Ethylene Absorber Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product (Anti-Ethylene Bag, Ethylene Filter, Ethylene Sachet, Ethylene Absorbent Sheet and Other Products), Chemical (Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Permanganate, Titanium Oxide, and Other Ch

Ethylene Absorber Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product (Anti-Ethylene Bag, Ethylene Filter, Ethylene Sachet, Ethylene Absorbent Sheet and Other Products), Chemical (Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Permanganate, Titanium Oxide, and Other Chemicals), Application (Controlled Environmental Systems, Ripening Rooms, Shipping/Transportation and Residential), End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ethylene Absorber Market is accounted for $9.31 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $28.21 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 20.3% during the forecast period. Ethylene absorbers are particularly useful for extending the shelf life of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and asparagus, as well as citrus fruits like apples, kiwifruit, apricots, bananas, mangoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados. It hastens the maturation of a variety of foods. The use of ethylene absorbers in produce packaging is expanding. In produce warehouses, where ethylene gas, a natural plant growth regulator, can quickly build up, ethylene absorbers are especially helpful. Senescence can result from a faster rate of respiration brought on by high levels of ethylene in storage. The use of ethylene absorbers can significantly lengthen shelf life, which reduces supply chain waste and lowers costs for suppliers and retailers.

According to researchers from the U.K.'s Cranfield University, ethylene absorbency technology could extend the shelf life of berries by several days.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising demand from various end user verticals

One of the main factors promoting the market's expansion is the rising demand for ethylene absorbers, as ethylene is produced by all plants and causes fruit and vegetable ripening, softening, and deterioration, even at low concentrations. In addition, the market is being positively impacted by the rising demand for ethylene scavengers that include an appropriate scavenger in the package, such as potassium permanganate (KMnO4), zeolite, active carbon, and pumice. Additionally, ethylene absorbers are being used more frequently worldwide to increase the shelf life of citrus fruits like mangoes, apples, kiwis, bananas, and avocados. The market is expanding as a result of this and the rising demand for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags containing zeolite to preserve the quality of broccoli florets.

Restraint:

High ethylene causes fruits to rot faster

The drawback of ethylene gas or carbide is that fruits will ripen and rot more quickly if it is applied to crops excessively and uncontrollably. Farmers and gardeners should therefore pay attention to the fruits that come from this ethylene gas treatment.

Opportunity:

Increasing need to maintain food quality in packaging industry

Increased demand for ethylene absorbers is being driven by the growing need to preserve food quality and nutrition during transportation and the booming fruit and vegetable packaging industry. Ethylene absorbers guarantee off-season availability in addition to extending shelf life and avoiding harmful preservation techniques. Fruits and vegetables can be preserved in their natural state and allowed to ripen as needed without containing any toxic gas traces, thanks to ethylene absorbers. Additionally, new market opportunities are being created by the emergence of active packaging solutions, growing post-harvest storage capability, and rising flower industry demand.

Threat:

Limited usage due to uncertainty on effectiveness

When it comes to fresh horticultural products, potassium permanganate is a potent ethylene scavenger that is frequently used to postpone postharvest maturation. Databases show that it has been employed in food packaging systems for almost 50 years, and more than 70 studies have examined its effects on the quality of fresh produce, primarily citrus fruit. However, there are still many questions about the effectiveness of potassium permanganate-based technology as a post-harvest tool, and these questions, along with others related to health, the environment, and safety, are limiting the market's expansion.

Covid-19 Impact

Due to widespread lockdowns and the scarcity of fresh foods following the introduction of COVID-19, the packaged food market has suddenly seen an increase in demand. The COVID-19 has raised consumer awareness of the importance of maintaining both public and personal hygiene in order to ward off the virus. Due to the significant increase in demand for hygienically packaged and sanitized food products, the packaging industry has grown. The production of PE, which is then used in the packaging industry for a variety of applications, including consumer goods, food products, and others, takes up a significant portion of this. In the upcoming years, the market will experience significant growth due to the increase in demand for high-quality, hygienic packaging.

