Rice Dryer Market Global Report 2026

The rice dryer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.1 billion in 2025 to $1.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing need for reducing post-harvest losses, the growing expansion of rice processing facilities, the rising demand for improved grain quality preservation, the increasing adoption of mechanized agricultural processing equipment, and the growing focus on efficient rice storage and handling operations.

The rice dryer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing commercial rice production activities, rising demand for energy-efficient drying technologies, growing investments in modern agricultural infrastructure, expanding adoption of automated grain processing systems, and increasing requirement for large-scale post-harvest management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of energy-efficient rice drying systems, increasing demand for automated moisture control in grain drying, rising deployment of advanced drying technologies for quality preservation, expanding use of sustainable rice processing and storage solutions, and increasing development of high-capacity rice drying equipment.

The increasing global rice production volumes are expected to propel the growth of the rice dryer market in the forecast period. Rice production volume refers to the total quantity of milled rice produced across all cultivation regions, measured in million metric tons, which determines the demand for post-harvest processing infrastructure and equipment. Global rice production is expanding due to the increasing adoption of high-yielding rice varieties, which enable farmers to achieve higher output levels from the same cultivated land area. Rice dryers support the growth of rice production by enabling consistent moisture reduction across large quantities of harvested rice, preserving grain quality, reducing cracking risks, and improving overall marketable yields. For instance, in February 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a US-based federal agency, the total rice planted area in the United States increased from approximately 2.22 million acres in 2022 to 2.89 million acres in 2023, representing an increase of around 30 percent, while harvested area expanded from approximately 2.17 million acres to 2.85 million acres, reflecting a 32 percent growth during the same period. Therefore, the increasing global rice production volumes are driving the growth of the rice dryer market.

Companies operating in the rice dryer market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as air-source heat pump drying technology, to enhance energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and improve the quality and consistency of dried rice while minimizing environmental impact. Air-source heat pump drying technology is a drying method that utilizes a heat pump to extract heat from ambient air, raise it to a higher temperature, and circulate it to efficiently remove moisture from materials. In December 2024, COFCO Technology & Industry, a China-based grain processing and agricultural engineering company, introduced Air Source Heat Pump Dryers for grain post-harvest centers. The system utilizes clean energy to dry paddy and other grains through an automated process that integrates grain intake, drying, storage, and distribution. It incorporates intelligent moisture management, online operational monitoring, remote process control, and minimal manual intervention. The solution can operate continuously around the clock and process up to 360 tons of grain per day while enhancing drying efficiency and maintaining grain quality. The technology helps rice processors reduce energy consumption, minimize post-harvest losses, and support sustainable grain handling operations.

In April 2025, KRBL Limited, an India-based food company, rice miller, and basmati rice exporter, partnered with Bühler Group to implement its Eco Dry paddy drying technology across KRBL’s processing facilities. Through this collaboration, KRBL integrated Bühler’s Eco Dry dryers into its 6-pass and 7-pass production lines to enhance drying efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall grain quality for domestic and global markets. Bühler Group is a Switzerland-based industrial technology company that provides advanced food processing and milling solutions, including energy-efficient and precision-driven rice drying systems.

Major companies operating in the rice dryer market are Akyürek Technology Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Alvan Blanch Development Company Limited, Bühler AG, Chief Industries Inc., Fratelli Pedrotti S.r.l., Henan Haokebang Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd., Hunan Nongyou Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Iseki & Co. Ltd., Kaneko Agricultural Machinery Co. Ltd., Mathews Company, Mecmar S.p.A., Mepu Oy, PETKUS Technologie GmbH, Rishikesh Engineers, S. K. Engineers, Satake Corporation, Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., SKF Boilers and Driers Pvt. Ltd., Stela Laxhuber GmbH, Sukup Manufacturing Co., SUNCUE Company Ltd., Yamamoto Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou Wangu Machinery Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the dominating region in the rice dryer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rice dryer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the rice dryer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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