection in association with their healthcare, implying the need for improvements in patient care practices in U.S. healthcare facilities. Although significant progress has been made, additional efforts are needed to prevent healthcare-associated infections across various settings.

Asia Pacific Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Trends

The Asia Pacific region is projected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. Countries such as China and Japan experienced a rise in new infections, prompting a greater emphasis on sanitation practices to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections. This trend is expected to drive the demand for medical disinfectant wipes across the Asia Pacific region.

The medical disinfectant wipes market in China is projected to register a significant growth in CAGR during the forecast period. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Acute respiratory infectious diseases are continuing to rise overall, with varying trends depending on the pathogens involved. Influenza is currently in its seasonal epidemic phase, and the influenza virus positivity rate is increasing rapidly. According to National Sentinel Surveillance of Acute Respiratory Infectious Diseases published in February 2025, the positivity rate for influenza-like cases in outpatient and emergency departments nationwide has risen by 6.2% compared to last week.

Central & South America Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Trends

In Central & South America, the market is projected to register a significant growth in CAGR during the forecast period. Brazil is the largest healthcare market in Latin America, allocating 9.47% of its GDP to healthcare, which amounts to US$161 billion. According to the Brazilian Federation of Hospitals (FBH) and the National Confederation of Health (CNSaúde), 62% of Brazil’s 7,191 hospitals are privately owned. As of 2022, the country has 427,097 hospital beds (FBH), 710 health insurance providers (Agência Nacional de Saúde - ANS), 546,000 physicians (Conselho Federal de Medicina - CFM), 402,000 dentists (Conselho Federal de Odontologia - CFO), and 90,900 drugstores (Associação Brasileira de Distribuição e Logística de Produtos Farmacêuticos - Abradilan).

Key Medical Disinfectant Wipes Company Insights

Some of the key companies in the medical disinfectant wipes market include 3M, The Clorox Company, Reckitt Benciser Group plc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, PDI and others. Organizations have been tactically implementing various expansion plans such as mergers and acquisitions, strengthening of online presence, production enhancement and new product launches to gain a competitive advantage.

• The Clorox Company operates its business through various brands such as chux, Clorox, CloroxPro, Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol and Poett. Through its brand, CloroxPro, the company offers range of disinfecting and cleaning solutions for cleaning as well as healthcare professionals in formats such as sprays, wipes, dilutables, and liquids.

• 3M is one of the leading operators of medical disinfectant wipes market. The products involved under 3M are building materials, cleaning supplies, coatings, lab supplies & testing and tapes. The 3M cleaning supplies consists of medical disinfectant wipes along with floor pads, handled brushes, pads & refills, scrubbing pads & sponges and a few others.

Recent Developments

• In January 2025, CloroxPro Canada launched Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes, made with citric acid as an active ingredient and a 100% plant-based substrate that kills approximately 100% germs without using ammonia, bleach, or alcohol. These wipes offer an eco-conscious alternative for disinfecting high-touch surfaces in professional settings such as offices, gyms, and schools, supporting the growing demand for sustainable cleaning products. The EcoClean line also features reduced plastic packaging and helps facilities meet sustainability goals while maintaining effective germ protection.

• In March 2024, Apex Capital, in partnership with Grupo Mariposa, acquired 100% of The Clorox Company's operations in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, including two production plants and several well-known home care brands. The acquired business is expected to be renamed Grupo Ayudin and will continue producing, marketing, and distributing its current product portfolio while maintaining R&D and corporate functions in Argentina. This acquisition aims to support long-term growth, preserve local employment, and ensure the continuity of trusted brands in the region under new leadership.

• In October 2022, Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions launched an 800-count bucket of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes designed for high-volume disinfection in businesses. This large-capacity format helps cleaning teams improve hygiene efficiency, reduce restocking frequency, and lower costs, while the refillable bucket supports sustainability by using 50% post-consumer recycled material. The wipes kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including the COVID-19 virus within 15 seconds, and feature a bleach-free formula that meets OSHA standards without requiring PPE.

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Report Scope

Global Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global medical disinfectant wipes market report based on type, application, distribution channel, and region.

• Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Germicidal Disposable Wipes

  • Surface Disinfectant Wipes

  • Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes

  • Others

• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Hospital

  • Dental Clinic

  • Nursing Home

  • Others

• Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

  • B2B

  • B2C

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • UK

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)