Global Wet Wipes Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The wet wipes industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 36,555.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is expected of the worldwide wet wipes industry from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$27,072.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$36,555.5
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global wet wipes market highlights

  • The global wet wipes market generated a revenue of USD 27,072.3 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 36,555.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2023 - 2030) of 3.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, household/disinfectant/cleaning wipes accounted for a revenue of USD 7,829.1 million in 2022.
  • Intimate Wipes is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 27,072.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 36,555.5 million
Growth rate3.8% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHousehold/disinfectant/cleaning wipes
Fastest growing segmentIntimate Wipes
Historical data covered2017 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBaby Wipes, Facial & Cosmetic Wipes, Hand & Body Wipes, Intimate Wipes, Flushable Wet Wipe, Household/Disinfectant/Cleaning Wipes


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.1% of the global wet wipes market in 2022.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Germany is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,189.0 million by 2030.

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Household/disinfectant/cleaning wipes was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.92% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global wet wipes market based on baby wipes, facial & cosmetic wipes, hand & body wipes, intimate wipes, flushable wet wipe, household/disinfectant/cleaning wipes covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


The increasing spending capability of consumers due to a rise in disposable income is a major factor triggering the growth of the wet wipes market. One of the major reasons for this growth is the increase in the number of working women, which in turn, has led to a rise in disposable income primarily in the emerging economies of Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and the Middle East & Africa.


Furthermore, increased disposable income has led to high spending on baby care products. Working females spend a large part of their income on personal care and grooming. Thus, the growing participation of women in the workforce in developing regions such as Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa has been widening the growth opportunity for wet wipes. Rising awareness regarding personal hygiene.

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Global wet wipes market size, by regions, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Wet wipes market size, 2022 (US$M)

Global wet wipes market share, by type, 2022 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Wet wipes market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global wet wipes market, by region, 2022 (US$M)

Global wet wipes market size, by regions, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Type 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 5,586.6 5,992.8 6,205.0 10,854.0 9,655.7 9,783.0 9,941.3 10,134.7 10,375.1 10,647.1 10,967.3 11,339.6 11,753.7 12,238.8 2.8%
Europe 3,395.1 3,656.6 3,801.6 6,677.4 5,965.2 6,069.6 6,194.4 6,342.7 6,522.0 6,723.2 6,957.1 7,226.7 7,525.9 7,874.1 3.3%
Asia Pacific 4,758.8 5,212.2 5,510.0 9,839.9 8,936.2 9,242.5 9,587.0 9,976.1 10,424.1 10,918.3 11,478.7 12,112.8 12,813.6 13,616.9 5.0%
Latin America 403.4 441.3 465.9 830.9 753.7 778.6 806.6 838.4 875.0 915.5 961.4 1,013.4 1,070.9 1,136.9 4.9%
MEA 636.6 692.8 727.8 1,291.6 1,165.9 1,198.6 1,236.0 1,278.7 1,328.5 1,383.7 1,446.7 1,518.4 1,597.6 1,688.9 4.4%
Overall 14,780.6 15,995.6 16,710.4 29,493.8 26,476.6 27,072.3 27,765.3 28,570.5 29,524.8 30,587.7 31,811.2 33,210.8 34,761.8 36,555.5 3.8%

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