In 2023, the global antiseptics and disinfectants market reached a value of USD 41.83 billion. Projections indicate substantial growth, with an estimated value of USD 97.04 billion by 2032. This anticipated expansion reflects a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of around 9.80% throughout the forecast period.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Overview
Key insights reveal a rising demand for hygiene solutions worldwide, driven by heightened awareness of infectious diseases. The healthcare sector remains a pivotal consumer, emphasizing stringent disinfection protocols. Innovations in product formulations and applications, coupled with increased regulatory emphasis on sanitization, contribute to market dynamics. The growing emphasis on public health and infection control underscores the sustained upward trajectory of the Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market.
Antiseptics and disinfectants are used to stop the spread of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause various diseases. Prevention of infectious diseases, including cholera, typhoid, the common cold, and dengue, largely depends on cleanliness. The market has expanded due to the many consumers choosing modern sanitation services and amenities. Higher levels of sanitation are required in places like residences, labs, and hospitals to stop the spread of infectious diseases. The demand for better antiseptics and disinfectants on the market has increased due to the rising prevalence of diseases with a life-threatening nature. Many older adults and children living in different parts of the world have increased the demand for improved disinfection products that offer protection against infectious diseases. The enormous number of people contracting infectious diseases globally has also emerged as a key driver of market expansion. As touch transmission was one of the ways to spread this infection, the pandemic epidemic significantly affected the expansion of the antiseptic and disinfectant business.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Drivers
One of the main drivers of market expansion is the rising occurrence of infectious diseases that might be fatal. Geographic populations living all over the world are susceptible to infectious diseases, so particular precautions must be taken to keep them healthy. The size of this sector has been greatly increased by the extensive research and development programs that the major industry players carry out to introduce new and efficient goods in the market. The significant expenditures that the leading market companies are making to raise the caliber of their products have also emerged as a vital factor in the market’s expansion.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Restraints
A key element for the efficient operation of the health care system is the presence of qualified specialists in the medical field. A lack of trained personnel hampers the healthcare system, and the anticipated outcomes are not achieved during the treatment process. The government has implemented several guidelines and regulations regarding the launch of antiseptic and disinfection products on the market. People’s health is directly impacted by new products manufactured to enter the market today; as such, their efficacy must be carefully examined. The market is faced with a significant issue because products that could damage the environment or people cannot be sanctioned.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Segmentation
The global antiseptics and disinfectants market has been segmented into type, product, sales channel, and end user.
Based on type, the market is divided into phenols and derivatives, quaternary ammonium compounds, alcohol, and aldehydes, biguanides, and amides, iodine compounds, and Others. Among these, the quaternary ammonium compounds segment led the market in 2023. The quaternary ammonium compounds segment is anticipated to have a commanding market share. The enzyme segment is anticipated to increase the fastest during the projection period. In healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics, quaternary ammonium compounds are frequently employed as disinfectants to clean surfaces and medical equipment that comes into touch with patients. Hospitals and clinics utilize enzyme-based disinfectants to clean their testing kits. In contrast to hospitals and clinics, research laboratories employ them more frequently. Growing R&D spending is anticipated to boost the number of research labs, which would, in turn, drive demand for the enzyme market. On the other hand, the phenols and derivatives segment is expected to grow faster in the market during the forecast period. Phenolic substances, such as heterocyclic phenol, are frequently used to treat viral infections, inflammatory illnesses, and other infectious diseases. The need for halogenated phenol and its derivatives is driven by the growing need to sterilize and disinfect the environment at homes, workplaces, and other areas.
Based on product, the market is classified into enzymatic cleaners, medical device disinfectants, and surface disinfectants. In 2023, the surface disinfectants category dominated the global market. Disinfection of surfaces is done to stop any virus or infection from sticking around and potentially harming people. The global need for surface disinfectants has increased, particularly considering the most recent pandemic, Covid-19. Benzalkonium chloride is used in surface disinfection sprays and solutions to protect surfaces from germs and viruses. Additionally, healthcare groups are promoting surface disinfection and making it a requirement. For instance, in a book of medical regulations titled Hygiene Requirements on Surface Cleaning and Disinfection, the German Federal Robert Koch Institute explains the significance of surface disinfectants. This is driving the antiseptics and disinfectants market’s surface disinfectant sector. On the other hand, the enzymatic cleansers segment is estimated to grow faster in the market during the forecast period. Enzymatic cleansers are frequently used to eliminate odor and are more effective on bacterial surfaces. In clinics and hospitals, it is frequently used to disinfect surgical instruments and test kits. Two significant factors influencing the sector are the number of surgical procedures and illnesses contracted while hospitalized. Enzyme cleaners’ non-pathogenic helpful microorganisms are efficient at displacing disease-causing pathogens without producing any negative side effects. Humans may occasionally be harmed by the antiseptic and disinfectant residue left behind. Enzymatic cleansers are employed in these situations. Therefore, throughout the projected period, the segment is expected to grow.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Regional Landscape
North America dominated the market for antiseptics and disinfectants in 2021. Because of the enormous consumption noted in the healthcare industry, the market has significantly expanded thanks to different government programs that have facilitated various improvements in the healthcare industry. The sizeable geriatric population is a significant driving force behind the market’s growth in this area. Due to the increased prevalence of various diseases in the elderly age range, the market is expanding rapidly. The fast improvements in the healthcare industry have made the area a significant market for sanitation techniques. In this area, modern antiseptic and disinfection products are used.
