Ethylene Scavengers Market
Ethylene Scavengers Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4), 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), Zeolite, Activated Carbon, Pumice, Bio-based Scavengers and Other Product Types), Form (Sheets, Sachets, Films, Granules, Beads, Coatings and Other Forms), Packaging, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ethylene Scavengers Market is accounted for $5.53 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $8.60 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. Ethylene scavengers are active packaging agents designed to mitigate ethylene gas accumulation, which accelerates ripening and senescence in fresh produce. These compounds often based on oxidizing agents like potassium permanganate or adsorbents such as activated carbon function by chemically reacting with or adsorbing ethylene molecules. Their integration into packaging systems helps extend shelf life, preserve texture and color, and reduce spoilage. Advanced variants include nanomaterials and catalysts that enhance ethylene removal efficiency across diverse storage environments.
According to the International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, ethylene-induced deterioration contributes to an annual loss of 25–40% in the commodity value of fruits and vegetables, prompting the adoption of ethylene scavengers to mitigate post-harvest degradation and extend shelf life through chemical and physical adsorption mechanisms.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing consumer demand for fresh produce
Ethylene scavengers play a critical role in slowing down ripening and spoilage, especially during transportation and retail display. With increasing awareness of food waste reduction and quality assurance, retailers and distributors are adopting ethylene control technologies to maintain product integrity. Innovations in packaging materials embedded with scavenging agents are further enhancing the effectiveness of these solutions. The trend is particularly strong in urban centers where fresh produce logistics are complex and time-sensitive.
Restraint:
Availability of alternatives
Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), refrigeration systems, and ozone-based solutions offer comparable results in certain applications and may be more cost-effective for large-scale operations. Additionally, some alternatives require less frequent replacement or maintenance, making them attractive to budget-conscious stakeholders. The presence of multifunctional packaging systems that combine humidity control, antimicrobial properties, and ethylene absorption also dilutes the standalone demand for scavengers. This diversification of preservation methods poses a challenge to market penetration.
Opportunity:
Residential and small-scale applications
Consumers are increasingly seeking solutions to prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables stored at home, especially in regions with limited refrigeration access. Compact sachets and user-friendly formats are being developed to cater to household needs, offering convenience and affordability. Moreover, small retailers and local cooperatives are adopting scavenger technologies to reduce spoilage and improve product turnover promising growth opportunity for manufacturers targeting decentralized distribution models.
Threat:
Evolving consumer preferences
Consumer behavior is evolving rapidly, with increasing emphasis on sustainability, minimal packaging, and natural preservation methods. Some buyers are skeptical of chemical-based scavengers and prefer organic or passive alternatives. Additionally, the demand for transparent labeling and clean technologies is influencing purchasing decisions, especially among environmentally conscious demographics. If ethylene scavenger products fail to align with these expectations, they risk losing relevance in competitive retail environments.
Covid-19 Impact:
The pandemic disrupted global supply chains and altered consumer priorities, indirectly influencing the ethylene scavengers market. While logistical challenges affected the availability of packaging materials and scavenger components, the heightened focus on food safety and shelf stability created new demand. Retailers sought reliable preservation solutions to manage fluctuating inventory cycles and reduce waste during lockdowns. Additionally, the surge in e-commerce and home delivery of fresh produce accelerated the adoption of ethylene control technologies in transit packaging.
The potassium permanganate (KMnO4) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The potassium permanganate (KMnO4) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its high efficacy and cost-effectiveness. It is widely used in sachets, filters, and bulk packaging formats across commercial supply chains. The compound’s strong oxidative properties enable rapid ethylene neutralization, making it ideal for long-haul transportation and cold storage environments. Recent developments in encapsulation and controlled-release formulations have further improved its performance and safety profile.
