Food Disinfection Market registered a revenue of USD 6,176 Million in 2020 and to reach USD 7,764 Million in 2028, expanding at a remarkable CAGR of 3.3% during 2021-2028.

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Market Dynamic

Key Drivers and Emerging Trends

Rising instances of foodborne disease across the globe are one of the major factors driving the growth of the food disinfection market. For instance, WHO predicted one out of ten people falls sick because of the consumption of contaminated food products and 4,20000 deaths globally. Africa has the highest burden of foodborne diseases per person. The increase in the incidences of foodborne diseases is expected to propel the global food disinfection market in the near future. Moreover, increasing demand for processed food among consumers owing to the hectic lifestyle of the working population along with growing awareness regarding food safety will boost the market growth of food disinfection globally. Moreover, the expansion of the food and beverage processing industry will create demand for disinfectants in the processing industries. As per the U.S. Bureau of the Census, 38,821 manufacturing plants for food and beverage in the United States in 2019. UV Technology players focus on the food and beverage industry due to increasing consumer preference toward processed and packaged food products in economies like India and China. In addition, the expansion of the packaging industry will future create lucrative opportunities for the food disinfection market. Rising stringent government regulation regarding the usage of chemicals in food applications across the globe. For instance, the EU set the maximum usage limit for perchlorate and chlorate in food applications in 2021.

The presence of radioactive substances, inorganic chemicals, and pathogens have substantially increased the incidences of food borne diseases, which has driven the demand for food disinfectants. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 10% of the overall population suffer from food-borne illnesses primarily because of the consumption of contaminated food.

Restraint in the Food Disinfection Market

Increasing demand for fresh and natural food products among consumers due to rising health concerns and the growing demand for additive-free food products will hamper the growth of food and beverage disinfection market across the globe.

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Type – Segment Analysis

Based on the type, chemicals will dominate the global food disinfection market during 2022-2028 owing to the increasing usage of chemicals across food and beverage industries. In addition, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, and chlorine compounds are widely used for disinfecting in the food and beverage processing industries, which will further support the chemical segment’s market growth. These chemicals are used to kill common pathogens in the food processing industry. For instance, Evonik Industries AG launched a 50 % potassium hydroxide solution i.e., KOH, as a food grade that is majorly used in the food manufacturing industry in 2021.

Based on type, chemical type, the quaternary ammonium compounds segment is forecast to dominate the market over the coming years. Quaternary ammonium compounds are positively charged ions that attract to negatively charged molecules such as bacterial proteins and are very effective against bacteria, yeasts, mold, and viruses, driving the segment’s growth.

Application – Segment Analysis

Based on the application, the packaging is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. The key factors attributing towards the growth include growing demand for packaged food products along with the increasing use of food packaging disinfectants to eliminate re-contamination of packaged food products.

End-Use – Segment Analysis

Based on the end-use, food processing is anticipated to lead the global food disinfection market till 2028 driven by the increasing concern regarding food safety coupled with the growing demand for safe food among consumers. Moreover, increasing consumption of meat & poultry products will further drive the food processing segment in upcoming years. For instance, the US food processing industry is valued at USD 794.1 Billion and meat processing captured a 27.7% share in the food processing industry in 2019.

Growing need for disinfectants during food processing and manufacturing in food plant operations owing to the increasing chances of microbial growth will fuel the food disinfection market share

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Regional – Segment Analysis:

Based on the regional coverage, Asia-Pacific is witnessed to grow at a higher CAGR in the market over the forecast period due to the increasing preference for high-quality food products and the rising cases of foodborne disease in countries like India, China and Japan. In addition, increased usage of chlorine compounds and hydrogen peroxide & peracetic acid for cleaning and disinfectant purpose in food processing industries will further boost the Asia Pacific region in the near future. Growth in food and beverage processing industries across Asia-Pacific countries is paving the way for the food & beverage disinfection market.

Increasing inclination towards the consumption of food with higher nutritional value, exotic taste and health benefits such as fish and other seafood is expected to expand the regional growth. In addition, increasing population and growing demand for clean labelled food items will augment the food disinfection market size.

