The Outbreak of COVID-19 has Augmented the Demand for Surface Disinfectant in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia surface disinfectant market is expected to experience a robust growth in the forecasted period. This is attributed to increasing number of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) cases and surging demand for surface disinfectant in the verticals such as hospital settings, diagnostic settings due to the outbreak of COVID-19. 

In addition, the rising concern among people regarding the hygiene and safety, laid down of strict regulations for the use of surface disinfectants in medical and healthcare industry and rising investment towards the development of medical infrastructure are fueling the growth of the market.  Moreover, ‘Vision 2030’ the government aims to provide preventive care medicine to tackle crucial issues like HAIs, implement adequate infection control measures, and prevent antibiotic resistance which is projected to proliferate the growth of the market in the forthcoming years.

Based on Composition, Alcohol and Hypochlorite acquired the considerable market share in the Saudi Arabia surface disinfectant market in 2019. Alcohol is effective against spreading to influenza virus and is often used to disinfect small surfaces such as thermometers and also used on external surfaces of equipment such as stethoscopes and ventilators, However, the demand for sodium hypochlorite-based disinfectants adoption is increasing in the hospitals as it is effective in killing bacteria, fungi and viruses, including influenza virus and prevent in further spreading of germs. 

 

The COVID-19 crisis has surged the demand for surface disinfectant in supermarkets and hypermarkets due to easy accessibility and presence of wider range for surface disinfectant. The online retailing has gained pace due to rising internet penetration and inclination of people towards online shopping in the country. However, after the outbreak of pandemic due to the restriction imposed on travel movement which as surged the sales of surface disinfectant in the country through online platform. 

The key players with a considerable market share in the Saudi Arabia Surface Disinfectant market are Colorox Company, 3M, Cantel Medical, Johnson and Johnson, Procter and Gamble, Reckitt Benkinser, Kimberly-Clark, Steris Corporation etc.