A Glutaraldehyde Market, By Product (Glutaraldehyde 25%, Glutaraldehyde 50%, Other Products), By Application (Health Care, Cleaning Agent, Water Treatment, Cosmetics, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe

Glutaraldehyde Market, By Product (Glutaraldehyde 25%, Glutaraldehyde 50%, Other Products), By Application (Health Care, Cleaning Agent, Water Treatment, Cosmetics, Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

The glutaraldehyde Market size was valued at US$ 698.4 Million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 786.2 Million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5% from 2024 to 2031.

Figure 1. Glutaraldehyde Market Share (%), by Region, 2024

Glutaraldehyde is an organic compound that is widely used as a sterilizing and disinfecting agent. It is known for its high efficacy against microbes and spores. Glutaraldehyde finds major applications in hospitals and healthcare facilities as a cold sterilizing agent for heat-sensitive medical equipment. Some other uses of glutaraldehyde include as a biocide, preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The global glutaraldehyde market has been growing steadily due to the rising demand from the healthcare sector. The growing prevalence of hospital acquired infections is driving more hospitals to use cold sterilizing agents like glutaraldehyde to sterilize endoscopes and other medical instruments. However, the market also faces some restraints due to the toxic nature of the chemical and strict environmental regulations regarding its safe usage and disposal.

Market Dynamics:

The global glutaraldehyde market is driven by the growing demand from the healthcare industry where it is widely used as a cold sterilizing agent. Rising prevalence of hospital acquired infections is pushing more healthcare facilities to adopt effective sterilizing measures using glutaraldehyde. According to the World Health Organization WHO, over 1.4 million people worldwide contract infections while receiving treatment in hospitals. This is boosting the sales of glutaraldehyde. However, the market growth can be restrained due to the toxic nature of glutaraldehyde. Prolonged exposure to glutaraldehyde vapors can cause allergic reactions in humans. Also, its safe disposal as per environmental regulations leads to additional costs for end users. Meanwhile, new opportunities lie in exploring novel antimicrobial technologies and green sterilants that could replace conventional toxic chemicals like glutaraldehyde in the coming years.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global glutaraldehyde market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global glutaraldehyde market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Cardinal Health, Dow Chemical, Ecolab, and Fisher Scientific
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global glutaraldehyde market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global glutaraldehyde market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Glutaraldehyde Market
• By Product

 Glutaraldehyde 25%

 Glutaraldehyde 50%

 Other Products

• By Application

 Health Care

 Cleaning Agent

 Water Treatment

 Cosmetics

 Others

• By Region

 North America

 Latin America

 Europe

 Asia Pacific

 Middle East & Africa

• Top Companies in the Glutaraldehyde Market:
• Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc. (UPICHEM)
• Grassland Agro
• Advanced Sterilization Products (Cilag GmbH International)
• Whiteley Corporation
• Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• Lenntech B.V.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Hubei Jinghong Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Evans Vanodine International PLC