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Global Hand Sanitizer Market- By Product (Gel, Foam, Spray, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online Store, Departmental Store, Pharmacy Store, and Others), By End Use (Restaurants, Schools, Hospitals, Household Purpose, and Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East, & Africa)- Global forecast from 2022 - 2030.
Global Hand Sanitizer Market Overview:
The global hand sanitizer market is estimated to reach USD 10.48 billion in 2030 with a CAGR of 6.2 % during the forecast period of 2022-2030, and it was valued at USD 6.78 billion in 2022. Hand sanitizer is a form of liquid that can be used as a hand antiseptic or hand rub agent to remove pathogens on the hand. Hand sanitizer comes in different forms, such as alcohol sanitizer containing ethyl alcohol. In contrast, another non-alcoholic sanitizer contains triclosan; both are antibiotic compounds that reduce the infections on the hands caused by microorganisms. Hand sanitizer is used to avoid hand washing with soaps and liquids as it is generally more effective and can be used when soap and water are unavailable. Global Hand Sanitizer Market Insights The global hand sanitizer market is expected to grow at a noteworthy CAGR in the forecast period from 2022 to 2030. Increasing contagious virus-like COVID 19, Ebola virus, rising air pollution diseases, rise in health standards, and awareness about hand hygiene, and instruction given by WHO and FDA for washing hands with sanitizer to reduce the virus effect in bolstering the demand for the global hand sanitizer market. Moreover, the rising health emergency declared by the WHO due to the coronavirus global pandemic has fueled the demand for the global hand sanitizer market. Hand sanitizer is used to prevent infections on the hands. It comes in different forms that do not require soap or water, and the virus tends to be removed as sanitizer evaporates while being applied to the hands. Furthermore, rising health awareness among the people and increasing disposable income of consumers have allowed them to buy hand sanitizers. Therefore, it propelled the demand for hand sanitizers in the global market. Additionally, the features of hand sanitizer have also promoted its market demand. Hand sanitizer is portable, affordable, antiseptic, has moisture retention properties after use, and has 99.9 % bacteria-killing properties, increasing usage. The doctor also recommends using hand sanitizer during any infection, for personal hygiene or after getting in touch with an infected person or thing. Growth Driver Increase Awareness Regarding Health Global pandemic diseases like COVID-19 and similar viruses have affected over 100 countries worldwide. World Health Organization and FDA are creating awareness by generating public notices, and countries like China, Italy, and others who are severely affected by this virus are recommending hand sanitizers as a necessary aid to fight a contagious virus. Thus, increasing awareness regarding the usage of hand sanitizer has fueled the demand for the global hand sanitizer market. Transformation of the lifestyle of every individual The increase in disposable income of the consumers has transformed the individual’s lifestyle as people are becoming more aware of personal hygiene in similar ways; they can spend and are willing to buy hand sanitizers. Moreover, increasing healthcare facilities have caused the demand for hand sanitizers to emerge, as doctors recommend that patients use personal hygiene to avoid infection. By Product Segmental Analysis Based on Product, the global Hand Sanitizer market is segmented into Gel, Foam, Spray, and Others. The gel sanitizer segment dominated the global hand sanitizer market in 2019. In the wake of the moisture retention, the property comes in different flavors that improve the smell of the sanitizers, and children can use them efficiently. Additionally, the portability of sanitizers has also influenced the increase in the market share of hand sanitizers. Moreover, gel sanitizer is preferred over other forms as children can use it. The alcohol-based sanitizer contains ethyl alcohol, which smells hard and is complicated for children to use on their hands. Therefore, gel sanitizer will continue to dominate the demand for global hand sanitizer in the future. Distribution Channel Segmental Analysis The global hand sanitizer market is classified into online, departmental stores, pharmacy stores, and others based on the distribution channel. The departmental store segment captured the highest market share in 2021. In the wake of this, various discounts and offers provided to the customers have increased its market share. Additionally, the online segment has fueled the demand for hand sanitizer and is expected to bolster its demand owing to secure payment options, various varieties, offers, and cashback, which has generated the need for the online segment. End-users Segmental Analysis Based on the end-uses channel, the global Hand Sanitizer market is distributed in Restaurants, Schools, Hospitals, Households Purpose, and Others. The hospital’s