Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market Size was Valued at USD 14.34 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 10.57% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 39.18 Billion by 2033
• North America is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 39.18 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 10.57% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Sanitizers and disinfectants are frequently utilized as part of an infection prevention strategy in a variety of healthcare facilities. The principal responsibilities of disinfection and sanitization are to eliminate microbes, debris, and pathogens from a variety of high-touch surfaces and contact areas. This is an easy and efficient way to stop infections and the spread of communicable diseases. An essential distinction between a disinfectant and a sanitizer is that the former reduces surface bacteria by at least 99.9%, unlike the latter eliminates a wider range of microorganisms. The hospitalized patient out of every twenty is estimated to get a health-associated infection (HAI) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An estimated 1.4 million persons worldwide receive a diagnosis of HAI at any given moment, according to WHO estimates.

Several factors drive the industry, including the adoption of contemporary disinfection technology and the rising burden of diseases linked to healthcare. Furthermore, key market players include B. Braun Melsungen AG, Kimberly-Clark, Reckitt Benckiser, The Clorox Company, Brulin, and 2XL Corporation. For Instance, in June 2023, Reckitt (RKT.L), the maker of the Lysol disinfectant brand, announced that it would start selling an "air sanitizing spray" that gets rid of 99.9% of germs and viruses that are airborne in the US. Reckitt claims that the spray, which lessens the spread of airborne diseases like the common cold, influenza, and coronavirus, has been approved by the US EPA.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market.

Driving Factors

The infections linked to healthcare (HAIs) represent a significant burden on healthcare providers. In healthcare facilities, HAIs also significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and expenses. HAIs are the most common adverse event observed in healthcare delivery globally, according to statistics from the WHO 2015 factsheet. Because of the rapid improvements in technology and globalization, hospitals are now using extremely modern disinfection processes. These techniques include the use of automatic disinfection robots, UV light irradiation, and manual disinfectant spraying. Generally, there are two forms of robot disinfection, chemical disinfection and UV light irradiation. The adoption of such sophisticated and potent disinfectants will be accelerated by the growing demand for healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers, as well as by the increased availability of these products.

Restraining Factors

The increasing number of harmful health effects linked to chemicals and the speed at which cities are developing, there has been a great deal of attention paid to finding alternatives to traditional disinfectants. For instance, using ultraviolet (UV) light to sanitize surfaces is an excellent choice in medical environments. Throughout the forecast period, this will likely restrict growth in the market.

Market Segmentation

The global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market share is classified into product type, form, composition, and end user.

• The disinfectants segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period.     

Based on the product type, the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market is divided into disinfectants and sanitizers. Among these, the disinfectants segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. Chemicals called disinfectants are used to kill or inactivate microorganisms on inert materials. These compounds are not the same as antiseptics, which kill germs in live tissues. To eradicate bacteria, disinfectants are frequently used in restrooms, kitchens, dental offices, and other locations. Three categories of disinfectants can be identified low-level, intermediate-level, and high-level disinfectants.

• The liquid segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period.   

Based on the form, the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market is divided into liquid, gel, and others. Among these, the liquid segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. Liquid form is available for a large variety of disinfectants and sanitizers used in medical facilities. The most common type of chlorine disinfection used in medical facilities is hypochlorite, which is mostly found in liquid form as sodium hypochlorite. These solutions don't leave harmful residues and offer a wide range of antimicrobial activities, such as fungicidal, sporicidal, bactericidal, and virucidal effects.

• The alcohol-based segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. 

Based on the composition, the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market is divided into alcohol-based, chlorine, and quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats), and others. Among these, the alcohol-based segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. The alcohol-based disinfectants are used, the bacteria' protective layer is removed, making them ineffective. Alcohol-based sanitizers and disinfectants usually comprise one of two active ingredients ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol (IPA), though sometimes both are present in combination.

• The hospitals segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. 

Based on the end user the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market is divided into hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. In general, large and medium-sized hospitals use medical disinfectants and sanitizers to deliver safer and more successful treatment outcomes. They also often have advanced healthcare infrastructure. To reduce the risk of HAIs, HCPs also favor utilizing medical equipment that is technologically advanced and has appropriate hygiene precautions, such as the usage of sanitizers and disinfectants for healthcare facilities.  

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market over the predicted timeframe.

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market over the predicted timeframe. The aging population in Europe is growing and suffers from chronic illnesses, hospitalizations, and HAIs. The development of smart devices for the application of disinfectants and sanitizers, the existence of sophisticated healthcare infrastructure, and technical advancements in the medical field have all contributed to the expansion of the regional market. 9 million people in European hospitals and long-term care facilities are estimated to contract HAIs each year, according to the European CDC. The use of high-tech, medical-grade disinfectants, and sanitizers has increased due to the incidence of surgical site infections and urinary tract infections in medical facilities.

North America is expected to grow at the fastest pace in the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market during the forecast period. The rising incidence of chronic illnesses and infections linked to healthcare, together with the implementation of strict laws and beneficial government programs related to sterilization and disinfection, are the main factors driving the need for disinfectants and sanitizers in the North American region. The need for disinfection and sanitization products to clean and sanitize floors and surfaces in healthcare settings is predicted to increase in tandem with developments in the US and Canadian healthcare infrastructure.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• 3M
• Kimberly-Clark
• Reckitt Benckiser
• Ecolab
• The Clorox Company
• Brulin
• STERIS
• 2XL Corporation
• Angelini Pharma
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Best Sanitizers
• Becto
• BODE Chemie GmbH
• Bio-Chem
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In July 2024, Ecolab Solutions has thrilled to launch the newest product in its lineup, the Disinfectant 1 Wipe, the first hospital disinfection wipe made entirely of wood pulp fibers that are 100% plastic-free, EPA-registered, and easily biodegradable in just one minute.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global healthcare disinfectants and sanitizers market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market, By Product Type

• Disinfectants
• Sanitizers

Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market, By Form

• Liquid
• Gel
• Others

Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market, By Composition

• Alcohol-based
• Quats
• Chlorine
• Others

Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

Global Healthcare Disinfectants and Sanitizers Market, By Regional

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Uk
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa