Key Findings
Myriad use of General Purpose Wipes for General Maintenance Clean Ups in Industrial Settings catalyze Growth
The general purpose wipes market has increasingly gained from the rising demand for easy-to-use and portable all-liquid absorbents in the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance activities in various industrial facilities and institutions. The rising adoption of these cleaning materials in schools, workshops, factories, and warehouses is a notable factor accentuating the general purpose wipes market. Usually made of super-absorbent materials, notably polypropylene, general purpose wipes have found to ease the cleaning and maintenance processes, maintain a clean and hygiene workspace, and also allow the benefit of disposability. These wipes are gaining significance among end users as universal absorbents as they have found been to be effective against tough greases, acids, bases, and recalcitrant chemicals that spill out inevitably from the myriad industrial processes. The rising application in cleaning and maintenance activities in the healthcare and food service industries world over is a key factor contributing to the expansion of the general purpose wipes market. The regular use of general purpose wipes has reduced the risk of contamination in food storage and handling.
Disposability of General Purpose Wipes compelling Proposition that may underpin Thriving Demand in Application Areas
For long, in various parts of the globe the disposability of wipes has been a pressing concerns to the environment as wipes have been considered as a type of solid waste. The rising awareness about these environmental concerns is one of the key factors that has stimulated product improvements and innovations. Hence, the development of easily degradable disposable materials was a pivotal one in propelling the growth of the general wipes market.
One of the pivotal developments in this regard is the overregulation of non-laundered wipes, particularly in the U.S. This had substantial adverse effect on the disposability of solvent-contaminated wipes and hence that on the overall use of general purpose wipes. However, regulatory norms were noticeably relaxed in 2003 after the advent of the rule known as EPA solvent contaminated industrial wipes or simply Wiper Rule. The implementation of the rule essentially excluded, though conditionally, the non-laundered wipes as well laundered from the definition of hazardous waste. This broadly provided a shot in the arm for the general purpose wipes market and, in particular, reduced the undue leverage that reusable shop towels had over disposable general purpose wipes.
Attractive Demand for Anti-static and Abrasive Types underpin Lucrative Prospects in General Purpose Wipes Market
Anti-static and abrasive surface wipes are some of the potentially lucrative segments in the general purpose wipes market. Anti-static general purpose wipes are popularly used in the cleaning and maintenance activities in the electronics and electrical industry. The opportunities in the anti-static general purpose wipes segment is projected to reach a worth of about US$160 Mn by the end of 2022 and is expected to expand at an impressive pace during 2017–2022. The segment is expected to hold over 10% of the revenue share in the general purpose wipes market among all the product types in 2017 end. In the coming years, the demand is expected to gain.
About the Report
The report titled “General Purpose Wipes Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking: Global Market insights 2017 to 2022” offers insights that takes a critical look at key growth dynamics of the general purpose wipes market and the prevailing opportunities and avenues. The study offers insights into the prominent demand trends in various product types in the general purpose wipes market such as abrasive surface wipe, anti-static wipe, delicate task wipe, disposable wipe, disposable wipe, keyboard cleaner, lens cleaning station, lint-free wipe, precision wipe, and surface preparation wipe. The analysis takes a closer look at lucrative avenues in various material types of general purpose wipes, such as in cloth, paper, and plastic type. The in-depth assessment of the trajectories general purpose wipes evaluates the prospects of various distribution channels, including modern trade, drug stores, convenience store, e-commerce, and other retail formats. The demand dynamic of two broad categories of wet and dry types of general purpose wipes is also covered in the study.
Market Definition
General purpose wipes also known as all-liquid absorbents and maintenance absorbents. These types of wipes are used for cleaning up of the leaks, drips, or spills made while handling, transporting, and storing liquids in industrial as well as institutional settings. The popular demand for general purpose wipes for versatile applications in industries and also in institutions is underpinning the various prospects of the market. The advent of bio-based materials in making disposable general purpose wipes has created new, lucrative opportunities for players and their growing demand is propelling the market growth.
Additional Questions Answered
The insights in the report on the general purpose wipes market shed light on several facets of its dynamics. Some of the pertinent questions the report strives to evaluate are:
- Which product types are expected to gain substantial demand in the general purpose wipes market?
- Which material types for making general purpose wipes rise in popularity over the assessment period?
- Which region is likely to contribute to the expansion of the modern trade segment in the general purpose wipes market?
- Which trends will be at the forefront of the attractive demand for general purpose wipes in Europe?
Competitive Tracking of General Purpose Wipes Market
The report offers a granular assessment of the prevailing intensity of competitive in the general purpose wipes market, factors that shape the contours, and the trends that can change the status quo of the position held by key players. Prominent companies operating in the general purpose wipes market include Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, First Quality Enterprises, Cotton Babies Inc., Unicharm, Kimberly-Clark, Farlin Infant Product Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Hengan International Group Company Limited, Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG, and Procter & Gamble.
