Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Report 2025

This Medical Disinfectant Wipes market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The medical disinfectant wipes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.78 billion in 2024 to $7.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to infection control, hospital-acquired infections, regulatory compliance, healthcare worker safety, global health preparedness.

The medical disinfectant wipes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of telehealth services, customized formulations, resilient supply chains, supply chain diversification, emerging pathogens. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainability and eco-friendly products, technological advancements in disinfectant wipe, eco-friendly disposal, antiviral and antimicrobial wipes, smart packaging.

The anticipated increase in personal hygiene expenditure is set to drive the growth of the medical disinfectant wipes market. Personal hygiene involves maintaining body and clothing cleanliness to preserve overall health and well-being. Medical disinfectant wipes play a crucial role in preventing cross-contamination or the use of unclean materials, providing rapid cleaning and ensuring surfaces are effectively sanitized. The surge in spending on personal hygiene enhances the medical disinfectant wipes market's ability to cater to customer needs. For example, a survey by Citron Hygiene in September 2022 revealed that pre-pandemic, only 11% of people washed their hands for the recommended 18-20 seconds, but during the pandemic, this figure increased to 25%. Moreover, 67% of individuals feel the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened their fear of germs and awareness of hygiene. Thus, the increased expenditure on personal hygiene is fueling the demand for the growth of the medical disinfectant wipes market.

The expected rise in hospital-acquired infections is another factor propelling the growth of the medical disinfectant wipes market. Hospital-acquired infections occur when patients acquire infections during medical treatment or care within healthcare facilities. Increased demand for preventive products, regulatory requirements, patient safety concerns, and a heightened awareness of hygiene contribute to the market's expansion. The surge in hospital-acquired infections during health crises and the cost-effectiveness of preventive measures further emphasize the importance of medical disinfectant wipes. For instance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in November 2022, the United States experienced a 14% increase in hospital-onset MRSA bacteremia from 2020 to 2021. Therefore, the rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is a key driver behind the growth of the medical disinfectant wipes market.

New product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the medical disinfectant wipes market. Leading companies in the medical disinfectant wipes industry are concentrating on developing advanced products to enhance their market presence. For example, in May 2022, GOJO Industries, a US-based manufacturer of hand hygiene and skin care products, introduced the Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes. These new wipes are specifically designed for healthcare environments and are claimed to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including pathogens of concern in healthcare settings. They have been awarded the EPA's lowest allowable toxicity rating and comply with the FDA Food Code, ensuring they are safe for use on food-contact surfaces. The wipes work effectively in just two minutes and can kill the virus responsible for COVID-19 in 30 seconds.

Major companies operating in the medical disinfectant wipes sector are launching cost-effective products. In July 2022, MicroCare, LLC, a US-based chemical manufacturing company, introduced a new product line of Standard Pre-saturated IPA Wipes designed to offer economical and effective surface, tool, and equipment cleaning solutions. Available in formulations with high-purity IPA or a combination of IPA and deionized water, these wipes leave no residue and are suitable for various metals and plastics. The product line aims to help manufacturers optimize their cleaning wipe budgets while enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

In February 2022, Essity AB, a Swedish-based hygiene and health company, acquired Legacy Converting, Inc. for $40 million. This acquisition is expected to expand Essity AB's line of wiping and cleaning products and strengthen its position in important North American market customer segments. Legacy Converting, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of disinfectant wipes and related products.

Major companies operating in the medical disinfectant wipes market include CleanWell LLC, Crosstex International Inc., DrDeppe GmbH, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Metrex Research LLC, Micro-Scientific, Parker Laboratories Inc., PDI Healthcare Inc., Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, SANITEX LLC, Steris Corporation, Sunshine Global LLC, The Claire Manufacturing Company, The Clorox Company, 3M Company, Cantel Medical, Certol International LLC, Contec Inc., EcoHydra Technologies Ltd., Ecolab Healthcare, Eco-Med Pharmaceuticals, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., GAMA Healthcare Ltd., GOJO Industries Inc., Healthlink World Wide, Mada Medical Products Inc., Medical Chemical Corporation, Micro-Scientific LLC, Pal International Ltd., Parker Laboratories Inc., PDI Healthcare, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Professional Disposables International (PDI), The S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Weiman Products LLC, Wexford Laboratories Private Limited.

North America was the largest region in the medical disinfactant wipes market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the medical disinfactant wipes market analysis in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical disinfactant wipes market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the medical disinfactant wipes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Medical disinfectant wipes, commonly in the form of pre-saturated towelettes or pre-wetted wipes for decontamination, play a crucial role in the disinfection process. Alcohol disinfectant wipes and alcohol-free disinfectant wipes are among the most widely used in healthcare settings.

The primary categories of medical disinfectant wipes include surface disinfectant wipes, germicidal disposable wipes, hydrogen peroxide disinfectant wipes, and others. Surface disinfectant wipes are specifically designed, pre-moistened towels intended for cleaning and eliminating germs on various surfaces. These wipes, made from materials such as textile fibers, virgin fibers, or advanced fibers, are effective for disinfecting hard surfaces like doorknobs, countertops, TV remotes, and phones. Distribution channels for these wipes include supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, online platforms, and shopping complexes. They find applications in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, dental facilities, nursing homes, and more.

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The medical disinfectant wipes market consists of the sale of virucidal wipes, bactericidal wipes, and fungicidal wipes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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