The global food processing and handling equipment market stood at USD 168.75 Billion in 2024 and will grow at a CAGR of 6.20% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to achieve USD 307.96 Billion by 2034.
The global food processing and handling equipment industry is driven by the innovation in processing technology, advancements in the food processing industry, and the constant growth in the demand for processed food.
The global food processing and handling equipment industry is driven by the innovation in processing technology, advancements in the food processing industry, and the constant growth in the demand for processed food.
Market Segmentation
Food processing and handling equipment refers to the components, processing machines, and systems used for handling, preparing, cooking, storing, and packaging food and food products. The food processing and handling equipment industry can be divided based on segments like end-product forms, equipment types, and applications.The industry can be divided based on end product form as:
- Solid
- Liquid
- Semi-Solid
The industry can be divided on the basis of equipment types as:
- Pre-Processing Equipment
- Sorting and Grading
- Cutting, Peeling, Grinding, Slicing, and Washing
- Mixing and Blending
- Primary Processing Equipment
- Forming Equipment
- Extruding Equipment
- Coating Equipment
- Drying, Cooling, and Freezing
- Thermal Equipment
- Homogenizer
- Filters
- Pressing
- Food Service Equipment
- Cooking Equipment
- Storage and Refrigeration Equipment
- Food Preparation Equipment
- Warewashing Equipment
- Serving Equipment
- Food Packaging Equipment
- Form-Fill-Seal
- Filling and Dosing
- Cartoning
- Case Packing
- Wrapping and Bundling
- Labelling and Coding
- Inspecting, Detecting, and Check-Weighing Machines
- Others
The industry can be broadly categorised based on its application sectors into:
- Bakery and Confectionery Products
- Meat and Poultry Products
- Fish and Seafood Products
- Dairy Products
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Others
Looks into the regional markets of food processing and handling equipment like:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Market Analysis
The expansion of food production capacities in emerging economies and the growth of the food processing industry will support the growth of the food processing and handling equipment market. With the growing preference for healthy food and functional food, it is predicted that manufacturers will embrace the use of new equipment to meet the demand for healthy functional foods and beverages. The companies involved in food processing, food retail, and foodservice value chains have different opportunities to access or increase their equipment product penetration, either organically or through acquisition. The increasing awareness of health is driving the demand for healthy and convenient food products, which is also expected to drive the food processing and handling equipment market in the food industry. The bakery products demand facilitates the increasing use of food processing and handling equipment for bakery processing, which is aiding the growth of the market.Competitive Landscape
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global food processing and handling equipment market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:- GEA Group
- Buhler AG
- Alfa Laval
- JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT)
- SPX Flow
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- IMA- Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
- Krones AG
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
6 North America Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
7 Europe Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
8 Asia-Pacific Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
9 Latin America Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
10 Middle East and Africa Food Processing and Handling Equipment Market Analysis
11 Market Dynamics
13 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
The key companies featured in this Food Processing and Handling Equipment market report include:- GEA Group AG
- Bühler Holding AG
- Alfa Laval AB
- JBT Corporation
- SPX Flow Inc.
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- IMA- Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.
- Krones AG
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 174 |
| Published | August 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 168.75 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 307.96 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 9 |
