What are the Historical Developments and Current Growth Metrics of the Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market?
The alcohol based disinfectants market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, there's been a swift enlargement of the alcohol-based disinfectants market. Its size will surge from $3.06 billion in 2024 to $3.49 billion in 2025, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%.
The significant growth during this historical period can be ascribed to the increased disposable income, heightened urbanization, the prominence of e-commerce and online shopping platforms, environment consciousness, and emerging trends in personal care.
What Does Future Hold for The Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market Size?
The alcohol based disinfectants market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for alcohol-based disinfectants is projected to witness swift expansion. The growth anticipation sets it to reach $5.9 billion in 2029, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0%.
The upswing during the forecast duration can be credited to several factors such as the increase in the aged population, heightened awareness of cross-contamination hazards, a rise in teleworking, enhanced visibility of cleaning products and increased usage in high-volume areas. Key trends expected during the forecast period include on-the-go hygiene products, the marriage of alcohol-based disinfectants and health monitoring systems, the introduction of such disinfectants into intelligent health gadgets, eco-friendly alcohol-based disinfectants, and recipes incorporating skin hydration agents.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market?
The escalation in attention towards health and cleanliness is anticipated to stimulate the expansion of the alcohol-based disinfectants market in the future. This heightened focus on health and cleanliness arises from the growing consciousness about disease prevention and the imperative to keep our surroundings clean to prevent the spread of diseases. The fundamental role played by alcohol-based disinfectants in upholding health and cleanliness is undeniable as they swiftly obliterate a myriad of pathogens. The key ingredients like ethanol or isopropanol interfere with the cellular membranes of microorganisms, successfully neutralizing them. According to the United Nations Water, a US-based establishment, data from July 2023 revealed that in 2022, safe sanitation was inaccessible to 3.5 billion individuals and 2 billion people were devoid of necessary hygiene facilities. Thus, the increasing emphasis on health and cleanliness underlines the growth of the alcohol-based disinfectants market.
What Is The Segmentation Of The Global Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market?
The alcohol based disinfectants market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: N-Propyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol
2) By Usage Form: Spray, Gel, Wipes, Liquid
3) By Application: Residential, Commercial, Hospitals, Industrial
4) By End-User: Hospitals, Commercial Buildings, Schools, Office Spaces, Agriculture, Food And Beverage
Subsegments:
1) By N-Propyl Alcohol: Industrial-Grade N-Propyl Alcohol, Pharmaceutical-Grade N-Propyl Alcohol, Personal Care And Cosmetics-Grade N-Propyl Alcohol
2) By Methyl Alcohol: Industrial-Grade Methyl Alcohol, Laboratory-Grade Methyl Alcohol, Pharmaceutical-Grade Methyl Alcohol
3) By Ethyl Alcohol: Food-Grade Ethyl Alcohol, Pharmaceutical-Grade Ethyl Alcohol, Medical-Grade Ethyl Alcohol, Industrial-Grade Ethyl Alcohol
4) By Isopropyl Alcohol: Medical-Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, Pharmaceutical-Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, Industrial-Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, Personal Care And Cosmetics-Grade Isopropyl Alcohol
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What Emerging Trends Are Shaping The Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market Landscape?
Leading firms in the alcohol-based disinfectants market are pioneering new products like surface disinfecting wipes to improve both convenience and efficacy in sterilizing frequently touched surfaces. These wipes are essentially pre-soaked fabrics used to clean and sterilize a variety of surfaces. For example, GOJO Industries, an American manufacturing company, unveiled its PURELL healthcare surface disinfecting wipes in May 2022. These hospital-grade wipes, based on ethyl alcohol, can eradicate 99.9% of bacteria and viruses in under 2 minutes, and can even wipe out SARS-CoV-2 within 30 seconds. Their thick, pre-moistened design enables swift sterilization of high-touch objects, including medical equipment and electronic devices.
Who Are the Key Players In The Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market?
Major companies operating in the alcohol based disinfectants market are:
• Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• 3M Company
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Becton
• Dickinson and Company
• Reckitt Benckiser Group
• Evonik Industries AG
• Ecolab Inc.
• S. C. Johnson & Son Inc.
• Medline Industries LP
• B Braun Medical Inc.
• LANXESS AG
• The Clorox Company
• Steris plc
• Diversey Holdings Ltd.
• Arxada
• Zep Inc.
• Neogen Corporation.
• GOJO Industries Inc.
• Betco Corporation
• Contec Inc.
• BODE Chemie GmbH.
• Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd.
• Acuro Organics Limited
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Alcohol Based Disinfectants Market?
North America was the largest region in the alcohol-based disinfectants market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the alcohol based disinfectants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