Top Market Players

The market is highly competitive and fragmented as leading players such as Ecolab, Diversey, Inc. and Kersia Group are the largest player however, together all these three companies hold less than 25% market share of food disinfection market. Various notable players operating in the market, include, Solvay, Neogen Corporation, Evonik Industries, Ecolab, BASF SE, Sanosil Ltd, Diversey, Inc, Kersia Group, Halma plc, among others. 

Key Developments:

• • In 2021, Birko Corporation and Chad Equipment LLC a subsidiary of Birko Corporation was acquired by Diversey. This acquisition was intended to strengthen their footprint in North America region in food and beverage industries.
  • In 2021, Neogen Corporation acquired Megazyme, a food quality diagnostics company. The acquisition in intended to help company strengthen its product portfolio in food safety and focus on high quality and nutritional content.
  • In 2021, Kersia Group signed an agreement to acquire a majority of stake in Kalinisan Chemicals Corporation to increase their presence in the Southeast Asia market. Kalinisan Chemicals Corporation manufactures and sells cleaning and sanitation products such as disinfectants, industrial detergents, and sanitizers to the food and beverage market.
  • In 2021, Ecolab launched ready to use gel cleaner and degreaser i.e., Exelerate TUFSOIL for food and protein manufacturers. This product will minimize the time spent on soil removal and also helps in increasing Surfaces time, eliminating the food safety risk, and enhancing cleaning outcomes. The company will strengthen its portfolio in the food and beverage industry.
  • In 2021, Neogen Corporation planned to acquire the food safety business of 3M. Through this acquisition, the company planned to increase its presence in food security across the globe.
  • In 2020, Ecolab officially announced the acquisition of the CID Lines N.V (Belgium), a global livestock biosecurity and hygiene solutions provider, which has helped in expanding the product portfolio of the company.

Segments covered in the Report:

The global food and beverages disinfection market has been segmented on the basis of type, application, end-use, and regions. Based on type, the market is segmented into chemical, and technology. Based on application, the market is segmented into Packaging, Processing, and Surfaces. Based on End-Use, the market is segmented into Food Processing, and Beverage Processing.

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global food disinfection market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in food disinfection market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global food disinfection market?
  • Which type generated maximum revenues in 2021 and identify the most promising type during the forecast period?
  • What are the various end-use areas of global food disinfection market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Revenues (2020)	USD 6,176 Million
Market Base Year	2020
Market Forecast Period	2021-2028
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Type, By Application, By End-Use, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	Solvay, Neogen Corporation, Evonik Industries, Ecolab, BASF SE, Diversey, Inc, Kersia Group, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Food Disinfection Market by Type

• • Chemical
    • Hydrogen peroxide and Peracetic acid
    • Chlorine compounds
    • Quaternary ammonium compounds
    • Carboxylic acid
    • Others
  • Technology
    • UV Technology
    • Ozonation

Global Food Disinfection Market by Application

• • Packaging
  • Processing
  • Surfaces

Global Food Disinfection Market by End-Use

• • Food Processing
    • Dairy
    • Meat and Poultry
    • Fish and Seafood
    • Fruits and Vegetables
    • Other Foods
  • Beverage Processing
    • Brewing
    • Non-alcoholic beverages

Global Food Disinfection Market by Region

• • North America Food Disinfection Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • By Type
    • By Application
    • By End-Use
    • US Market All-Up
    • Canada Market All-Up
  • Europe Food Disinfection Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • By Type
    • By Application
    • By End-Use
    • UK Market All-Up
    • Germany Market All-Up
    • France Market All-Up
    • Spain Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Food Disinfection Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • By Type
    • By Application
    • By End-Use
    • China Market All-Up
    • India Market All-Up
    • Japan Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Market All-Up
  • RoW Food Disinfection Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • By Type
    • By Application
    • By End-Use
    • Brazil Market All-Up
    • South Africa Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Market All-Up
    • UAE Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Market All-Up

Major Players Operating in the Food Disinfection (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • Solvay
  • Neogen Corporation
  • Stepan Company
  • Sanosil Ltd
  • Halma plc
  • Evonik Industries
  • Ecolab
  • BASF SE
  • Diversey, Inc
  • Kersia Group