Peracetic Acid Market

Peracetic Acid Market Size

The global peracetic acid market was valued at USD 1 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2026 to USD 2.2 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 7.4%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• As health regulations continue to shift, and the demand for eco-friendly disinfectants grows, so does the number of mandates related to food safety in developing countries that will impact the growth of this market.
  
• In the water treatment industry, there has been a steadily increasing use of peracetic acid because of complying with municipal and industrial wastewater regulations, particularly those governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Union (EU), which have begun to enforce stricter standards on waste treatment.
  
• As the use of chlorine as an alternative disinfectant is becoming more controversial due to concerns about health risks associated with disinfection byproducts, the use of peracetic acid as an effective and safe alternative is becoming increasingly popular. Throughout Europe, the Municipalities' use of peracetic acid has increased by 18% annually (2023), based on increased requirements to limit the chlorinated residuals found in wastewater effluents.
  
• Peracetic acid continues to be in steady demand in water treatment due to the growing compliance with municipal and industrial wastewater regulations under EPA and EU REACH standards, especially with respect to disinfection By-products from the use of chlorine alternatives. In 2023, municipal usage of PCA in Europe increased 18% year-on-year because of regulatory requirements mandating that the amount o chlorinated residuals in effluents be minimized.
  
• The healthcare Industry remains a mature but ever-growing segment of PCA's usage and continues to see a significant increase in its utilization to prevent HAIs (Hospital Acquired Infections), leading to increased interest from healthcare professionals in using PCA to sterilize surgical instruments as well as dialysis machines, etc.
  
• Recent technological advances include automatic dosing systems and on-site PCA generating units in various Food Processing Plant locations to help improve dosing accuracy, increase safety and reduce operational costs.
  

Peracetic Acid Market Trends

• In recent years, many companies have developed peracetic acid generating systems on-site, for example, in industrial food processing and in treating industrial wastewater. Previously, peracetic acid travelled in stable liquid form and was imported and stored. Imported peracetic acid was subject to storage, handling and safety issues particularly as concentrations increased.
  
• Developing systems to generate peracetic acid on-site will allow manufacturers to develop dispersion systems that will generate the acid at specific concentrations immediately when required for the application, thus providing manufacturers with increased efficacy of the peracetic acid at the point of application, and decreasing losses from breakdown of the compound during storage.
  
• There is a strong global shift away from the use of chlorinated disinfectants and to the use of biodegradable disinfectants. Rising global environmental concerns and tightening safety regulations are prompting markets to indicate to consumers the increased use of biodegradable disinfectants instead of chlorine-based products.
  
• Peracetic acid decomposes harmless by-products such as water, oxygen and acetic acid, which has made it especially viable for companies that face limitations in discharging their waste into municipal systems. In fact, one report by the European Commission in July 2023 indicated a quarterly increase of 25% in the use of non-chlorinated disinfectants in municipal systems.
  
• In many parts of the world, including North America and Europe, national and regional governments are providing financial support for adopting peracetic acid as an alternative to chlorination as a disinfectant in wastewater treatment. The EPA has established peracetic acid as an acceptable wastewater disinfectant, and the ECHA has recognized its favorable safety characteristics under REACH regulations. Furthermore, between 2022 and 2024, over 70% of the new construction projects undertaken by wastewater treatment plants across Western Europe incorporated the use of peracetic formulations instead of traditional chlorination methods.
  
• Though Peracetic has been proven effective in many applications, it’s very limited use in agriculture for Disinfecting irrigation lines and for sanitation of harvested crops after they have been processed is a very significant growth opportunity. Peracetic acid could play a significant role in reducing spoilage from microbial contamination throughout agricultural processing and distribution for developing countries where food loss of more than 14% of total global production is attributed to post-harvest microbial contamination, according to the FAO. Ultimately, integrating peracetic into production and distribution channels will have a positive impact on food safety in those countries.
  

Peracetic Acid Market Analysis

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Based on product type, the market is segmented into solution grade, distilled grade, and others. Solution grade dominated the market with an approximate market share of 71.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.2% by 2035.

• The solution grade segment has been projected to continue its stronghold over the global peracetic acid industry, holding the largest proportionate share. Most of the Solution Grade segment will maintain its market leading status based on end use compatibility, which will include food sanitation, healthcare sterilization, and industrial disinfectant systems.
  
