Europe Surface Disinfectants Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Insights

The Europe surface disinfectants market is expected to gain significant growth in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 6.4% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029 and is expected to reach USD 2,603.96 million by 2029. The primary factor driving the growth of the surface disinfectants market is the increasing demand from healthcare facilities, rise in occurrences of chronic disorders, rising product demand after Covid-19, and shifting consumers' preference toward the use of bio-based and nature-friendly disinfectants.

Disinfectants are the antimicrobials used to kill harmful bacteria, germs, and other microorganisms present on various surfaces and therefore are most usually used to disinfect floors, washrooms, tiles, furniture, and instruments.

A surface disinfectant is a chemical compound used to kill or inactivate microorganisms, usually on a solid surface. These disinfectants can be found in various chemical compounds and work in various pathways to destroy microorganisms. They can be incorporated in different forms, such as liquids, wipes, and sprays. The outbreak of COVID-19 increased the need for surface disinfection and cleaning practices significantly. All the known measures are being taken to curb the spread of the deadly virus, including disinfection and cleaning of surfaces. This increased the demand for the surface disinfectant to multiple folds.

The Europe surface disinfectants market report provides details of market share, new developments, and the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, products approvals, strategic decisions, product launches, geographic expansions, and technological innovations in the market. To understand the analysis and the market scenario, contact us for an Analyst Brief. Our team will help you create a revenue impact solution to achieve your desired goal.

Market Definition

Increasing demand from healthcare facilities, a rise in chronic disorders, and shifting consumers' preference toward bio-based and nature-friendly disinfectants are expected to propel the growth of the Europe surface disinfectants market. Rising awareness among the population and increasing focus on research and development (R&D) initiatives will provide opportunities in the Europe surface disinfectants market. However, environmental & health hazards associated with disinfectants are projected to challenge the surface disinfectants market growth.

Europe Surface Disinfectants Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand from healthcare facilities

With the increasing number of surgeries conducted in hospitals, there have been more and more disinfectants in surgical procedures to avoid infection and provide quality patient care and hygiene maintenance. The rising use of disinfectants to disinfect various surfaces such as reusable medical instruments like endoscopes, improper sterilization of medical equipment, and insufficient high-level disinfection may lead to severe and adverse effects on patients.

• Rise in occurrences of chronic disorders

The increasing population of old aged patients is expected to change healthcare services' delivery and working systems and create a greater market for surface disinfectants, as the old aged population is prone to acquiring hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). In addition, a rise in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, and others, require an extended hospital stay. Hence, there is an increase in the number of cases of hospital-acquired infection with these stays.

• Rising product demand post the outbreak of Covid-19

The pandemic disrupted all healthcare systems worldwide due to the increasing influx of patients in hospitals. Several temporary hospitals were also set up to deal with an increasing disease incidence to control this. Hence, the spread of COVID-19 has caused a surge in demand for cleaning and disinfection products due to the growing awareness about safety, hygiene, and health. Therefore, increasing healthcare expenditure and the increase in the number of temporary hospitals are also driving the demand for surface disinfectants. In addition, factors such as the increasing demand for hospital beds and ICUs and the rising number of isolation facilities have significantly boosted the demand for surface disinfectants.

• Shifting consumers' preference toward the use of bio-based and nature-friendly disinfectants

Bio-based surface disinfectants are being widely preferred among consumers due to the increasing inclination toward using environment-friendly products and products that do not have toxic effects on health and the surroundings. Moreover, stringent regulations about the excessive use of chemicals have propelled the growth of bio-based disinfectants over the few years. Bio-based surface disinfectants are also highly effective. They help kill germs without leaving toxic chemical residue and eliminate the hazardous effects on the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. These benefits have attracted consumer attention to bio-based surface disinfectant products. In addition, the rising focus of surface disinfectant manufacturers on investing in research & development to develop new bio-based formulations and increasing the use of bio-based surface disinfectants as an alternative to chemical-based products is also driving the growth of the market.

Opportunities

• Rising awareness among a large percentage of the population

Government and non-governmental organizations such as the World Health Organization have also launched awareness programs and guidelines regarding spreading awareness among consumers about health and hygiene and the proper use of disinfectants in their respective places. All of this is expected to provide a host of opportunities for the growth and development of the Europe surface disinfectant market.

• Increasing focus on research and development (R&D) initiatives

The manufacturers in the surface disinfectant market are also upgrading their production facilities to meet the increased demand for disinfectants due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, apart from launching products with new formulations that effectively kill the germs and bacteria on various surfaces. Therefore, the increasing focus and development of research and development initiatives will create opportunities to tap upon the growth of the Europe surface disinfectant market.

Restraints/Challenges

• Lack of understanding regarding the use of standard disinfection practices by end-users

In environmental and healthcare facilities, cleaning is a complex infection prevention and control intervention requiring a multi-dimensional approach. This includes training, proper monitoring, regular audits and feedback, reminders and displaying SOPs in key areas. Training of cleaning staff should be on the policies and SOPs of the healthcare facility and national guidelines of the region.

