The pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, with hospitals being overwhelmed due to the increasing influx of patients. Temporary hospitals are also being set up to deal with the growing number of cases. Hence, the spread of COVID-19 has spurred a surge in demand for cleaning and disinfection products due to the growing awareness about hygiene, health, and safety.  

The increasing healthcare expenditure in North America and the increasing number of temporary hospitals are some of the major factors driving the demand and uptake of antiseptics and disinfectants in the region. Factors such as the increasing demand for hospital beds and ICUs in North America, proliferation of isolation facilities, and increasing awareness among consumers on hygiene and preventive healthcare have greatly boosted the demand for surface disinfectants. 

The COVID-19 outbreak has made personal and household disinfection increasingly important to prevent the spread of the disease. Cleaning product companies ramped up production, resulting in volume increases of sanitizer products upward of 60% (Source: American Cleaning Institute, 2020). Equipment sterilization plays a critical role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings. 

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Currently, with the surge in cases of COVID-19, there is an increasing focus on personal hygiene and increasing production of medical nonwovens and single-use products, such as face masks and gloves. This, in turn, is expected to propel market growth in the next two years. On the other hand, concerns regarding the safety of reprocessed instruments are expected to limit market growth to some extent in the coming years. 

Over the years, there has been a significant rise in the number of surgical procedures performed worldwide. According to the WHO (2019), approximately 235 million major surgical procedures are performed worldwide every year. This is attributed to the growing prevalence of obesity and other lifestyle diseases, the rising geriatric population, and the increasing incidence of spinal injuries and sports-related injuries. 

The growing number of surgical procedures performed has resulted in the increasing demand for different surgical equipment and medical devices during these procedures. This is expected to drive the demand for infection control products and services due to the proven benefits of sterilized products and growing awareness about their effectiveness in infection control health settings. 

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According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI, US), there has been a significant increase in the number of surgical procedures in the US over the last decade, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released its annual plastic surgery procedural statistics, reporting that 1.8 million surgical cosmetic procedures and 15.9 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed in the US in 2019; this represented an increase of 2% and 1% over the procedures conducted in 2017. In addition, 5.8 million reconstructive procedures were performed in the US during the same period. 

Most of the chemical disinfectants currently available in the market have toxic properties. For example, sodium hypochlorite is an effective treatment against blood-borne pathogens but is also highly corrosive and a respiratory irritant, which makes it dangerous for cleaning personnel and building occupants and toxic when released into the environment. The improper use of these disinfectants can cause environmental hazards and be harmful to patients exposed to them.  

Globally, the number of surgical procedures performed annually has increased significantly due to the rising geriatric population and the growing prevalence of obesity and diabetes. This has increased the demand for disposable medical products or single-use products that can be disposed of after use, reducing the chances of infection transmission. The rising per capita healthcare spending and the increasing importance of maintaining hygiene and sterility are also expected to increase the demand for single-use medical nonwoven products. 

The hospitals clinics segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2020. The overall demand for infection control in hospitals is largely driven by the increasing prevalence of HAIs, the increasing number of hospitals and clinics worldwide, and the rising geriatric population (as this population segment is more susceptible to various chronic diseases).  

The growing volume of surgical procedures performed is also a major contributor to the growth of the market for hospitals. The rising number of government initiatives to ensure high degree infection prevention is also a significant driver of the market segment. 

Key Market Players For Infection Control Market

The prominent players in this market are STERIS plc. (US), Getinge AB (Sweden), Cantel Medical Corporation (US), Advanced Sterilization Products (US), 3M Company (US), Belimed AG (Switzerland), MMM Group (Germany), MATACHANA GROUP (Spain), Sotera Health LLC (US), Ecolab, Inc. (US), Metrex Research Corporation (US), Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc. (UK), Miele Group (Germany), Melag (Germany), and Pal International (UK).