Global Disinfectants Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Composition (Alcohol, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, Others), By Type (Liquid, Wipes, Sprays), By Application (In-House Surfaces, Instrument Disinfection, Others), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Food Processing, Chemical, Healthcare, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Disinfectants Market Size:

The global disinfectants market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.17% to attain $27.202 billion in 2030 from $19.242 billion in 2025.

Disinfectants are used to prevent microbial cross-contamination and transmission of microbial infections from surfaces in different industries, including healthcare and food processing. These disinfectants are also used in residential and commercial spaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. The global disinfectant market is being driven by the increasing prevalence of hospital-acquired Infections (HAIs) worldwide. Growing concerns regarding cleanliness and hygiene across various industries are significantly driving the demand for disinfectants worldwide. Stringent government regulations regarding hygiene at factories and workplaces are further boosting the use of disinfectants, thereby fueling the global disinfectants market growth.        

Disinfectants Market Overview & Scope:

The global disinfectants market is segmented by:

• Composition: By composite, the global disinfectant market is divided into alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and others. Peracetic acid has a significant market share in the global disinfectant market. Peracetic acid is used across the food industry as it is less toxic, cost-effective, and environment-friendly.
• Type: The type segment of the market is divided into liquid, wipes, and sprays. The emerging popularity of using wipes as a convenient solution will drive this segment’s growth as it provides several advantages, like lesser chances of cross-contamination compared to liquids, no water consumption, and ease of use.
• Application: By application, the global disinfectants market is categorized into in-house surfaces, instrument disinfection, and others. The growing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections is increasing the demand for disinfectant solutions on in-house surfaces.
• End-User: By end-user, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, industrial, food processing, chemical, healthcare, and others. The healthcare category is expected to attain greater market share, as the hospitals require a large amount of disinfectant due to the increasing prevalence of diseases causing an increase in hospital visits.
• Region: The Asia Pacific regional market is expected to experience a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the rising number of industries in the region and favorable government initiatives to focus on cleanliness and hygiene in residential and industrial spaces. The presence of major market players in the region also supports disinfectant market growth.

Top Trends Shaping the Disinfectants Market:

1. Sustainable disinfectant solution

• Growing demand for sustainable and environment-friendly disinfectant solutions is encouraging manufacturers to add eco-friendly products to their diverse portfolios to gain a larger market share while maintaining their position in the global disinfectant market.

Disinfectants Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Opportunities:

• Introduction of key governmental initiatives: Government initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired infections and raise awareness about maintaining hygiene in the home and surroundings are driving up demand for disinfectant solutions, positively impacting the overall market growth.
• Growing healthcare infrastructure: The growing global healthcare infrastructure is also among the key factors pushing market expansion. With the rising healthcare expenditure, the demand for sanitization solutions is expected to increase significantly.

Challenges:

• Environmental and health concerns: The major factors challenging the market's growth are the concerns related to the health and environmental side effects of the disinfectants.

Disinfectants Market Regional Analysis:

• North America: North America holds a noteworthy share in the global disinfectant market due to the presence of large pharmaceutical companies and high awareness regarding cleanliness and hygiene among people, which is boosting the use of disinfectants in homes. Strict regulations and guidelines regarding the cleanliness of the work area across industries in countries like the U.S. and Canada are also bolstering market growth.

Disinfectants Market Competitive Landscape:

The market is fragmented, with many notable players including 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Cantel Medical, Ecolab, Procter & Gamble, STERIS plc., The Clorox Company, Diversey, Inc, CarroLLClean, UPS Hygienes Pvt. Ltd., and PLZ Corp, among others:

• Product Launch: In January 2025, CloroxPro, a part of the Clorox Company, launched plant-based Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes. These ready-to-use and environment-friendly disinfectant wipes feature 100% plant-based substrate and naturally derived citric acid.

 

Disinfectants Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Disinfectants Market Size in 2025	US$19.242 billion
Disinfectants Market Size in 2030	US$27.202 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 7.17%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Composition Type Application End-User Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Disinfectants Market	3M Johnson & Johnson Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Cantel Medical Ecolab
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Global Disinfectants Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Composition

• Alcohol
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Peracetic Acid
• Others

By Type

• Liquid
• Wipes
• Sprays

By Application

• In-House Surfaces
• Instrument Disinfection
• Others

By End-User

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Food Processing
• Chemical
• Healthcare
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. GLOBAL DISINFECTANTS MARKET BY COMPOSITION

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Alcohol

5.3. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

5.4. Hydrogen Peroxide

5.5. Peracetic Acid

5.6. Others

6. GLOBAL DISINFECTANTS MARKET BY TYPE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Liquid

6.3. Wipes

6.4. Sprays

7. GLOBAL DISINFECTANTS MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. In-House Surfaces

7.3. Instrument Disinfection

7.4. Others

8. GLOBAL DISINFECTANTS MARKET BY END-USER

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Residential

8.3. Commercial

8.4. Industrial

8.5. Food Processing

8.6. Chemical

8.7. Healthcare

8.8. Others

9. GLOBAL DISINFECTANTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. By Composition

9.2.2. By Type

9.2.3. By Application

9.2.4. By End-User

9.2.5. By Country

9.2.5.1. USA

9.2.5.2. Canada

9.2.5.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. By Composition

9.3.2. By Type

9.3.3. By Application

9.3.4. By End-User

9.3.5. By Country

9.3.5.1. Brazil

9.3.5.2. Argentina

9.3.5.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. By Composition

9.4.2. By Type

9.4.3. By Application

9.4.4. By End-User

9.4.5. By Country

9.4.5.1. United Kingdom

9.4.5.2. Germany

9.4.5.3. France

9.4.5.4. Spain

9.4.5.5. Others

9.5. Middle East and Africa

9.5.1. By Composition

9.5.2. By Type

9.5.3. By Application

9.5.4. By End-User

9.5.5. By Country

9.5.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.5.2. UAE

9.5.5.3. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. By Composition

9.6.2. By Type

9.6.3. By Application

9.6.4. By End-User

9.6.5. By Country

9.6.5.1. China

9.6.5.2. Japan

9.6.5.3. India

9.6.5.4. South Korea

9.6.5.5. Taiwan

9.6.5.6. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. 3M

11.2. Johnson & Johnson

11.3. Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

11.4. Cantel Medical

11.5. Ecolab

11.6. Procter & Gamble

11.7. STERIS plc

11.8. The Clorox Company

11.9. Diversey, Inc.

11.10. CarroLLClean

11.11. UPS Hygienes Pvt. Ltd.

11.12. PLZ Corp.

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

3M

Johnson & Johnson

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

Cantel Medical

Ecolab

Procter & Gamble

STERIS plc

The Clorox Company

Diversey, Inc.

CarroLLClean

UPS Hygienes Pvt. Ltd. 

PLZ Corp.