Food Sterilization Equipment Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global food sterilization equipment market size reached approximately USD 808.16 Million in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 1.46 billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Food sterilization refers to the complete elimination or destruction of all viable microorganisms and spores. It allows food processors to distribute and store the products at ambient temperature and extends the shelf life of the food. Food sterilization equipment are based on five technologies namely, chemical, radiation, filtration, heat, and steam.

• The increased adoption of sterilization by food companies is a key trend aiding the food sterilization equipment market growth. Sterilization of animal or vegetable based packaged foods ensures that their nutritional and organoleptic properties such as colour, texture, aroma, and flavour are preserved.
• The consumption of canned food is rising due to hectic work schedules along with the ability of aluminium and tinplate cans to serve as a barrier to external factors such as light and gas, protecting the nutrients. Due to this, the applications of food sterilization equipment in the canned food sector are rising as various regulatory bodies around the world have made it essential to sterilize canned food, boosting the food sterilization equipment market demand.
• High acid foods, i.e., pH< 4.5 are subjected to spoilage primarily by low heat resistant microorganisms such as yeasts and moulds. Such foods require food sterilization in order to inactivate external microbial agents that might have a detrimental effect on the food product, fuelling the market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The report titled “Food Sterilization Equipment Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Process

• Batch Sterilization
• Continuous Sterilization

Market Breakup by Technology

• Heat
• Steam
• Radiation
• Chemical
• Filtration
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Spices, Seasonings, and Herbs
• Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
• Dairy Products
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Juices and Beverages
• Grains
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

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

Market Share by Technology

As per the food sterilization equipment market analysis, the steam segment is expected to account for a significant portion of the market over the forecast period. Steam sterilization eliminates bacteria, fungi, and unicellular eukaryotic organisms such as plasmodium and does not alter any physical characteristics of the food such as colour or aroma. The process only alters the microbial characteristics of the food product and makes it safer for consumption.

Market Share by Region

North America is anticipated to account for a significant food sterilization equipment market share due to advanced food safety standards and increased focus on sterilization of canned products. The increased consumption of canned foods due to their long shelf life and energy saving nature as they can be stored at room temperature for longer period is also boosting the utilisation of food sterilization equipment. Various regulatory bodies have made food sterilization legally mandatory for manufacturing and selling various food products as sterilization eliminates vegetative bacteria, moulds, spores, and yeast.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global food sterilization equipment market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

JBT Corporation

JBT Corporation is one of the leading technology solution providers to the food and beverage sector, focusing on liquid foods and proteins. The company is also known for designing and manufacturing sophisticated products for national and multi-national food companies.

Bühler AG

Bühler AG, headquartered in Switzerland, is known for developing best process solutions and technologies to cover the basic needs of mobility and food for people around the globe. They are also known to manufacture advanced materials to produce energy efficient buildings and vehicles.

Cosmed Group

Cosmed Group provides sterilization and pasteurization services and technologies to food manufacturers and producers to ensure purity and safety of vegetables, grains, herbs, fruits, and spices, among others.

Other market players include Steriflow SAS, De Lama SPA, Raphanel System, Surdry, S.L., Allpax Products LLC, Hisaka Works, Limited, and Systec GmbH & Co. KG, among others.