Surface Disinfectant Market Opportunities Driven by Rising Health Awareness

Surface Disinfectant Industry Overview

The global surface disinfectant market size was valued at USD 5.85 billion in 2023 and is expecte to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030. The growth is attributed to several factors such as changing lifestyles in developing economies and the rising awareness among livestock farmers concerning animal diseases and disinfections in livestock farms.

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There has been a significant rise in demand for cleaning products, sanitizers, and disinfectants as surface disinfectant market is experiencing a resurgence globally, fueled by a heightened awareness of hygiene and sanitation post-pandemic. This has led to a surge in demand for products that combat germs and viruses on surfaces and positively impacted market growth.

The raw materials used in the production of surface disinfectants are primarily the by-products of the petroleum sector. Local manufacturers in the developed economies of Europe, North America, and China mainly source these raw material ingredients. Recently, the industry observed a shift in the trend toward the usage of biodegradable surface disinfectants for preventing chemical-related toxicity. The raw materials required for biodegradable surface disinfectants are cheaper in comparison to chemicals and are easily available. As a result, bio-based surface disinfectant demand is expected to overtake conventional petroleum-based surface disinfectants in the coming future.

Surface disinfectant products market has witnessed a low to moderate rise in prices post pandemic. Sudden upsurge in demand for surface disinfectants post COVID-19 and rising prevalence of chronic diseases, prevalence of HAIs, encouraging government initiatives, and stringent regulations on disinfection and sterilization. These factors have led to a rise in demand for the product especially in developed economies of North America and Europe.

Surface disinfectants have various chemical substances. When used as per guidelines yield magnificent results. They help prevent the occurrence and transmission of various diseases. However, these substances can be harmful to humans and animals and ultimately leads to environmental problems. Incomplete knowledge regarding the proper use of surface disinfectants and the health hazards associated with these products can pose a potential threat to the market growth.

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Surface Disinfectant Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global surface disinfectant market based on composition, form, application, end-use, and region:

Surface Disinfectants Composition Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• Chemical
o Alcohol
o Ammonium Compounds
o Oxidizing Agents
o Phenolics
o Aldehydes
o Others
• Biobased

Surface Disinfectants Form Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• Liquid
• Wipes
• Sprays

Surface Disinfectants Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• In House
• Instruments
• Others

Surface Disinfectants End-use Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• Hospitals
• Laboratories
• Households
• Hotel/Restaurants/Cafes
• Educational Institutes
• Malls
• Railways
• Airports
• Food Processing Industries
• Others

Surface Disinfectants Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030)
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
• Europe
o Germany
o U.K.
o France
o Spain
o Italy
• Asia Pacific
o China
o India
o Japan
o Australia
• Latin America
o Brazil
o Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
o GCC Countries
o South Africa

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Key Companies profiled:
• PDI, Inc.
• GOJO Industries, Inc.
• W.M. Barr
• Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
• W.W. Grainger, Inc.
• Carenowmedical
• Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
• PaxChem Ltd.
• BODE Chemie GmbH
• Star Brands Ltd.
• The 3M Company
• Ecolab
• Procter & Gamble
• The Clorox Company
• Whiteley Corporation
• Lonza
• SC Johnson Professional
• BASF SE
• Evonik Industries AG
• Kimberley-Clark Corporation (KCWW)
• Medline Industries, Inc.

Key Surface Disinfectant Company Insights

• Proctor & Gamble is a global manufacturer of consumer goods and a service provider for janitorial cleaning, buildings, restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, drug retail, and education. It provides solutions for cleaning & disinfection of bathrooms, carpets, kitchen & dishes, laundry & linen, and surface & air. Spic Span, Swiffer, Febreze, Bounty, P&G Proline. Comet, and Safeguard are some of the company’s prominent product brands. It further focuses on product innovation, advanced formulations, addressing emerging pathogens, and R&D for product efficiency.

• 3M provides solutions for cleaning & disinfection of bathrooms, carpets, kitchen & dishes, laundry & linen, and surface & air. Spic Span, Swiffer, Febreze, Bounty, P&G Proline. Comet, and Safeguard are some of the company’s prominent product brands. Technology, manufacturing, global expansion and brand value are the key strengths of the company. It operates via 80 manufacturing facilities located across the U.S. and 125 manufacturing facilities outside the U.S. with sales in around 200 countries globally.

• BODE Chemie GmbH and Star Brands Ltd are some of the emerging market participants in surface disinfectant market.

• Star Brands Ltd is a company that produces a wide variety of household cleaning products. It offers products such as laundry detergent, dish soap, stain removers, and others. The company sells its products under the brands named the pink stuff and star drops. The pink stuff utilizes 100% natural cleaning particles for effective cleaning. It has an employee strength of more than 110.

• BODE Chemie GmbH is a company that manufactures disinfection, skin protection, and hygiene products. It has a presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company manufactures more than 400 products in Germany at the Hamburg-Stellingen site. The products are sold in more than 50 countries. It offers five product categories namely hands, skin, instruments, surface, and equipment.

Recent Developments

• In June 2023, Lysol, a Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC brand announced the launch of Lysol air sanitizer in U.S. It is the first air sanitizer spray that is being approved by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• In March 2022, PDI launched Sani-24® Germicidal Disposable Wipe, Sani-HyPerCide® Germicidal Disposable Wipe, and Sani-HyPerCide® Germicidal Spray. The disinfectants are designed to empower infection prevention professionals in their efforts to combat the escalating rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and effectively address the challenges posed by COVID-19 in healthcare settings.

• In February 2022, SC Johnson Professional introduced the Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner, featuring an innovative, easy-to-measure, squeeze, and pour bottle design. This product streamlines cleaning processes by offering one-stop solution for cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing, effectively reducing labor time and effort previously spent on measuring and diluting concentrated chemistry.