segment has dominated the market. It will also capture a significant market share in the forecast period due to the high chances of spreading infection from patients to others. Thus, doctors use sanitizer every time after checking patients, and even staff and patients use hand sanitizers to remove germs and microorganisms from their hands and reduce the chances of transferring diseases or contagious viruses from one another. Region Segmental Analysis Based on geography, the global Hand Sanitizer market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region has emerged as the leading region for the hand sanitizer market and will fuel the market growth in the forecast period from 2022 to 2030. Owing to increasing disposable income, the rising development in countries, increasing healthcare awareness, rising virus infection every year, and the recent outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected the entire region and other parts of the world, the urgency of hand sanitizers increases Moreover,, the North American region will also bolster the demand for hand sanitizers market due to, improving health facilities, and increasing personal hygiene will help fuel the demand for the global hand sanitizers market in the forecast period. Competitor Analysis Companies such as Reckitt Benckiser Group, The Himalaya Drug Company, Procter and Gamble, Gojo Industry Inc., Henkel Corporation, Unilever, Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc., Chattem Inc., Best Sanitizers Inc., and Kutol Products Company are the key players in global hand sanitizer market. Key Stakeholders- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global Hand Sanitizer manufacturing companies
- Research organizations and consulting companies
- Organizations, associations, and alliances related to Hand Sanitizers
- Regulatory bodies
- Suppliers
- Retailers
Recent Development
- In March 2022, PURELL launched two creative hand sanitizers namely, Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals Foam and PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer 2in1 Moisturizing Foam. The company declared that these products would kill 9.99% of the most common germs that may induce illness and will be gentle on the skin. These foam-based hand sanitizers are mess-free and dry quickly.
- In April 2021, Wet Ones, a renowned brand known for its signature anti-bacterial hand wipes, announced the launch of its new liquid gel hand sanitizers and new alcohol hand sanitizing wipes.
- In March 2020, Cavinkare launched cost-effective sanitizers under CHIK, Raaga, and Nyle to provide protective and hygiene solutions to people from disease-causing viruses and bacteria.
- In April 2020, Nycil, the Zydus Wellness-owned talc brand, launched sanitizer products in their “germ protection for family” category to expand the business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In March 2021, Medimix, the flagship brand owned by AVA Group, announced the launch of its new range of Hand Sanitizer gel, which is 100% natural with a combination of natural ingredients like aloe vera, tulsi and has anti-bacterial properties.
Scope of the Report
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Size Value in 2021 | USD2.78 billion |
| The revenue forecast in 2028 | USD 3.48 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 3.2 % from 2022 to 2028. |
| Historical data | 2017 – 2020 |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Forecast period | 2022 – 2028 |
| Region covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled | Companies such as Reckitt Benckiser Group, The Himalaya Drug Company, Procter and Gamble, Gojo Industry Inc., Henkel Corporation, Unilever, Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc., Chattem Inc., Best Sanitizers Inc., and Kutol Products Company are the key players in global hand sanitizer market. |
The objective of the Research
- Market modeling starts with identifying a target market where historical data exists. A Market can include prediction problems, economic factors, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying new patterns from past events, which helps our client to have deep dive into the market.
- Product analysis involves steps such as examining product features, costs, availability, quality, and other aspects. Product analysis is conducted to understand potential buyers and measure competition in the market.
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis helps in assessing potential changes to an economy’s inflation rate, taxes, interest rates, exchange rates, trading regulations, and excise duties that can or have a major effect on the target market.
- Market Segmental Analysis defines in-depth scenario of the target market by the process of grouping consumers into naturally existing created segments of consumers who share similar product preferences or characteristics
- The geographical mapping approach helps our clients to understand national or international markets because different consumers in different regions have different needs wants, and cultural characteristics that can be specifically targeted.
