Surface Disinfectant Market

Market Overview

The global surface disinfectant market size was valued at USD 3.3 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period (2023–2031).

Antimicrobial surface disinfectants are used to destroy or inactivate microorganisms on inert surfaces. These disinfectants break down microbes' cell walls or disrupt their metabolism. Since surface disinfectants are more effective than sanitizers, they are frequently used in healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics. They are also used in residential and commercial sectors to maintain safety and hygienic conditions. Depending on the intended use, surface disinfectants are available as sprays, liquids, and wipes. All care settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities like nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, can result in healthcare-associated infections. Today, various invasive devices are used to treat patients who may spread infections, which increases the need for effective sterilization. Pneumonia brought on by a ventilator, urinary tract infections brought on by catheters, and bloodstream infections caused by central lines are just a few examples of infections connected to healthcare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is actively working to monitor and prevent these infections, supporting market growth to ensure the highest level of patient safety. The rising prevalence of HAI has forced healthcare organizations to use surface disinfectants to prevent infections and subsequent deaths.

Market Dynamics

What Are The Driving Factors For Surface Disinfectant?

Growing Concerns About Infections Acquired in Hospitals

The high prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is the market driver for surface disinfectants (HAIs). Hospital-acquired infections happen to patients while receiving medical care there, but they are not recognized at the time of admission. Surgical site infections, catheter-associated infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and other infections are connected to medical equipment and invasive devices. The prevalence of HAIs has significantly decreased due to these disinfectants' ongoing use in healthcare facilities. The rules that government organizations enforce to emphasize sanitation at medical facilities will increase demand, acting as the market driver. Market participants in the sterilization and disinfection sectors have numerous opportunities in developing nations like South Africa, Brazil, and India. The main factors driving the demand for better healthcare services in these economies are the rapidly aging population, rising patient volumes, rising per capita income, and growing public awareness.

The Use Of Surface Disinfectants Due To An Increase In Strict Regulations.

The regulatory standards for surface disinfectants are strict in many developed countries. These guidelines focus on strengthening and streamlining the selection and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure, the hiring and training of a workforce, and the creation and application of appropriate cleaning methods in the form of protocols and SOPs. In addition to emphasizing the development of policies suitable for housekeeping services, these guidelines strongly emphasize good housekeeping and sanitation. Such regulatory guidelines will improve the regular use of surface disinfectants in healthcare settings. Market participants in the sterilization and disinfection sectors have numerous opportunities in developing nations like South Africa, Brazil, and India.

What Are The Challenges For Surface Disinfectant Market?

Handling Of Potentially Harmful Chemicals During Production

These disinfectants are made with chemicals that are bad for humans and the environment, including hypochlorite, peroxides, and acetic acid. Because sodium hypochlorite is corrosive, flammable, and can cause burns, handling, storing, and transporting it can be challenging and expensive. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) found that users had a high prevalence of chronic diseases with serious health consequences. The factors above will therefore serve as this market's restraints. The majority of chemical disinfectants that are currently on the market have toxic qualities. For instance, sodium hypochlorite is a highly effective treatment against blood-borne pathogens. Still, it is also dangerous for cleaning staff and building occupants because it damages many surfaces and is toxic when released into the environment. It is also highly corrosive and a respiratory irritant.

What Are The Future Opportunities For Surface Disinfectants?

The Expansion Of Commercial And Hospitality Spaces.

Due to growing urbanization and a shift in people's lifestyles, more commercial, hospitality, and recreational spaces are available. The guidelines and rules governments impose to maintain hygiene at eateries, coffee shops, and hospitals will significantly increase demand for these disinfectants. The growth of the market will also be supported by consumers' increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene in hospitality settings. Additionally, the COVID-19 outbreak has compelled people to practice disinfecting daily-use items that come into contact with people to lessen the virus's impact. The demand for these goods has increased as a result of this. Multinational infection control companies can profitably offshore their business operations to these markets thanks to the region's developing economies in APAC.

Segmental Analysis

The market is segmented by product type, chemical, application, and end user.

Based on product type, the global market is bifurcated into liquid, sprays, and wipes.

The liquid segment is the highest contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.22% during the forecast period. Hospital surfaces are frequently sanitized with liquid disinfectants. They are typically used diluted or concentrated. Factors like the rising use of newer surface disinfectants for sanitization and the rising demand for infection control measures to lower the incidence of hospital-acquired infections. The sizeable market share of this industry sector is also attributable to its usefulness in high-volume disinfection processes and its popularity as a form of standard disinfection.

