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U.K. Hand Sanitizer Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The hand sanitizer market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 400.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of the UK hand sanitizer market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$253.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$400.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
Report Coverage
UK

U.K. Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

U.K. Hand Sanitizer Market, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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UK hand sanitizer market highlights

  • The UK hand sanitizer market generated a revenue of USD 253.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 400.5 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% 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 253.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 400.5 million
Growth rate6.7% (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, UK accounted for 3.6% 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 Europe, Germany hand sanitizer market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Italy is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 279.1 million by 2030.

The pandemic has fundamentally changed public perceptions of hygiene. There is now a heightened awareness and concern about cleanliness and the prevention of disease transmission. This shift in mindset has had a lasting impact on consumer behavior, with many individuals continuing to use hand sanitizers regularly even as the immediate threat of COVID-19 has diminished.

This increased hygiene consciousness extends beyond just the fear of COVID-19. There is a broader understanding of how hand hygiene can prevent various illnesses, including the common cold, influenza, and gastrointestinal infections. This general health awareness has sustained the demand for hand sanitizers and will likely continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

Many manufacturers in the country have introduced products with added moisturizers and pleasant fragrances, ensuring that hand sanitizers are not only effective but also pleasant to use. There has been a rise in the availability of natural and organic hand sanitizers, catering to the growing segment of consumers who prefer eco-friendly and chemical-free products.

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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

U.K. Hand Sanitizer Market Outlook

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Gel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 48.72% in 2023.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. hand sanitizer market based on gel, foam, liquid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.




The pandemic has fundamentally changed public perceptions of hygiene. There is now a heightened awareness and concern about cleanliness and the prevention of disease transmission. This shift in mindset has had a lasting impact on consumer behavior, with many individuals continuing to use hand sanitizers regularly even as the immediate threat of COVID-19 has diminished.

This increased hygiene consciousness extends beyond just the fear of COVID-19. There is a broader understanding of how hand hygiene can prevent various illnesses, including the common cold, influenza, and gastrointestinal infections. This general health awareness has sustained the demand for hand sanitizers and will likely continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

Many manufacturers in the country have introduced products with added moisturizers and pleasant fragrances, ensuring that hand sanitizers are not only effective but also pleasant to use. There has been a rise in the availability of natural and organic hand sanitizers, catering to the growing segment of consumers who prefer eco-friendly and chemical-free products.

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

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