Market Modelling
By Product- Gel
- Foam
- Spray
- Others
- Online Store
- Departmental Store
- Pharmacy Store
- Others
- Restaurants
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Household Purpose
- Others
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
1.1. Market Modelling
1.2. Product Analysis
1.3. Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
1.4. Market Segmental Analysis
1.5. Geographical Mapping
1.6. Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
2.1. Identification of Target Market
2.2. Data Acquisition
2.3. Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
2.4. Data Validation through Primary Techniques
2.5. Exploratory Data Analysis
2.6. Graphical Techniques/Analysis
2.7. Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
2.8. Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
4.1. Supply Chain Analysis
4.2. Economic Factor Analysis
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Trends
4.2.3. Opportunities
4.2.4. Challenges
4.3. Technological Landscape
4.4. Competitors & Product Analysis
4.5. Regulatory Framework
4.6. Company market share analysis, 2022
4.7. Porter’s Five forces analysis
4.8. Price point analysis
4.9. New Investment Analysis
4.10. PESTEL Analysis
- Global Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
5.1. Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.1.1. Demand
5.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
5.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
5.2.1. By Product
5.2.1.1. Gel
5.2.1.2. Foam
5.2.1.3. Spray
5.2.1.4. Others
5.2.2. By End-Use
5.2.2.1. Restaurants
5.2.2.2. Schools
5.2.2.3. Hospitals
5.2.2.4. Household Purpose
5.2.2.5. Others
5.2.3. By Distribution
5.2.3.1. Online
5.2.3.2. Departmental Store
5.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
5.2.3.4. Others
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.4.1. North America
5.2.4.2. Europe
5.2.4.3. Asia Pacific
5.2.4.4. The Middle East & Africa
5.2.4.5. South America
- North America Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
6.1. North America Hand Sanitizer Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.1.1. Demand
6.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
6.2. North America Hand Sanitizer Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
6.2.1. By Product
6.2.1.1. Gel
6.2.1.2. Foam
6.2.1.3. Spray
6.2.1.4. Others
6.2.2. By End-Use
6.2.2.1. Restaurants
6.2.2.2. Schools
6.2.2.3. Hospitals
6.2.2.4. Household Purpose
6.2.2.5. Others
6.2.3. By Distribution
6.2.3.1. Online
6.2.3.2. Departmental Store
6.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
6.2.3.4. Others
6.2.4. By Country
6.2.4.1. U.S
6.2.4.2. Canada
6.2.4.3. Mexico
6.2.5. By Price Point Analysis
6.2.6. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
6.2.7. Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
6.2.8. Economic Impact Study on North America Hand Sanitizer Market
- Europe Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
7.1. Europe Hand Sanitizer Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.1.1. Demand
7.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
7.2. Europe Hand Sanitizer Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
7.2.1. By Product
7.2.1.1. Gel
7.2.1.2. Foam
7.2.1.3. Spray
7.2.1.4. Others
7.2.2. By End-Use
7.2.2.1. Restaurants
7.2.2.2. Schools
7.2.2.3. Hospitals
7.2.2.4. Household Purpose
7.2.2.5. Others
7.2.3. By Distribution
7.2.3.1. Online
7.2.3.2. Departmental Store
7.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
7.2.3.4. Others
7.2.4. By Country
7.2.4.1. Germany
7.2.4.2. UK
7.2.4.3. France
7.2.4.4. Italy
7.2.4.5. Rest of Europe
7.2.5. By Price Point Analysis
7.2.6. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
7.2.7. Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
7.2.8. Economic Impact Study on Europe Hand Sanitizer Market
- Asia Pacific Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
8.1. Asia Pacific Hand Sanitizer Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.1.1. Demand
8.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
8.2. Asia Pacific Hand Sanitizer Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
8.2.1. By Product
8.2.1.1. Gel
8.2.1.2. Foam
8.2.1.3. Spray
8.2.1.4. Others
8.2.2. By End-Use
8.2.2.1. Restaurants
8.2.2.2. Schools
8.2.2.3. Hospitals
8.2.2.4. Household Purpose
8.2.2.5. Others
8.2.3. By Distribution
8.2.3.1. Online
8.2.3.2. Departmental Store
8.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
