North America Hand Sanitizer Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 3.06 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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North America Hand Sanitizer Market Analysis
The North America Hand Sanitizer market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.06% during the forecast period (2020 - 2025).
- Conventionally dragged by general consumer awareness regarding hand hygiene, sanitizers today have witnessed an upsurge delivered by global pandemic that is COVID 19, serving the primary factor driving regional sanitizer market. The sudden thrust in consumption of sanitizer resulted in local players and private label brands to swap the market from key players plugging the demand and supply gap.
- Additionally, usage convenience served by sanitizers over handwashes has drawn a substantial consumer base in recent past, majorly augmenting the sales of gel-type sanitizers. Moreover, since early 2020, online platform emerged as the surprise box, as sales through the channel went exceedingly well in the region.
North America Hand Sanitizer Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Hand Sanitizer Market according to our research experts:
Surge in Online Retail Sales
Online retailing emerged as the foremost contributors to the sales of hand sanitizer, right after the global pandemic turned dominant over healthcare industry in the region. The consumer amid stock hoarding approached online platforms that not only met consumer's demand but also facilitated their idea of minimal social exposure. However, with the increase in demand for sanitizers, soon the retail prices skyrocketed following scarcity in supply and mostly retailers going out of stock. As a result, many online stores like E-Bay in some countries of the region banned the sale of hand sanitizers claiming prices on some listings labelled so high as to be illegal. Following the ban, manufacturers like Del Zio switched their operations over to Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, in order to continue their sales through the channel.
The United States Drives the Regional Market
The United States owing to its larger consumer base and heavy consumption holds largest share in the regional market. Moreover, pushed by high demands due to COVID 19, the country witnessed triple digit growth rate in over past few months. The country experienced the hardest hit of the disease with maximum number of infected cases diagnosed and proportionate highest death rates recorded, globally. As a result, the Americans virally spent on precautionary measures like sanitizers, hand soaps, immunity supplements etc., resulting in exponential growth in consumption of the same. Nonetheless, owing to the consumers stocking up hand sanitizers for their use, grocery chains like H-E-B reportedly stated to limit customers to four hand sanitizers, wipes or similar items per purchase.
North America Hand Sanitizer Industry Overview
North America Hand Sanitizer market is highly consolidated among few major players with Reckitt Benckiser and Henkel AG & Company cornering major share in the market. These players owing to their robust portfolios, offering products in professional markets like hospitals and kitchens, experience substantial volume sales, hence claiming their large shares in the market. Companies offering hand sanitizer are also adopting various strategies like asset purchases, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures/collaborations, R&D efforts, investments, and new product launches to garner market dominance.
North America Hand Sanitizer Market Leaders
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Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
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3M Company
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Unilever
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Procter & Gamble (P&G) Company
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Henkel AG & Company, KGaA
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Hand Sanitizer Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Drivers
- 4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Gel/Liquid
- 5.1.2 Spray
- 5.1.3 Foam
- 5.1.4 Sanitizing Wipes
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5.2 By Distribution Channel
- 5.2.1 Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
- 5.2.2 Convenience Stores
- 5.2.3 Pharmaceutical Stores
- 5.2.4 E-commerce
- 5.2.5 Other Distribution Channels
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5.3 By Geography
- 5.3.1 United States
- 5.3.2 Canada
- 5.3.3 Mexico
- 5.3.4 Rest of North America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Most Active Companies
- 6.2 Most Adopted Strategies
- 6.3 Market Share Analysis
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Colgate-Palmolive Company
- 6.4.2 Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
- 6.4.3 Unilever PLC
- 6.4.4 L Brands Inc.
- 6.4.5 GOJO Industries Inc.
- 6.4.6 Edgewell Personal Care
- 6.4.7 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.8 Vi-Jon Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
North America Hand Sanitizer Industry Segmentation
The North America hand sanitizer market is segmented by type, distribution channel, end-user, and geography. By type, the market studied is segmented into gel/liquid, spray, foam, sanitizing wipes. By distribution channel, the market studied is segmented by hypermarket/supermarket, convenience store, pharmaceutical store, E-commerce, and other distribution channels. By geography, the market covers the country-level analysis of developed economies like the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Rest of North America.
| By Product Type | Gel/Liquid |
| Spray | |
| Foam | |
| Sanitizing Wipes | |
| By Distribution Channel | Hypermarkets/Supermarkets |
| Convenience Stores | |
| Pharmaceutical Stores | |
| E-commerce | |
| Other Distribution Channels | |
| By Geography | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Rest of North America |
North America Hand Sanitizer Market Research FAQs
What is the current North America Hand Sanitizer Market size?
The North America Hand Sanitizer Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.06% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in North America Hand Sanitizer Market?
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, 3M Company , Unilever , Procter & Gamble (P&G) Company and Henkel AG & Company, KGaA are the major companies operating in the North America Hand Sanitizer Market.
What years does this North America Hand Sanitizer Market cover?
The report covers the North America Hand Sanitizer Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Hand Sanitizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
North America Hand Sanitizer Industry Report
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