Food Disinfection Market reached USD 6.5 billion in 2022 and projected to reach USD 8.6 billion in 2030 expended at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2023-2030.
As the concern of food safety arises, global Food Disinfection Market becomes an important part of the food safety system of all layers in the industry.
There are several main reasons underscore the importance of global Food Disinfection Market. It can minimize the risk of cross contamination by pathogens, micro-organisms, and allergens, or physical contaminants like dirt or hair, preventing an illness or even death.
In 2023, the global Food Disinfection Market recorded a worth of USD 13,523.8 million. While during 2024 to 2030, it is projected to escalate at a CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) of 4.9%.
Factors Accelerating The Growth of Global Food Disinfection Market
There are some key factors that accelerate the thrive of global Food Disinfection Market, from growing awareness about food safety to technological advancements.
1. Growing Awareness about Food Safety
COVID-19 outbreak and foodborne disease has led to the increase of awareness about food safety. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 48 million people in the United States get sick due to foodborne diseases.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the importance of sanitation and hygiene in the food production process.
2. Stricter Food Safety Regulations and Standards
Many governments worldwide has also imposed stricter regulations to uphold the food safety standards. Thus, the global Food Disinfection Market is observing an upsurge.
3. Technological Advancements
The enhancement and innovation of technology helps the market to thrive even more, as it provides more options for the stakeholders to clean and do the disinfections in the food production and handling.
Global Food Disinfection Market Segmentation
There is a segmentation in global Food Disinfection Market which divides market into several segments based on some factors.
1. By Chemical
Mostly, disinfection is done by chemical disinfectants. That includes but not limited to Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, Amorphous Surfactants, Alcohol Compounds, Carboxylic Acid, Chlorine-based disinfectants, and others.
2. By Application
This disinfection is done by application in the food and beverage industry. It can be done by F&B processing and packaging cleaning, food service cleaning, surface cleaning, and other cleaning application.
3. By Technology
Technology also can be utilized to ensure the safety of food products. Some of the technologies that are used in the food disinfection are UV technology, pasteurization, ozonation, cold plasma, and other technologies, as food and beverage industry keeps growing and innovating.
4. By End-User
Not only by the producer, end-user also plays an important role in the food disinfection market. Some of the end-users that can contribute to the disinfection are food processing companies, retailers, distributors, food service providers, food facilities, and the consumers themselves.
Challenges and Opportunities of Global Food Disinfection Market
Regardless, there are some challenges and opportunities of global Food Disinfection Market moving forward.
High operational cost and investment offer a potential issue. For some food business, particularly small business or microenterprise, implementing the disinfection procedures can be costly, and it is limiting their ability to do the procedure, thus constraining the growth of the disinfection market.
Demands for fresh, organic, and less processed food products can be another challenge. It drives consumers to seek foods without synthetic preservatives that leads to the decrease of chemical disinfectants.
However, it also serves as an opportunity for the food industry to develop eco-friendly food disinfectants. Technology enhancement like UV light and plasma treatment can also offer safer alternatives to chemical disinfectants.
