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Surface Disinfectant Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//9998-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Anshula Mandaokar| April 2024

The trends within the surface disinfectant market vary depending on different drivers such as dynamic factors. Global health crisis after global health crisis has taken place; therefore, the need for sanitizing surfaces instantly has become very high among other things. Several aspects determine how this industry operates including but not limited to technological issues, regulatory framework, consumer awareness and new strains’ entry into our world.

Technological innovations play an important role in shaping the surface disinfectant market. Manufacturers are always looking for ways of developing formulations that are effective against germs but still meet safety and environmental standards. Through nanotechnology and other advanced measures there have been improved efficiency levels of disinfection agents with long protection periods having being achieved with minimal damage on environment by them. Such developments challenge for superiority between businesses by increasing competitive intensity.

Surface disinfectant market is greatly affected by regulatory dynamics too. Disinfecting products must be checked by relevant authorities like U.S Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) or European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) which put strict controls over this industry’s operations pertaining safety and efficacy in disinfectants. Apart from the legal requirement, compliance with these laws also results into increase in consumer trust. Manufacturers on their side have to comply with these regulations as well as stay open to changes of guidelines.


The market environment is made more complicated by emerging pathogens and possible pandemics. Indeed, the most valuable property of any disinfectant reagent today is versatility against a wide variety of germs including new viruses or bacteria strains yet to be detected by anyone else on the planet; therefore, researches are working tirelessly towards this end. There is high possibility that in this market it will be speedily responding and innovating manufacturers who will create an advantage over other firms since effectiveness here cannot be overlooked.

Also, market dynamics are affected by international economic factors such as disruptions in the supply chain and geopolitical events. As a result of this, it is evident that the pandemic has subjected disinfectant raw materials to several fluctuations leading to pricing and availability issues. To enable them have continuous production of goods and maintain their market position, companies must be able to survive these challenges.

Global Surface Disinfectant Market Overview


Surface Disinfectant Market size was valued at USD 6.5 billion in 2022. The surface disinfectant industry is projected to grow from USD 7.01 billion in 2023 to USD 12.8 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.80% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). The market's expansion is due to a number of market drivers, including shifting lifestyles in developing nations and heightened awareness among livestock farmers of the need to disinfect livestock farms and control animal diseases.Surface Disinfectant Market OverviewSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Surface Disinfectant Market Trends




  • Increased consumer hygiene awareness is driving the market growth




The primary element influencing the market for surface disinfectants is consumer hygiene awareness. Hygiene is the practise of keeping one's body and clothing clean in order to maintain general health and wellbeing. The surface disinfectant market can deliver better customer service by being more aware of personal hygiene. For instance, 98.7% of respondents in a survey conducted by Frontiers media in August 2020, a publisher of scientific journals with headquarters in Switzerland, agreed that COVID-19 is a deadly, contagious disease that spreads through human contact. They were familiar with COVID-19's concomitant symptoms and typical causes. The two preventative practices that respondents used the most frequently were hand washing and social withdrawal, which were followed by avoiding travel to affected regions or countries and using face masks. Respondents demonstrated great readiness for awareness-based COVID-19 prevention and control. The market CAGR for surface disinfectants will grow as a result of this hygiene awareness.


Furthermore, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are on the rise, which is driving up the demand for surface disinfectants. Despite not being known at the time of admission, patients contract hospital-acquired infections throughout their stay in the hospital. Ventilator-related pneumonia, catheter-associated infections, and other infections are caused by intrusive devices and medical equipment. These disinfectants are frequently used in healthcare institutions, which has greatly reduced the prevalence of (HAIs). Government mandates that healthcare institutions give cleaning top priority would increase demand and serve as a market driver.


Another major trend in the market for surface disinfectants is technological advancement. Major players are eliminating all dangerous microbes from surfaces using cutting-edge technologies like pulsed UV light. The use of pulsed UV light technology to disinfect a variety of surfaces used in scientific settings has the potential. Broad-spectrum radiation is applied in the form of rapid, powerful bursts that deliver intense radiation instantly, which produces noticeably better microbiological decontamination than traditional UV systems. For instance, the Indian-based home appliance business Voltas introduced a new line of UVC-based surface disinfection products in June 2020. These choices include of the UV Cart System, HandHeld, RUKS CoiloTron, and RUKS GermiTron. RUKS CoiloTron cleans mould, fungus, and bacteria from cooling coils and drain pans.


Thus, driving the surface disinfectant market revenue.


Surface Disinfectant Market Segment Insights


Surface Disinfectant Composition Insights


The Surface Disinfectant Market segmentation, based on composition includes Alcohols, Chlorine Compounds, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid and Other Compositions. The alcohols segment dominated the market. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have both given their approval for the use of alcohol-based disinfectants in hospitals and clinics. Alcohol-based surface disinfectants will become more popular as a result of their strong efficacy against a variety of microorganisms, which will support the market's expansion.


Surface Disinfectant Type Insights


The Surface Disinfectant Market segmentation, based on type, includes Liquids, Wipes (Alcohol-based wipes, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds-Based Wipes, Other wipes) and Sprays. The liquids category generated the most income. This high percentage can be due to their wide range of uses in both commercial and domestic settings, including kitchen fixtures, glazed ceramic tile, windows, plastics, external application surfaces, vinyl, and glass.


