United States Hand Sanitizer Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The United States Hand Sanitizer Market Size was valued at USD 0.66 Billion in 2023.
• The Market is growing at a CAGR of 3.60% from 2023 to 2033
• The United States Hand Sanitizer Market Size is expected to reach USD 0.94 Billion by 2033

The United States Hand Sanitizer Market is anticipated to exceed USD 0.94 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.60% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Hand sanitizer is a type of skin care product that is designed to clean and protect the palms and fingers against disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Hand sanitizer is also known as hand antiseptic. It comes in different forms, such as foam, gel, and liquid-sanitizing agents that are applied on hands to inhibit the infection-causing different pathogens. Hand sanitizers are commonly used as a substitute when water and soap are unavailable or regular hand-washing is affecting the skin. A prevalent of hand sanitizers obtainable in the market are alcohol-based and contain up to 95% alcohol. Furthermore, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also combustible, which makes them quite hazardous when exposed to flame. To offer more protective hygiene solutions, manufacturers are focusing their efforts on incorporating newer beneficial components, such as aloe vera and tea oil, into disinfection products. Among the people rising awareness about hygiene and cleaning practices is propelling the need for skin sanitization solutions.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United States hand sanitizer 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 United States hand sanitizer 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 United States hand sanitizer market.

Driving Factors

The need for hand sanitizers is very important and is efficiently driving the expansion of the United States hand sanitizer market. The high prevalence of in-patient surgical procedures is developing as a key driving factor for the market. To prevent the chances of hospital-acquired surgeries during the surgeries, surgeons and other hospital staff regularly used hand sanitizers. Additionally, diagnostic centers in the United States also use hand sanitizer widely throughout patient check-ups, particularly for infectious diseases to avoid cross-contamination, which in turn is propelling the expansion of the market. The manufacturers of hand sanitizers are introducing a broad range of products to achieve growth opportunities. In addition to local players, international manufacturers are also participating in incoming the United States hand sanitizer market. These factors are predicted to expand the hand sanitizer market.

Restraining Factors

It turned out that the entry of numerous companies into the hand sanitizer manufacturing process hampered the expansion of the market. There are so many different hand sanitizers on the market right now that they confuse consumers instead of providing them with choices. This is an important hurdle to the growth of the market.

Market Segmentation

The United States hand sanitizer market share is classified into product form, type, and distribution channel.

• The gel segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.

The United States hand sanitizer market is segmented by product form into foam, gel, and liquid. Among these, the gel segment is expected to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. Hand sanitizer is seeming as more active at protecting against pathogens. In addition, gel-based products are easy to spread over the hand, which contributes to the expansion of the market. Furthermore, hand sanitizer-producing companies often offer gel-based hand sanitizer in compressed and suitable bottles, which also drives the growth of the market. 

• The alcohol-based segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period.

The United States hand sanitizer market is segmented by type into alcohol-based and alcohol-free. Among these, the alcohol-based segment dominates the market with the largest market share over the predicted period. The only hand sanitizers approved by the US Food and Drug Administration are the kinds that include alcohol. Hand sanitizers that comprise 60% to 95% alcohol are considered most potent against infections. Additionally, they remove microbes from hands rapidly and with a short commitment, which is a key driver of this segment's market growth.

• The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment is expected to hold the largest share of the United States hand sanitizer market during the forecast period.       

Based on the distribution channel, the United States hand sanitizer market is divided into pharmacy stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, online retail channels, and others. Among these, the supermarkets/hypermarkets segment is expected to hold the largest share of the United States hand sanitizer market during the forecast period. The accessibility of a huge range of hand sanitizers of various brands under one roof. Additionally, it permits the customers to check the products and costs before purchasing, which provides an edge to the supermarkets/hypermarkets among other segments.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United States hand sanitizer 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

• Vi-Jon, Inc
• Best Sanitizers
• 3M
• Edgewell Personal Care
• Kutol Products Company, Inc
• EO Products
• GOJO Industries, Inc.
• Procter & Gamble
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Developments

• In March 2021, Cleancult, a consumer goods company located in New York, declared the introduction of the brand’s very first Foaming Hand sanitizer, the world’s first-zero-waste hand sanitizer.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United States hand sanitizer market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United States Hand Sanitizer Market, By Product Form

• Foam
• Gel
• Liquid

United States Hand Sanitizer Market, By Type

• Alcohol-Based
• Alcohol-Free

United States Hand Sanitizer Market, By Distribution Channel

• Pharmacy Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Online Retail Channels
• Others