North America Surface Disinfectant Market

North America Surface Disinfectant Market Size

The size of the North American surface disinfectant market was around USD 2.06 billion in 2024. The regional market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.64% from 2025 to 2033 and be worth USD 4 billion by 2033 from USD 2.22 billion in 2025. North America dominated the surface disinfectant market worldwide in 2024 and held 37.4% of the global market share. The use of surface disinfectant is high in North America since it is a highly developed region, has a robust healthcare setup, and people are acutely aware of healthcare.

MARKET DRIVERS

The increasing prevalence of chronic infectious diseases increases the demand for surface disinfection across the North American region, bolstering the regional market growth. Infectious diseases occur due to contaminated areas where the disinfectants can inhibit these. Increasing numbers of seniors and newborns influence the disinfection process, as people of this age are highly prone to infectious diseases. The arrival of the pandemic has made disinfection mandatory in hospitals and clinics and even at home to avoid the spread of viruses. People are highly prone to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) as these people are mostly diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and others. Disinfection is high in hospitals and clinics due to the rising number of surgeries conducted in hospitals that must be void of infections and provide quality patient care. Hygiene maintenance in hospitals, where the governments had legally advised disinfection, is required for effective patient care. These factors boost the North American surface disinfectant market value. Disinfectants are in high demand post-COVID as the pandemic disrupted the healthcare system. 

The increasing awareness among the people regarding the need for disinfection to avoid the spread of diseases is creating opportunities for the surface disinfectant market the increasing government and non-governmental programs to educate the people regarding hygiene and proper use of surface disinfectants. Growing demand for natural and bio-based surface disinfectants is creating possibilities for market expansion. The increasing focus of market players on the research and development activities for the innovative and most effective disinfectants is expected to induce market growth over the forecast period. 

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The availability of alternative procedures for disinfection is hampering the growth of the surface disinfectant market. Steam and UV light are major alternative procedures used for disinfection. Steam with high temperatures and low moisture levels does not leave any chemical residue, which is very effective. UV-C light is used for specific disinfecting applications. It also disinfects electronic devices and medical rooms. The chemical-based disinfectants are expensive due to their vast applications in hospitals, clinics, industries, and various public places. The high cost of surface disinfectants is hindering the market growth. The rising environmental and health hazards of chemical disinfectants hamper the market growth. Using chemicals for disinfection is hazardous and shows health effects in people continuously exposed to these chemicals. The presence of volatile organic compounds in disinfecting products affects the indoor air quality. These effects are expected to act as a challenge for the North American surface disinfectant market growth.

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Formulation Insights

The liquid segment dominated the North American surface disinfectant market in 2024 with the largest revenue share. The liquid disinfectants are available at low prices and are highly effective due to the presence of higher concentrations. Liquid disinfectants are widely used in hospitals for infection control. The sprays segment is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.

By Type Insights

The alcohol segment held the largest share of the surface disinfectant market in the North American region in 2024. The alcohol segment gained a wide consumer base due to its capacity to evaporate rapidly by killing germs. The rising prevalence of viral and bacterial diseases across the region is increasing the demand for alcohol-based surface disinfectants, raising the market revenue of the region.

By Application Insights

The in-house segment dominated the North American surface disinfectant market in 2024 as the pandemic increased the concern among people, influencing people to disinfect their homes regularly. Hospitals and clinics are advised to clean regularly to avoid spreading infection. Instruments are being incorporated with the automatic disinfection procedure, which is impacting the market growth regarding the instruments segment.

By End-User Insights

The hospital segment dominated the North American surface disinfectant market with the most significant share due to rising surgeries. The rise of the pandemic increased the awareness of sanitation and hygiene procedures among hospitals, driving the growth in market value. Laboratories have also gained traction recently as the increasing R&D activities demand sanitization and sterile procedures.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The United States dominated the surface disinfectant market in the North American region with increased infection control measures by the government and healthcare systems. Avoiding the chances of hospital-acquired infections and increasing sanitation levels are propelling the regional market growth. The advanced healthcare infrastructure of developed countries like the US, Canada, and Mexico is making the government take initiatives regarding sanitation and hygiene procedures. The growing prevalence of chronic infectious diseases is boosting the market growth in Canada. The rising disposable incomes of the people are inducing them to invest in hygienic healthcare routines, boosting the market value in the North American region. The approval of the FDA regarding bio-based disinfectants is creating opportunities for substantial market growth.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Some of the key market players dominating the North American surface disinfectant market analyzed in this report are 3M Company, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, The Clorox Company, Sealed Air Corporation., Steris Corporation, Cantel Medical Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, and Ecolab.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the North American surface disinfectant market is segmented & sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Formulation

• Wipe
• Liquid
• Spray

 By Type

• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
• Phenol
• Chlorhexidine Gluconate
• Alcohol
• Aldehyde

By Application

• In-house
• Instrument

By End-User 

• Hospitals
• Laboratories

By Country 

• The United States
• Canada
• Rest of North America