Food Sterilization Equipment Market

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The size of the global food sterilization equipment market is expected to be worth USD 766.68 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.30% from 2024 to 2032 to achieve USD 1.24 billion by 2032.

Food sterilization equipment is useful for disinfecting and ensuring food safety and preventing microbial food production. Food sterilization equipment helps remove, kill, or inactivate all forms of living organisms and other biological agents in food. Food sterilization is done with different types of sources, including pressure, radiant, and thermal processes. Heat treatment is one of the most preferred methods used in the food industry and also defines a critical control point (CCP). There are many types of processes that are performed using a variety of sauces, such as canning, roasting, pasteurizing, baking, blanching, frying, etc., and using a variety of sterilizing equipment to preserve food. Sterilizing food helps to preserve consumables for a long time without risk of infection by microbes. Food sterilization equipment helps fight fungi and various microbes in spices and herbs. It is used to process all kinds of food such as juices, milk, fish, meat, beer, etc. The time and temperature required to sterilize food with such equipment depends on several factors, including the type of microorganisms, the size of the container, the pH of the food, and the heating method. The growing demand for baby food is a key factor in increasing the global food sterilization equipment market growth prospects.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market Drivers

The increasing incidence of foodborne illness around the world is increasing the market demand for food sterilization equipment. Also, the increasing need for non-thermal sterilization processes in the food and beverage industry is expected to have a significant impact on the food sterilization equipment market. As the workload of working-class people has increased in recent years and the demand for sterilization equipment has increased further with little time to prepare food, they flock to alternative options like prepared or processed foods. These foods have a slightly longer shelf life and must be properly sterilized to prevent the growth of bacteria or pathogens that can harm consumers and cause serious foodborne illness. It is one of the other factors that is estimated to drive demand in the target market. Food sterilization equipment has been on the market for quite some time. However, growing awareness of health and safety has changed the way people consume food. Consumers are more aware than ever of whether food is safe to consume. With the rise of new foodborne illnesses, consumers have their own health in mind. Food sterilization equipment is still in the growth stage, but it has enormous growth potential. The rise of illnesses such as foodborne ones, growing concerns related to hygiene and contamination in the food and beverage industry are the main factors expected to drive the growth of the target market. The increase in various diseases, especially those transmitted by food, in the majority of the population is one of the opportunities seen in the world market for UHT milk. It is also likely to have a strong impact on the global food sterilization equipment market as awareness of food safety increases among consumers around the world.

New possibilities to improve the packaging and shelf life of processed foods are supposed to create unexplored opportunities for market participants. Also, the rapid technological improvement and development of food sterilization and the increasing demand for heatless sterilization treatments are other factors that are believed to drive the growth of the target market in the coming years. To increase the shelf life of products and comply with strict government regulations, food processing manufacturers have started investing in sterilization equipment that is anticipated to stimulate future market growth. A busy lifestyle, long work hours and limited free time have increased the population's dependence on ready-made foods. Besides, the demand for ready-to-drink beverages and packaged products has increased among the workforces. This has resulted in increased safety, which has led to a higher demand for food sterilization equipment. Population growth, lifestyle changes, and long working hours are major drivers foreseen to drive the growth of the global Food Sterilization Equipment market. In addition, increased foodborne illness outbreaks are estimated to drive the growth of the global market for food sterilization equipment.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market Restraints

One of the key factors impeding the growth of the Food Sterilization Equipment market is the growing concern for highly processed foods and the maintenance of proper process controls. In addition, the growing concerns affecting highly processed foods and the high cost of this food sterilization equipment are factors that can hinder the growth of the industry during the forecast period.

REPORT COVERAGE

This research report on the global food sterilization equipment market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on process, application, technology, and region.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market By Process

• Continuous sterilization
• Batch sterilization

Batch sterilization is expected to contribute 56.4% of total market revenue by 2026 due to reduced equipment costs, easy manual control, and reduced potential for contamination. This sector is applied to sterilize low acid foods such as melons and vegetables, since it does not affect the organoleptic properties. The continuous sterilization equipment segment is foreseen to grow at an annual average of 6.6% by using steam or direct heat to shorten heating and cooling periods, reducing sterilization time and costs.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market By Application

• Seasonings and spices
• Sauces
• Meat
• Grains and legumes
• Dairy products
• Beverages
• Poultry and seafood
• Nuts and nuts
• Fruits and vegetables

Spices and herbs contain compounds such as antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial and anticancer properties and benefit the health of consumers.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market By Technology

• Steam
• Thermal
• Chemical
• Filtration
• Radiation

The heating segment accounted for the majority of the global market in 2020. Heat sterilization is one of the most widely used sterilization methods due to its user-friendly properties and low capital investment. This technology is used to maintain the long-term storage stability of a wide range of high moisture foods and ingredients.

Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

North America occupies a significant market share and is likely to drive growth during the outlook period like this region. This is mainly due to population growth and the increase in the level of disposable income in the countries of the area. The Asia-Pacific market is estimated to record the fastest growth in the near future as production capacity of various raw materials and pasteurized foods such as seeds, spices and herbs increases using food sterilization equipment from China and India. Increased consumer spending on ready-to-eat foods and increased consumption of canned foods are anticipated to drive the health-conscious market. China is likely to emerge as one of the promising markets for sterilization equipment due to the government's strict policy on baby food packaging that encourages investment in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. This will create numerous opportunities for equipment manufacturers. Europe is determined to see an increase in demand for sterilizers during the envisioned period due to rising revenues and falling prices for dairy products. Furthermore, the changing shift of consumers towards convenience foods requiring specialized machines for processing, packaging, and serving is calculated to increase product sales in the coming years.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Major Key Players in the Global Food Sterilization Equipment Market are Buhler AG, JBT, Steriflow Company, Cosmed Group, Raphanel System, Delama SPA, Ventilex, Industrial Sonomechanics LLC, Allpax Products LLC, Surdry SL, Sun Sterifaab Pvt. Ltd, Hisaka Ltd, Advanced Sterilization Products Division, 3M, Andersen Products Inc, Ethicon US LLC, Boekel Scientific, Belimed, Getinge AB, Fedegari Autoclavi SpA, Matachana Group, LTE Scientific Ltd, TSO3 INC, Midmark Corporation, Merck & Co. Inc, Steris plc, MMM Group, and Tuttnauer