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Maternal and baby-grade wipes are specially formulated cleansing wipes designed to be gentle and safe for the delicate skin of mothers and infants. Made with soft, hypoallergenic materials and infused with mild, non-irritating solutions free from harsh chemicals, these wipes are used for cleaning, moisturizing, and maintaining hygiene during pregnancy, postpartum care, and infant care routines.
The main product types in maternal and baby-grade wipes include moist wipes, dry wipes, biodegradable wipes, organic wipes, and antibacterial wipes. Moist wipes are pre-moistened and infused with gentle ingredients, making them ideal for soothing and easy cleansing. The material types used in these wipes include non-woven fabric, cotton, bamboo, polyester, and wood pulp. These wipes offer various functionalities, such as cleansing, moisturizing, cooling, anti-inflammatory, and hypoallergenic properties. They are distributed through a variety of channels, such as online retail, supermarkets, hypermarkets, pharmacies, drugstores, specialty stores, and department stores. Key end-users include mothers, babies (infants and toddlers), healthcare providers, childcare facilities, and skin care enthusiasts.
Tariffs are impacting the maternal and baby grade wipes market by increasing costs of imported non-woven fabrics, specialty fibers, organic raw materials, and packaging components. Manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported biodegradable inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on export-driven wipe production. These tariffs are raising production costs and retail prices. However, they are also encouraging domestic sourcing of raw materials, localized manufacturing expansion, and innovation in cost-effective and sustainable wipe formulations.
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The maternal and baby grade wipes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.37 billion in 2025 to $6.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing birth rates in emerging economies, rising awareness of infant hygiene, expansion of maternal care product usage, growing availability of disposable hygiene products, increased retail penetration of baby care items.
The maternal and baby grade wipes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable personal care products, rising focus on eco-friendly packaging solutions, expansion of premium baby hygiene segments, growing adoption of online baby care retail, increasing regulatory scrutiny on chemical ingredients. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for biodegradable baby wipes, rising adoption of hypoallergenic formulations, expansion of organic and chemical-free wipe products, growing focus on skin-safe material innovation, enhanced emphasis on dermatologically tested wipes.
The increasing expenditure on personal hygiene products is expected to drive the growth of the maternal and baby-grade wipes market in the coming years. Personal hygiene products include items used to maintain cleanliness and support good health by minimizing the risk of infections and unpleasant odors. The rise in spending on these products is largely fueled by heightened consumer awareness of health and hygiene, as individuals place greater emphasis on infection prevention and overall well-being through consistent daily hygiene practices. Maternal and baby-grade wipes support personal hygiene by offering gentle, safe, and convenient cleansing options designed for sensitive skin, helping maintain daily hygiene routines, lowering the risk of irritation or infection, and promoting overall cleanliness for both mothers and infants. For example, in September 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US-based government agency, spending on personal care products and services rose by 9.7% between 2022 and 2023, while their share of total annual consumer expenditures remained stable at 1.2% during both years. Therefore, the growing expenditure on personal hygiene products is contributing to the expansion of the maternal and baby-grade wipes market.
Major companies operating in the maternal and baby-grade wipes market are focusing on developing innovative offerings, such as certified organic and biodegradable baby wipes, to address increasing demand for safer, toxin-free infant skincare products and environmentally responsible hygiene solutions. Certified organic biodegradable wipes are typically made from plant-based fibers, including FSC-certified bamboo, combined with high-purity water formulations, providing a natural and chemical-free alternative to conventional wipes that rely on plastic-based nonwoven materials and stronger preservatives. For instance, in November 2023, TERRA, a New Zealand-based eco-focused personal care company, launched its Premium Certified Organic Biodegradable Baby Wipes range in India. The product portfolio includes variants such as Manuka Honey Baby Wipes, Kiwifruit Baby Wipes, and Pure Water Wipes, formulated with natural extracts, more than 99% pure water, and backed by internationally recognized certifications including SGS, Dermatest, Intertek, and FernMark. These wipes are designed to biodegrade up to ten times faster than standard wipes while offering gentle cleansing for infants and mothers through hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and chemical-free formulations.
In January 2024, Accrol Group Holdings Plc, a UK-based independent tissue converter, acquired Severn Delta for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Accrol Group aims to expand its household products portfolio and strengthen its position in the wet-wipes segment by adding new manufacturing capabilities, increasing production capacity, and leveraging existing retail partnerships to support cross-selling opportunities. Severn Delta Limited is a UK-based manufacturing company specializing in wet wipes and other hygiene products.
Major companies operating in the maternal and baby grade wipes market are Johnson & Johnson Services Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Oji Holdings Corporation, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Unicharm Corporation, Hengan International Group Company Limited, Pigeon Corporation, The Honest Company Inc., WaterWipes UC, Nuby, TerraCare Ltd., Farlin Industrial Co. Ltd., Mustela, Natracare, Millie Moon, Doctor Butler's Rx Formulations LLC, Kanga Care LLC, Bambo Nature, Kressa, KAS Direct LLC
North America was the largest region in the maternal and baby grade wipes market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the maternal and baby grade wipes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the maternal and baby grade wipes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The maternal and baby grade wipes market consists of sales of infant wipes, hypoallergenic baby wipes and gentle cleansing wipes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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