Body Worn Insect Repellent Market Size, Share, Analysis 2030

Report Description

The global body worn insect repellent market size was around USD 977.4 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1932.8 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of around 10.6% during the forecast period, 2022 to 2030. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing prevalence of insect-borne diseases and rising health awareness across the globe.

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An insect repellent is referred to a mixture of substances used to repel, prevent, destroy, or mitigate any pest or insect. Insects such as mosquitos, ticks, flies, and other types of insects transmit various diseases to humans. Mosquitos can transmit diseases such as Zika, West Nile virus, Dengue, Yellow Fever, Chikungunya virus, Encephalitis, and Malaria. Ticks can transfer Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Encephalitis, Powassan virus, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and others. The number of insects is increasing in recent years. There are several factors contributing to the rise in the number of insects such as changing climate, rising temperatures, draughts or floodings, reduced number of predators, and elevated carbon dioxide levels. Poor waste management, lack of health awareness, and lack of well-established healthcare infrastructures in several developing countries are some of the major reasons contributing to the growing number of fatalities caused by insect-borne diseases. According to World Health Organization (WHO), vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, plague, zika virus, yellow fever, and others account for more than 17% of infectious diseases that cause around 700,000 deaths in a year worldwide. However, these insect-borne or vector-borne diseases are preventable through mobilization and protective measures.  

Pests or insects such as mosquitos, ticks, flies, and others, which commonly spread vector diseases, are typically attracted to skin odors and carbon dioxide exhaled. These pests also use movement and heat emitting from humans or animals to find hosts. Insect repellents are used to affect the smell and taste senses of insects to prevent them from finding human or animal hosts. Insect repellents are usually used to keep insects away to avoid insect bites and prevent the spread of vector diseases. Insect repellents are not typically used to exterminate insects. Insect repellents are made with several active ingredients such as picaridin, DEET, IR3535, and others that are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  All the active ingredients in insect repellents include essential natural oils such as lemon eucalyptus. These insect repellents are used directly on the skin or clothes to avoid insect bites. These repellents come as lotions, creams, wipes, and sprays. In recent years, several companies have come up with insect-repellent clothing items such as shirts, trousers, scarves, socks, and others. 

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic situation does not have a significant impact on the global body worn insect repellent market. People across the globe were worried about their health during the pandemic, which made them aware of health and hygiene-related products. Consumers adopted the application of insect repellents in their daily routine to prevent any insect diseases. The growing number of people purchased and stocked up on insect repellents during the pandemic situation. People used innovative insect repellent products such as insect repellent wristbands as health measures, which aid in boosting the global body worn insect repellent market.

Market Dynamics

The global body worn insect repellent market research report presents a complete overview by providing detailed information about the current market trends, existing drivers, growth opportunities and potentials, and emerging challenges. The global body worn insect repellent market report has up-to-date insights about market scenarios and dynamics that can shape the overall market performance and output during the forecast period, 2022 to 2030.

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Major Trends:

Herbal insect repellent is a current market trend

Herbal insect repellents are usually made with various plant-based extracts and compounds that are very effective in repelling several insects. Increasing awareness of health and growing demand for skin-friendly products are boosting the demand for herbal insect repellents in the coming years.

Key Drivers:

High rate of mosquito-borne diseases drives the global body worn insect repellent market

An increasing number of people suffer from various mosquito-borne diseases such as zika, dengue, and others across the globe. The rising number of fatalities due to mosquito-borne diseases, especially in developing countries, is expected to boost the global body worn insect repellent market during the forecast period. 

Rising number of outdoor activities fuels the global body worn insect repellent market

An increasing number of individuals are undertaking outdoor activities such as camping, trekking, and adventure sports across the globe. The wide availability of camping areas and adventure sports facilities in developed countries facilitates the increase in outdoor activities, which spurs the global body worn insect repellent market.

Existing Challenges:

Strict government regulations hamper the global body worn insect repellent market growth 

Governments across the globe have stringent regulations against DEET, which is an active ingredient in several insect-repellent products. This and other strict regulations are anticipated to restrain the growth of the global body worn insect repellent market growth in the coming years.

Emerging Opportunities:

Increasing research and development activities offer growth opportunities

A growing number of research and development activities regarding insect-repellent products offer innovative and enhanced insect-repellent products to consumers. Rising demand for such innovative and enhanced products offers lucrative opportunities to the market players.

Scope of the Report

The report on the global body worn insect repellent market includes an assessment of the global market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Global market overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Market Segment Insights

Apparel segment holds a key market share

In terms of products, the global body worn insect repellent market is divided into apparel, oils & creams, stickers & patches, and roll-ons. The apparel sub-segment can be further divided into shirts, trousers, jackets, head nets, and others. The oils & creams sub-segment can be further divided into synthetic and plant-based. The apparel segment is expected to register a significant market value during the forecast period, owing to the growing number of travelers and increasing camping activities across the globe. The rising adventure tourism boosts the demand for head nets, long-sleeve shirts, and trousers for improved protection from insects. These full coverage apparels help users protect against mosquitoes, ants, ticks, flies, and other insects. These are some of the major factors fueling the apparel segment growth. 

The oils & creams segment is anticipated to register significant growth in the coming years, due to the long-lasting effects of insect repellent oils and creams. An increasing number of consumers prefer plant-based insect-repellent oils and creams in comparison with synthetic-based oils and creams. These herbal and natural oils and creams are gentle on the skin with few negative reactions than synthetic ones. Insect-repellent oils and creams are easily available and convenient to use, which boosts segment growth. 

The roll-on segment is estimated to expand rapidly during the forecast period, owing to ease in use and pocket-friendly sizes of insect repellent roll-ons. These roll-ons are easy to carry around, which is anticipated to help these types of insect repellent gain popularity in the coming years.

Supermarkets/hypermarkets segment registers significant growth

On the basis of distribution channels, the global body worn insect repellent is segregated into supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, departmental stores, online stores, specialty stores, and others. The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment is projected to hold a key market share during the forecast period, owing to the wide presence of supermarkets and hypermarkets in urban areas across the globe. Supermarkets and hypermarkets carry various products and options for consumers to choose from. The availability of several products and the economic pricing of these products are the two factors that make supermarkets/hypermarkets a popular choice among consumers. 

The online stores segment is anticipated to expand rapidly in the coming years, owing to the increasing penetration of the internet, growing usage of smart devices, and rising number of online stores available. Online stores offer several benefits such as doorstep delivery, 24-hours purchasing option, price comparison, easy returns, and different payment options. These are the major factors that boost the growth of the online stores segment. 

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North America to dominate the market

Based on regions, the global body worn insect repellent market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The market in North America is expected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period, due to increasing awareness regarding various available body worn insect repellent options across the region. The increasing prevalence of adventure sports and the rising number of people preferring to go camping for relaxation drive the body worn insect repellent market in North America. Supportive government policies and a growing number of consumers becoming aware of insect-borne diseases and preventive measures fuel the body worn insect repellent market in the region. 

The body worn insect repellent market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand during the forecast period, due to the high prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases in the region. Increasing awareness of insect repellent products that help in preventing insect-borne diseases among consumers in the region boosts the body worn insect repellent market in Asia Pacific.

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