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market: Competitive Landscape
Some of the main competitors dominating the global antiseptics and disinfectants market include- Steris Plc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 3M, Reckitt Benckiser, Bio-Cide International, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Cardinal Health, and BD.
Recent Developments
- February 2022-P&G introduced Microband 24, a new brand of disinfectant, in the UK in. This provides defense against COVID-19 and flumes in addition to several viruses and germs.
- October 2020-Sceptre Medical India, a major producer of antiseptics and disinfectants, increased its production capacity to boost sales in the U.K. and U.S. markets.
The Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market is segmented as follows:
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market by Type
- Phenols and derivatives
- Quaternary ammonium compounds
- Alcohol and aldehydes
- Biguanides and amides
- iodine compounds
- Others
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market by Product
- Enzymatic Cleaners
- Medical Device Disinfectants
- Surface Disinfectants
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market by Sales Channel
- B2B
- FMCG
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market by End User
- Institutional user
- Domestic user
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market by Region
- North America
- Europe
- France
- The UK
- Spain
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Rest of Southeast Asia
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
| Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Report Scope |
| Report Attribute | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2023 | USD 41.83 billion |
| Revenue Forecast in 2032 | USD 97.04 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 9.8 % from 2024 to 2032 |
| Base Year for Estimation | 2023 |
| Historical Data | 2018 – 2023 |
| Forecast Years | 2024 – 2032 |
| Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2024 to 2032 |
| Report Coverage | Revenue forecast, company ranking, Trends
competitive landscape, and growth factors |
| Segments Covered | Types, Products, Sales Channels, End Users, and Regions |
| Regional Scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country Scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico and Others |
| Key Companies Profiled | Steris Plc, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 3M, Reckitt Benckiser, Bio-Cide International, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Cardinal Health, BD |
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Table of Content
Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecast Report
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Aim of the Report
1.1.2. Prospective Audience
1.1.3. Unique Selling Prepositions and Key Takeaways from the Report
1.2. Scope of the Research Study
1.3. Approach/Research Methodology
1.3.1. Secondary Research
1.3.2. Primary Research
1.3.3. Expert Panel Review
1.3.4. Market Data Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.5. Research Approach for Market Size Estimation
1.3.5.1. Top-Down Approach
1.3.5.2. Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.6. Key Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation
1.4.1. Type
1.4.2. Product
1.4.3. Sales Channel
1.4.4. End User
2. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Overview
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Analysis by Type, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
2.3. Analysis by Product, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
2.4. Analysis by Sales Channel, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
2.5. Analysis by End User, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
2.6. Market Analysis by Region, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
3. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Growth Drivers
3.3. Growth Restraints
3.4. Growth Opportunities
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
3.5.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.4. Threat of Substitute Types
3.5.5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
3.6. Attractiveness Analysis
3.6.1. Type
3.6.2. Product
3.6.3. Sales Channel
3.6.4. End User
3.6.5. Region
3.7. Value Chain Analysis
4. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Competition Analysis
4.1. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Share Analysis by Company, 2019 – 2023
4.1.1. Top 3 Players, 2019 – 2023
4.1.2. Top 6 Players, 2019 – 2023
4.2. Strategic Initiatives
4.2.1. New Products Launch
4.2.2. Mergers/Acquisitions
4.2.3. Agreement and Collaborations
4.2.4. Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Expansion, and Distribution
5. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis by Type, Product, Sales Channel and End User, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1. Type
5.1.1. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Share, by Type, 2023 and 2032
5.1.2. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Revenue, by Type, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.3. By Phenols and derivatives Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.4. By Quaternary ammonium compounds Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.5. By Alcohol and aldehydes Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.6. By Biguanides and amides Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.7. By iodine compounds Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.1.8. By Other Types Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.2. Product
5.2.1. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Share, by Product, 2023 and 2032
5.2.2. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Revenue, by Product, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.2.3. By Enzymatic Cleaners Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.2.4. By Medical Device Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.2.5. By Surface Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.3. Sales Channel
5.3.1. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Share, by Sales Channel, 2023 and 2032
5.3.2. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Revenue, by Sales Channel, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.3.3. By B2B Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.3.4. By FMCG Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.4. End User
5.4.1. Market Share, by End User, 2023 and 2032
