Report Synopsis 

Global Hand Sanitizer Market generated US$ 5,838.6 Million of revenue in the year 2020 and is estimated to record 8.6% CAGR during the forecast period. This report provides an analysis of the global market for Hand Sanitizer for the period 2017 to 2027, wherein 2017-2020 represent historic data, 2021 has been considered as the base year and is on actuals. 2022-2027 are forecast values, reflecting the impact of different factors on the growth trend. The report presents analysis detailed across 17 chapters totaling 200 pages, with 74 extensive tables and 69 figures.

Report Scope 

The report covers the global market including the regions North America, Europe, Asia Pacific Middle East, Africa, and South America. The Asia Pacific is the leading region of the Hand Sanitizer market owing to the rising population in countries such as India and China. Additionally, China-based manufacturers, BeCleanse and SomCosmetic have expanded the production of hand sanitizer products for retailers globally to use under their store brands. eCleanse received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals for a variety of hand sanitizers and was allowed to produce custom orders. The sanitizers produced by the company use moisturizing ingredients and contain 75% alcohol content.

Report Glimpse 

The surge observed in the market is due to factors like rising awareness about healthy lifestyles and shifting consumer preference towards convenient hygiene products along with rising disposable income. Moreover, there are many public welfare and health organizations such as World Health Organizations (WHO), United Nations (UN), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) among others are making efforts towards the spread of awareness regarding the precautionary measures among the maximum possible population to avoid getting infected. Conversely, revenue generated by the sales of hand sanitizers has a negative impact due to the health issues associated with the use of sanitizers. This greatly reduced the market growth. Additionally, there was a disruption in the distribution channel right from suppliers to end-users due to the lockdown. Various other factors are challenging the overall market growth such as side effects of excessive usage of hand sanitizer, dangerous for children, and others. From 2011 to 2015, the U.S. Poison Control Centers received around 85,000 calls addressing issues related to the consumption of alcohol-based hand sanitizer by children. Moreover, regular use of hand sanitizer can cause irritation, peeling, scaling, redness, and flaking among others; if used regularly, it can wash away the natural oil of the skin. Hence, harmful effects on regular usage of hand sanitizer on hands.

Competitive Landscape of the Global Hand Sanitizer Market

What competitors are doing?

Major players active in the market include names such as GOJO Industries Inc., Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Proctor and Gamble, The Himalaya Drug Company, Henkel AG and Company, Unilever, BeCleanse, Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc., Sanofi-Aventis, Kutol Products Company, Shanghai Likang Disinfectant Hi-Tech Co., Ltd., Seatex Ltd., Xi′an Youpai Biotechnology Co., Ltd., HARTMANN Group, and among others. With the presence of numerous players around the globe, many initiatives have been taken by companies to maintain their position in this market. For instance:

• Expansion: GOJO signed a lease agreement in June 2020 for a facility in Navarre, Ohio, which will be used for storage and distribution. The company announced the purchase of a 325,000-square-foot facility in Maple Heights, Ohio to manufacture PURELL Surface Spray. The company is focusing on long-term strategical growth and boosting its capacity to fulfill the increasing demand of businesses that are reopening with an increased focus on hygiene and cleanliness.
• Partnership: Jumia and RB have entered into a partnership to help consumers in 8 countries across Africa access a steady supply of hygiene products such as Harpic, JIK, and Dettol soap bars, disinfectants, and liquid hand washes. Jumia will be taking 0% commission and will reinvest the initial commission into discounts on the consumer price and Reckitt, Benckiser is financing free shipping nationwide on all listed products.
• Expansion: P&G has installed new lines to start production of hand sanitizer in five manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa around the world in April 2020. The company is expanding its manufacturing capacity further in additional facilities and will have a capacity of at least 45,000 liters per week when fully operational.

Segment Overview of the  Global Hand Sanitizer Market 

• By Form
  • Form/Gel Sanitizers
  • Liquid Sanitizers
  • Spray (Aerosols) Sanitizers
• By SKU
  • <50 ml
  • 51-100 ml
  • 101-500 ml
  • >501 ml
• By Type
  • Alcohol-based
  • Non-alcohol based
• By Distribution channel
  • Retail store
  • Online store
  • Pharma/Medical store
• By End-Users
  • Residents
  • Hospitals & Clinics
  • Enterprises
  • Manufacturing
  • Others (Government/utilities, Educational institutes)

(4 more segments are included in the report)

• By Geography
  • North America
    • The U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Western Europe
    • The UK
      • The UK
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Rest of Western Europe
    • Eastern Europe
      • Poland
      • Russia
      • Rest of Eastern Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
    • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
      • UAE
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Rest of MEA
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Rest of South America