Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Report 2021-2031 by Scope, Segmentation, Dynamics, and Competitive Analysis

Description

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The hydrogen peroxide market for disinfection and sterilization in the Middle East and Africa is projected to grow from USD 24.27 million in 2023 to USD 34.23 million by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% during this period.

Executive Summary and Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa are experiencing a steady increase in the demand for hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant and sterilizing agent, driven by heightened awareness of hygiene and infection control across various sectors. The region has faced numerous healthcare challenges, necessitating improved sanitation and disease prevention measures. Hydrogen peroxide has gained prominence due to its effectiveness in eradicating a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa are significant contributors to this market, as they invest in healthcare infrastructure, leading to increased use of hydrogen peroxide for sterilizing medical equipment, hospital surfaces, and other critical areas. The ongoing initiatives to combat healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in medical facilities further bolster market growth.

Additionally, the water treatment sector in the Middle East and Africa is a key driver of hydrogen peroxide demand. The World Resource Institute highlights that the region is among the most water-stressed globally, with 83% of the population facing extreme water scarcity. Projections indicate that by 2050, water demand in Sub-Saharan Africa will surge by 163%. The World Bank reports that the population in the region has grown from over 100 million in 1960 to more than 450 million in 2018, with estimates suggesting it could exceed 720 million by 2050. By 2030, the per capita water availability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is expected to fall below the absolute water scarcity threshold of 500 cubic meters per person annually. Hydrogen peroxide is increasingly utilized for disinfecting drinking water and treating wastewater, addressing the region's challenges of water scarcity and contamination. Its effectiveness in eliminating harmful microorganisms without generating toxic by-products makes it a valuable solution as the demand for clean water escalates.

Market Segmentation Analysis

The hydrogen peroxide market for disinfection and sterilization in the Middle East and Africa is segmented by application, which includes healthcare, food and beverage, water treatment, industrial cleaning, personal care, horticulture, livestock, and others. The healthcare sector accounted for the largest market share in 2023.

Market Outlook

In healthcare facilities, operational and examination surfaces can harbor microbes, posing infection risks to patients and staff. Contaminated medical instruments, such as endoscopes, are significant contributors to infections in advanced healthcare systems. Hydrogen peroxide is employed as a disinfectant and sterilant, typically in aqueous solutions with concentrations ranging from 3% to 9%. Strict regulations in the healthcare sector necessitate adherence to high-quality standards for sanitization processes, particularly for cleaning and sterilizing medical devices.

In March 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency implemented restrictions on ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic gas previously used for sterilizing medical devices. These stringent regulations on hazardous chemicals in healthcare settings are expected to enhance the hydrogen peroxide market. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized hydrogen peroxide's effectiveness as a disinfectant, providing guidelines for its use at various concentrations for effective sterilization. The increasing government regulations supporting hydrogen peroxide as a viable sterilization method in healthcare are anticipated to create lucrative opportunities in the market.

Country Insights

The hydrogen peroxide market in the Middle East and Africa includes countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kenya, Morocco, and others. The Rest of Middle East and Africa held the largest market share in 2023, with significant contributions from Egypt, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, and Turkey. The growing focus on wastewater treatment initiatives across the region is driving demand for hydrogen peroxide. For instance, Turkey is enhancing its wastewater treatment capabilities, achieving a 4.2% rate of treated wastewater reuse as of June 2022. Similarly, Tanzania is advancing its wastewater treatment projects, such as the Dar es Salaam sewage scheme, which aims to treat 200,000 cubic meters of liquid waste daily. Hydrogen peroxide's role in effectively disinfecting and neutralizing contaminants in wastewater treatment is crucial, and such initiatives are expected to further stimulate market demand.

Company Profiles

Key players in the hydrogen peroxide market for disinfection and sterilization include Evonik Industries AG, Solvay SA, Arkema SA, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Kemira Oyj, Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV, Stepan Co, Aditya Birla Chemicals India Ltd, Merck KGaA, Ecolab Inc, Taekwang Industrial Co Ltd, National Peroxide Limited, ROAM TECHNOLOGY NV, HANSOLCHEMICAL, OCI Ltd, and United Initiators GmbH. These companies are pursuing various strategies, including expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions, to enhance their market presence and offer innovative solutions to consumers.

Product Code: BMIRE00032159

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:

4. Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.2.2 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.2.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.1 Raw Material Suppliers
- 4.3.2 Hydrogen Peroxide Manufacturers
- 4.3.3 Distributors/Suppliers
- 4.3.4 End-Use Industry

5. Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Market Drivers
- 5.1.1 Growing Demand for Water and Wastewater Treatment
- 5.1.2 Rising Requirement in Food Packaging Applications
5.2 Market Restraints
- 5.2.1 Fluctuation in Hydrogen Peroxide Prices
5.3 Market Opportunities
- 5.3.1 Sterilization Applications in Healthcare Industry
5.4 Future Trends
- 5.4.1 Adoption of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide
5.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Middle East & Africa Analysis

6.1 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Volume (Million Litres), 2021-2031
6.2 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Volume Forecast and Analysis (Million Litres)
6.3 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2023-2031
6.4 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Forecast and Analysis

7. Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Volume and Revenue Analysis - by Application

7.1 Healthcare
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Healthcare: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.1.3 Healthcare: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Food and Beverage
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Food and Beverage: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.2.3 Food and Beverage: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 Water Treatment
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Water Treatment: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.3.3 Water Treatment: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Industrial Cleaning
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Industrial Cleaning: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.4.3 Industrial Cleaning: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Personal Care
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Personal Care: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.5.3 Personal Care: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.6 Horticulture
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Horticulture: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.6.3 Horticulture: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.7 Livestock
- 7.7.1 Overview
- 7.7.2 Livestock: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.7.3 Livestock: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.8 Others
- 7.8.1 Overview
- 7.8.2 Others: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021-2031 (Million Litres)
- 7.8.3 Others: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

8. Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Country Analysis

8.1 Middle East & Africa
- 8.1.1 Middle East and Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Overview
- 8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 8.1.2.1 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Volume and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 8.1.2.2 Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis -by Country
  - 8.1.2.3 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.3.1 South Africa: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application
  - 8.1.2.4 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.4.1 Saudi Arabia: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application
  - 8.1.2.5 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.5.1 United Arab Emirates: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application
  - 8.1.2.6 Kenya: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.6.1 Kenya: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application
  - 8.1.2.7 Morocco: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.7.1 Morocco: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application
  - 8.1.2.8 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 8.1.2.8.1 Rest of Middle East & Africa: Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Peroxide for Disinfection and Sterilization Market Share - by Application

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
9.2 Company Positioning and Concentration

10. Industry Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Collaboration
10.3 Expansions
10.4 New Product Launches

11. Company Profiles

11.1 Evonik Industries AG
- 11.1.1 Key Facts
- 11.1.2 Business Description
- 11.1.3 Products and Services
- 11.1.4 Financial Overview
- 11.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.6 Key Developments
11.2 Solvay SA
- 11.2.1 Key Facts
- 11.2.2 Business Description
- 11.2.3 Products and Services
- 11.2.4 Financial Overview
- 11.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.6 Key Developments
11.3 Arkema SA
- 11.3.1 Key Facts
- 11.3.2 Business Description
- 11.3.3 Products and Services
- 11.3.4 Financial Overview
- 11.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.6 Key Developments
11.4 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc
- 11.4.1 Key Facts
- 11.4.2 Business Description
- 11.4.3 Products and Services
- 11.4.4 Financial Overview
- 11.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.6 Key Developments
11.5 Kemira Oyj
- 11.5.1 Key Facts
- 11.5.2 Business Description
- 11.5.3 Products and Services
- 11.5.4 Financial Overview
- 11.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.6 Key Developments
11.6 Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV
- 11.6.1 Key Facts
- 11.6.2 Business Description
- 11.6.3 Products and Services
- 11.6.4 Financial Overview
- 11.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.6.6 Key Developments
11.7 Stepan Co
- 11.7.1 Key Facts
- 11.7.2 Business Description
- 11.7.3 Products and Services
- 11.7.4 Financial Overview
- 11.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.7.6 Key Developments
11.8 Aditya Birla Chemicals India Ltd
- 11.8.1 Key Facts
- 11.8.2 Business Description
- 11.8.3 Products and Services
- 11.8.4 Financial Overview
- 11.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.8.6 Key Developments
11.9 Merck KGaA
- 11.9.1 Key Facts
- 11.9.2 Business Description
- 11.9.3 Products and Services
- 11.9.4 Financial Overview
- 11.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.9.6 Key Developments
11.10 Ecolab Inc
- 11.10.1 Key Facts
- 11.10.2 Business Description
- 11.10.3 Products and Services
- 11.10.4 Financial Overview
- 11.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.10.6 Key Developments
11.11 Taekwang Industrial Co Ltd
- 11.11.1 Key Facts
- 11.11.2 Business Description
- 11.11.3 Products and Services
- 11.11.4 Financial Overview
- 11.11.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.11.6 Key Developments
11.12 National Peroxide Limited.
- 11.12.1 Key Facts
- 11.12.2 Business Description
- 11.12.3 Products and Services
- 11.12.4 Financial Overview
- 11.12.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.12.6 Key Developments
11.13 ROAM TECHNOLOGY NV
- 11.13.1 Key Facts
- 11.13.2 Business Description
- 11.13.3 Products and Services
- 11.13.4 Financial Overview
- 11.13.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.13.6 Key Developments
11.14 HANSOLCHEMICAL
- 11.14.1 Key Facts
- 11.14.2 Business Description
- 11.14.3 Products and Services
- 11.14.4 Financial Overview
- 11.14.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.14.6 Key Developments
11.15 OCI Ltd
- 11.15.1 Key Facts
- 11.15.2 Business Description
- 11.15.3 Products and Services
- 11.15.4 Financial Overview
- 11.15.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.15.6 Key Developments
11.16 United Initiators GmbH
- 11.16.1 Key Facts
- 11.16.2 Business Description
- 11.16.3 Products and Services
- 11.16.4 Financial Overview
- 11.16.5 SWOT Analysis
- 11.16.6 Key Developments

12. Appendix

12.1 About The Insight Partners