South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market (2020-2026) | Demand, Analysis, Competitors, Forecast, Size, Share, Growth, Revenue, Outlook & COVID-19 IMPACT

Latest 2023 Development of the South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are preferred by consumers due to their effectiveness in killing germs and viruses. As a result, there has been a rise in demand for alcohol-based sanitizers in South Africa. Additionally, local manufacturers have played a crucial role in meeting the demand for hand sanitizers in South Africa. Further, the government has encouraged local production to reduce the reliance on imports and to support the local economy. There has been an increasing awareness of the negative impact of hand sanitizers on the environment. As a result, consumers are showing a preference for eco-friendly and biodegradable hand sanitizers. Moreover, the emergence of innovative packaging: Manufacturers are exploring innovative packaging options for hand sanitizers, such as sprays and wipes, to make them more convenient and portable.

Additionally, the companies have been collaborating with each other to meet the increased demand for hand sanitizers. For example, alcoholic beverage companies have repurposed their facilities to produce hand sanitizers to meet the demand. Further, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) issued guidelines for the manufacture of hand sanitizers in the country to ensure that the products are safe and effective. Additionally, the government provided tax relief for businesses that are producing and distributing essential goods, including hand sanitizers. The South African government provided financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are involved in the production of essential goods, including hand sanitizers. The government launched public awareness campaigns to educate the public on the importance of hand hygiene, including the use of hand sanitizers. These initiatives helped to ensure the availability of hand sanitizers in the market and also supported local businesses involved in the production of these essential products.

South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Synopsis

South Africa hand sanitizer market report thoroughly covers the market by product type, product form, distribution channel, and end-users. South Africa hand sanitizer market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing South Africa hand sanitizer market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

South Africa hand sanitizer market is expected to experience considerable growth over the coming years. The country underwent an economic slowdown in the recent past owing to several macroeconomic factors however, the hand sanitizer market is expected to witness an upsurge in demand on the back of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Also, a high population growth rate and several government initiatives to enhance healthcare facilities are some other factors that would complement the long-term market growth in the country.

According to 6Wresearch, the South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market size is anticipated to register growth during 2020-2026. The government aims to combat the coronavirus pandemic by providing relief to the citizens on the financial front and preventing the economy from its ill effects. In line with the vision of the National Development Plan (NDP) to ensure a long and healthy life for all South African citizens, the government is focusing on revitalizing public healthcare facilities and ensuring the provision of specialized tertiary hospital services. Maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation is the utmost priority of people nowadays which would lead to higher growth in the hand sanitizer market of South Africa during the forecast period.

South Africa hand sanitizer Market is estimated to register sound revenues during the forecast period 2020-2026F on the back of the potential growth of the hospitality and residential sectors coupled with a rise in the urban population which is more inclined towards sustaining good health and hygiene. Additionally, a rise in the need for disease minimization equipment such as disposable masks and sanitizers which contain antibacterial ingredients that tend to kill bacteria and minimize the spread of the infection is expected to accelerate the demand for hand sanitizers in the country. Moreover, high population growth coupled with certain physical aspects such as handshake and hugs is expected to pose a high risk to human health which can instigate the spread of humanly transmitted diseases. However, by practicing continuous hygiene methods, the risk of the spread of the disease can be altered and hand sanitizers have evolved as a useful and ideal chemical substance for this alleviation and this factor would be a growth contributing factor towards the potential growth of the South Africa hand sanitizer market.

Hand sanitizers have been kept as an unused commodity for the previous five to ten years since their evolution has gained a sudden pace owing to the rising prevalence of chronic disease and the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The development of life sciences has led to the evolution of various human health disturbing pathogens. Most of these pathogens tend to hinder the respiratory health of human beings. Hence, proper hygiene is essential to keep track of human respiratory health and for patients who are on self-treatment at home on the occurrence of fatal diseases like pneumonia and malaria. Although, the use of hand sanitizers has been limited to the healthcare sector as the increased developments in science led to successful vaccines and brought the demand for sanitizers at a moderate rate, further, leading to stagnant market growth. However, the massive outbreak of COVID-19 turned the tables for the South Africa hand sanitizer market. The market which was seeking stagnant growth in the past few years, got a new light and registered skyrocketing growth being getting benefitted from the COVID-19 outbreak and the pace of the growth is expected to be increased at a superior rate even in the coming five to ten years.

Market Analysis By Product Form

By product form, the gel-based hand sanitizers hold the highest market share currently while the foam segment showed up strong market penetration due to less roughness and longer safety period. 

Market Analysis by Product Type

By product type, alcohol-based sanitizers are expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to their growing usage on account of more effectiveness of such sanitizers in killing harmful germs.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market are:

• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
• Procter and Gamble
• The Himalaya Drug Company
• GOJO Industries, Inc.
• Henkel AG and Company
• Unilever
• Vi-Jon
• Chattem, Inc.
• Best Sanitizers, Inc.
• Kutol

Key Highlights of the Report:

• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Overview
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Outlook
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Forecast
• Historical Data of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues for the Period 2016-2019
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Size and South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Forecast of Revenues until 2026
• Historical Data of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Product Type for the Period 2016-2019
• Market Size & Forecast of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Product Type until 2026
• Historical Data of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Product Form for the Period 2016-2019
• Market Size & Forecast of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Product Form until 2026
• Historical Data of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Distribution Channel for the Period 2016-2019
• Market Size & Forecast of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By Distribution Channel until 2026
• Historical Data of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By End Users for the Period 2016-2019
• Market Size & Forecast of South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Revenues, By End Users until 2026
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Drivers and Restraints
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Trends
• South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Industry Life Cycle
• Porter’s Five Force Analysis
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• South Africa Hand sanitizer Market Share, By Players
• South Africa Hand sanitizer Market Overview on Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profiles
• Key Strategic Recommendations

Markets Covered

The South Africa hand sanitizer market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Product Type

• Non-Alcohol Based
• Alcohol-Based

By Product Form

• Gel
• Foam
• Spray
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline

By End Users

• Healthcare
• Domestic Household
• Educational Institution
• Hospitality
• Others (Public & Private offices, Retail, Transportation, etc.)