Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Wipes Market Analysis

Concentration (2%, 5%)

In terms of concentration, the 5% segment is projected to dominate chlorhexidine gluconate wipes market share of over 69.9% by 2037. The varied applications in the healthcare industry have made this segment one of the most preferable cleaning products. Their efficacy in skin antisepsis, infection prevention, and hygiene control is increasing the popularity of this concentration. It helps to kill a broad range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which attracts surgical centers to implement 5% CHG wipes in their medical procedures. Considering its efficiency and pivotal role in clinical and surgical disinfection, WHO placed the chlorhexidine digluconate 5% solution in its 2023 list of essential medicines.

Product Type (CHG Bath Wipes, CHG/Alcohol-Based Wipes)

Based on product type, the CHG bath wipes are estimated to captivate a significant share of the chlorhexidine gluconate wipes market by the end of 2037. The growth in this segment is majorly driven by the increasing demand for critical patient care. Specifically, the aging global population is creating a demanding consumer base for these personnel hygiene products. In 2020, NLM released an estimation of the total number of elderly in different health states in Thailand. The study projected the country to contain 153,640 bedridden patients by 2030. Similar countries such as Japan, China, and the U.S. have some of the oldest populations, making the CHG bath cleansers essential to maintain their health.

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