Food Grade Gases Market Report 2025

The food grade gases market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.35 billion in 2024 to $8.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental concerns and sustainability, globalization of food trade, demand for ready-to-eat foods, modified atmosphere packaging (map) adoption.

The food grade gases market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for packaged foods, growth in convenience food segment, focus on food safety and quality, expansion in beverage industry, globalization and international trade. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable and eco-friendly practices, regulatory compliance, modified atmospheric storage (mas), freezing and cooling applications, carbonation in beverages, quality and safety assurance.

The growing consumer demand for frozen and chilled food products is anticipated to drive the food grade gases market in the future. Frozen and chilled food products refer to items preserved through rapid freezing and stored in freezers until needed. Food grade gases play a crucial role in packaging these products, helping to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness for consumers. Consequently, an increase in the demand for frozen and chilled foods is expected to boost market growth. For example, in January 2023, data from the American Frozen Food Institute, a U.S.-based trade association, revealed that dollar sales in the frozen food sector rose from $66.5 billion in 2021 to $72.2 billion in 2022, marking an 8.6% increase. Therefore, the rising consumer demand for frozen and chilled food products is propelling the food grade gases market.

The increasing production of meat and seafood products is projected to enhance the growth of the food grade gases market in the coming years. Meat refers to animal flesh consumed as food, while seafood products encompass any marine life that humans eat and provide a rich nutrient matrix conducive to the growth of microorganisms. Food-grade gases are primarily used in packaging meat and seafood to extend their shelf-life. For instance, in July 2024, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, reported a 4.2% increase in the value of beef and veal production, reaching £3.9 billion in 2023, following a 12% rise from the previous year. Additionally, Statistics Iceland, an Icelandic government agency, reported in July 2022 that the total fish catch for June 2022 was nearly 35,000 metric tons, representing a 14,000-ton increase from June 2021. Therefore, the rising production of meat and seafood products is expected to drive the growth of the food grade gases market.

Leading companies in the food-grade gases market are emphasizing the development of strategic partnerships, which entail commercial collaborations between two or more businesses often formalized through contractual agreements. For example, in February 2022, PETRONAS, a Malaysian energy group, established a partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL), a Japan-based transportation company. This collaboration aims to leverage MOL's expertise in operating liquefied CO2 vessels for food-grade CO2 alongside PETRONAS, contributing valuable insights into the secure transportation of liquid CO2.

In January 2023, Linde Plc, an industrial gases and engineering company based in Ireland, acquired the remaining 77.2% stake in nexAir LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Linde’s packaged gas business and bolster its presence in the rapidly expanding southeastern United States. This strategic move allows Linde to broaden its operations and market reach. NexAir LLC is a U.S.-based supplier of gases for the food and beverage industry.

Major companies operating in the food grade gases market include Linde Group & Praxair Inc., Air Products & Chemicals Inc., Air Liquide SA, The Messer Group GmbH, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Coregas Pty Ltd., PT Aneka Gas Industri TBK, Massy Group Inc., Air Water Inc., Sol Group S.p.A., Gulf Cryo Holding W.L.L., National Gases Limited, Gruppo SIAD S.p.A., Les Gaz Industriels Ltd., Aditya Air Products Pvt. Ltd., Sidewinder Dry Ice & Gas LLC, Axcel Gases, Chengdu Taiyu Industrial Gases Co. Ltd., Yingde Gas Group Ltd., Siddhi Vinayak Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd., American Welding & Gas Inc., Airgas USA LLC, Cryogenic Gases LLC, Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., Nippon Gases Europe S.A., The Southern Gas Limited, Yara International ASA.

North America was the largest region in the food grade gases market share in 2024. The regions covered in the food grade gases market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food grade gases market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food grade gases market consists of sales of formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and argon. 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.

Food-grade gases encompass gases utilized as processing aids or additives to ensure compliance with standards and contribute to the quality and freshness of food and beverages. These gases play a crucial role in packaging, enhancing the shelf life of convenience foods.

The primary types of food-grade gases include carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur dioxide, and others. Carbon dioxide, a colorless gas formed by the combustion of carbon-containing materials, also serves as a greenhouse gas. Its applications span freezing and chilling processes, packaging, carbonation, and more. Various end uses include dairy and frozen foods, fish and seafood, meat, beverages, fruit and vegetables, as well as bakery and confectionery products, among others.

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