Ireland Infection Control Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Product (Disinfectants, Sterilization (Low-Temperature Sterilization, Heat Sterilization, Contract Sterilization)), By End User Industry (Healthcare, Food And Beverage, Chemical) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The Ireland infection control market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.78% over the forecast period to attain a market size of US$144.788 million in 2027, from US$85.694 million in 2020. Different end-user industries, particularly food and beverage, are increasingly concerned in order to cater to the demands of convenience foods and processed foods by the consumer, as they are getting increasingly busier in their lives and have less leisure time. This encourages the end-users to use sanitary techniques to avoid the inclusion of bacteria. In addition, the number of advanced healthcare facilities is also increasing on account of growing health-related concerns in the country. Thus, these factors are the major driving factors for the infection control market’s growth.

In addition, there has been an increase in the proportion of the geriatric population over the past few years that is prone to life-threatening diseases and thus requires faster and effective treatment procedures to treat the diseases without the possibility of risking the chances of contracting the infection again. This is being done by the increase in the use of sterilization methods such as heat sterilization and contract sterilization, and thereby it is acting as a factor that is leading to a surge in the market’s growth over the forecast period.

The importance of the use of disinfectants in order to mitigate the risk of contracting infections.

Every industry, including healthcare facilities, the chemical industry, and the food, and beverage industry makes use of the essential component called disinfectants. These disinfectants are alcohol-based, with alcohol levels as high as 90%, so they are able to kill dangerous bacteria and viruses effectively, thereby hampering the chances of diseases spreading. Disinfectants are expected to hold a significant market share and grow at a steady pace over the forecast period, which is attributable to the fact that there are increasing investments by the market players in the form of advanced product offerings to cater to the diverse industry regulations and guidelines. In this condition, there is increasing investment in the R&D of better infection control solutions.

Increasing investments in the R&D of solutions in the chemical industry

The chemical industry is one of the major industries that cater to a wide variety of applications in different end-use applications such as automotive chemicals, and food sealing chemicals, food preserving chemicals, so, due to its widespread use, expert-level care has to be taken during the manufacture, and storage of  these chemicals, such as proper disinfection and sterilization. These steps are necessary so as to ensure that there is no residue material or bacteria trace in the chemical equipment such as beakers, test tubes, and conical flasks, among others, as their presence can result in alteration of the composition of the chemical and can pose health hazards. In addition, the increasing investments in the R&D of solutions to cater to the chemical industry are also contributing to the market share of this segment.

COVID-19 SCENARIO

The market for infection control in Ireland has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide healthcare systems have been devastated by the pandemic, with hospitals becoming overcrowded as patient numbers rise. Temporary hospitals are being built to handle the influx of cases. The spread of COVID-19 has caused a boom in demand for cleaning and disinfection products because of the heightened awareness about cleanliness, health, and safety. However, it is anticipated that the infection control business will suffer severely in the post-COVID situation.

Key Developments

• Apr 2021- M.E.D. Surgical, a medical device distributor experienced in decontamination solutions and technologies, has launched UV-C Disinfection Robot in Nursing Homes in Ireland.

Ireland Infection Control Market Scope:

Segmentation

• By Product
  • Disinfectants
  • Sterilization
    • Low-Temperature Sterilization
    • Heat Sterilization
    • Contract Sterilization
• By End User Industry
  • Healthcare
  • Food and Beverage
  • Chemical