Surface Disinfectant Application Insights


The Surface Disinfectant Market segmentation, based on application, includes Surface Disinfection, Instrument Disinfection and Other Applications. The surface disinfection category generated the most income due to a sharp rise in the demand for products used for routine cleaning tasks and sanitizing the interiors of homes, especially during the ongoing pandemic scenario. Domestic, commercial, and industrial surfaces are all utilised internally.


Figure 1: Surface Disinfectant Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)Surface Disinfectant Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Surface Disinfectant End User Insights


The Surface Disinfectant Market segmentation, based on end user, includes Hospitals Settings, Diagnostic Laboratories, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies and Research Laboratories. The hospital settings category generated the most income. Hospitals are significant end-user since they are the most susceptible to diseases brought on by bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Hospitals place a high focus on routinely disinfecting their tools, surfaces, and PPE kits, which is a key driver driving the market.


Surface Disinfectant Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American surface disinfectant market area will dominate this market. The usage of these disinfection products in their home nations has received numerous regulatory agency approvals, including those from Health Canada and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Regulations that are always changing, healthcare spending, cleanliness and health-related awareness, and increased R&D efforts among formulators of surface disinfectants, producers of raw materials, and end-users are projected to continue to fuel industry expansion in North America.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: SURFACE DISINFECTANT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)SURFACE DISINFECTANT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Surface disinfectant Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. In order to fulfill the growing demand and locally supply the European healthcare facilities, numerous large worldwide corporations are steadily growing their presence in the area by establishing numerous production and manufacturing facilities. The region's market has grown even further because to technological and R&D advancements in industrial methods. Further, the German surface disinfectant market held the largest market share, and the UK surface disinfectant market was the fastest growing market in the European region


Asia Pacific surface disinfectant market accounts for the second-largest market share. The increased demand for surface disinfectants, particularly during the COVID-19 epidemic, has greatly benefited consumption in the Asia Pacific region. The market's expansion, both domestically and internationally, has been driven by the availability of affordable active ingredients. Moreover, China’s surface disinfectant market held the largest market share, and the Indian surface disinfectant market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Surface disinfectant Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the surface disinfectant market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, surface disinfectant industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global surface disinfectant industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the surface disinfectant industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the surface disinfectant market are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations are 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); and Medline Industries, Inc..


PDI is a top provider of integrated, multi-channel message delivery that is insight-driven for both established and up-and-coming healthcare firms. The business is committed to: -Providing outsourced sales and marketing expertise -Developing cutting-edge digital and multi-channel promotional solutions -Improving interaction with medical professionals -Maximising clients' commercial investments -Offering clients strategic flexibility -Providing clients with entire product commercialization services One of the initial contract sales organisations (CSOs) to be established in the US was PDI, which was founded in 1988. In March 2022, three new products from PDI were released: Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Disposable Wipe, Sani-24 Germicidal Disposable Wipe, and Sani-HyPerCide Germicidal Spray. These cutting-edge disinfectants will aid those who work in infection control in the fight against the rising rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).


Manufacturing and marketing fast-moving consumer goods are the responsibilities of the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). The company sells shampoo, conditioners, razors for men and women, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dishwashing solutions, detergents, surface cleaners, and air fresheners. The store also sells toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, diapers, and wipes for babies. The well-known brands of P&G include, among others, Head & Shoulders, Tide, Ariel, Olay, Pantene, Pampers, Gillette, Braun, and Fusion. In February 2020, a new brand of Microban 24 antibacterial cleaners was introduced by the Procter and Gamble Company. According to claims made about the new product line, even after the surface has been touched several times, protection is still provided to it for a full 24 hours after application.


Key Companies in the surface disinfectant market include



  • PDI, Inc.

  • GOJO Industries, Inc.

  • M. Barr


  • Spartan Chemical Company, Inc

  • 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.


Surface Disinfectant Industry Developments


February 2022: In North America, SC Johnson Professional introduced a new, simple-to-measure, squeeze, and pour bottle for its quaternary disinfectant cleaner. The product saves time by cleaning, disinfecting, and deodorizing in one easy step, and the package makes it simple to measure for dilution in a bucket, automatic scrubber, or spray bottle.


May 2021: Blue Wonder was purchased by HG International B.V, a Dutch company that produces cleaning and maintenance supplies, for an unknown sum. With this acquisition, HG International will increase its market share and establish itself as a pioneer in speciality cleaning in Europe. HG and Blue Wonder will be better able to meet consumer expectations in the Netherlands and across Europe if they combine their two popular speciality cleaning product lines. The Dutch company Blue Wonder is an expert in cleaning supplies.


Surface Disinfectant Market Segmentation


Surface Disinfectant Composition Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)



  • Alcohols

  • Chlorine Compounds

  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

  • Hydrogen Peroxide

  • Peracetic Acid

  • Other Compositions


Surface Disinfectant Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)



  • Liquids

  • Wipes

    • Alcohol-based wipes

    • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds-Based Wipes

    • Other wipes



  • Sprays


Surface Disinfectant Application Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)



  • Surface Disinfection

  • Instrument Disinfection

  • Other Applications


Surface Disinfectant End User Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)



  • Hospitals Settings

  • Diagnostic Laboratories

  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies

  • Research Laboratories


Surface Disinfectant Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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