The global Peracetic Acid for Food Processing market size is predicted to grow from US$ 497 million in 2025 to US$ 680 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2031.

Peracetic acid for food processing is broad-spectrum biocide that helps countering bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses. It is increasingly being used because it leaves no residues, remains active during exposure to organic material, disinfects very quickly.

Peracetic acid (PAA) is widely used in the food industry due to its strong antimicrobial properties, making it an effective disinfectant and sanitizer. Its applications span across various stages of food production, processing, packaging, and storage. Below are some key applications in the food industry:

Sanitizing Food Processing Equipment

Peracetic acid is commonly used to sanitize food processing equipment, conveyor belts, and surfaces that come into contact with food. It effectively eliminates bacteria, yeasts, molds, and viruses, ensuring that food safety standards are met.

Water Treatment

PAA is used in water treatment applications within food production plants. It helps disinfect water used in food processing, washing fruits, vegetables, and seafood, as well as in food cooling processes. Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity makes it effective against a wide range of pathogens, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Food Surface Disinfection

Peracetic acid is used to disinfect food surfaces such as fruit and vegetable skins, meat products, and other perishable goods. This is particularly important for preventing cross-contamination and extending shelf life.

Packaging Material Sterilization

PAA is also used to sterilize packaging materials and containers, especially in the packaging of fresh-cut produce, dairy products, and ready-to-eat meals. The ability of peracetic acid to decompose into harmless substances (acetic acid and water) makes it an ideal option for packaging food products directly.

Preservation and Shelf Life Extension

Peracetic acid has antimicrobial effects that help extend the shelf life of food products, especially those prone to bacterial contamination, such as meats and seafood. It can inhibit the growth of spoilage microorganisms, ensuring food safety during storage and transport.

Drivers of Peracetic Acid in the Food Industry:

Increasing Consumer Demand for Food Safety: With rising concerns over foodborne illnesses and contamination, consumers demand higher food safety standards. This demand drives the adoption of more effective sanitizing solutions, including peracetic acid, to ensure that food products are safe for consumption.

Stricter Regulatory Standards: Governments and regulatory bodies have increasingly strict standards for hygiene and food safety, especially in the wake of global food safety scandals. Peracetic acid is a preferred choice for meeting these standards, as it is highly effective against a wide range of microorganisms while being safe for use in food applications.

Infinity Market Research newest research report, the Peracetic Acid for Food Processing Industry Forecast looks at past sales and reviews total world Peracetic Acid for Food Processing sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Peracetic Acid for Food Processing sales for 2025 through 2031. With Peracetic Acid for Food Processing sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Peracetic Acid for Food Processing industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Peracetic Acid for Food Processing landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Peracetic Acid for Food Processing portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms unique position in an accelerating global Peracetic Acid for Food Processing market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Peracetic Acid for Food Processing and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Peracetic Acid for Food Processing.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Peracetic Acid for Food Processing market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:

    5%-15% PAA
    Less than 5%PAA
    Above 15% PAA

Segmentation by Application:

    Meat
    Fruits and Vegetables
    Sauces
    Others

This report also splits the market by region:

    Americas
        United States
        Canada
        Mexico
        Brazil
    APAC
        China
        Japan
        Korea
        Southeast Asia
        India
        Australia
    Europe
        Germany
        France
        UK
        Italy
        Russia
    Middle East & Africa
        Egypt
        South Africa
        Israel
        Turkey
        GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the companys coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.

    Evonik
    Solvay
    Mitsubishi Gas Chemical
    Kemira
    Enviro Tech Chemical Services
    STOCKMEIER Chemie Eilenburg
    Daicel
    Novadan
    PROMOX
    Biosan
    National Peroxide Limited
    Tanfac Industries Limited
    Henan Huize Biochemical

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