United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Personal Care Wipes, Baby Care Wipes, Feminine Wipes, Period Care Wipes, Face Care Wipes, Hand Disinfecting Wipes, and Homecare Wipes), By Category (Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable), By Product Category (Alcohol-Based Wipes and Alcohol-Free Wipes), and United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Disinfectant Wipes Market Size was valued at USD 707.3 Million in 2023.
• The U.K. Disinfectant Wipes Market is growing at a CAGR of 5.51% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Disinfectant Wipes Market Size is expected to reach USD 1209.5 Million by 2033

The United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market is anticipated to exceed USD 1209.5 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.51% from 2023 to 2033. The growing awareness about hygiene and infection control and its convenience and ease of use are driving the growth of the disinfectant wipes market in the UK.     

Market Overview

Disinfectant wipes market refers to the industry selling wipes used for killing germs and bacteria on surfaces. Disinfectant wipes are pre-dampened cloths that contain chemicals for killing germs and bacteria on surfaces. Disinfectant wipes have become fundamental for everyone due to COVID-19. It's very accessible and convenient to use, but the process of creating and producing disinfectant wipes is much more complex. There is an increasing emphasis on meeting the demand for products that kill viruses, bacteria, and cold flu germs. Further, there is increasing focus on baby care disposable wipes and other critical applications in hospitals for preventing the spread of coronavirus. The growing trend of biodegradable disinfectant wipes that are environmentally and eco-friendly is providing lucrative market growth opportunities.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK disinfectant wipes market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom disinfectant wipes market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK disinfectant wipes market.

Driving Factors

The growing awareness about hygiene and infection control leads to the promotion of disinfection as key measure for curtailing spread of infection resulting in heightened importance disinfectants in preventive healthcare, thereby propelling the disinfectant wipes market. The ease of use of wipes makes it ideal for cleaning electronics, delicate items, and other household products promote the market.

Restraining Factors

The environmental concerns about the ingredients and packaging of disinfectant wipes are hampering the disinfectant wipes market as these wipes contain chemicals such as triclosan and benzalkonium chloride which have health risks.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market share is classified into product type, category, and product category.

• The personal care wipes segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom disinfectant wipes market is segmented by product type into personal care wipes, baby care wipes, feminine wipes, period care wipes, face care wipes, hand disinfecting wipes, and homecare wipes. Among these, the personal care wipes segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The minimalist and clean beauty trend as well as popularity of effective and smart skincare are propelling the market in the personal care wipes segment.

• The biodegradable segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom disinfectant wipes market is segmented by category into biodegradable and non-biodegadable. Among these, the biodegradable segment dominates the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing consciousness about the environment and emphasis on sustainable products are driving the market in the biodegradable wipes segment.

• The alcohol-based wipes segment dominated the UK disinfectant market with the largest market share and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom disinfectant wipes market is segmented by product category into alcohol-based wipes and alcohol-free wipes. Among these, the alcohol-based wipes segment dominated the UK disinfectant market with the largest market share and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Alcohol is an excellent solvent for dissolving dirt, oil, and microorganisms and effectively provides instant drying. The increased demand of alcohol based wipes from the healthcare industry is driving the market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. disinfectant wipes market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• GAMA Healthcare Ltd.
• Pal International
• DrDeppe
• PDI, Inc.
• STERIS
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
• Codi Group BV
• Dreumex B.V.
• Pluswipes
• RCP Ranstadt GmbH
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Disinfectant Wipes Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

UK Disinfectant Wipes Market, By Product Type

• Personal Care Wipes
• Baby Care Wipes
• Feminine Wipes
• Period Care Wipes
• Face Care Wipes
• Hand Disinfecting Wipes
• Homecare Wipes

UK Disinfectant Wipes Market, By Category  

• Biodegradable
• Non-Biodegadable

UK Disinfectant Wipes Market, By Product Category   

• Alcohol-Based Wipes
• Alcohol-Free Wipes