Europe Peracetic Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Disinfectant, Sanitizer, and Others), By End Use (Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Europe Peracetic Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Disinfectant, Sanitizer, and Others), By End Use (Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031


The Europe Peracetic Acid Market would witness market growth of 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 743.33 hundred tonnes, showcasing a growth of 17.0% (2020-2023).

In the Peracetic Acid market, healthcare applications stand out prominently due to the compound's robust antimicrobial properties. peroxyacetic acid finds extensive use in healthcare settings for surface disinfection, equipment sterilization, and water treatment. Its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity makes it an essential component in infection control protocols, viruses, and spores. Therefore, the German healthcare facilities consumed 46.69 hundred tonnes of this acid in 2023.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Peracetic Acid Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $111.5 Million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 5.8% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 7.6% during (2024 - 2031).

Surgical instruments, medical devices, and laboratory equipment susceptible to moisture and heat are sterilized with peroxyacetic acid in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. It is employed for disinfecting surfaces, floors, and medical facilities to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and maintain a sterile environment. PAA is a disinfectant in wastewater treatment plants to kill bacteria, viruses, and pathogens before discharge into the environment.

Peroxyacetic acid can help control odors associated with wastewater treatment processes by oxidizing organic compounds, sulfides, and ammonia, contributing to foul odors and unpleasant smells. peroxyacetic acid is highly effective against many microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. In wastewater treatment, peroxyacetic acid can be used as a disinfectant to kill or inactivate pathogens present in wastewater effluent before discharge into receiving water bodies.

Peroxyacetic acid effectiveness as a disinfectant and sanitizer assures consumers, retailers, and regulatory authorities regarding the safety and quality of food and drink offerings in the UK. For instance, according to data from the United Kingdom Government, the country is well-known for its traditional and contemporary food and drink options. The food and drink industry in the United Kingdom is the largest manufacturing sector in the nation, with a turnover of £104.4 billion. Its use in food processing, manufacturing, and service establishments helps mitigate microbial risks, prevent foodborne illnesses, and maintain public confidence in the safety and integrity of the food supply chain, supporting the upliftment of PAA usage in the UK food and beverage industry. Thus, all these factors will boost the regional market’s expansion in the coming years.

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Disinfectant, Sanitizer, and Others. Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Water Treatment, Pulp & Paper, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • Airedale Chemical Holdings Limited
  • Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stifung)
  • Jubilant Pharmova Limited
  • Ecolab, Inc.
  • Kemira Oyj
  • Diversey Holdings Ltd. (Solenis LLC)
  • Acuro Organics Limited
  • Solvay SA
  • Lenntech B.V.
  • California Soda Company
Europe Peracetic Acid Market Report Segmentation

By Application (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Disinfectant
  • Sanitizer
  • Others
By End Use (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Water Treatment
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Others
By Country (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2020-2031)
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe


Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Peracetic Acid Market, by Application
1.4.2 Europe Peracetic Acid Market, by End Use
1.4.3 Europe Peracetic Acid Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Europe Peracetic Acid Market by Application
4.1 Europe Disinfectant Market by Country
4.2 Europe Sanitizer Market by Country
4.3 Europe Others Market by Country
Chapter 5. Europe Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
5.1 Europe Food & Beverage Market by Country
5.2 Europe Healthcare Market by Country
5.3 Europe Water Treatment Market by Country
5.4 Europe Pulp & Paper Market by Country
5.5 Europe Others Market by Country
Chapter 6. Europe Peracetic Acid Market by Country
6.1 Germany Peracetic Acid Market
6.1.1 Germany Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.1.2 Germany Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.2 UK Peracetic Acid Market
6.2.1 UK Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.2.2 UK Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.3 France Peracetic Acid Market
6.3.1 France Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.3.2 France Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.4 Russia Peracetic Acid Market
6.4.1 Russia Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.4.2 Russia Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.5 Spain Peracetic Acid Market
6.5.1 Spain Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.5.2 Spain Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.6 Italy Peracetic Acid Market
6.6.1 Italy Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.6.2 Italy Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
6.7 Rest of Europe Peracetic Acid Market
6.7.1 Rest of Europe Peracetic Acid Market by Application
6.7.2 Rest of Europe Peracetic Acid Market by End-use
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Airedale Chemical Holdings Limited
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 SWOT Analysis
7.2 Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung)
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.2.5.2 Acquisition and Mergers:
7.2.6 SWOT Analysis
7.3 Jubilant Pharmova Limited
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4 Ecolab, Inc.
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Kemira Oyj
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.5.5 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Diversey Holdings Ltd. (Solenis LLC)
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 SWOT Analysis
7.7 Acuro Organics Limited
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 SWOT Analysis
7.8 Solvay SA
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.8.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.8.5.1 Geographical Expansions:
7.8.6 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Lenntech B.V.
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.10. California Soda Company
7.10.1 Company Overview

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