Separation Machinery Global Market Report 2024

The global separation machinery market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $89.69 billion in 2023 to $94.33 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. During the historical period, growth in separation machinery was driven by the expansion of infrastructure, prevailing global economic trends, increased utilization in laboratory and research applications, emphasis on recycling and waste management practices, advancements in the energy sector, and heightened demands from the pharmaceutical industry.

The global separation machinery market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.26 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. In the upcoming forecast period, the growth of separation machinery is expected to stem from expansions in research and laboratory facilities, continued global infrastructure development, heightened focus on renewable resources, increasing demands for efficiency and productivity, and advancements in biotechnology. Major trends anticipated in this period include a rising demand for recycling, integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, adherence to environmental regulations, developments in mining and mineral processing, and evolving trends in the food and beverage industry.

The growth of the separation machinery market is being significantly driven by the expanding water and wastewater treatment industry. This industry is experiencing a surge due to the increasing demand for industrial wastewater treatment to meet the needs of various industrial processes. Wastewater treatment involves the removal of suspended solids to ensure the discharge of treated water, known as effluent, meets environmental standards. Separation machinery plays a crucial role in waste and wastewater treatment, particularly in the removal of grit from sewage. Notably, a 2021 United Nations report on wastewater treatment revealed that globally, 56% of household wastewater flows were successfully treated in 2020, underscoring the global significance of this industry. As the water and wastewater treatment sector continues to expand, the separation machinery market is poised for substantial growth in the coming years.

The separation machinery market is anticipated to witness increased growth attributed to the expansion of the mining industry. The mining sector, involving the extraction of valuable minerals and geological materials, encompasses various activities, including identification, acquisition, processing, and transportation of minerals. Separation machinery is integral in multiple phases of the mining industry, facilitating processes such as ore sorting, gravity separation, froth flotation, and more. A report by the United States Geological Survey in February 2023 highlighted the robust performance of the US mining industry, generating approximately $98.2 billion in nonfuel mineral commodities in 2022. This marked a significant increase of $3.6 billion from the revised total of $94.6 billion in 2021. The ongoing expansion of the mining industry is a driving force behind the growth of the separation machinery market.

A notable trend shaping the separation machinery market is technological advancement, with major players focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into separation machinery. This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of separation machinery through advanced technologies. An illustrative example is the collaboration between Acea Ambiente, an Italy-based oil and energy company, and Recycleye, a UK-based developer of digital tools in October 2021. Together, they designed an AI-powered waste separation system, introducing automation for quality control and real-time monitoring in waste separation plants. This innovative approach leverages AI to optimize the efficiency and precision of separation machinery, reflecting a broader trend of technological integration in the market.

Major players in the separation machinery market are increasingly adopting a strategic partnership approach to advance solutions aligning with the principles of the circular economy. This strategic collaboration involves leveraging the strengths and resources of partnering companies to achieve mutual benefits and success. An example of this is the partnership announced in July 2023 between Alfa Laval AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of separation machinery, and RWDC Industries LLC, a US-based biotechnology company. This collaboration aims to accelerate the scale-up of sustainable material manufacturing, with a focus on reducing reliance on single-use, petroleum-based plastics. Alfa Laval's expertise in heat transfer and separation technologies will be utilized to develop new manufacturing methods, leveraging RWDC's unique biopolymer production systems. The partnership aims to enhance the commercial-scale production of high-quality, cost-effective biopolymers through process improvements and equipment refinements.

In January 2023, TerraSource Global Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of material sizing equipment, made a strategic move in the separation machinery market by acquiring Elgin Separation Solutions Industrials LLC. The acquisition, valued at an undisclosed amount, enhances TerraSource Global's portfolio in key sectors such as food, water, and oil and gas. This strategic addition complements TerraSource Global's existing industrial processing equipment, which plays a crucial role in serving diverse markets, including mining and metals. The acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions Industrials LLC strengthens TerraSource Global's position in the separation machinery market and expands its capabilities to cater to various industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the separation machinery market report are Alfa Laval AB, GEA Group, ANDRITZ Separation India Pvt Ltd., Sweco, Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Russell Finex Ltd., ACS Manufacturing Inc., CECO Environmental Ltd., Ferrum AG, Gruppo Pieralisi, Parkson Corporation, Hiller Separation & Process, Rotex, Industriefabrik Schneider, Kaisha Russell Finex, Forsberg’s Inc., Schlumberger, Taiyo Nippon Sanso, Gas Engineering LLC, JSC Cryogenmash, Sichuan Air Separation, Eaton Filtration LLC, B&P Littleford LLC, BHS-Sonthofen Inc., Centrifuge World, Centrisys Corporation, Chemtech Services Inc., Coperion K-Tron, Crown Iron Works Company, Derrick Corporation, Donaldson Company Inc.

North America was the largest region in the seperation machinery market share in 2023. The regions covered in the separation machinery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the separation machinery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary kinds of separation machinery include industrial centrifuges, magnetic separators, membrane separators, stage separators, industrial separators, evaporators, and others. Industrial centrifuges serve various separation purposes like solids-liquids, liquid-liquid, and liquid-liquid-solid separation. They operate through high-speed rotations, generating centripetal and relative centrifugal forces. These machines find applications in diverse sectors such as life sciences, water treatment, transportation, HVAC systems, environmental operations, industrial processing, among others. They are distributed through direct sales and various distribution channels.

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The separation machinery market consists of sales of Laval separators and LCD (liquid-crystal display) screen separator machines, and vibrating screen separators. that are used to sort particles in bulk material handling systems in various industries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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