Oxygen Scavenger Market Report 2026

The oxygen scavenger market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.76 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of packaged food products, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, rising corrosion challenges in oil and gas operations, growth of chemical processing industries, adoption of oxygen control technologies.

The oxygen scavenger market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, rising focus on food safety and preservation, expansion of pharmaceutical supply chains, growing investments in corrosion control systems, increasing use in power and energy infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of corrosion prevention solutions, rising demand for food-grade oxygen absorbers, expansion of oxygen scavenger use in packaging, growing preference for non-metallic scavengers, enhanced focus on shelf-life extension.

The rising demand from the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the oxygen scavenger market in the coming years. The food industry encompasses the production, processing, preparation, preservation, and packaging of food products. Oxygen scavengers are widely used in food and beverage applications to reduce or eliminate dissolved oxygen, helping to extend shelf life and preserve original product quality. For example, in September 2025, according to Statistics Sweden, a Sweden-based government agency, total retail sales of food and beverages in the country reached SEK 402 billion (approximately USD 42.2 billion) in 2024, reflecting an increase of SEK 18 billion (around USD 1.89 billion), or 4.6%, compared with 2023. Therefore, growing demand from the food and beverage sector is contributing to the expansion of the oxygen scavenger market.

Major companies operating in the oxygen scavenger market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as non-nylon oxygen scavenger additives, to expand their customer base, increase sales, and drive revenue growth. Non-nylon oxygen scavenger additives are materials incorporated into packaging systems to reduce or remove oxygen within sealed environments without relying on nylon-based components. For instance, in May 2023, Sorbchem India, an India-based manufacturer of adsorbents and desiccants, launched OxySorb oxygen scavengers. These products function as oxygen barriers in primary food packaging by lowering oxygen levels inside the pack, thereby preventing spoilage, bacterial growth, and rancidity. OxySorb oxygen scavengers are supplied in sachet form and can be placed directly into primary packaging to help retain nutritional value and extend product shelf life.

In February 2023, Sealed Air Corporation, a US-based packaging manufacturing and technology company, acquired Liquibox Corporation for $1.15 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Through this acquisition, Sealed Air sought to accelerate growth in its sustainable fluids and liquids packaging segment and expand its flexible packaging portfolio by integrating its Cryovac business with Liquibox’s bag-in-box and dispensing technologies. Liquibox Corporation is a US-based company specializing in sustainable bag-in-box packaging and dispensing solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the oxygen scavenger market are 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 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oxygen scavenger market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the oxygen scavenger market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The oxygen scavenger market consists of sales of sulphite, tannin, DEHA, and carbohydrazide in pouches, jars, and cans. 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.

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