Food Irradiation Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and
Opportunity Analysis, 2018 - 2026
The global food irradiation market was valued at US$ 199.98 million in 2017 and is expected to expand
at a CAGR of 4.9% in terms of revenue during 2018–2025, owing to increasing prevalence of
foodborne illness.
Food irradiation is a process in which gamma rays, electron beam, and X-rays are used to
sterilize, disinfect, and preserve food. Irradiation helps to reduce food spoilage by insects,
bacteria, and parasites.
Increasing demand for food irradiation amongst the consumer is a major driving factor for
growth of the global food irradiation market, owing to increasing consumer acceptance for food
irradiation in the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved irradiation of
fresh vegetables and fruits as a phytosanitary treatment. FDA determined that food irradiation
process is safe and effective in providing protection against spoilage of fruit and vegetables.
Thus consumer prefer food irradiation.
However, lack of consumer awareness about food irradiation is one of the major factors
restraining the food irradiation market growth.
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The global food irradiation market was valued at US$ 199.98 million in 2017 and is expected to
expand at a CAGR of 4.9% in terms of revenue during 2018–2025, owing to increasing
prevalence of foodborne illness.
For instance, according to World Health Organization (WHO), globally one out of every 10
people suffer from food poisoning and around 420,000 die annually. Moreover, children under
the age of five are at high risk with 125,000 children dying from foodborne diseases annually,
despite the fact that they make up only 9% of the global population. Food irradiation is a