5.4.2. Market Revenue, by End User, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.4.3. By Institutional user Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
5.4.4. By Domestic user Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Type Analysis by Region, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.1. Phenols and derivatives Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.1.1. North America
6.1.2. Europe
6.1.3. Asia Pacific
6.1.4. Latin America
6.1.5. Middle East & Africa
6.2. Quaternary ammonium compounds Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.3. Alcohol and aldehydes Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.4. Biguanides and amides Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.5. iodine compounds Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
6.6. Other Types Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
7. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Product Analysis by Region, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
7.1. Enzymatic Cleaners Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
7.1.1. North America
7.1.2. Europe
7.1.3. Asia Pacific
7.1.4. Latin America
7.1.5. Middle East & Africa
7.2. Medical Device Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
7.3. Surface Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
8. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Sales Channel Analysis by Region, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
8.1. B2B Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
8.1.1. North America
8.1.2. Europe
8.1.3. Asia Pacific
8.1.4. Latin America
8.1.5. Middle East & Africa
8.2. FMCG Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
9. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market End User Analysis by Region, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
9.1. Institutional user Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1. North America
9.1.2. Europe
9.1.3. Asia Pacific
9.1.4. Latin America
9.1.5. Middle East & Africa
9.2. Domestic user Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis by Geography, 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.1. North America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.1.1. U.S. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.1.1.1. Type
10.1.1.2. Product
10.1.1.3. Sales Channel
10.1.1.4. End User
10.1.2. Canada Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.1.3. Mexico Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2. Europe Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.1. UK Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.1.1. Type
10.2.1.2. Product
10.2.1.3. Sales Channel
10.2.1.4. End User
10.2.2. France Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.3. Germany Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.4. Spain Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.5. Russia Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.6. Italy Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.2.7. Rest of Europe Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3. Asia Pacific Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.1. China Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.1.1. Type
10.3.1.2. Product
10.3.1.3. Sales Channel
10.3.1.4. End User
10.3.2. Japan Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.3. South Korea Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.4. India Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.5. Australia Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.6. Southeast Asia Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.7. Taiwan Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.3.8. Rest of Asia Pacific Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.4. Latin America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.4.1. Brazil Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.4.1.1. Type
10.4.1.2. Product
10.4.1.3. Sales Channel
10.4.1.4. End User
10.4.2. Argentina Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.4.3. Rest of Latin America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5. Middle East Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5.1. Israel Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5.1.1. Type
10.5.1.2. Product
10.5.1.3. Sales Channel
10.5.1.4. End User
10.5.2. Turkey Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5.3. Saudi Arabia Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5.4. UAE Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.5.5. Rest of Middle East Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.6. Africa Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.6.1. Egypt Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.6.1.1. Type
10.6.1.2. Product
10.6.1.3. Sales Channel
10.6.1.4. End User
10.6.2. South Africa Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
10.6.3. Rest of Africa Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Analysis 2018-2032 (US$ Billion)
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Steris Plc
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
11.2. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
11.3. 3M
11.4. Reckitt Benckiser
11.5. Bio-Cide International, Inc.
11.6. Johnson & Johnson
11.7. Cardinal Health
11.8. BD
12. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
12.1. Global Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market, 2024 – 2032, Pre-V/S Post COVID 19
12.2. Estimated Impact of The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Epidemic on the Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market Size In 2023, By Scenario
12.3. Impact on Supply Chain and Production in the Antiseptics and Disinfectants Market
12.4. Impact on Import and Export
13. Import-Export Analysis
13.1. North America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
13.2. Europe Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
13.3. Asia Pacific Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
13.4. Latin America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
13.5. Middle East America Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
13.6. Africa Antiseptics and Disinfectants Import-Export, 2018 – 2023
14. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Marketing Channel Analysis
14.1. Marketing Channel
14.1.1. Direct Marketing
14.1.2. Indirect Marketing
14.1.3. Development Trend
14.2. Market Positioning
15. Antiseptics and Disinfectants Manufacturing Cost Analysis
15.1. Key Raw Materials
15.2. Key Raw Material Suppliers
15.3. Market Concentration Rate
15.4. Manufacturing Cost Structure
15.5. Process Analysis
16. Conclusion
