CHG Wipes Market - By Product Type: Alcohol-Based CHG Wipes, Alcohol-Free CHG Wipes; By Application: Surgical Site Preparation, ICU Patient Bathing, Catheter-Related Infection Prevention, General Skin Antisepsis; By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), Long-Term Care Facilities, Home Healthcare; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Latin America and Others
1 | Market Overview
The global market for chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes is growing steadily due to increasing demand for infection control in healthcare environments. CHG wipes are antimicrobial skin wipes widely used for preoperative skin preparation, patient bathing in ICUs, and preventing catheter-related infections. Their use helps lower the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) such as bloodstream infections (BSIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs).
The market growth is driven by rising global healthcare-associated infection rates, increased focus on patient safety, and greater adoption in home care and outpatient procedures. Advances in skin-friendly formulations and the growing preference for alcohol-free CHG wipes also help expand the market.
2 | Market Size and Forecast
|
Year |
Market Value (USD Billion) |
Notes |
|
2019 |
1.12 |
Historical benchmark |
|
2024 |
1.86 |
Five-year CAGR 10.7% |
|
2031 |
4.19 |
Seven-year CAGR 12.1% |
The market is expected to more than double by 2031, driven by increased infection prevention initiatives and growing healthcare infrastructure globally.
3 | Key Market Drivers
4 | Market Challenges
5 | Competitive Landscape
The CHG wipes market is moderately consolidated, with key players dominating hospital-grade and consumer infection prevention segments.
Market Share Estimates (2024):
|
Company |
Estimated Market Share |
Key Products |
|
3M |
24% |
3M™ CHG Wipes for skin preparation |
|
BD (CareFusion) |
19% |
ChloraPrep® CHG wipes |
|
Mölnlycke Health Care |
15% |
Hibiclens® and CHG skin wipes |
|
Sage Products (Stryker) |
14% |
Comfort Bath® CHG Cleansing Cloths |
|
Others (PDI Healthcare, Cardinal Health, regional OEMs) |
28% |
Infection prevention wipes |
6 | Market Segmentation
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7 | Strategic Outlook
Innovations in skin-friendly CHG wipes, expansion in home healthcare, and global infection control mandates will drive future market growth. Adoption will increase in emerging markets due to rising healthcare investments and heightened infection prevention awareness.
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