U.S. sales growth of hand sanitizers as of February 2020, by channel

In the week ended February 23, 2020, the dollar sales of hand sanitizers in drug stores rose by 80.7 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the same time period, sales of hand sanitizers in multi-outlet and convenience stores grew by about 58 percent compared to the previous year. These increases were likely triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.