• One of the primary advantages associated with solution grade peracetic acid will be the ready-to-use formulation, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for the time-consuming complex (mix/dilution) steps. Therefore, it will be particularly suited to applications with strict operational/hygiene timelines, such as food & beverage processing and hospital sanitation.
  
• The solution grade products will also benefit from recent innovations around formula stabilization that will allow for longer shelf life, less decomposition and improved safety in storage. Major manufacturers such as Ecolab and Evonik have begun to invest in multi-component, stabilized blends containing additives such as surfactants/buffering agents, which are used to help control the reactivity of these products to ensure optimal performance across pH ranges.
  
• In terms of price, solution grade products offer more cost-effective options at scale, particularly when integrated with clean-in-place (CIP) systems in breweries, dairies and beverage manufacturing plants. The comparatively lower capital expenditure associated with the utilization of solution grade versus the establishment of the onsite generation equipment will further support the appeal of solution grade for small- to-medium-sized enterprises (SME).
  

Based on purity, the peracetic acid market is segmented into <5% purity (low purity), 5%–15% purity (medium purity), and >15% purity (high purity). 5%–15% purity (medium purity) dominated the market with an approximate market share of 60% in 2025 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 7.1% by 2035.

• Medium purity grades tend to be the most popular, as they provide a versatile and balanced combination of effectiveness, security, and conformity to regulations across several sectors.
  
• In addition to their strong antimicrobial abilities, the low handling hazard associated with medium purity formulations is why they are a common choice within Food & Beverage sanitation, as well as Healthcare and the general disinfecting of surfaces. Consequently, industries such as meat processing plants, dairy production facilities, and cleanrooms in the pharmaceutical sector regularly use medium purity grades to achieve both efficacy and safety.
  
• Pre-diluted, mid-strength peracetic acid products that possess positive antimicrobial properties while posing a low risk of corrosion are in high demand. This trend is being reinforced by regulatory authorities (EPA, FDA, and EFSA) which have set maximum threshold levels for the concentration of peracetic acid that can be used on food (direct and indirect contact).
  
• Additionally, for high-volume, high-frequent-use applications such as Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) systems and hospital sterilizers, medium purity grades provide a cost-effective solution. High-turnover and low-residue applications require safety and low take-back, which are achieved by these products, as they eliminate the risks associated with transporting and storing peracetic acid in low-purity formulations.
  

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Based on end use industry, the peracetic acid market is segmented into healthcare, food & beverage processing, water treatment, pulp & paper, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing, and petrochemical / oil & Gas. Healthcare held the largest market share of 25.9% in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2026-2035.

• Peracetic acid has become the preferred disinfectant/sterilant versus traditional disinfectants such as glutaraldehyde because of its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, decomposition into non-residual substances, and short contact times. These properties make it especially effective in critical areas such as surgical instrument sterility, dialysis equipment and endoscopy unit sanitation.
  
• Peracetic acid's ability to decompose to non-residual substances and biodegrade in the environment, along with its ability to effectively disinfect at lower temperatures, makes it an ideal candidate for Utilization in modern healthcare infrastructure.
  
• The emergence of stricter global regulations protecting against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), particularly in North America and Europe, has contributed to enhanced adoption throughout the world. For example, increased use of low toxicity, high efficacy disinfectants (e.g. peracetic Acid) On reusable medical devices and government programs for infection control have enhanced volume growth in the global market.
  
• Rapid expansion of healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America, is driving increased volume and increased procurement of mid-purity concentrations of peracetic acid for use in both public and private medical facilities and driving growth in the regional market.
  

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The North America peracetic acid industry is growing rapidly on the global level with a market share of 30.1% in 2025.

• In North America, the continuing development of this market for peracetic acid is being bolstered by the impending regulatory changes coming from both the EPA and the FDA. The EPA requires the use of an EPA approved disinfectant as well as low residual disinfectants for food processors and health care.
  

U.S. dominates the North America peracetic acid market, showcasing strong growth potential.

