Peracetic Acid Market Size To Reach USD 2.3 Billion By 2033

Peracetic Acid Market Growth & Trends

The global peracetic acid market size is expected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 8.3% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The effectiveness of peracetic acid as a biocide and versatility of its usage are expected to drive the industry growth.

Peracetic acid is a colorless liquid having strong oxidizing properties. Food & beverages industry faces various issues due to microbial contamination. It is effective in curbing this activity thus finding widespread applications in the industry. Food & beverage industry has witnessed a positive growth in the recent past, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period thus benefitting the market demand.

Peracetic acid, unlike chlorine and sodium hypochlorite, does not degrade into environmentally harmful by-products. Also, it possesses more oxidizing potential than other disinfectants. Growing awareness regarding ill effects of chlorine in water treatment has also prompted the use of peracetic acid.

Various government agencies have approved peracetic acid for direct contact usage in food & beverages applications. Also, environmental regulations are also expected to favor the market growth. Companies have been focusing more on high growth markets such as Asia Pacific to establish manufacturing units in the region to increase their presence.

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Peracetic Acid Market Report Highlights

• The >15% grade segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 57.4% in 2025, due to its high effectiveness in industrial-scale disinfection, sterilization, and wastewater treatment applications.

• The disinfectant segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 43.7% in 2025, due to the widespread usage in infection control, industrial sanitation, and water treatment applications.

• The food & beverage segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 30.7% in 2025. Because of the extensive usage in equipment sterilization, surface sanitation, and microbial control during food processing operations.

• The peracetic acid market in North America has a strong demand for high-performance disinfectants and sterilization solutions across healthcare, food processing, and municipal water treatment industries.

Peracetic Acid Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global peracetic acid market based on grade, application, end use and region:

Peracetic Acid Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• <5% Grade

• 5%-15% Grade

• >15% Grade

Peracetic Acid Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Disinfectant

• Sanitizer

• Sterilant

• Other Applications

Peracetic Acid End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• Food & Beverage

  • Bottling & Beverage

  • Fresh Produce

  • Meats, Poultry & Seafood

• Healthcare

  • Medical

  • Surgical

  • Dental

• Pulp & Paper

  • Bleaching

  • Others

• Water Treatment

  • Tertiary Disinfectant

  • CSO Disinfectant

  • Blend Disinfectant

  • Others

• Other End Uses

Peracetic Acid Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List Of Key Players in the Peracetic Acid Market

• Ecolab

• MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.

• Evonik Industries AG

• Solvay

• Kemira

• Diversey, Inc.

• FMC Corporation

• Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc.

• Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

• SEITZ GmbH

• Hydrite Chemical Co.