The research report titled “General Purpose Wipes Market Forecast, Trend Analysis & Competition Tracking: Global Market insights 2017 to 2022” offers a detailed assessment of key growth drivers and the factors shaping the contours of the general purpose wipes market. The various insights offered takes a critical look at the prospects of the general purpose wipes market, prevailing opportunities in the various segments, and insights into the emerging avenues in key regions. The study also sheds light on major product development initiatives, recent innovations, and the trends shaping the competitive landscape in the general purpose wipes market. The findings and assessments of the general purpose wipes market include detailed estimations and CAGRs of the segments over 2017–2022 and year-over-year (YoY) growth during 2012–2022. The assessments, forecast, and evaluations of the general purpose wipes market are covered in 14 chapters. The last four chapters highlight the research methodology adopted while preparing the study, a critical look at the secondary and primary sources, and a complete list of acronyms and abbreviations.
Chapter 1 – Executive Summary
The report starts with the critical assessment of the growth trajectories of the general purpose wipes market, key avenues, and prominent trends.
Chapter 2 – Overview
The second chapter elaborates on the granular assessment of the dynamics general purpose wipes market. The section offers the market definition and its taxonomy. The chapter also offers data on Y-o-Y growth of the overall general purpose market. The analyses take a closer look at drivers, restraining factors, and prominent trends influencing the evolution trajectories of the general purpose wipes market. It offers insights into the regional intensity map and cost and pricing assessment of the various products in the general purpose wipes market.
Chapter 3 – Product Type Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The third chapter looks at the demand dynamics and the prospects of the various product types in the general purpose wipes market. The in-depth analyses of the segment include detailed insights into the revenue and market share of each segment in the overall general purpose wipes market and compares the figures based on different regions. Various product types analyzed in the section are abrasive surface wipe, anti-static wipe, delicate task wipe, disposable wipe, disposable wipe, keyboard cleaner, lens cleaning station, lint-free wipe, precision wipe, and surface preparation wipe.
Chapter 4 – Material Type Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
This section offers detailed forecasts and size of the various material types in the general purpose market. It also makes a comparative assessments of the Y-o-Y growth and revenue share of these based on region to offer a broader segmental analysis of the general purpose market. Various types of general purpose wipe materials introduced here are cloth, paper, and plastic.
Chapter 5 – Distribution Channel Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
This section introduces the key distribution channels used in the general purpose wipes market. The chapter makes a detailed segmental analysis by offering market size and forecast of the key distribution channels and assesses their revenue shares in key regional markets for general purpose wipes. Various types of general purpose wipes covered here are modern trade, drug stores, convenience store, e-commerce, and other retail formats.
Chapter 6 – Category Type Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The section offers market size, revenue share, and Y-o-Y growths of various categories of general purpose wipes. The detailed segmental analyses include the share of these in different regions of the general purpose wipes market. Various types of categories of general purpose wipes whose prospects are evaluated in detail here are wet wipe and dry wipe.
Chapter 7 – Regional Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The chapter offers a granular assessment of the demand dynamics of the various regional markets for general purpose wipes. The section offers market size and forecast of these regions in the general purpose wipes market during 2012–2022 and analyzes the revenue contribution toward product type, material type, category type, and distribution channel. Key regional markets analyzed in the report are North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Europe, Japan, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Chapter 8 – North America Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
This section takes a closer look at the North America general purpose wipes market by taking a closer look at the prevailing opportunities, lucrative avenues, and prospects of its various countries. Key countries evaluated in the report are the U.S. and Canada.
Chapter 9 – Latin America Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The section offers a more detailed assessment of key application trends and imminent investment pockets in various countries of Latin America. The factors impacting the share of the region in the global general purpose wipes markets are also looked at from close quarters. The section looks at the opportunities in various countries, notably including Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.
Chapter 10 – Europe Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The chapter sheds light on the current avenues and lucrative opportunities in the Europe general purpose wipes market. It also takes a closer look at factors that will keep the demand for general purpose wipes increasingly attractive in the various countries of the region such as the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the Nordics.
Chapter 11 – Japan Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The section offers critical assessment of the factors influencing the product development trends and avenues in Japan.
Chapter 12 – APEJ Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
The chapter offers a granular analysis of the demand trends and emerging opportunities in Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ). Countries analyzed in this section are China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia.
Chapter 13 – MEA Assessment and Forecasts of General Purpose Wipes Market
Countries of the MEA whose prospects are analyzed in this chapter are GCC, South Africa, Nigeria, and Israel.
Chapter 14 – Stakeholder Ecosystem and Competitive Landscape of General Purpose Wipes Market
The chapter looks at the factors and trends shaping the current intensity of competition in the general purpose wipes market. It also takes a critical look at the various strategies adopted by emerging and established players to gain a foothold or consolidate their positions in the market, respectively. Key companies profiled in the report on the general purpose wipes market are Chanel S.A., The Estee Lauder Company Inc, The Estee Lauder Company Inc., L'Oreal S.A., Shiseido Company Limited, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E, Amway Corporation, . Burberry Group plc, Revlon, Inc., and The Procter & Gamble Company.
