The Australia hand sanitizer market reached a value of US$ 359.24 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 226.42 Million by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of -6.00% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

A hand sanitizer refers to an antiseptic solution applied on the hands to remove disease-causing pathogens from the skin. It is commonly available in foam, gel, spray, or liquid-based variants and consists of alcohol, water, colorants, polyacrylate, fragrances, etc. The alcohol used in hand sanitizers primarily includes ethanol and isopropanol, which instantly destroy lipid-based coatings of certain viruses and bacteria. Emollients and other ingredients are also added in very small amounts to protect the skin from dryness caused by the alcohol and neutralize the acidic effects of polyacrylate. The water acts as a carrier for the ingredients and bonds well with the hydrogel. Alcohol-free variants are also available that are manufactured using glycerin, thickening agents, and disinfectants, such as benzalkonium chloride (BAC) and other antimicrobial agents.

Australia Hand Sanitizer Market Trends:
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rising consumer concerns towards hand hygiene, which is primarily driving the demand for hand sanitizers in Australia. In line with this, the growing number of awareness programs by the Australian government aimed at promoting the regular usage of hand sanitizers to combat the spread of coronavirus infection is also propelling the market growth. Moreover, the increasing consumer consciousness towards maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. Additionally, the escalating adoption of hand sanitizers across healthcare facilities to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections is further augmenting the regional market. Apart from this, the growing concerns towards the adverse health impact of chemical-based sanitizers are catalyzing the adoption of organic product variants with natural extracts. Several product manufacturers are launching innovative perfumed-based hand sanitizers infused with fruit and floral fragrances, such as rose, green apple, peach, orange, etc., to cater to diverse consumer preferences. Besides this, the introduction of easy-to-use and portable hand sanitizers in sachets and mini-plastic bottles will continue to drive the market growth in Australia over the coming years.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Australia hand sanitizer market, along with forecasts at the country and regional level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, product form, ingredient, end-user, pack size and distribution channel.

Breakup by Product Type:

Alcoholic
60%-70%
71%-80%
81%-95%
Non-Alcoholic

Breakup by Product Form:

Gel
Liquid
Spray
Foam
Others

Breakup by Ingredient:

Synthetic
Natural
Organic

Breakup by End-User:

Hospitals
Households
Restaurants and Hotels
Others

Breakup by Pack Size:

Large
Medium
Small

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Pharmacies
Online
Departmental Stores
Others

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being BWX Limited, Careline Group, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, Elyptol Australia, Gojo Industries, Inc., Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Schulke & Mayr GmbH, Sydney Solvents and Unilever PLC.

Key questions answered in this report:
How has the Australia hand sanitizer market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Australia hand sanitizer market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product form?
What is the breakup of the market based on the ingredient?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end-user?
What is the breakup of the market based on the pack size?
What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the Australia hand sanitizer market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?