Food Grade Gases Market Report 2026

The food grade gases market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.72 billion in 2025 to $9.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food consumption, expansion of beverage processing facilities, increasing adoption of cold storage infrastructure, rising use of carbonation in beverages, availability of industrial gas supply networks.

The food grade gases market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.5 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for extended shelf-life foods, expansion of ready-to-eat food markets, growing investments in food safety systems, increased adoption of sustainable packaging solutions, rising use of cryogenic food processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of modified atmosphere packaging, rising demand for high-purity food gases, growing use in cold chain logistics, expansion of beverage carbonation applications, enhanced focus on food safety compliance.

The rising production of meat and seafood products is expected to propel the growth of the food grade gases market going forward. Meat refers to animal flesh consumed as food, and seafood products include any type of marine life eaten by humans, both of which contain a rich nutrient matrix that supports microbial growth. Food grade gases are widely used in the packaging of meat and seafood to extend shelf life and maintain freshness. For instance, in July 2024, according to data published by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, the value of beef and veal production increased by 4.2% to £3.9 billion in 2023, following a 12% rise the previous year. Therefore, the rising production of meat and seafood products is driving the growth of the food grade gases market.

Major companies operating in the food grade gases market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as gas infusion systems. A gas infusion system involves dissolving and distributing gas into a liquid or solution. For instance, in November 2023, Xylem, a US-based water technology company, launched the Flojet N-Fuser, a new gas infusion system. The Flojet N-Fuser offers a compact, easily customizable setup based on consumer needs, is simple to install, and does not require a specific valve to adjust infusion levels. It is also easy to operate, clean, and maintain. Designed for CO₂ and nitrogen infusion, it enables operators to achieve varying levels of carbonation or nitro-foam across different liquids, including dairy.

In January 2023, Linde Plc, an industrial gases and engineering company based in Ireland, acquired the remaining 77.2% stake in nexAir LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Linde’s packaged gas business and bolster its presence in the rapidly expanding southeastern United States. This strategic move allows Linde to broaden its operations and market reach. NexAir LLC is a U.S.-based supplier of gases for the food and beverage industry.

Major companies operating in the food grade gases market are Linde Group & Praxair Inc., Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Air Liquide SA, The Messer Group GmbH, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Coregas Pty Ltd., PT Aneka Gas Industri TBK, Massy Group Inc., Air Water Inc., Sol Group S.p.A., Gulf Cryo Holding W.L.L., National Gases Limited, Gruppo SIAD S.p.A., Les Gaz Industriels Ltd., Aditya Air Products Pvt. Ltd., Sidewinder Dry Ice & Gas LLC, Axcel Gases, Chengdu Taiyu Industrial Gases Co. Ltd., Yingde Gas Group Ltd., Siddhi Vinayak Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd., American Welding & Gas Inc., Airgas USA LLC, Cryogenic Gases LLC, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Nippon Gases Europe S.A., The Southern Gas Limited, Yara International ASA.

North America was the largest region in the food grade gases market share in 2025. The regions covered in the food grade gases market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food grade gases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food grade gases market consists of sales of formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and argon. 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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