Meats Disinfection Processing Global Market Report 2025

The meats disinfection processing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.26 billion in 2024 to $2.42 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of natural and chemical disinfectants to extend shelf life, growing trend toward organic and clean-label meat products, increasing consumer preference for high-quality, pathogen-free meat, increasing focus on reducing microbial contamination during slaughtering and packaging, and rising collaboration between governments and private sectors.

The meats disinfection processing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness about food safety and hygiene, rising demand for processed and ready-to-eat meat products, increasing regulatory standards and stringent food safety regulations, rising incidence of foodborne illnesses prompting better disinfection, and growing investments in meat processing infrastructure and automation. Major trends in forecast period include technology advancements in UV-C and ozone-based disinfection systems, integration of automated spraying and misting technologies in processing lines, advancements in non-thermal plasma disinfection methods for meat products, technology innovations in chemical-free disinfection solutions, and integration of real-time microbial monitoring sensors in processing plants.

The growing incidence of foodborne illnesses is expected to boost the expansion of the meat disinfection processing market in the coming years. Foodborne illnesses are caused by consuming food or beverages contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or chemicals. The rise in foodborne illnesses results from inadequate hygiene and sanitation during meat processing, which allows dangerous pathogens to persist and contaminate meat products. Meat disinfection processing helps mitigate foodborne illnesses by eliminating these harmful pathogens during production, thereby enhancing overall food safety. It supports public health by ensuring cleaner meat products and reducing the risk of contamination. For example, in February 2025, the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that 1,392 Americans fell ill in 2024 after consuming contaminated food, up from 1,118 cases in 2023. Hospitalizations also increased from 230 to 487, while deaths rose from 8 to 19. Consequently, the rising incidence of foodborne illnesses is driving growth in the meat disinfection processing market.

The rising consumer demand for convenient and ready-to-eat meat products is projected to propel the growth of the meat disinfection processing market going forward. Convenient and ready-to-eat meat products refer to pre-cooked, pre-seasoned, or fully prepared meat items intended for quick consumption with minimal preparation. Busy lifestyles are fueling this demand, as consumers look for fast and easy meal options that do not compromise taste or nutrition. Meat disinfection processing ensures the safety and extended shelf life of these convenient products by removing harmful microorganisms, lowering the risk of foodborne illnesses, and maintaining product quality without sacrificing convenience. For instance, in February 2024, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reported that the total value of meat production reached $13.63 billion (£10,260 million) in 2022, up from $12.57 billion (£9,415 million) in 2021. Therefore, increasing consumer demand for convenient and ready-to-eat meat products is driving growth in the meat disinfection processing market.

Key players in the meat disinfection processing market are focusing on developing advanced technological solutions, such as food and nutrition processing technologies, to improve product safety, extend shelf life, and comply with strict food safety regulations. Food and nutrition processing technology encompasses methods and systems used to convert raw ingredients into safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products while preserving or enhancing their nutritional value, safety, and shelf life. For example, in April 2025, Stampede Culinary Partners, a US-based food manufacturer, introduced a low-temperature processing (LTP) technology for fully cooked meats and meals. This technology improves pasteurization results without compromising product quality by reducing microbial activity and preserving sensory attributes such as color, flavor, and texture, thereby extending shelf life and ensuring food safety.

Major players in the meats disinfection processing market are Evonik Industries AG, Solvay S.A., Ecolab Inc., Bühler Group, Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG, Stepan Company, Marel, Neogen Corporation, STOCKMEIER Group, Sani Marc Group Inc., Schröter Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Madison Chemical Co., BioSafe Systems LLC, Faraday Ozone Products Pvt Ltd, Absolute Systems Inc., Intralytix Inc., Sanitech Corp., Wayne Chemical Inc., Ozo Technology Pvt Ltd., and R1 Sanitation.

North America was the largest region in the meats disinfection processing market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in meats disinfection processing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the meats disinfection processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Meats disinfection processing refers to the application of physical, chemical, or biological methods to eliminate or reduce harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi on meat surfaces during processing. The primary purpose is to ensure food safety, extend shelf life, and maintain quality by preventing contamination and spoilage.

The main disinfection methods of meats disinfection processing are chemical, chlorine-based disinfectants, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, quaternary ammonium compounds, physical methods, heat treatment, ultraviolet (UV) light, and ozone disinfection. Chemical disinfection refers to using chemical agents to eliminate or reduce harmful microorganisms on meat surfaces. It is a primary method in meat disinfection processing to ensure microbial safety. It is used for several types of meats, including red meat, bovine (beef), porcine (pork), sheep (lamb or mutton), poultry, chicken, turkey, duck, and others, while the key end-users of these processes include food processing industries, meat packers, meat distributors, retail outlets, supermarkets, specialty stores, food service establishments, restaurants, and hotels.

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The meats disinfection processing market consists of sales of organic acid sprays, electrolyzed water, disinfection equipment, chemical sanitizers, and hot water rinses. 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 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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