Based on chemicals, the global market is bifurcated into quaternary ammonium, alcohol, chlorine & chlorine compound.

The alcohol segment is the highest contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.38% during the forecast period. Ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are two common alcohols used to clean the surface of medical equipment. Alcohols have antibacterial, antitubercular, antifungal, and antiviral effects on enveloped viruses. Due to the high efficacy of alcohol-based disinfectants against various microorganisms and their affordability, which encourages high sales volumes even in developing nations, this segment holds a sizable market share. This is due to the increased use of hydrogen peroxide for surface disinfection in hospitals and sectors like food packaging.

Based on applications, the global market is bifurcated into commercial and residential.

The commercial segment is the highest contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.96% during the forecast period. The largest market share belongs to the healthcare facilities sector. The increased use of these disinfectants in healthcare facilities results from the rising incidence of hospital-acquired infections. In healthcare facilities, they are used to decontaminate the walls, floors, bathrooms, medical equipment, and tools. This consumption in hospital settings will rise due to rising healthcare sector spending in developing nations. Surface disinfectants that are fungicidal, bactericidal, or virucidal are used to clean instruments. These are ready to use, safe for surfaces like plexiglass, stainless steel, chrome, glass, and plastic, and they are non-toxic.

Based on end users, the global market is bifurcated into hospitals, hotels & restaurants, pharmaceutical companies, and research laboratories.

The hospital segment is the highest contributor to the market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. In hospitals, critical care units like operating rooms, intensive care units, and neonatal care units, surface disinfectant products and services are recognized as essential procedures. The spread of COVID-19 fuels the use of newer surface disinfectants for sanitization and raises consumer awareness of sanitization and hygiene. The segment's growth is slowed by hospitals' emphasis on regular and periodic disinfection of tools, surfaces, and PPE kits.

Impact of covid-19

The pandemic has created havoc across the globe, with death tolls increasing every day at a concerning rate. The healthcare facilities are proactively working to maintain hygiene in order to treat patients efficiently. Thus, the need for constant sterilization is surging the demand for disinfectants and sanitizers across the globe. They are also witnessing huge demand among the residential sector to keep places sanitized and avoid the risk of coronavirus. However, the burgeoning demand for surface disinfectants and sanitizers has created a shortage, and the prices are soaring.

As of April 16, 2020, the total number of COVID-19 cases reached 2.1 million globally. The governments and healthcare professionals are continuously working to provide the best facilities to decelerate the death toll.Severely infected patients require ventilators, catheters, and other instruments for treatment, which increases the chances of hospital-acquired infections, further prompting the need for surface disinfectant. Canada.ca published the list of hard-surface disinfectants for emerging viral pathogens. As per Canada.ca, these surface disinfectants can also be used against SARS-CoV-2 and the coronavirus.

Source: Canada.ca

Regional Analysis

North America Dominates the Global Market.

The global surface disinfectant market is bifurcated into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

North America is the most significant shareholder in the global market and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.85% during the forecast period. The U.S. and Canada are included in the analysis of the  market in North America. The main factors influencing the growth of the market in North America are the rising prevalence of HAIS, the expanding patient population due to the geriatric population and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, the expanding implementation of supportive government initiatives, the increasing number of stringent sterilization and disinfection regulations, and the expanding presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure in the US. Increased R&D activities among surface disinfectant formulators, raw material manufacturers, and end-users have been a significant factor in the market growth in North America over the past few years, as have regulations that are constantly changing, healthcare spending, awareness of health & hygiene, and regulations that are constantly changing.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific market analysis includes China, India, Japan, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Over the forecast, China is anticipated to dominate the market as a shareholder. Japan's stricter hygiene standards are expected to contribute to significant market growth. India's market growth is anticipated to be driven by an expanding population with higher health and hygiene awareness levels. The region's market has advanced further due to technological and R&D advancements in production technologies. The region's increasing demand for products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly impacts product consumption. The availability of affordable active ingredients has sped up market expansion domestically and abroad.

Recent Developments

• March 2022, Sani-24 Germicidal Disposable Wipe, Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Disposable Wipe, and Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Spray are three new products from PDI. These cutting-edge disinfectants will aid those who work in infection control in the fight against the rising rate of healthcare-associated infections.

• February 2022, SC Johnson Professional introduced its Quaternary Disinfectant Cleaner in a new, simple-to-measure, squeeze-and-pour bottle. In one labor-saving step, the product cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes. The packaging format makes it simple to measure for dilution in a bucket, automatic scrubber, or spray bottle.