Sponge Cloth Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Cellulose Sponge Cloth, Super Absorbent Sponge Cloth), By Application (Cleaning, Packaging, Medical, Apparel, Others) and regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Sponge cloth is a durable and biodegradable cloth made up of cellulose, cotton, and a mineral called as mirabalite, which gets washed away during the manufacturing process. The sponge cloth is extremely strong and absorbent in nature. It soaks liquid upto 20 times of its weight and when wringed, it quickly dries which minimizes the chances of bacteria build-up and mold.

Increasing demand from hospitality sector, hotels, restaurants, households and other application areas for cleaning, washing, and wiping is likely to drive the market. Additionally, the use of sponge cloth in glass industry for packaging, bumper functions, and cleaning is expected to create positive impact on the market. Market is experiencing high demand from medical sector for side pockets of electrodes of many physiotherapeutic machines which further boosting the market.

 However, there are many cheap alternative available in the market like cotton cloth and paper towels. This is expected to limit the market growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on type, the global sponge cloth market is segmented into cellulose sponge cloth and super absorbent sponge cloth. Based on application, is segmented into cleaning, packaging, medical, apparel, and others.

From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The global sponge cloth market consists of global & regional players operating. Some of the key players in the market include Kalle, Vileda, Spontex Industrial, Corazzi, 3M, and others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the Sponge Cloth Market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

The market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is estimated to hold largest share in market attributed to the stringent rules set by regulatory authorities regarding food and kitchen hygiene. For instance, Food & Drugs Administration has set certain rules to avoid the contamination of food which mandates no bare-hand contact, cleaning of kitchen tools and counters. Asia Pacific is estimated to hold significant share due to the high demand from packaging and glass industry. Europe is expected to show considerable growth due to the increasing demand from medical sector. Latin America and Middle East & Africa shall exhibit sluggish growth by the end of forecast period.

Segmentation

Sponge Cloth Industry Developments

• 3M is an American company that provides wide range of household and commercial cleaning products under the brand name Scotch Brite.  The sponge product portfolio contains sponge cloths, wipes, scrub sponge and others.