Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Food-Grade Gases Market

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global food-grade gases market is estimated to be valued at USD 6.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 9.3 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2025. The growing demand for convenience food products and carbonated beverages have significantly fueled the market for food-grade gases. Further, with the introduction of new products in the food industry and advancements in packaging technologies, there has been a growing need for food-grade gases for various end-uses.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers: Growing Number of Microbreweries Across all Regions

Carbon dioxide is used for the carbonation of beers and renders a sparkle and tangy taste while also preventing spoilage. Large-scale breweries typically install CO2 reclamation equipment in their breweries that capture the carbon dioxide generated during fermentation process. According to The Brewers of Europe, the European beer production in 2017 reached its eight-year high. The growing number of independent and microbreweries wis contributing to the growth of market.

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Restraints: Strict Government Regulations to Meet Quality Standards

Legislations have been sanctioned in most countries in North America and Europe to protect food products from spoilage and contamination due to inferior manufacturing and refrigerated storage processes. Therefore, each country has appointed agencies to inspect consumer health issues and also inspect the type of material used to make sure they are safe for food & beverage operations. Also, by law, all gas cylinders supplied for beverage manufacturers must have a product traceability label on the gas cylinder, valve, or valve guard. Food-grade gas manufacturers need to abide by these laws.

The carbon dioxide segment is estimated to account for the largest share, in terms of value, by type, in 2020.

Based on type, the food-grade gases market is segmented into carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen, and others. The carbon dioxide segment is estimated to account for the largest market share in 2020 as carbon dioxide is used for almost all major applications like packaging, freezing & chilling, and carbonation.

Further, carbon dioxide is being used in the softening of water to avoid corrosion problems in long water distribution lines and also in producing potable drinking water. Due to the huge demand from the microbreweries and other carbonated beverage manufacturers, the carbon dioxide segment holds the largest market share.

North America is projected to retain the largest market share during the forecast period due to the growing demand for packaged food in the region

North America accounts for a 33.1% share of the food-grade gases market in 2019. The large beverage industry and the rising trends of microbreweries create a huge demand for carbon dioxide in the North American region, with the US being the largest and fastest growing market. Also, because of the presence of highly organized retail chains and cold chain infrastructure, the North American region holds the largest market share in the market. Further, the increasing preferences for on-the-go meals than conventional home-cooked meals and the growing demand for bakery and confectionery have led to a significant increase in the demand for food-grade gases in North America.

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Key Market Players:

The key players profiled in the food-grade gases market include The Linde Group& Praxair, Inc. (Germany), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc (US), Air Liquide (France), The Messer Group GmbH (Germany), Taiyo Nippon Sanso (Japan), Wesfarmers Ltd. (Australia), SOL Group (Italy), Gulf Cryo (Kuwait), Air Water, Inc. (Japan), Massy Group (Caribbean), PT Aneka Industri (Indonesia), National Gases Limited (Pakistan), SIAD (Italy), Cryogenic Gases (US), Les Gaz Industriels Ltd. (East Africa), Aditya Air Products (India), Sidewinder Dry Ice & Gas (South Africa), Axcel Gases (India), Chengdu Taiyu Industrial Gases Co., Ltd (China), Yingde Gas Group Ltd (China), Siddhi Vinayak Industrial Gases Pvt Ltd (India), American Welding & Gas (US), Ijsbariek Strombeek N.V (Belgium), Air Source Industries (US), and Purity Cylinder Gases Inc. (US).

Recent Developments:

  • In July 2020, Air Products & Chemicals announced the opening of its new industrial gases plant in Louisiana in Onstream and supply to Hunstman Corporation’s (US) neighboring industrial operations. The facility is projected to offer increased reliability and sustainability, with enhanced energy efficiency and reduced emissions.

  • In May 2020, Messer started operation of its new Keyes, California carbon dioxide (CO2) plant. The plant will cater to the needs of the existing and new customers in the Northern California and surrounding countries in the region. The plant will help the company to strengthen its position in the US market.