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South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The hand sanitizer market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 91.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of South Africa hand sanitizer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$65.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$91.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
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South Africa

South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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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 2023USD 65.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 91.1 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGel
Fastest growing segmentFoam
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGel, Foam, Liquid
Key market players worldwideReckitt 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.

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 Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Procter & Gamble CoView profile 107,000One Procter and Gamble Plaza, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202www.pginvestor.com
Sanofi SAView profile 87,99446, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017www.sanofi.com
Unilever PLCView profile 128,377100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DYwww.unilever.com
Henkel AG & Co KGaAView profile 48,000Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, Germany, 40589www.henkel.com
The Himalaya Drug CompanyView profile 5001-10000Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asiawww.himalayawellness.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLCView profile 40,000103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 3UHwww.reckitt.com
GOJO IndustriesView profile 1001-5000Akron, Ohio, United States, North Americawww.gojo.com
Vi-JonView profile 1001-5000St Louis, Missouri, United States, North Americawww.vijon.com
Best Sanitizers, Inc.View profile 11-50Penn Valley, California, United States, North Americabestsanitizers.com

South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Outlook

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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).

  • South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Gel
    • Foam
    • Liquid
    • Others
  • South Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2030)
    • Online
    • Hypermarket & Supermarket
    • Drugstore
    • Others

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