• Availability of alternative products and technologies in the market

Some of the technologies for disinfection include UV light and steam. Steam with high temperature, low-moisture, or dry steam does not leave a residue or chemical film. This is very effective and suitable for many surfaces. UV-C light is appropriate for specific disinfecting applications. It can disinfect unoccupied medical rooms and high-tech electronic devices and can be used inside air ducts to disinfect the air. In addition, newer no-touch and automated decontamination technologies have gained adoption, including aerosol and vaporized hydrogen peroxide, mobile devices that emit continuous ultraviolet (UV-C) light, and high-intensity narrow-spectrum (405 nm) light. These technologies have shown a reduction of bacterial contamination on the surfaces. Therefore, the availability of a wide range of alternative products and technologies to surface disinfectants in the market is the limiting factor for the growth and, thus, restraining the development of the Europe surface disinfectants market.

• Environmental & health hazards associated with the use of disinfectants

Many surface disinfectants slowly or biodegrade into more toxic, persistent, and bio-accumulative chemicals, threatening aquatic life. Ingredients such as phosphorus or nitrogen contribute to nutrient-loading in water bodies, leading to adverse effects on water quality and the aquatic life present there. Moreover, volatile organic compounds (VOC) in cleaning products may also affect indoor air quality and contribute to smog formation in outdoor air. There are various ill effects and hazards associated with surface disinfectants, which act as a severe challenge for the Europe surface disinfectant market to grow in the near future.

• The higher price of chemical-based surface disinfectants compared to bio-based disinfectants

The chemical-based surface disinfectants hold a major share in the Europe surface disinfectant market due to their vast applications in various facilities such as hospitals, clinics, industries, and public places. Therefore, their high prices will impact the market negatively and act as a challenge for the Europe surface disinfectant market.

COVID-19 had a Minimal Impact on Europe's Surface Disinfectants Market

COVID-19 impacted various manufacturing industries in the year 2020-2021 as it led to the closure of workplaces, disruption of supply chains, and restrictions on transportation. However, a significant impact was noticed on the surface disinfectant market. Surface disinfectants' operations and supply chain, with multiple manufacturing facilities, were still operating in the region. The service providers continued offering surface disinfectants following sanitation and safety measures in the post-COVID scenario.

Recent Development

• In May 2022, BETCO launched two new on-demand modules to assist with sharing valuable information regarding general disinfecting and facility-specific disinfection. These modules cover disinfectants working along with types of disinfectants and how to recommend or select the most effective disinfectants.

Europe Surface Disinfectants Market Scope

The Europe surface disinfectants market is categorized based on composition, type, application, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major industry growth segments and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Composition

• Alcohols
• Chlorine
• Quaternary Ammonium
• Aldehydes
• Peroxides
• Biodisinfectants

Based on composition, the Europe surface disinfectants market is classified into six segments are alcohols, chlorine, quaternary ammonium, aldehydes, peroxides, and biodisinfectants.

Type

• Liquid
• Wipes
• Sprays

Based on type, the Europe surface disinfectants market is classified into three segments liquid, wipes, and sprays.

Application

• Surface Disinfection
• Instrument Disinfection
• Other Applications

Based on the application, the Europe surface disinfectants market is segmented into surface disinfection, instrument disinfection, and other applications.

End User

• Hospital
• Diagnostic and Research Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
• Food & Beverage
• Residential

Based on end user, the Europe surface disinfectants market is segmented into hospital, diagnostic and research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, food & beverage, and residential.

Europe Surface Disinfectants Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Europe surface disinfectants market in the healthcare industry is segmented based on composition, type, application, and end user.

The Europe surface disinfectants market countries are the U.K., Russia, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Rest of Europe.

Germany dominates Europe surface disinfectants market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period. This is due to the increase in footfalls in hospitals and diagnostic centers.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technological trends, porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing a forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Europe Surface Disinfectants Market Share Analysis

Europe surface disinfectants market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, production sites and facilities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product trials pipelines, product approvals, patents, product width and breadth, application dominance, technology lifeline curve. The above data points are only related to the companies' focus on the Europe surface disinfectants market.

Some of the prominent participants operating in the Europe surface disinfectants market are 3M, Ecolab, Gesco Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Contec, Inc., BETCO, CARROLLCLEAN, Cetylite, Inc, GOJO Industries, Inc., Medalkan, Medline Industries, LP., Metrex Research, LLC., Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., RUHOF, ZEP Inc., KINNOS INC, PDI, Inc, Pal International, OXY PHARM, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC., PurposeBuilt Brands, S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Brulin, MEDIVATORS Inc, Pharmax Limited, Whiteley, Procter & Gamble, STERIS, The Clorox Company, PAUL HARTMANN AG, and Diversey Holdings LTD.

Research Methodology

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Data models include Vendor Positioning grids, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning grids, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Europe Vs Regional, and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request an analyst call in case of further inquiry.

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