Bubble washers for produce market seen reaching $1.96 billion by 2030

By AI, Created 1:40 PM UTC, May 25, 2026, /AGP/ – The global bubble washers for produce market is projected to grow from $1.37 billion in 2025 to $1.96 billion by 2030 as food safety rules, automation and demand for fresh produce cleaning systems accelerate. Asia-Pacific is the largest market in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - Bubble washers are becoming more important as produce processors face tighter food safety expectations and higher demand for hygienically cleaned fruits and vegetables. - The market’s growth points to broader investment in automation, export-ready processing and water-efficient cleaning systems across food supply chains.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a 2026 report on the bubble washers for produce market. - The market is projected to rise from $1.37 billion in 2025 to $1.47 billion in 2026, a 7.2% CAGR. - The market is forecast to reach $1.96 billion by 2030, with a 7.4% CAGR. - Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2025 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region through the forecast period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The release date was May 25, 2026. - Download a free sample of the report. - View the full report.

The details: - Bubble washers for produce use water infused with air bubbles to loosen dirt, pesticide residues and other contaminants without damaging delicate fruits and vegetables. - Food processors use the machines before grading, cutting, packaging or other downstream steps. - Growth is tied to rising demand for fresh produce processing, expansion of the food processing sector, broader agricultural exports and more basic washing systems in processing plants. - The report says future growth will be supported by automation in food processing lines, demand for pesticide-free produce, adoption of smart washing technologies, growth in cold chain and packaged food industries and stricter hygiene rules. - Expected trends include automated conveyor-based bubble washing systems, more hygienic equipment in export-focused facilities, ozone-assisted washing technologies, modular and portable machines and more water-efficient cleaning methods. - Food safety pressure is a major driver because bubble washers help remove dirt, pesticides and microorganisms that can raise contamination risk. - The release cites European Food Safety Authority data showing Italy recorded 148,181 cases of campylobacteriosis in 2023, equal to 45.7 cases per 100,000 people, up 4.3% from 2022. - Consumer hygiene awareness is also supporting demand as more shoppers seek safer produce handling. - The release cites International Food Information Council data from June 2024 showing 54% of Americans followed a specific diet or eating pattern over the past year, protein-intake interest rose from 59% in 2022 to 71% in 2024, and about half of consumers aim to eat more fresh foods. - The 2026 reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technology and future trend analysis, plus updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The market story is less about a single machine category and more about the shift toward cleaner, more automated and compliance-driven food processing. - Asia-Pacific’s lead suggests the strongest demand is likely coming from large produce and processing markets where exports, hygiene standards and industrial upgrading are converging.

What’s next: - The report expects continued adoption of smart and automated washing systems as processors try to meet food safety rules while improving throughput. - More demand may come from facilities serving export markets, cold chain networks and packaged-food channels. - The company also lists related reports on packaged food, commercial sparkling water dispensers and birch water.