PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713291
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713291
Hand dryers are electronic devices commonly found in public bathrooms, designed for the purpose of drying hands. They operate either through manual activation by pressing a button or automatically via sensor-based technology. Hand dryers are known for their cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly attributes, making them a popular choice in various settings such as restaurants, hotels, offices, and shopping malls, as they serve as an alternative to traditional towels. These devices are highly responsive and equipped with rapid-reacting sensors to ensure maximum energy efficiency and immediate drying.
The primary product categories for hand dryers include jet air and hot air models. Jet hand dryers offer energy-efficient hand drying with adjustable motor settings, providing high-speed drying capabilities. The operational types of hand dryers can be manual on-automatic off or fully automatic. They are used across various end-user sectors, including airports, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, offices, shopping malls, and other public places.
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The hand dryers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.16 billion in 2024 to $2.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to hygiene and sanitation awareness, environmental concerns, cost savings, government regulations.
The hand dryers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to pandemic response, energy efficiency, touchless technology, the integration of smart features, green building standards. Major trends in the forecast period include high-speed hand dryers, hygienic hepa filters, customized design and branding, antimicrobial coatings, quiet operation.
The growth of the hand dryers market in the past was significantly driven by the expanding hospitality industry. The surge in hotels and restaurants necessitated adherence to cleanliness standards, thereby escalating the demand for hand dryers. For instance, as per the Office for National Statistics in February 2022, the lodging and culinary services industry in the UK expanded by 8.6%, primarily attributed to a 23% growth in lodging from December 2021 to December 2022. This robust growth in the hospitality sector amplified the need for hand dryers, fostering market growth during the historical period.
Anticipated market growth in hand dryers is expected to be fueled by a heightened emphasis on hygiene and sanitation. Post-pandemic, there's a growing awareness of touchless and eco-friendly hand dryers that align with increased cleanliness standards in public spaces. People prioritize practices that reduce germ transmission, waste, and energy consumption. According to a survey conducted by Citron Hygiene in September 2022, there has been a notable shift in handwashing behaviors, with 67% of individuals expressing increased fear of germs and heightened awareness of hygiene. This awareness and emphasis on hygiene practices are significant drivers for the hand dryers market.
Companies are actively launching new products to augment their revenue streams and establish a competitive advantage within their respective markets. In February 2022, Initial PLC., a prominent UK-based provider of washroom hygiene solutions, unveiled the latest additions to its hand dryer line, known as Luna Dry and Luna Mini Dry. These models feature three distinct high gloss UV anti-scratch finishes and employ ION Pure Technology in their engineering. Through this production method, antimicrobial metal ions from a soluble glass solution are incorporated into the outer casing, providing a bacteria and germ-resistant finish.
Leading firms within the hair dryers market are focusing on the development of hair dryers equipped with HEPA filters, aiming to strengthen their competitive positioning. HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters integrated into hair dryers significantly enhance air quality by efficiently capturing and filtering out impurities such as dust, allergens, and microorganisms from the air utilized during the drying process. For instance, in April 2022, Askon Hygiene Products Pvt Ltd., an India-based manufacturer specializing in washroom products, launched the V-Jet Hand Dryer. This innovative product boasts a rapid drying cycle of less than 15 seconds, featuring fire-retardant and anti-bacterial plastics for safety and hygiene. Equipped with dual HEPA filters, it effectively eliminates 95% of airborne impurities before delivering a potent, high-velocity air blade powered by a robust 30,000 RPM motor, ensuring swift and efficient hand drying.
Major companies operating in the hand dryers market include American Dryer LLC, Dyson Ltd., Electrostar, Excel Dryer Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SPL Ltd., Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc., Saniflow Corporation, Taishan Jieda Electrical Co Ltd., World Dryer Corporation, Hokwang Industries Co Ltd., Palmer Fixture Company, Euronics Industries Pvt Ltd., Jaguar Group, Bio JetDrier, Bradley Corporation, Toto Ltd., JVD SAS, SAVORTEX Limited, Askon Hygiene Products Private Limited, Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd., Penson & Co, Warner Howard Limited, The Hygiene Company, Veltia UK Ltd., ZheJiang MoDun Sanitary Ware Co Ltd., Siemens AG, Dolphy India Pvt Ltd., Novatech Automatic Systems
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hand dryers market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the hand dryers market. The regions covered in the hand dryers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the hand dryers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The hand dryers market consists of sales of jet air hand dryers and hot air hand dryers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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