Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market To Reach $9.13 Billion By 2030

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Growth & Trends

The global medical disinfectant wipes market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.13 billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.9% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rise in spending on personal hygiene due to awareness in people is a key factor driving the growth of the market. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which are infections contracted in medical settings such as during hospital visits, are a major factor driving the global rise in demand for medical disinfectant wipes. According to a systematic review and meta-analysis, the global prevalence of Hospital-acquired Infections (HAIs) is estimated at 0.14%, with an annual increase of 0.06%.

The rise in sanitization and sterilization practices over the years can be credited to the increasing awareness among consumers about health and hygiene. This has fueled the demand for various disinfectant products, including medical disinfectant wipes. The rise in the use of medical disinfectant wipes can be seen in healthcare settings, where they have become a vital tool for infection control. For example, hospitals increasingly rely on these wipes to quickly disinfect high-touch surfaces and equipment, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

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Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Report Highlights

• Surface Disinfectant Wipes dominated the market with the largest share of over 57.4% in 2024.

• The hydrogen peroxide disinfectant wipes segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• The Hospital application segment held the largest market share in 2024. Dental clinic segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period.

• The rise in the growth of hospitals and healthcare settings worldwide will have a huge role to play in contributing to the growing demand for medical disinfectant wipes.

• North America dominated the medical disinfectant wipes market in 2024, owing to factors such as the rising number of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), increasing awareness of infections control practices, government regulations and initiatives, and the development of newer disinfectant composition

• In April 2023, Apex Capital, an investment firm specializing in consumer goods across the Americas and its partners announced the acquisition of The Clorox Company’s operations in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The deal includes the purchase of 100% of the shares of Clorox Argentina S.A., along with certain other wholly owned subsidiaries, collectively referred to as “Clorox Argentina.”

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global medical disinfectant wipes market on the basis of type, application, distribution channel, and region:

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Germicidal Disposable Wipes

• Surface Disinfectant Wipes

• Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes

• Others

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hospital

• Dental Clinic

• Nursing Home

• Others

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• B2B

• B2C

Medical Disinfectant Wipes Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • U.K.

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in the Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market

• 3M

• The Clorox Company

• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation

• PDI

• Metrex Research, LLC

• Maxill inc. inc.

• Micro-Scientific

• Sunshine Global LLC

• Crosstex