8.2.3.4. Others
8.2.4. By Country
8.2.4.1. China
8.2.4.2. India
8.2.4.3. Japan
8.2.4.4. Australia
8.2.4.5. Rest of Asia pacific
8.2.5. By Price Point Analysis
8.2.6. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
8.2.7. Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
8.2.8. Economic Impact Study on Asia-Pacific Hand Sanitizer Market
- The Middle East & Africa Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
9.1. The Middle East & Africa Hand Sanitizer Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.1.1. Demand
9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. The Middle East & Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
9.2.1. By Product
9.2.1.1. Gel
9.2.1.2. Foam
9.2.1.3. Spray
9.2.1.4. Others
9.2.2. By End-Use
9.2.2.1. Restaurants
9.2.2.2. Schools
9.2.2.3. Hospitals
9.2.2.4. Household Purpose
9.2.2.5. Others
9.2.3. By Distribution
9.2.3.1. Online
9.2.3.2. Departmental Store
9.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
9.2.3.4. Others
9.2.4. By Country
9.2.4.1. Saudi Arabia
9.2.4.2. UAE
9.2.4.3. South Africa
9.2.4.4. Rest of The Middle East & Africa
9.2.5. By Price Point Analysis
9.2.6. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
9.2.7. Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
9.2.8. Economic Impact Study on The Middle East & Africa Hand Sanitizer Market
- South America Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030
10.1. South America Hand Sanitizer Market size & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.1.1. Demand
10.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. South America Hand Sanitizer Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030
10.2.1. By Product
10.2.1.1. Gel
10.2.1.2. Foam
10.2.1.3. Spray
10.2.1.4. Others
10.2.2. By End-Use
10.2.2.1. Restaurants
10.2.2.2. Schools
10.2.2.3. Hospitals
10.2.2.4. Household Purpose
10.2.2.5. Others
10.2.3. By Distribution
10.2.3.1. Online
10.2.3.2. Departmental Store
10.2.3.3. Pharmacy Store
10.2.3.4. Others
10.2.4. By Country
10.2.4.1. Brazil
10.2.4.2. Argentina
10.2.4.3. Rest of South America
10.2.5. By Price Point Analysis
10.2.6. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
10.2.7. Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
10.2.8. Economic Impact Study on South America Hand Sanitizer Market
- Competitor Analysis
11.1. Company Description
11.2. Financial Analysis
11.3. Key Products
11.4. Key Management Personnel
11.5. Contact Address
11.6. SWOT Analysis
11.7. Company profile
11.7.1. Reckitt Benckiser Group
11.7.2. The Himalaya Drug Company
11.7.3. Procter and Gamble
11.7.4. Gojo Industry Inc.
11.7.5. Henkel Corporation
11.7.6. Unilever Plc
11.7.7. Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc.
11.7.8. Chattem Inc
11.7.9. Best Sanitizers Inc.
11.7.10. Kutol Products Company
11.7.11. Other players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Hand sanitizer is a form of liquid that can be used as a hand antiseptic or hand rub agent to remove pathogens present on the hand. Hand sanitizer is used to avoid hand washing with soaps and liquid as hand sanitizer is generally more effective and can be used when soap and water are unavailable.
Companies such as Reckitt Benckiser Group, The Himalaya Drug Company, Procter and Gamble, Gojo Industry Inc., Henkel Corporation, Unilever, Vi-Jon Laboratories Inc., Chattem Inc., Best Sanitizers Inc., and Kutol Products Company are the key players in global hand sanitizer market.
The global hand sanitizer market has grown up after the pandemic. Rising demand for natural hand sanitizers and supportive government initiatives boosting personal hygiene awareness are some of the points which act as a growth driver to the global hand sanitizer market.
The global coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on consumer behavior and has prompted people to practice better personal hygiene. The increasing number of deaths caused by the virus triggered an alarming response from consumers, with increased attention regarding hand hygiene as a preventive measure against contracting the infection.
North America is expected to have the largest share in the global hand sanitizer market.
The global hand sanitizer market is expected to reach USD 2.78 billion in 2021 and to reach USD 3.48 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 3.2 %during the forecast period of 2022-2028.
Hand sanitizer is available in the form of-
- Soaps
- Foam
- Liquid
- others
