South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030
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South Africa hand sanitizer market highlights
- The South Africa hand sanitizer market generated a revenue of USD 65.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 91.1 million by 2030.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, gel was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
- Foam is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Hand sanitizer market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 65.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 91.1 million |
| Growth rate | 4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Gel |
| Fastest growing segment | Foam |
| Historical data | 2017 - 2022 |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Gel, Foam, Liquid |
| Key market players worldwide | Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, The Himalaya Drug Company, Procter & Gamble Co, GOJO Industries, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Unilever PLC, Sanofi SA, Vi-Jon, Best Sanitizers, Inc. |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.9% of the global hand sanitizer market in 2023.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa hand sanitizer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 91.1 million by 2030.
Gel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.41% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa hand sanitizer market based on gel, foam, liquid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.
Increase in Ebola and HIV cases has contributed to the expansion of the country’s healthcare sector. This has driven the demand for hand sanitizers among healthcare workers and patients. Product demand also witnessed tremendous growth owing to the coronavirus outbreak. Local manufacturers and raw material suppliers sped up production in order to meet the increased demand.
For instance, Sasol Ltd., an energy and chemical company in South Africa, started producing a new blend of alcohol-based chemicals for disinfectants and hand sanitizers. The move was aimed at ensuring a sufficient supply of hand sanitizers for those working on the front lines of the pandemic.
Product launches like Holts South Africa's specially formulated liquid hand sanitizer in 2020 are driving the increased demand for hand sanitizers in the region. Holts Liquid Hand Sanitizer is effective against microbes and viruses and stands out due to its water-based formula and the inclusion of FDA-approved Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC).
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Hand Sanitizer Market Scope
Hand Sanitizer Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Sanitizers, Inc. | View profile | 11-50 | Penn Valley, California, United States, North America | http://bestsanitizers.com |
| Vi-Jon | View profile | 1001-5000 | St Louis, Missouri, United States, North America | https://www.vijon.com |
| GOJO Industries | View profile | 1001-5000 | Akron, Ohio, United States, North America | http://www.gojo.com |
| Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | View profile | 40000 | 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 3UH | https://www.reckitt.com |
| The Himalaya Drug Company | View profile | 5001-10000 | Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia | http://www.himalayawellness.com |
| Henkel AG & Co KGaA | View profile | 48000 | Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, Germany, 40589 | https://www.henkel.com |
| Unilever PLC | View profile | 128377 | 100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DY | https://www.unilever.com |
| Sanofi SA | View profile | 87994 | 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 | https://www.sanofi.com |
| Procter & Gamble Co | View profile | 107000 | One Procter and Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202 | https://www.pginvestor.com |
South Africa hand sanitizer market size, by product, 2017-2030 (US$M)
South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)
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