• The increased acceptance in the U.S. using peracetic acid in the treatment of municipal drinking water has come from the approval of using peracetic acid for wastewater disinfection in Region IV of the EPA as a safer alternative to chlorine. Also, food processors have been required by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service and stringent standards to utilize high purity stimulators to produce their products using peracetic acid when cleaning and sanitizing their processing areas.
  

Europe market held substantial position in the industry with revenue of USD 289.6 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period.

• In Europe, there is a significant push towards the adoption of environmentally friendly biocide products, and therefore peracetic acid has greatly benefited from this transition. The establishment of the EU Biocidal Products Regulation and others, as well as the implementation of the EU directives for biocides that comply with the REACH framework, is creating a more favorable environment for products like biodegradable non-chlorinated disinfectants.
  

The Asia Pacific peracetic acid market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during the analysis timeframe.

• The fastest-growing regional market in the world is the Asia Pacific. A recent trend of urbanization across this area is prompting the establishment of new food export sectors. Additionally, an increase in infrastructure dollars for both water treatment and healthcare infrastructure from governments throughout Asia Pacific will continue to accelerate the market growth for peracetic acid.
  
• In addition to meeting the demand for disinfectants from these growing export-oriented sectors in Asia, the country will also see an increase in demand due to recent government-led initiatives related to clean water. For example, India has an initiative called the Jal Jeevan Mission, while in China, the government is implementing an Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, creating new applications of peracetic acid for use within both industry and municipalities.
  

Latin America peracetic acid accounted for 6.1% market share in 2025 and is anticipated to show highest growth over the forecast period.

• The peracetic acid market in Latin America is developing primarily because of increasing demand from agribusiness, including meat processing and dairy exports within Brazil, Argentina and Chile. The economic growth of these countries is continuing to lead to increased production levels as a response to globalization and the consumer demand for clean label food products. 
  

Middle East & Africa peracetic acid accounted for 3.8% market share in 2025 and is anticipated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period.

• Though development is still relatively new within the Middle East and Africa, there are some signs of growth in both areas. In the GCC countries, because of continued investments in urban wastewater treatment infrastructure and growing investment into institutional healthcare facilities, there appears to be significant growth potential for peracetic acid. Furthermore, governmental agencies throughout this region are now investing money into finding non-toxic disinfectants that do not require disposal via water methods.
  

Peracetic Acid Market Share

The global peracetic acid industry is moderately fragmented, with the top five companies holding approximately 40% of total market share. Evonik Industries is the leader in this sector, after acquiring PeroxyChem and with a broad portfolio of products and global footprint. Solvay and Ecolab (in particular) have strong ties to well-established regulatory/audit partnerships and well-developed supply chains to support their penetration into highly controlled markets such as healthcare and food processing.

The primary drivers of competition are product performance, formulation stability, regulatory approval and customer-specific application support. Companies compete aggressively with one another based upon customizability, shelf-life stability, and purity level differentiation, as opposed to relying solely on pricing, due to the extreme safety and performance sensitivities surrounding the applications of peracetic acid.

The use of innovative strategies, such as on-site generation technologies, automated dosing devices, and environmentally responsible formulation systems, is prevalent throughout the peracetic acid sector. Ecolab and Enviro Tech have taken a leadership position in incorporating peracetic acid into more comprehensive hygiene systems.

Mergers and acquisitions (e.g., Evonik's acquisition of PeroxyChem; regional expansions by Solvay), remain an important tool for establishing and strengthening a company's market position and creating capacity in regions with strong demand, such as North America and Asia Pacific.

• Evonik Industries: Evonik Industries has achieved the position of a leading provider of peracetic acid products by acquiring a big supplier of peracetic acid in the USA – PeroxyChem. Evonik produce food-grade and industrial-grade formulations of peracetic acid designed specifically for applications in water, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Evonik places an emphasis on business practices that are sustainable and group-based; it operates a global supply chain; therefore, it can provide customers with the highest performance products available.
  
• Solvay: Solvay has developed a wide variety of peracetic acid products under the PROXITANE brand. Solvay's formulations are characterized by the ability to maintain stability while exhibiting broad-spectrum virucidal activity. Furthermore, Solvay continues to invest extensive resources in the development of new peracetic acid formulations that have high levels of stability, and it is actively developing digital tools to aid customers in achieving optimal dosages of Peracetic Acid via their dosing systems. Solvay looks to enhance user experiences with their products by providing systems that allow customers to receive product recommendations via their devices.
  
