Meats Disinfection Processing Market Report 2026

The meats disinfection processing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.42 billion in 2025 to $2.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter food safety regulations, growth in industrial meat processing facilities, rising demand for packaged meat products, increased adoption of chemical disinfectants, expansion of cold chain infrastructure.

The meats disinfection processing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for pathogen-free meat products, rising investments in advanced disinfection technologies, expansion of automation in meat processing plants, growing regulatory scrutiny on food safety, increasing adoption of sustainable sanitation solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of non-thermal disinfection technologies, rising use of chemical-free meat processing methods, growing integration of automated sanitation systems, expansion of shelf-life extension solutions, enhanced focus on food safety compliance.

The increasing incidence of foodborne illnesses is expected to drive the growth of the meats disinfection processing market in the coming years. Foodborne illnesses are diseases that occur after consuming food or beverages contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or chemical substances. The rise in foodborne illness cases is largely attributed to inadequate hygiene and sanitation practices during meat processing, which allow pathogenic microorganisms to survive and contaminate meat products. Meat disinfection processing plays a crucial role in reducing foodborne illnesses by eliminating harmful pathogens during production, thereby improving overall food safety. It contributes to public health protection by ensuring cleaner meat products and lowering the risk of contamination. For instance, in February 2025, according to the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund, a US-based non-profit organization, 1,392 Americans fell ill in 2024 after consuming contaminated food, compared to 1,118 cases in 2023. During the same period, hospitalizations increased from 230 to 487, while deaths rose from 8 to 19. Therefore, the growing incidence of foodborne illnesses is fueling the expansion of the meats disinfection processing market.

Companies operating in the meats disinfection processing market are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced technological solutions, such as food and nutrition processing technologies, to improve product safety, extend shelf life, and comply with strict food safety standards. Food and nutrition processing technology encompasses the methods and systems used to convert raw ingredients into safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products while maintaining or enhancing their nutritional value, safety, and longevity. For example, in April 2025, Stampede Culinary Partners, a US-based food manufacturing company, introduced low-temperature processing (LTP) technology for fully cooked meats and meal products. This technology enhances pasteurization effectiveness without compromising product quality, extends shelf life, and ensures food safety by reducing microbial activity while preserving sensory attributes such as color, flavor, and texture.

In July 2023, Solenis LLC, a US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, acquired Diversey Holdings, Ltd. for US$4.6 billion. Through this acquisition, Solenis LLC sought to expand its global presence and broaden its portfolio of water treatment and hygiene solutions, enabling a comprehensive “one-stop shop” offering. This strategic move strengthened the company’s scale, geographic reach, and ability to serve water-intensive industries as well as hygiene and cleaning markets. Diversey Holdings, Ltd. is a US-based manufacturing and technology company that provides hygiene, infection prevention, and cleaning solutions, including sanitation chemicals, dispensing systems, and cleaning equipment, to institutional, commercial, and industrial customers.

Major companies operating 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., R1 Sanitation.

North America was the largest region in the meats disinfection processing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the meats disinfection processing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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/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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