Aseptic Processing Market Report 2025

The aseptic processing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $80.66 billion in 2024 to $85.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to extended shelf life requirements, globalization of food trade, consumer preference for fresh-like products, pharmaceutical industry growth, dairy industry expansion, regulatory standards and compliance.

The aseptic processing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $110.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in ready-to-eat meals, expanding pharmaceutical pipeline, emergence of new beverage categories, sustainable packaging solutions, healthcare industry expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include single-use technologies, filling and sealing technologies, cell and gene therapies, integration of robotics and automation, sustainable aseptic packaging.

The increasing demand for pharmaceutical supplies is anticipated to drive the growth of the aseptic processing market in the coming years. Aseptic packaging and processing equipment are essential in the pharmaceutical sector, as they clean and sterilize products, containers, closures, and machine components before manufacturing to ensure a bacteria-free packaging and production process. The rapid increase in demand for pharmaceutical supplies, fueled by heightened awareness of various diseases and a rise in self-medication practices, has contributed to growth in pharmaceutical production activities and subsequently increased the use of aseptic processing in production and packaging. For example, in March 2024, the Coalition for a Prosperous America, a U.S.-based research and advocacy organization, reported that pharmaceutical imports climbed to $208 billion in 2023, making them the second-largest consumer goods import category in the U.S. Thus, the growing demand for pharmaceutical supplies is propelling the aseptic processing market.

The anticipated increase in demand for packaged goods is set to drive the growth of the aseptic processing market in the coming years. Packaged goods, encompassing pre-processed, sealed products ready for sale, such as canned foods and boxed items, rely on specific processing techniques to ensure preservation, quality, and extended shelf stability. As an example, in September 2022, Statistics Canada, the national statistical office in Canada, reported a continuous year-over-year rise in food sales for the fourth consecutive period, surging by 7.2% in June. Notable increases were observed in the sales of packaged food and dry goods (9.7%) and frozen food (15.7%). Additionally, sales of fresh food saw a 4.8% increase, driven by higher sales of eggs, dairy products (8%), and baked goods (11.2%). This trend underscores the growing consumer preference for packaged goods, leading to increased demand for aseptic processing solutions. The market is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting the processing requirements of packaged goods, ensuring their preservation, quality, and overall market appeal.

The aseptic processing market is witnessing a notable trend with the emergence of low-carbon footprint packaging. This sustainable packaging approach involves the use of chemical-free, natural, and bio-based materials in aseptic packaging, aiming to minimize wastage and reduce environmental impact. The rise in pollution attributed to increasing carbon footprints has prompted the development of materials with a low carbon footprint for packaging products. Leading players in the industry are strategically focusing on sustainable aseptic packaging solutions to both attract customers and optimize revenue. For example, in February 2022, EMD Serono, the healthcare business of Merck KGaA in Germany, launched slim pack fertility medication packaging, reducing its size by 40%. The 100% recyclable packaging significantly lowers the global carbon footprint of this fertility medication by 33%.

A significant strategy in the aseptic processing industry involves major companies forming strategic partnerships to deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions for sterile packaging and production requirements. Strategic partnerships entail leveraging the strengths and resources of each partner for mutual benefits and success. For instance, in March 2023, ProAmpac, a US-based flexible packaging company, entered into a partnership with FirstWave Innovation, a US-based manufacturer of aseptic food products. Through this collaboration, the companies jointly developed Aseptic Spouted Pouches. FirstWave's aseptic filling technology, combined with ProAmpac's short-run pouching capabilities, allows co-packers to introduce custom-printed spouted pouches for shelf-stable liquid food. This capability is particularly suited for market trials, trade shows, product samples, and launches, aligning with FirstWave's precise processing capacities and facilitating aseptic product innovation across various scales.

In August 2024, Bora Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company based in China, acquired Emergent BioSolutions for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to strengthen capabilities in aseptic processing and expand the product portfolio. Additionally, it grants access to Emergent's expertise and facilities for manufacturing sterile pharmaceutical products. Emergent BioSolutions is a U.S.-based provider of aseptic processing services.

Major companies operating in the aseptic processing market include Robert Bosch GmbH, Becton Dickinson and Company, Tetra Laval International S.A., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Sealed Air Corporation, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, Bühler AG, John Bean Technologies Corporation, SPX FLOW Inc., KHS GmbH, Sidel Group, Elopak Group, GEMU Valves Inc., Scholle IPN, Serac Group, CFT Group S.p.A., Stork Food & Dairy Systems B.V., Osgood Industries Inc., Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A, FBR-ELPO S.p.A., Federal Mfg. Co., Goma Engineering Pvt. Ltd., SaintyCo, MicroThermics Inc., Machinery & Equipment Company Inc., Nikka Densok Limited, Aseptic Technologies SA, Shanghai Joylong Industry Co. Ltd., Industria Polieco Iper S.r.l.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aseptic processing market in 2024, and it is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aseptic processing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aseptic processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Aseptic processing is a manufacturing method employed to establish and sustain a sterile environment for producing food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and other items that need protection from microbial contamination. This process includes several essential steps to guarantee that both the product and the packaging are devoid of microorganisms.

Aseptic processing encompasses two primary types of equipment such as processing equipment and packaging equipment. Aseptic processing equipment specifically involves machinery that utilizes high-pressure steam or hot water for the sterilization of diverse components utilized in both packaging and manufacturing processes. Various materials, such as paper, paperboard, metal, glass, and plastic, are employed in aseptic processing across multiple applications including beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and various other industries. These materials play a critical role in ensuring the sterile and safe handling of products throughout their production and packaging stages.

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The aseptic processing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as thermal sterilization, sterilization, and conservation of sterility during packaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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