Oxygen Scavenger Market Report 2025

This Oxygen Scavenger report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The oxygen scavenger market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.6 billion in 2024 to $2.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to food preservation, pharmaceutical industry, beverage industry, chemical industry, environmental regulations.

The oxygen scavenger market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aerospace and defense, e-commerce, oil and gas exploration, industrial automation, electronics industry, medical devices and diagnostics. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainability and green packaging, water treatment, industrial automation, advanced packaging materials, corrosion prevention.

The anticipated rise in demand from the food and beverage industry is set to drive the growth of the oxygen scavengers market. The food industry encompasses various activities such as production, processing, preparation, conversion, preservation, and packaging of foodstuffs. Oxygen scavengers are incorporated into foods and beverages to minimize or eliminate dissolved oxygen, extending shelf life and preserving the original quality of the products. As of September 2022, a report from Statistics Sweden, a government agency, indicated a revenue growth of 2.9%, reaching $29.85 billion (SEK 334 billion) in food and beverage sales. This growth is attributed to a 2.5% increase in sales volume and a 0.4% rise in food and beverage prices, underscoring the influence of heightened demand from the food and beverage sector on the oxygen scavenger market.

The expanding construction industry is anticipated to drive growth in the oxygen scavengers market in the coming years. This industry encompasses a wide range of economic activities focused on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of structures and infrastructure. Within the construction sector, the use of oxygen scavengers in water-based heating and cooling systems, such as HVAC systems, plays a critical role in preventing corrosion in various metal components and structures, thereby ensuring the longevity and safety of these systems. For example, in February 2022, a report published by the Office for National Statistics, the UK-based administrative office of the United Kingdom Statistics Authority, indicated that the construction sector experienced a significant annual growth of 12.7% compared to the previous year. Consequently, the growth of the construction industry is fueling the demand for oxygen scavengers.

Innovative product development is a prominent trend in the oxygen scavenger market, with major companies introducing eco-friendly packaging solutions to meet diverse customer demands and enhance revenue. Eco-friendly packaging, also known as sustainable or green packaging, focuses on materials and practices with minimal negative environmental impacts. In July 2023, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, a Japanese chemical company, launched AGELESS, a PFAS-free oxygen absorber, pioneering a universal packaging solution by eliminating toxic grease-proofing agents. This innovation, a first in the industry, ensures that AGELESS oxygen absorbers are entirely free of PFAS, maintaining quality, performance, and safety. These PFAS-free oxygen absorbers retain their oil-resistant properties, effectively deoxidizing sealed packages to preserve flavor, color, fragrance, and nutritional value while significantly extending shelf life.

Major companies in the oxygen scavenger market are developing innovative products, including non-nylon-containing oxygen scavenger additives, to attract larger customer bases, boost sales, and increase revenue. A non-nylon-containing oxygen scavenger additive is a substance used in packaging materials or products designed to remove or reduce the presence of oxygen within a sealed environment. For example, in May 2023, Sorbchem India, a company based in India specializing in adsorbents and desiccants, launched OxySorb-Oxygen Scavenger. This product acts as an oxygen barrier in primary food packaging, lowering the oxygen levels inside the packaging to prevent spoilage, bacterial growth, and rancidity. OxySorb-Oxygen Scavengers are available in sachets that can be integrated into the primary packaging, helping to maintain nutritional value and extend the shelf life of food.

In September 2022, Solenis, a US-based specialty chemicals manufacturing company, acquired Clearon Corp. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Solenis to expand its offerings in pool water and spa treatment markets for residential and commercial sectors. The acquisition includes all assets of Clearon Corp., including a production facility in South Charleston, West Virginia, and a dedicated facility for tableting and packaging. Clearon Corp., a US-based specialty chemical manufacturer, contributes essential sanitizers and disinfectants used in water treatment across households, industries, and institutions.

Major companies operating in the oxygen scavenger market include Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., BASF SE, Clariant AG, Ecolab Inc., Accepta Ltd., Arkema Group, Eastman Chemical Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Esseco Ltd., Kuraray Co. Ltd., DOW Chemical Company, Conventya Inc., Chemco Industries Inc., Kemira Oyj, Hydrite Chemical Co., Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Baker Hughes, Innospec Inc., GE Water & Process Technologies, Veolia Water Technologies, Nalco Water, ChemTreat Inc., Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A., BWA Water Additives US LLC, Carus Corporation, SNF Group, Buckman Laboratories International Inc., Solvay SA, Lubrizol Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, AkzoNobel N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Calgon Carbon Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Tosoh Corporation, Weifang Yaxing Chemical Co.Ltd., Chemworld Overseas Private Limited.

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

Oxygen scavengers, also referred to as oxygen absorbers, are chemical substances employed as corrosion inhibitors in packaging, production separation, seawater injection systems, and oil and gas production facilities. Their primary purpose is to diminish or entirely eliminate oxygen from fluids and enclosed spaces, thereby preventing oxygen-induced corrosion.

The main categories of oxygen scavengers are metallic and non-metallic. Non-metallic oxygen scavengers utilize organic reducing agents like water-soluble vitamins, ascorbate salts, or catechol. These scavengers are available in various forms, including sachets, canisters, bottle caps and labels, OS films and pet bottles, liquid form, and powder form. Compositions can be organic or inorganic, finding application across diverse sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, power, oil and gas, chemicals, and pulp and paper.

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