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,

Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: consumer and goods | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Trends

The size of the global medical disinfectant wipes market reached USD 4.57 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% during the period from 2025 to 2035. Growth in expenditure on personal hygiene drives the market. Hospital-acquired Infection (HAI) refers to an infection that flourishes in a medical setting, such as an infection acquired by a patient during a hospital visit, and is among the primary contributors to the increased demand for medical disinfectant wipes across the world.

The pandemic of COVID-19 has fueled a demand for products, particularly in nations such as the U.S., India, Brazil, Russia, and the U.K., which have been some of the most affected. The pandemic has caused an increased demand for these products worldwide, in public facilities, transport systems, hospitals, nursing homes, and even homes, to assist in curbing the spread of the virus. As reported by The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), a U.S. trade association representing the cleaning products industry, producers worldwide have been working day and night to fulfill the demand surge.

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 growth of the medical disinfectant wipes market is primarily being driven by heightened consumer awareness about health and hygiene, which has led to demand for a wide range of cleaning and disinfectant products increasing. Over the past few years, individuals globally have been paying more for such products, and hence there is a global shortage of supply.

New product launches and significant investments by several global firms in the U.S. are likely to fuel higher demand for medical disinfectant wipes. For example, In January 2025, The Clorox Company's brand CloroxPro launched an expansion of its EcoClean line with the addition of CloroxPro Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes.

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Type Insights

Surface disinfectant wipes dominated the market with the highest share of 57.4% in 2024. The segment is anticipated to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period. Increasing availability of sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal surface disinfectant wipes is also driving product uptake. For example, in February 2025, SciCan released "OPTIM OS1 Wipes" for effective surface disinfection.

The hydrogen peroxide disinfectant wipes segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hydrogen peroxide is effective in killing microorganisms, such as yeasts, fungi, bacteria, viruses, and mold spores, thus becoming a crucial hygiene item. Clorox EcoClean disinfecting wipes have been awarded the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Environment & Sustainability Innovation of the Year Award in 2024. The just-introduced ready-to-use disinfecting wipes are known to assist in keeping buildings clean and healthy using EPA Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE)-certified chemicals.

Application Insights

The hospital segment held the highest market share in 2024. Growing numbers of hospitals and healthcare centers around the world will fuel the demand for medical disinfectant wipes. Continued growth of hospitals and healthcare environments around the world will be an important factor driving the demand for medical disinfectant wipes. There are 6,093 hospitals in the United States. As the national advocate and voice for the nation's hospitals and health systems, the American Hospital Association strives to make hospital statistics and data accessible to aid the field, including its yearly survey of United States hospitals. Along with other data points, the survey gives the number of government hospitals, the number of hospitals by state, and the number of beds in hospitals.

Dental clinic is expected to account for the highest growth rate during the forecast period. Dental disinfectant wipes are critical to establishing a hygienic and safe environment in dental practice. Dental disinfectant wipes are meant to kill germs effectively such that professionals are able to easily and efficiently clean equipment and surfaces and save time between patients. Dental disinfectant wipes are used in dental practice due to convenience, disposability, and compactness. Since they can kill microorganisms and are easy to use, they are a popular choice with which surfaces and equipment can be easily and quickly disinfected.

Distribution Channel Insights

The B2B sector led the market in 2024. Growth in sales of disinfectant wipes via B2B channels was primarily fueled by heightened awareness of infection control and hygiene, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand accelerated further because the demand for surface disinfection grew within institutional and commercial settings like hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other businesses.

The B2C channel is predicted to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Growth of the B2C segment in the disinfectant wipes market is supported primarily by the increasing consumer consciousness and increased access to these products through various channels of distribution. Specifically, universal availability of top offline and online retailers has vastly improved accessibility and has contributed towards greater demand generation among consumers.

Regional Insights

Market Analysis

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

Few of the major players in the market for medical disinfectant wipes are 3M, The Clorox Company, Reckitt Benciser Group plc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, PDI and others. Companies have been strategically following various expansion strategies like mergers and acquisitions, building up online presence, enhancement in production and launching new products in order to become competitive.

The Clorox Company carries out its business under several brands like chux, Clorox, CloroxPro, Liquid-Plumr, Pine-Sol and Poett. The company distributes ranges of disinfecting and cleaning solutions for cleaning and healthcare professionals in the form of sprays, wipes, dilutables, and liquids under its brand name, CloroxPro.

3M is among the top players in the operation of medical disinfectant wipes market. Products under 3M include building materials, cleaning supplies, coatings, lab supplies & testing and tapes. 3M cleaning supplies include medical disinfectant wipes and floor pads, handled brushes, pads & refills, scrubbing pads & sponges and some others.

Key Medical Disinfectant Wipes Companies

The following are the leading companies in the medical disinfectant wipes market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

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

Report Attribute

Details

Market size value in 2025

USD 4.97 billion

Revenue forecast in 2030

USD 9.13 billion

Growth rate

CAGR of 12.9% from 2025 to 2035

Base year for estimation

2024

Historical data

2018 - 2023

Forecast period

2025 - 2035

Quantitative units

Revenue in USD million/billion, and CAGR from 2025 to 2035

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

Type, application, distribution channel, region

Regional scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, MEA

Country scope

U.S., Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain,  China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Brazil

Key companies profiled

3M; The Clorox Company; Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.; Kimberly-Clark Corporation; PDI; Metrex Research, LLC, LLC; Maxill inc. inc.; Micro-Scientific; Sunshine Global LLC; Crosstex.

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Global Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market Report Segmentation

Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2035)

    • Germicidal Disposable Wipes

    • Surface Disinfectant Wipes

    • Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes

    • Others

  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2035)

    • Hospital

    • Dental Clinic

    • Nursing Home

    • Others

  • Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2035)

    • B2B

    • B2C

  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2035)

    • North America

      • U.S.

      • Canada

    • Europe

      • Germany

      • UK

      • France

      • Italy

      • Spain

    • Asia Pacific

      • China

      • Japan

      • India

      • Australia

      • South Korea

    • Latin America

      • Brazil

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