The sachets segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the sachets segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by its versatility and ease of integration into various packaging systems. These compact units are suitable for both industrial and household applications, offering targeted ethylene absorption without altering the packaging design. Manufacturers are innovating with multi-layer sachets that combine moisture control and microbial resistance, enhancing overall produce preservation.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share propelled by its advanced logistics infrastructure and strong retail networks. The region’s emphasis on food quality, waste reduction, and sustainable packaging has accelerated the deployment of ethylene control technologies. Major supermarket chains and produce distributors are investing in enhanced packaging systems to meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR attributed to rapid urbanization, expanding middle-class populations, and increasing demand for fresh produce. Countries like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations are investing in cold chain infrastructure and modern retail formats, creating fertile ground for ethylene scavenger adoption. Local manufacturers are also entering the market with cost-effective solutions tailored to regional needs making Asia Pacific a key focus area for global players.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Ethylene Scavengers Market include YOME, R.P.F. Co., Ltd., Purfresh, Nanopack, Multisorb, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Lenzing AG, Keepfresh, It's Fresh!, Fresh-Ripe, Environ Care Products LLP, DS Smith, Decco, Clariant, Bluapple, Bioconservacion S.A., Bee Chems, Amcor plc, Agripac S.A., and Adespack.
Key Developments:
In July 2025, Lenzing announced the placement of a EUR 500m hybrid bond to strengthen its capital structure and support strategic plans. The announcement named lead banks and gave settlement details and purpose (balance-sheet strengthening / financing).
In June 2025, DS Smith confirmed start-up of a €90 million biomass boiler at its Rouen mill a major decarbonisation and efficiency investment for paper production. The release framed this as part of DS Smith’s sustainability and operational-investment program to cut emissions and improve energy resilience.
Product Types Covered:
• Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)
• 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)
• Zeolite
• Activated Carbon
• Pumice
• Bio-based Scavengers
• Other Product Types
Forms Covered:
• Sheets
• Sachets
• Films
• Granules
• Beads
• Coatings
• Other Forms
Packagings Covered:
• Primary Packaging
• Secondary Packaging
• Palletized Logistic Solutions
• Cold Chain
• Other Packagings
Distribution Channels Covered:
• Distributors & Wholesalers
• Direct Sales
• Online Retail
• Specialty Stores
Applications Covered:
• Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
• Processed Foods
• Cut Flowers & Ornamentals
• Seeds & Tubers
• Pharmaceuticals & Specialty Chemicals
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Food & Beverage
• Agriculture
• Logistics & 3PL Providers
• Residential
• Other End Users
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
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Product Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4)
5.3 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)
5.4 Zeolite
5.5 Activated Carbon
5.6 Pumice
5.7 Bio-based Scavengers
5.8 Other Product Types
6 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Form
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sheets
6.3 Sachets
6.4 Films
6.5 Granules
6.6 Beads
6.7 Coatings
6.8 Other Forms
7 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Packaging
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Primary Packaging
7.3 Secondary Packaging
7.4 Palletized Logistic Solutions
7.5 Cold Chain
7.6 Other Packagings
8 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Distribution Channel
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Distributors & Wholesalers
8.3 Direct Sales
8.4 Online Retail
8.5 Specialty Stores
9 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
9.3 Processed Foods
9.4 Cut Flowers & Ornamentals
9.5 Seeds & Tubers
9.6 Pharmaceuticals & Specialty Chemicals
9.7 Other Applications
10 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Food & Beverage
10.3 Agriculture
10.4 Logistics & 3PL Providers
10.5 Residential
10.6 Other End Users
11 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 YOME
13.2 R.P.F. Co., Ltd.
13.3 Purfresh
13.4 Nanopack
13.5 Multisorb
13.6 Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
13.7 Lenzing AG
13.8 Keepfresh
13.9 It's Fresh!
13.10 Fresh-Ripe
13.11 Environ Care Products LLP
13.12 DS Smith
13.13 Decco
13.14 Clariant
13.15 Bluapple
13.16 Bioconservacion S.A.
13.17 Bee Chems
13.18 Amcor plc
13.19 Agripac S.A.
13.20 Adespack
List of Tables
1 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Zeolite (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Activated Carbon (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Pumice (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Bio-based Scavengers (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Sheets (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Sachets (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Films (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Granules (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Beads (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Coatings (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Primary Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Secondary Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Palletized Logistic Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Cold Chain (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Other Packagings (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Distributors & Wholesalers (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Online Retail (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Specialty Stores (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Processed Foods (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Cut Flowers & Ornamentals (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Seeds & Tubers (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals & Specialty Chemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
37 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
38 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
39 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Logistics & 3PL Providers (2024-2032) ($MN)
40 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Residential (2024-2032) ($MN)
41 Global Ethylene Scavengers Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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