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An antimicrobial food disinfectant is a substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, on food surfaces. These disinfectants help mitigate the risk of foodborne illnesses by ensuring food safety and extending its shelf life. They are applied through methods such as washing, rinsing, or spraying, and their effectiveness is influenced by the concentration and contact time with the food surface.
The main types of antimicrobial food disinfectants include liquids, granules, and sprays. Liquid disinfectants are applied directly to food or surfaces, providing easy application and effective coverage. These disinfectants are used for various applications, including fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, and fish and seafood. They are utilized by different end-users, including both residential and commercial settings.
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The antimicrobial food disinfectant market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.89 billion in 2024 to $2.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of foodborne illnesses, increasing consumer awareness about food safety, stricter government regulations, growing concerns over hygiene in the food supply chain, industrialization of food production, global outbreaks of food contamination, and advancements in chemical disinfectant formulations.
The antimicrobial food disinfectant market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for organic food disinfectants, growing consumer preference for natural antimicrobial agents, advancements in packaging technologies, increasing focus on sustainability, growing e-commerce food distribution, the shift toward plant-based disinfectants, and stricter global health and safety standards post-pandemic. Major trends in the forecast period include the rise of eco-friendly antimicrobial products, increased use of nanotechnology, integration of AI for quality control, growth in demand for biodegradable disinfectants, a shift toward multi-functional disinfectant products, innovations in water-based disinfectants, and greater adoption of automated sanitation systems in food production.
The rising incidence of foodborne diseases is expected to drive the growth of the antimicrobial food disinfectant market. Foodborne diseases occur when people consume food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins, which can lead to outbreaks affecting multiple individuals from the same contaminated source. The increase in foodborne diseases is associated with factors such as improper food handling, higher consumption of processed and packaged foods, global food trade, and evolving food production practices that heighten contamination risks. Antimicrobial food disinfectants are designed to eliminate harmful microorganisms on food surfaces, reducing contamination risks and preventing foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, thus ensuring safer consumption. For example, in September 2024, the Department of Health, an Australian government agency, reported a 28% increase in campylobacteriosis cases in Western Australia in 2022 compared to 2021. This rise in foodborne diseases is driving the demand for antimicrobial food disinfectants.
Key companies in the antimicrobial food disinfectants market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as chlorine dioxide-based technologies and patented activation and application systems, to gain a competitive advantage. Chlorine dioxide technology uses chlorine dioxide as an antimicrobial agent to effectively remove pathogens from food, water, and surfaces while leaving minimal residual effects, thereby maintaining high sanitation standards. For instance, in June 2022, Kemin Industries Inc., a US-based ingredient manufacturer, introduced KEEPER and OXINE, two advanced products utilizing chlorine dioxide technology. These products aim to address food safety concerns by offering effective antimicrobial solutions for treating food, water, and food contact surfaces, enhancing food safety and hygiene without affecting taste and texture.
In July 2024, Solenis, a US-based specialty chemicals company, acquired Predictive Food Safety Solutions, LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition reflects Solenis' dedication to improving food safety solutions in the poultry industry. It involves integrating PFS's proprietary antimicrobial technology to help customers meet stringent safety requirements and boost operational efficiency. Predictive Food Safety Solutions is a US-based company specializing in antimicrobial food disinfectants for the poultry sector.
Major companies operating in the antimicrobial food disinfectant market are The Procter And Gamble Company, Evonik Industries AG, Ecolab Inc., Diversey Inc., Kemin Industries Inc., SC Johnson Professional USA Inc., AgroFresh Solutions Inc., Deluxe Chemicals, Chemstar Corporation, Alpha Chemical Services Inc., Chemtex Speciality Ltd., Sanosil, BioSafe Systems LLC, PURE Bioscience Inc., A. B. Enterprises, Prakash Chemicals International Private Limited, Shreeji Pharma International, Eat Cleaner, FITORGANIC, Armony
North America was the largest region in the antimicrobial food disinfectant market in 2024. The regions covered in the antimicrobial food disinfectant market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the antimicrobial food disinfectant market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The antimicrobial food disinfectant market consists of sales of chemical-based disinfectants, wipes, and sanitizing stations. 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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