Global Food Processing Equipment Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Food Processing Equipment Market: Industry Prospective

The global food processing equipment market size was worth around USD 54.86 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 82.07 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 4.1% between 2025 and 2034. The report analyzes the global food processing equipment market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the food processing equipment industry.

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Food Processing Equipment Market: Overview

Food processing equipment is crucial in converting raw food material into consumable food and is an essential part of the food industry across the world. This equipment is used to refine and condition foods such as meat, poultry, dairy, etc. These machines produce hygienic consumable food products that are then consumed by the population.  

The growing world population, rising demand for convenience foods, increasing industrial activity, adoption of advanced technologies, rising focus on automation, etc., are major trends propelling the food processing equipment market growth through 2028.  Lack of skilled labor to operate the zzz is expected to have a hampering effect on the global market growth.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global food processing equipment market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 4.1% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global food processing equipment market size was valued at around USD 54.86 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 82.07 Billion by 2034.
• The food processing equipment market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to growing investment in food manufacturing infrastructure, increasing demand for processed and convenience foods, advancements in automation and robotics, rising health and safety standards, and the expansion of the packaged food industry.
• Based on Mode of Operation, the Automatic segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of End-product Form, the Solid segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on the Type, the Pre-Processing segment is projected to swipe the largest market share.
• By Application, the Bakery & Confectionery Products segment is expected to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, Asia-Pacific is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Food Processing Equipment Market: Growth Drivers

Rising Demand from Growing Population

The demand for food has substantially increased over the past few years owing to a rapid increase in population across the world. Increasing preference for ready-to-eat foods, increasing urbanization, growing demand for food products, increasing demand for hygienic food products, etc., are some major factors that propel the food processing equipment market growth through the forecast period. Increasing industrial activity in nations of India and China is expected to have a major influence on the food processing equipment market growth through 2028.

Food Processing Equipment Market: Restraints

Lack of Skilled Workforce

The lack of a skilled workforce is a major factor that hinders global food processing equipment market growth through 2028. Food processing equipment required skilled and trained people to operate and run efficiently but there is a shortage of availability for such people in the market landscape and investing in the training of a workforce is not a valid option since it incurs additional costs and reduces profit margins.

Global Food Processing Equipment Market: Segmentation

The global food processing equipment market is segregated based on the mode of operation, end-product form, type, application, and region.

By mode of operation, the market is divided into automatic and semi-automatic. The automatic segment is anticipated to hold a dominant outlook over the forecast period owing to an increase in automation in industries across the world. Semi-automatic food processing equipment is expected to see a steady rise in demand as their adoption in small enterprises increases owing to the relatively low cost of deployment than automatic food processing equipment.

On the basis of End-product Form, the global food processing equipment market is bifurcated into Solid, Liquid, Semi-solid.

By Type, the global food processing equipment market is split into Pre-Processing, Sorting & Grading, Cutting, Peeling, Grinding, Slicing, And Washing, Mixing & Blending, Processing, Forming, Extruding, Coating, Drying, Cooling, And Freezing, Thermal, Homogenization, Filtration, Pressing.

By application, the food processing equipment market is segmented into bakery & confectionery products, meat & poultry, dairy products, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, fish & seafood, other applications (fruits, vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, sauces, and dressings). The bakery & confectionery products segment is predicted to hold a major market share in the global food processing equipment industry landscape. Meanwhile, the meat & poultry segment is expected to see remarkable growth in demand over the forecast period owing to rising demand for hygienic meat products across the world.

Food Processing Equipment Market: Report Scope

Food Processing Equipment Market: Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific region leads the global food processing equipment market in terms of revenue and volume share. The growth in this region can be attributed to factors such as increasing industrialization, rising demand for convenience food, presence of key food manufacturers, rising disposable income, the purchasing power of the general population, etc. Emerging economies such as India and China are expected to be the most important markets for food processing equipment companies in the Asia Pacific region owing to the rising consumption of food products in this region.

The market for food processing equipment in North America is expected to account for a prominent market share over the forecast period and major revenue is expected to be driven by demand from the United States. Increasing consumption of processed foods and ready-to-eat meals are anticipated to drive the food processing equipment market growth in this region.

Recent Developments

• In June 2021 – SPX FLOW announced the launch of New APV Pilot 4T Homogenizer equipment that allows testing of various recipes in a single unit. This is anticipated to be highly popular in the food & beverages industry to test new recipes without having to invest for new equipment.

Food Processing Equipment Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the food processing equipment market on a global and regional basis.

The global food processing equipment market is dominated by players like:

• Marel (Iceland)
• GEA Group (Germany)
• Bühler (Switzerland)
• JBT (US)
• The Middleby Corporation (US)
• Heat and Control Inc (US)
• Alfa Laval (Sweden)
• TNA Australia Pty Ltd. (Australia)
• Bucher Industries (Switzerland)
• Equipamientos Cárnicos
• S.L (Spain)
• Clextral (France)
• SPX FLOW (US)
• Bigtem Makine (Turkey)
• FENCO Food Machinery (Italy)
• Krones Group (Germany)
• Finis Food Processing Equipment B.V. (Netherlands)
• Bettcher Industries Inc (US)
• Anko Food Machine Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Heat and Control Inc (US)
• BAADER (Germany)
• Dover Corporation (US)

The global food processing equipment market is segmented as follows:

By Mode of Operation

• Automatic
• Semi-Automatic

By End-product Form

• Solid
• Liquid
• Semi-solid

By Type

• Pre-Processing
• Sorting & Grading
• Cutting
• Peeling
• Grinding
• Slicing
• And Washing
• Mixing & Blending
• Processing
• Forming
• Extruding
• Coating
• Drying

By Application

• Bakery & Confectionery Products
• Meat & Poultry
• Dairy Products
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Fish & Seafood
• Other Applications (Fruits
• Vegetables
• Ready-To-Eat Meals

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America