According to Smithers' research report 'The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2025' (The Future of Global Nonwoven Wipes to 2025), data shows that the tonnage growth of disinfectant wipes will reach 36.8% by 2025. In addition, other reports predict that if there is sufficient production capacity, this ratio may exceed 200%.

As disinfectant non-woven wipes are regarded as an indispensable tool to fight the spread of the new crown virus pandemic, the global non-woven wipes industry has ushered in great prosperity.

The special conditions of the Covid-19 epidemic mean that the demand for wipes that were previously considered to be bought at will will continue to maintain a strong resistance to recession throughout the recovery period. In 2021, the total market value of the wet wipes market will reach 20.63 billion U.S. dollars, and will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%, reaching 26.07 billion U.S. dollars by 2025. At the same time, the number of non-woven materials will also increase in the same period, from 2020 to 26.24 million square meters and 1.44 million tons; it is expected to increase to 38.32 million square meters and 1.97 million tons by 2025.

Report author Phil Mango explained: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, if the non-woven wipes industry can continue to operate, it provides tools to slow down and reduce the impact of the virus.” By 2020, the non-woven wipes industry The demand for antibacterial wipes has surged, and the supply of disinfectant wipes has reached a record level, while the demand for antibacterial wipes and sanitary wipes has also grown to an extraordinary level. Phil Mango also predicts: 'For some wiping product areas, this growth in demand will continue for several years. By 2025, the overall global demand for nonwovens will exceed previous forecasts.'