According to Goldstein Research, global hand sanitizer market is expected to reach USD 5.08 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 11.70% over the forecast period 2016-2024. The rise in consumer awareness is inducing the demand for hand sanitizers across the public places and even at residential, which is thus driving the growth of the market. Global hand sanitizer market segmentation has been done on the basis of product type, distribution channel, end-user and geography. Hospitals segment accounted for largest market share, acquired 62.0% in 2016 on account of maintaining high level of hygiene. Over the years, application of hand sanitizer has increased in public places such as hotels and restaurants. Global hand sanitizer market is largely dominated by North America on the back of aggressive health and hygiene campaigns and the high awareness among the people. APAC region is expected to be the opportunistic market backed by the increasing awareness and personal disposable inco...