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Top Industry: – Henkel AG & Company, KGAA, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, 3M, Ecolab, GOJO Industries Inc., Unilever plc, The Himalaya Drug Company, Godrej Industries Limited, Procter & Gamble, S.C. Johnson & Son

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The hand sanitizer market was valued at US$ 2,421.1 million in 2018 and is projected to be worth US$ 39,223.1 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 40.0% during the forecast period.

Hand sanitizers, also known by names such as hand rub and hand antiseptics, are used to neutralize germs and microbes on the surface of the skin. They are frequently used in occupational and healthcare settings when the risk of transmitting infectious pathogens is much higher. The efficacy of hand sanitizers is dependent on various factors such as the quantity of hand sanitizer used, frequency of use, duration of exposure. However, hand sanitizers do not serve as replacements for thorough hand washing. They are rather thought to bring users some of the benefits of handwashing when it is not practical to wash hands. The increasing awareness about hand hygiene, increase in living standard, and rising concern about one’s wellness has generated significant demand for hand sanitizers. The use of hand sanitizers has become ubiquitous in a number of public settings, including gyms, restaurants, hospitals, factories, offices, malls, movie theaters, etc. The prevalent use of hand sanitizers is likely to generate significant opportunities for the hand sanitizer industry. Hand sanitizers are easy to use and can be carried anywhere, making popular among school-going children. The healthcare sector is a significantly large consumer of hand sanitizers and generates significant revenue for the hand sanitizer industries. The frequent outbreaks of cases of flu and other contagious diseases are one of the factors behind the growing demand for hand sanitizer products.

Hand sanitizer is a liquid that is used to decrease infectious agents present on the hands and palm. Different forms of hand sanitizers are available in the market, including foam sanitizers, gel sanitizers, wipes, and spray sanitizers. Both the alcohol-based and non-alcoholic hand sanitizers are offered by most of the market players. These sanitizers kill 99.9% of most common germs and keep the hands clean. Some of the manufacturers are offering foam sanitizers coupled with gel sanitizers that contain vitamin E, and shea extract, which kills most of the common germs & leaves hands feeling soft & clean. The gel-based hand sanitizer, coupled with alcohol content kills most common germs that may cause illness. Gel sanitizers have wider applications in hospitals, restaurants, educational institutions, household, shopping malls, movie theatres, and others. Hand sanitizing wipes are also known as antibacterial wipes, which are meant to kill 99 percent of germs, and most of these wipes contain alcohol.