• Ecolab: Ecolab has developed a similar approach to peracetic acid; one of the ways they differentiate themselves from other manufacturers of peracetic acid is by making available an array of dosing systems and remote monitoring tools to enable companies throughout the worldwide food & beverage (F&B), healthcare, and hospitality industries to comply with food safety regulations on a scale commensurate with their global clients.
  
• Kemira: Kemira provides solutions using peracetic acid at industrial scale within Water Treatment & Pulp and Paper Industry. Bulk delivery and on-site mixing facilities allow Kemira to meet Europe's increasing demand for environmentally friendly disinfectant (water) from the public sector.
  
• Enviro Tech Chemical Services: Enviro Tech is a specialty chemical company with expertise in "specialty" chemicals including peracetic acids registered by the EPA, supplying to the meat, poultry and produce markets. Through its on-site generation technology and stabilization technology, Enviro Tech can create custom solutions with the benefit of quick access to regulatory and technical assistance for compliance-sensitive markets.
  

Peracetic Acid Market Companies

Major players operating in the peracetic acid industry include:

• Acuro Organics Limited
• Airedale Chemical
• Biosan LLC
• Christeyns
• Diversey Holdings
• Ecolab
• Enviro Tech Chemical Services
• Evonik Industries
• FMC Corporation
• Hydrite Chemical Co.
• Kemira
• Loeffler Chemical Corporation
• Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
• National Peroxide Limited
• SEITZ GmbH
• Solvay
• Sopura S.A.
• Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
  

Peracetic Acid Industry News

• In November 2025, Evonik Industries added production capacity to its Mobile, Alabama-based peracetic acid manufacturing facility due to an increase in peracetic acid demand from food and water treatment companies throughout North America.
  
• In September 2025, Ecolab introduced a new automated peracetic acid dosing system to meet the needs of large-volume beverage bottling facilities across Europe.
  
• In July 2025, EnviroTech received FDA approval for its new formula of antimicrobial peracetic acid that was specifically designed for washing organic produce.
  
• In May 2025, Solvay completed the acquisition of a Southeast Asian distributor of specialty chemicals, which increased Solvay’s capacity to deliver peracetic acid products to the Asia-Pacific region.
  
• In February 2025, Kemira signed a long-term agreement with a municipality in Scandinavia for the supply of peracetic acid to be used in non-chlorinated disinfection of wastewater.
  

This peracetic acid market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2026 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Solution Grade
• Distilled Grade
• Others

Market, By Purity

• <5% Purity (Low Purity)
• 5%–15% Purity (Medium Purity)
• >15% Purity (High Purity)

Market, By End Use Industry

• Healthcare
  • Hospital Surface Disinfection
  • Surgical Instrument Sterilization
  • Dialysis Equipment Disinfection
  • Pharmaceutical Clean Room Sanitation
• Food & Beverage Processing
  • Meat and Poultry Processing
  • Beverage Sanitation
  • Dairy Equipment Cleaning
  • Fruit & Vegetable Washing
• Water Treatment
  • Municipal Water Treatment
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Industrial Water Treatment
  • Aquaculture Water Treatment
• Pulp & Paper
  • Pulp Bleaching
  • Paper Machine System Disinfection
  • Recycled Fiber Treatment
  • Slimicide & Deodorizing Agent Use
• Agriculture
  • Post-Harvest Produce Disinfection
  • Animal Housing Sanitation
  • Irrigation Water Treatment
  • Agricultural Equipment Disinfection
• Pharmaceuticals
  • API Synthesis
  • Cleanroom Surface Sanitation
  • Pharma Equipment Sterilization
  • Packaging Equipment Disinfection
• Chemical Processing
  • Oxidizing Agent
  • Polymerization Catalyst
  • Organic Synthesis Intermediate
  • Wastewater Disinfection
• Petrochemical / Oil & Gas
  • Refinery Wastewater Disinfection
  • Pipeline Sludge & Biofilm Removal
  • Desulfurization Processes
  • Cooling Water System Treatment

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabi
  • South Africa
  • UAE

Rest of Middle East and Africa