The fruits and vegetables segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Growing demand for native fruits like kiwis and avocados is rising, and this fruits and vegetables segment is expected to be dominant over the forecast period. As they can be stored for a longer period of time in controlled environments, and they are highly sensitive to ethylene gas. Other fruits and vegetables include apples, avocados, bananas, kiwifruit, cucumbers, and grapes. These elements play a part in the rise in demand for ethylene absorbers in fruits and vegetables. Additionally, due to nationwide lockdowns and the scarcity of fresh foods following the introduction of COVID-19, the packaged food market has seen an abrupt rise in demand.

The potassium permanganate segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

By absorbing it and oxidizing it to carbon dioxide and water, potassium permanganate can remove exogenous ethylene from the atmosphere, which is crucial for the ripening of fruits. As a result, the potassium permanganate market is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period. Additionally, the harmful gases hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, acetaldehyde, sulfur oxides, and low concentrations of formaldehyde can all be effectively removed.

Region with largest share:

Due to its significant horticulture and agriculture sectors, the North American region is predicted to experience significant growth for ethylene absorbers over the course of the forecast period. The market is expanding as a result of a number of factors, such as rising awareness of food waste reduction, rising demand for fresh and high-quality produce, and expanding adoption of cutting-edge post-harvest technologies. Additionally, it is anticipated that the market will expand over the upcoming years, propelled by rising consumer demand for high-quality, fresh produce and the adoption of cutting-edge post-harvest technologies.

Region with highest CAGR:

Due to its extensive and rapidly expanding horticulture and agriculture industries, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the largest market share during the forecast period. The growing desire to increase the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as well as to lessen post-harvest losses is driving the demand for ethylene absorbers in this region. Numerous other factors, such as the region's expanding population and urbanization, the rising demand for fresh, high-quality produce, and the growing awareness of the need to reduce food waste, all contribute to the market's expansion in this Asia-Pacific region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Ethylene Absorber Market include AgroFresh Inc., Bee Chems, Bioconservacion, S.A., BioXTEND Inc., DeltaTrak, Dongguan Dingxing Industry Co., Ltd, Ethylene Control Inc., GreenKeeper Iberia, Hazel Technologies, Inc., Isolcell S.p.A., Lipmen CO., Ltd., Praxas, Sancopack, Secco International Group, Sercalia and Symphony Environmental Ltda.

Key Developments:

In November 2022, Hazel Technologies Teams Up With Kliewer Farms for Successful Kiwifruit Trials. The solutions provider’s partnership with Kliewer Farms was strengthened by a successful post-harvest trial using the Hazel 100 sachet on the exclusive kiwifruit variety Mega Kiwi.

In October 2022, Internet of Things (IoT) business and DeltaTrak, a leading innovator in cold chain management and end-to-end supply chain solutions, announced the collaboration through Deutsche Telekom that will drive cold chain traceability enhancements powered by the Ericsson IoT Accelerator platform. By providing real-time tracking data for perishable food and biopharmaceutical products in transit, this collaboration will enrich food chain visibility, increase food and medication safety and thus reduce waste, while enabling sustainability and environmental awareness in transit operations.

In August 2022, Hazel Technologies Reveals Successful Chilean Table Grape Trial With Jac. Vandenberg; Nicolas Tomicic and John Paap. At the conclusion of the trial, Vandenberg reported higher quality in the grapes protected by Hazel 100 for two to three weeks after arrival. The company also noted significantly greener stems, which it attributes to seeing less shatter in the Hazel 100-protected fruit.

Products Covered:
• Anti-Ethylene Bag
• Ethylene Filter
• Ethylene Sachet
• Ethylene Absorbent Sheet
• Ethylene Absorbent Pad
• Ethylene Environmental Control Systems
• Other Products

Chemicals Covered:
• Potassium Permanganate
• Sodium Permanganate
• Titanium Oxide
• 1-Methylcyclopropene
• Zeolite
• Other Chemicals

Applications Covered:
• Controlled Environmental Systems
• Ripening Rooms
• Shipping/Transportation
• Residential

End Users Covered:
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Flowers
• Crops and Seeds

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements