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Key Players
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The growth of the powder processing equipment market is driven by various factors such as the growing foods and beverage industry and the need for high productivity and system efficiency of powder processing equipment. However, the growth of the market is expected to be hindered due to the increasing raw material prices.
The global powder processing equipment market is expected to grow at about 6.47% CAGR during the forecast and reach USD 22,651.2 million by 2025. In 2018, the market was led by Asia-pacific, with a 38.25% share, followed by North America and Europe with shares of 28.95 % and 25.68%, respectively.
The powder processing equipment market has been segmented based on technology, end use, and region. On the basis of technology, the mixing and blending segment dominated the market with a share of 29.12%, having accounted for USD 4,285.4 million in 2018; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.91% during the forecast period. On the basis of end use, the food & beverage segment dominated the market with a share of 21.06%, having accounted for USD 3,098.7 million in 2018; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period.
Powder Processing Equipment Market is a key focus area for market intelligence and strategic research.
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Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
Powder processing equipment are used for processing of dry powders, semi-solid substances, and solid shapes for the purpose of their mixing & blending, drying & cooling, sintering, compaction & punching, some of the industries that use these equipment include chemicals, cosmetics, feed, food & beverages, metals, minerals, nuclear, and pharma among others.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2017 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2017–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
The global powder processing equipment market is highly competitive with key industry players adopting various strategies such as product development, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, and expansions to strengthen their market positions. Most companies in the market are focused on expanding operations across regions, augmenting their capabilities, and building strong partner relations.
The growth of market players is dependent on market conditions, end-use industry growth, and technology developments. Thus, the vendors should consider focusing on expanding geographically and improving product quality. Hosokawa Micron Corporation, Baker Perkins Limited, Syntegon Technology GmbH, Hänsel Processing GmbH, Sollich UK Ltd, Dongsun Powder Processing Equipment Co., Ltd, Sanovo Technology Group, Powder Process-Solutions, Bepex International LLC, British Rema, Classifier Milling Systems, Powder Systems Corporation, Charles Ross & Son Company, Guilin Hongcheng Mining Equipment Manufacture Co., Ltd, and Kemutec are the key companies in this market, who compete based on market presence, product specifications, quality, and price.
The key players are taking steps toward market development and the expansion of the business and the customer base. The global players may strengthen their presence worldwide through acquisitions during the forecast period. It has also been forecast that advancements in the global economic scenario and the growing powder processing equipment industry in emerging economies would drive market growth, making it an ideal time for players to increase their global market shares and launch new products.
Competitors
Key Region/ Country Presence
Industry Experience
Hosokawa Micron Corporation
North America, Asia-pacific, and Europe
Baker Perkins Limited
UK
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Germany
Hänsel Processing GmbH
Germany
Sollich UK Ltd
Germany
Dongsun Powder Processing Equipment Co., Ltd
China
Sanovo Technology Group
Denmark
Powder Process-Solutions
US
Bepex International LLC
US
British Rema
UK
Classifier Milling Systems
Canada
Powder Systems Corporation
Japan
Charles Ross & Son Company
US
Guilin Hongcheng Mining Equipment
Manufacture Co., Ltd
China
Kemutec
US
Start Up Benchmarking
Competitors
Headquarter
Key Region/ Country Presence
Classifier Milling Systems
Canada
Singapore, Asia Pacific, North America
Powder Systems Corporation
US
US, Canada, Mexico
Charles Ross & Son Company
US
US, Canada, China, India
Guilin Hongcheng Mining Equipment
Manufacture Co., Ltd
China
China, India, Vietnam, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria and other countries
Kemutec
US
US
Company Name
New Product Development
Contracts & Agreements
Mergers & Acquisitions
Total
Hosokawa Micron Corporation
Baker Perkins Limited
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Hänsel Processing GmbH
Sollich UK Ltd
Dongsun Powder Processing Equipment Co., Ltd
Sanovo Technology Group
Powder Process-Solutions
Bepex International LLC
British Rema
Classifier Milling Systems
Powder Systems Corporation
Charles Ross & Son Company
Guilin Hongcheng Mining Equipment Manufacture Co., Ltd
Kemutec
Total
Date
Company Name
Development
October 2019
Baker Perkins Limited
Baker Perkins Limited developed a new powder coating feed system that increases output by 275%. The new system named MAX³ feed system improves the flow of material through extruder and removes air in the system.
September 2019
Baker Perkins Limited
Baker Perkins Limited developed MPX19 benchtop twin-screw powder coating extruder for academic, laboratory and development work has been upgraded with remote software support.
August 2019
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Syntegon Technology GmbH developed a new version of its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403. The new machine is designed for a wide variety of products ranging from biscuits, chocolate, cookies and crackers to frozen foods or meats.
July 2019
Product Development
Powder Process-Solutions developed magnetic separators for dairy powders and infant formula manufacturers. The new separators help manufacturers increase the efficiency of the production processes.
Sep-18
Product Development
Charles Ross & Son Company developed custom 150-gallon Triple Shaft Mixer with elaborate automation and safety functions.
August 2018
Baker Perkins Limited
Baker Perkins Limited developed New TruClean Series3 rotary moulder for soft dough biscuits and cookies. This new product is designed to enhance consistency at high outputs in environments where close control of size, weight, and texture are essential.
Jun-17
Baker Perkins Limited
Baker Perkins Limited developed new tweedy mixers for test bakeries and laboratories.
Date
Company Name
Development
January 2020
Hosokawa Micron Corporation
Hosokawa Micron Corporation acquired Solids Solutions Group (SSG). The Solids Solutions Group (SSG) designs, manufactures, and sells pneumatic conveying, feeding and dosing systems. The acquisition focuses on the development of machines and systems for various industries and enhances its customer base.
October 2019
Hosokawa Micron Corporation
Hosokawa Micron Corporation established a sales subsidiary in Thailand named as Hosokawa Micron (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The establishment helps the company enhance its sales of powder processing equipment & system and its after-sales business in South-east Asia.
Sep-19
Expansion
Charles Ross & Son Company opened its new manufacturing plant in Nantong, China. The new manufacturing plant produces high shear mixers, vertical blenders, and other product lines for the Chinese market.
Jul-19
Expansion
British Rema established its new manufacturing plant for milling and classification in Romania. The new plant focuses on milling, classifying, and processing aluminum hydroxide in various particle sizes, ranging between 10 and 150 microns, at a throughput of six tonnes per hour.
January 2019
Expansion
Kemutec started a new office in Monterey, Mexico. The expansion focuses on the sales of sieving, crushing, milling and mixing equipment and helps cater to its customers in Latin America.
December 2018
Expansion
Syntegon Technology GmbH opened its new research and development centre for filling and sealing liquid and viscous products in Koenigsbrunn, Germany.
Nov-17
Baker Perkins Limited
Baker Perkins Limited opened new industrial extrusion innovation centre in the UK. This new innovation centre helps the company innovate new machines for industrial extrusion applications.
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Analytical insights on Powder Processing Equipment Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Powder Processing Equipment Market represents a significant market opportunity with multiple growth drivers across regions and segments.
The growth of the global powder processing equipment market is driven by various factors such as the growing food & beverage industry and the need for improved productivity and efficiency in manufacturing industries. However, the growth of the market can be hindered by the increasing raw material prices.
The rapid increase in population, urbanization, and changing lifestyles have resulted in an increased demand for powdered food and nutritional products. A rise in the per capita disposable income has led to increased spending on dietary food supplements, nutraceuticals, and other premium healthcare and food products by individuals in developed countries. The increasing population, growth in demand for dairy products, and rising health consciousness have led to increased consumption of food products, which is expected to lead to market growth. According to FoodDrinkEurope, in 2018, the turnovers of food and drinks in Europe were valued at USD 1.24 trillion and USD 260 billion, respectively, which makes them the largest manufacturing industries in the EU. Additionally, the food industry in developing countries is growing rapidly. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), in 2016, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India generated USD 49 billion in revenue. The growth is primarily driven by liberalized foreign direct investment (FDI) policies, strong macro-economic indicators, and economic and industrial reforms, resulting in the development of the food production and processing industries in the country.
A majority of the FMCGs are primarily comprised of food and beverage products, including banana powder, fruit powder, vegetable powders, powder of coffee, tea, sugar, and beans. The increasing demand for nutritional products and health supplements further boosts the demand for powder processing equipment in the global market. Thus, the growing food & beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the global powder processing equipment market.
The food & beverage and retail industries in both developed and developing countries are growing steadily. The rising demand for retail products such as biscuits, chips, chocolate products, and other processing food products is leading to an increased demand for food processing equipment. Thus, the impact of the growing food & beverage industry on the global powder processing equipment market is expected to shift from moderate to high over the forecast period.
North America
North America is a major manufacturer of food products which includes cookies, cakes, milk powder, nutritional products, ginger powder, and other products. Furthermore, growing demand for coconut-based products and beverages and growing demand for coconut milk powder, and growing adoption of processed chocolate products, milkshakes, and jams are further expected to drive the growth of powder processing equipment market in the region.
The growing pharmaceutical industry in the region coupled with growing demand for pills, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, and powders is further expected to result in the rise in demand for powder processing equipment in the pharma sector in this region.
According to US Trade Administration, various pharmaceutical and generic drug manufacturers are focusing on high volumes to earn profits, requiring efficient production methods and distribution chains. According to Metal Powder Industries Federation, the iron powder shipments in 2018 were increased by 25.81% from 2010. Europe:
Europe is one of the largest food processing regions due to growing demand for packaged food and ready-to-eat products. According to European Association of the Machine Tool Industries imports of food processing equipment parts increased by 4% per year on average between 2011‑2015 to €1.9 billion in 2015. Furthermore, growing research and development by manufacturers, growing demand for advancement in equipment technology and increase in demand for energy efficient equipment increases the demand for powder processing equipment in Europe.
Growing adoption of automation, growing development in production technology, and increase in demand from end user industries is further expected to drive the demand for powder processing equipment in the region. There is also a significant level of domestic demand for bakery products, coffee, tea, spices and ready meals. The rising global meat consumption also aids demand. Germany’s abundant farmland makes it a prime location for investment. According to the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA), the industrial automation solutions turnover in Germany for 2017 was nearly USD 8.0 billion (EUR 7.2 billion).
The UK is home to many multinational food and drink producers. The UK has over 7,000 food and drink manufacturing companies. Furthermore, the European Additive Manufacturing Group focuses on additive manufacturing technology, with a special focus on metal powder-based products through conducting research programmes, workshops, benchmarking and exchange of knowledge. Asia-Pacific:
The rise in the industrial hubs coupled with growing FDI in all major manufacturing and construction sectors in major emerging economies, such as China, India, Brazil, and South-East Asian countries, is expected to raise the demand for powder processing equipment in manufacturing sectors during the forecast period. Emerging economies are focusing on various foreign developers who intend to set up their businesses through FDI incentive schemes. This will indirectly boost the economy of the countries by enhancing industrialization and driving the growth of the manufacturing sector. For example, Greenfield FDI inflows to Asia-Pacific in 2016 was USD 395 billion, which was an increase by 11.7% from the previous year. Furthermore, these countries have evolved and restructured their manufacturing policies and procedures to attract investments and enable growth. Industrialization will certainly boost the powder processing processes to ease operations and improve the efficiency of production.
The growing advancement in powder processing equipment such as ribbon blenders, High-shear mixers, particle production, mechano chemical bonding, nanogrinding, wet milling, dry processing, air classification further expected to grow the demand for advanced powder processing equipment.
Construction, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors have had major contributions in the global powder processing equipment market. Economic development across major countries is usually attributed to the significant industrial growth, which is due to the rise in demand from the end users. Moreover, China, Japan, and India along with South-East Asian countries are anticipated to witness high growth due to the rapid expansion in the manufacturing base and the increasing investment in powder processing equipment.
The raw materials required for manufacturing powder processing equipment are mild steel, carbon steel, high-speed steel (HSS), high tensile steel, aluminum, cast iron, rubber, and plastic, among other materials. The prices of these raw materials are increasing due to the depleting resources and the high demand from end-use industries. According to the World Bank, in 2018, globally, the prices of metals increased by 8.57% compared to the previous year. Furthermore, continually changing trade policies further creates market uncertainties and disrupts the supply chain, increasing price increments. Thus, increasing raw material prices is expected to restrain the growth of the global powder processing equipment market during the forecast period.
However, the powder processing equipment manufacturers are continually working on reducing the prices of powder processing equipment by developing cost-effective raw material substitutes and extraction methods. Thus, the impact of the increasing raw material prices on the global powder processing equipment market is expected to remain moderate during the forecast period.
Several enterprises, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are adopting powder processing equipment to enhance productivity. The design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of powder processing equipment involve high capital expenditure. These equipment systems are comprised of software and hardware systems whose installation requires qualified and experienced automation engineers.
Powder processing equipment need to be maintained and serviced at regular intervals. The maintenance and replacement of spare parts and components such as rollers, sliders, mixers, air slides, and other related parts involve high expenses.
Business owners or managers have to consider all these factors before adopting powder processing equipment in their manufacturing plants. The development of powder processing equipment and components with longer lifespans and the cost-effective solutions offered by various intermediaries and solutions providers are expected to decrease the need for high capital investments in the global powder processing equipment market.
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Profiles of 113 companies operating in the Powder Processing Equipment Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 113 of 113 companies
Hosokawa Micron Corporation
Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1916 Workforce: ~ 1,656 Company Working: Hosokawa Micron Corporation is one of the key manufacturers of machines for industrial plant users. Its business is segregated into the segments of powder processing equipment and plastic processing equipment. The powder processing equipment segment manufactures grinding and classification devices, mixing and drying equipment, measuring machines, dust collectors, and isolators. The plastic processing equipment segment manufactures functional thin laminated films. It mainly serves end users across oil & gas, chemical, power, water & wastewater, mining & metal, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and iron & steel industries. The company has a wide global presence and direct operations in more than 13 countries around the globe. It primarily operates through its dealers, exporters, and distributors along with 17 subsidiaries. Hosokawa Micron B.V., Hosokawa Ter Braak B.V., Hosokawa Micron International, Inc., and Juno International Inc. are some of the subsidiaries of the company.
Powder Process-Solutions
Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1971 Workforce: ~50 Company Working: Powder Process-Solutions manufacturers products related to pneumatic conveying and bulk powder handling equipment. It offers powder processing equipment for applications in food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and infant nutrition. It offers systems for vacuum cleaning, dust collection, gassing systems, grinding & milling, mechanical conveying, mixing & blending, and packing & filling. For the food processing industry, the company offers powder processing equipment for salt, flours, gums, sugars, spices, and vitamins. It currently operates through its plants in the US, which have manufacturing halls, office spaces, logistics centers, and R&D workshops.
Sanovo Technology Group
Company Headquarters: Denmark Founded: 1961 Workforce: ~150 Company Working: Sanovo Technology Group is a manufacturer of high technology machines for a wide range of applications in the petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, sportswear, and packaging industries. It offers products for egg packaging, egg processing, egg grading, inoculation & harvesting, and powder processing.
Sollich UK Ltd
Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1928 Workforce: ~300 Company Working: Sollich UK Ltd designs and develops bar manufacturing machines, automatic enrobing machines, automatic tempering machines, cooling tunnels, extruders/depositors, marzipan formers, chocolate pumps, bucket elevators, other special equipment for the chocolate and confectionery industry. The company offers numerous products related to the chocolate, confectionery and baked goods industries. It offers its products through Sollich, Chocotech, Meincke, AliMec, BVT, CEPI, and Sancassiano. The company primarily operates in North America, Europe, and South America. The key subsidiaries of the company are Chocotech GmbH (Germany), Dumoulin (France), Sollich North America, LLC (U.S.), CHOCOTECH GmbH (Germany), and Nuova Euromec (Italy). The company has a wide geographic presence in more than 40 countries including Argentina, Mexico, the US, China, India, Denmark, France, and Oman. In year 2018, company generated a revenue of USD 121.5 million.
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1861 Workforce: ~6,100 Company Working: Syntegon Technology GmbH develops and manufactures machines, instruments, and process control solutions. The company offers products for food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. It operates through four categories, namely, pharma, biopharma, and fine chemicals, medical device and diagnostics, food & confectionary, and other industries. It offers machines for bag sealing and closing, capping, capsule filling, cleaning, handling, mixing, and sterilization in the pharma, biopharma, and fine chemical applications. The food & confectionary segment offers machines for confectionary processing, horizontal packaging, feeling and sealing products, and secondary packaging. The company operates and manages its business across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates in more than 30 locations over 15 countries and generated a revenue of USD 1,535.3 million in 2018.
Baker Perkins Limited
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 1918 Workforce: ~300 Company Working: Baker Perkins Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and sells measurement and control equipment, worldwide. The company operates through seven business categories, namely, bread, biscuits, cookies, crackers, and confectionary, cereal, food extrusion, dry pet food, and industrial extrusion. It also offers equipment, food processing products, food products, food extrusion products, and heat transfer products. It offers equipment and machines for mixing, dividing, rounding, dough transfer, and final molding. The company has a wide global presence in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa.
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