Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth. Market Analysis

Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Market Overview

The Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Size was valued at USD 1.61 Billion in 2023. The Global Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth industry is projected to grow from USD 1.74 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.96 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.09% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an antiseptic that is being used for as many as 50 years now. This is used as a skin antiseptic in different hospitals and as a topical disinfectant in various bathing cloths, oral rinses, topical dressings, amongst others like surgical scrub products, intravenous catheters, and implantable surgical meshes. CHG clothes are put to use as wipes that help in germ-killing and antiseptics. Usually, the germs begin living on the skin, and hence, these cloth wipes are used for cleaning the skin and body surface. CHG is being used in 3 different concentrations that are 0.9%, 2%, 4%.

People having dry and cold skin have fewer chances of suffering from rashes and irritation caused fro the use of their CHG cloths. It should be used two times a day at home. Going for arthroplasty should be applied at night and in the morning before going for surgery. The side effects of the CHG cloth still need to be worked upon and the current market trends show that this can be a hurdle in the process of market growth. Owing to its antiseptic properties, The chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloth market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.80% to reach USD 16,469.14 thousand till 2023.

COVID 19 Analysis

The healthcare, pharmaceutical, and similar medical sectors are the ones that experienced a major demand and steering growth during the spread of the pandemic in 2020. The different waves of the pandemic are challenging the healthcare systems of the world to safeguard its population and develop vaccinations that help in creating antibodies to fight the coronavirus pandemic. 

However, the rising cases are requiring more medical manpower to treat the patients who have contracted COVID 19. Hence, the availability for surgeons to conduct surgeries and make use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG), is less. However, with an attempt to return to normalcy, emergency surgeries are partially allowed which is helping to increase the demand for 2 chlorhexidine gluconate cloth.

The government bodies and the prominent players of the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market across the globe are working on the development of products and ways to come over the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth side effects. This will help more people to demand the CHG cloth. Also, research for the same is underway that helps in investment in the right direction and development as per the requirement.

ReadyPrep™CHG, a pre-op skin antiseptic cloth, has quickly gained a significant portion of the domestic market share, capturing over 40 percent within two years of its inception. This product provides doctors with an additional weapon to combat SSIs (Surgical Site Infections). Medline introduced the chlorhexidine gluconate-infused cloths in 2019 following extensive clinical testing, evaluation, and ultimate approval by the FDA. 

Hospital groups across soon adopted the pre-operative skin antiseptic cloths due to their cost-effectiveness, increased size, and extended shelf life of two years. This product is one of several that are made in the United States using a solution prepared at the company's plant in Hartland, Wisconsin, and then measured and manufactured in Waukegan, Illinois. Furthermore, Medline initiated the production of hand sanitizer at its Hartland, Wisconsin facility in order to address a shortage that is affecting the entire country. Medline repurposed its manufacturing capabilities at that plant to create hand sanitizer with an ethyl alcohol concentration of 80 percent. Additionally, one of its production rooms was modified to accommodate the production of this new product.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Trends

Drivers

The population is witnessing a huge increase in surgical site infections and antiseptics is the only remedy for treating and preventing infections. Hence, the medical and healthcare field professionals strongly recommend the large-scale use of CHG products. These products can be utilized as antiseptic agents by authorized healthcare agencies, centers, and hospitals.

Restraints

The use of CHG cloth is not for all skin types. People having sensitive skin might suffer from the side effects of making use of CHG on the skin that might prove to be harmful. This is one of the major concerns for the market that is acting as a restraint in its process of reaching the estimated market valuation. 

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Technology Analysis

Topical CHG is an effective antiseptic that is long-lasting. Wipes are usually filled with additives. Saturation and use of lotions are also possible that render the maximum advantage. The large-scale manufacturers of these wipes seek the help of the formulation experts in the development of techniques that include wax and gels. This helps in the creation of proper coats and padding that ensure good performance, texture, and user experience. There are inter and z-fold wipes that cater to different uses.

The chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market is focusing on increasing awareness related to the CHG cloths to maintain cleanliness. Other factors like the rise in infections and the need for a body free from infections are the major factors that will positively impact the market. However, the side-effects need to be pondered upon and similar steps should be taken.

Study Objectives

• To study the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market dynamics like market drives and restraints, and recent trends and opportunities available to the global market. This will help to forecast a CAGR growth for the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market and its valuation by the end of the global forecast period in 2023


• To analyze the functioning of the market segments in different global economies and understanding their revenue models


• To understand the key market and functioning strategies undertaken by the prominent market players and draw a competitive landscape for the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Segmentation

To understand the revenue models and have an idea about the segment that is likely to have the maximum revenue generation, it is vital to understand the basis of the market segmentation. The market bifurcations include the following:

Based on type

Based on the type, the market includes 2% and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths. There are other concentrations of the CHG cloth under production as well like 0.12%.

Based on application

The application for the market involves the use of these CHG cloths. The CHG cloth can be used both for surgical preparation and personal hygiene and care.

Based on distribution channels

There are many ways through which the CHG cloths reach their end-users. The hospitals, chemists, pharmaceuticals, online and retail pharmaceutical units make use of these CHG cloths and ultimately reach the consumers.

Based on geographical region

The chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market is currently producing 2% and 4% chlorhexidine cloths in 5 major geographies of the world. These are the Asian Pacific nations, European nations, North American market, Latin America along the Middle East, and Africa.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Market Regional Analysis

Owing to the functions of the market in 5 major geographical locations of the world, the CHG market is expected to have the maximum growth in the North American region. The US market is expected to emerge as a leader by the end of the global forecast period in 2032.

The chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market analysis shows that the North American population is largely demanding the use of CHG cloth as an antiseptic for surgeries. Following the trend, the fastest growth is likely to be witnessed by the APAC region that consists of developed and developing countries like India, China, Japan, Laos, and North Korea amongst others. 

These countries are working to overcome the side-effects of using the CHG cloth that might cause rashes, redness, and irritation. The CHG cloth, post overcoming these challenges can benefit a large audience by the end of the future forecast year of 2032.

The European nations are also gearing up for the production of the CHG cloth market and initiate a considerable demand by the end of the global forecast period of 2023.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Market Competitive Landscape

The chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market analysis is a sturdy framework to understand the market dynamics in various geographies along with the presence of prominent market players worldwide. The key chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market and growth strategies undertaken by the key players help in understanding the futuristic goals and revenue models to reach the estimated valuation by the end of the global forecast period of 2023. Also, the presence of the market players is important to draw a competitive global landscape. The prominent chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market players are:

• Cardinal Health


• Molnlycke Health Care AB


• GAMA Healthcare Limited


• Medline Industries Inc.


• Sage Products LLC (Stryker)


• ConvaTec


• BD


• Coloplast

Recent Developments

• The companies belonging to the North American market are largely focusing on variants of CHG cloth that will benefit a larger audience and help in staggering a global demand by the end of the forecast year of 2023


• The European nations are largely focusing on the development of the CHG market by focusing on product development through company mergers and acquisition


• Companies like GAMA Healthcare Limited are increasing their investment ratio to develop CHG cloth variants having different concentrations


• The APAC region market players are largely focusing on creating awareness related to the side effects of using this cloth as an antiseptic and how the companies are working to overcome these challenges

Intended Audience

• Hospitals and related healthcare centers


• Chemists and other medical outlets


• Government bodies


• Online and retail pharmaceuticals


• Research and development organizations


• Investors

Report Overview

The Chlorhexidine gluconate solution market report discusses the functioning of the market and the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic on the market working and its demand. The study conducted on the market aims at evaluation of the growth prospects available for the market in both the current and future period. Also, the report focuses on discussing the untapped avenues available for the market along with the factors that help in shaping the revenue potential for the chlorhexidine gluconate cloth market by the end of the global forecast period in 2023. The report considers the demand graph and pattern for consumption by segmenting the market and noticing the key strategies undertaken in various geographical locations by the competitive market players.