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The food spray drying equipment market size is estimated to grow by USD 551.7 million at a CAGR of 4.36% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing significant growth due to several key drivers. The rising adoption of infant formula, a product that undergoes spray drying for production, is a major factor fueling market expansion. Additionally, the application of spray drying equipment for food encapsulation, RTE food which preserves the nutritional value and sensory properties of food, is another growth-inducing trend. However, high operating costs and thermal energy consumption pose challenges to market growth. Despite these challenges, the market is expected to continue expanding due to the increasing demand for convenient and nutritious food products. The use of advanced technologies, such as vacuum and inline spray drying, is also expected to drive market growth by improving product quality and reducing energy consumption.
Market Forecast 2024-2028
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An Overview Spray drying equipment is a crucial technology used in the processing of various food products, including processed foods and convenience foods. The market for spray drying equipment is driven by the increasing adoption of processed food products and the need for extended shelf life and improved product quality. The chemicals used in the spray drying process, such as maltodextrin and food additives, play a significant role in enhancing the nutritional value, texture, and bioavailability of dry powdered products. The food industry, including the nutraceutical industry, uses spray drying equipment to produce heat-sensitive products, such as drugs, enzymes, and food additives while maintaining their nutritional value and ensuring food safety. The process involves the conversion of liquid feeds into dry powdered products using delivery systems that operate at low temperatures to preserve the product's sensitivity. The market for spray drying equipment is expected to grow significantly due to the increasing demand for processed foods, convenience foods, and nutrients. Food safety laws and regulations also influence the market's growth, ensuring the production of high-quality, safe, and nutritious food products. Pressure nozzle atomizers and centrifugal atomizers are commonly used in spray drying equipment due to their efficiency and ability to produce uniformly sized particles. Our researchers studied the data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2024 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market.
The rise in the adoption of infant formula is driving growth in the food spray equipment market. The infant formula is made in powder form and easily digests when fed as an alternative to breastfeeding. It is widely used as an alternative given its high nutritional content, factors such as changes in consumer lifestyle and the increasing number of working mothers have driven the usage of infant formula. As the infant formula that was manufactured in China had been detected to be contaminated with melamine, there has been a strong demand by children's parents for products made abroad. This has caused serious health problems in babies. Due to this, the imports of infant formula to China from other countries have increased.
Moreover, these are used to manufacture infant formula, and this is because of the growing demand for infant formula. Thus, manufacturers will increase production and also try to expand production plants in countries such as China. This will create opportunities for the installation of new spray drying equipment in newly constructed plants in such countries during the forecast period.
The application of spray drying equipment for food encapsulation is a primary trend in the market. The microencapsulation of food materials has also largely been carried out by spraying dryers. The use of spraying dryers for encapsulation was justified by the fact that it is permanent, fluid, and more economically viable. Encapsulation helps to immobilize enzymes in food materials, which will reduce contamination. The bitter taste, smell, and astringency of polyphenols can also be masked using this technique. The majority of the encapsulated food products are prepared using spray drying. Encapsulation of spray dryers is applied to the preparation of dehydrated powders such as immediate drinks mix, skimmed milk powder, and so on.
Moreover, the encapsulation of anthocyanins is carried out using spray drying. Anthocyanins can be applied as food coloring agents or functional ingredients. Anthocyanins are also known to have a variety of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and chemoprotection properties. Different carriers are used for the microencapsulation of various food products. Maltodextrin is one of the commonly used carriers used in the microencapsulation of various food products. These developments are expected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The stringent rules and regulations for food spray drying are a major challenge in the market. Several organizations in the food sector have imposed various rules and regulations to spray dry foodstuffs. Manufacturers must comply with a wide range of production safety and hygiene regulations. Many manufacturers are also trying to produce food products that conform to regulations of the Jewish dietary law. Manufacturers have to follow hygienic equipment design. The explosible dust in the food industry includes dried milk, instant coffee, flour, custard powder, soup powder, and potato powder.
However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests that strict Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) practices must be followed to manufacture food products in manufacturing plants. In order to avoid contamination, these facilities should have sufficient space for the appropriate placement of equipment and materials. Some manufacturers face difficulties in complying with these regulations, and they also have to incur additional costs. Such factors are expected to be a challenge for the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The milk products segment will account for a major share of the market's growth during the forecast period. For the drying of milk, FSDE is especially used for powder production. Skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, casein, infant formula, ice cream mix, whey permeate, and whey protein concentrate are some of the various milk products produced using spray drying technology. Milk contains a large amount of water and is highly perishable. It has a short shelf life. Thus, spray drying is used to remove the water and preserve milk products by eliminating microorganisms, which increases the shelf life.
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The milk product segment was valued at USD 721.30 million in 2018 and continued to grow until 2022. If milk products are spray-dried, they shall be reconstituted or blended in the solution when it is required for consumption. SprayDried milk products have become popular over the past few years in many countries, for example, infant formula and dairy powders. An increase in demand for such products will help increase the production of spray-dried products, which, in turn, will increase the sales of new spray-drying equipment hence driving the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
Based on the product, the market has been segmented into two-stage spray dryers, multi-stage spray dryers, and single-stage spray dryers. The two-stage spray dryers segment will account for the largest share of this segment. It is widely used for industrial purposes for drying food materials and other products. Due to the numerous advantages provided, e.g., greater evaporation and lower operational costs, better quality products, this method of spray drying has an advantageous advantage over that used by Single Stage Spray Dryers. It's helpful to boost the flow of powder and also reduce dust as a result of the formation of larger particles. This segment is expected to continue being the leading product sub-segment, hence driving the growth of the marker in focus during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth by 2028. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. APAC will exhibit the second-fastest growth for FSDE during the forecast period. This can be due to the development of dairy products such as milk powder and infant formulae in various countries within this region, e.g. China and India. In China, the demand for instant coffee is also strong. The increase in urbanization in developing countries such as India and China has led to a change in consumer lifestyle, which has led to changes in eating habits. There has been an increase in the consumption of products such as fortified food products with high nutritional value. This has resulted in a rise in demand for food processing equipment, such as FSDE, in various food processing facilities during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Acmefil Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd. - The company offers Lab scale pilot spray dryers, Rotary atomizer-type spray dryers, and Effluent spray dryers.
Advanced Drying Systems - The company offers an SS spray dryer and a Pilot spray dryer.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 15 market players, including:
Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies vendors based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Vendors are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Million" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2022 for the following segments.
The Market is witnessing significant growth due to the adoption of this technology in various industries, including the food and pharmaceutical sectors. The use of spray drying equipment enables the production of high-quality dry powdered products from chemicals, maltodextrin, food additives, plant-based proteins, and other liquids. Supercritical CO2 encapsulation and particle engineering are advanced technologies used in food spray drying equipment to improve product quality, shelf life, and bioavailability. These technologies are particularly useful for heat-sensitive products, such as enzymes, probiotics, and drugs. The food sector and pharmaceuticals is a major consumer of spray drying equipment due to the production of nutraceutical products and dry powdered foods. Pharmaceutical applications, including drug inhalation and targeted drug delivery, also contribute to the market growth. Environmental issues and thermal efficiency are crucial factors influencing the market. Inert gases and liquid feeds are used to minimize environmental impact, while control systems ensure thermal efficiency and maintain the desired particle size and properties. Biodegradable polymers, bioceramics, and advanced materials, such as 3D printing, are emerging trends in the market. These materials offer improved encapsulation, controlled release properties, and absorption capabilities, making them suitable for various applications in the food and health sectors. In conclusion, the Market is expected to continue its growth trajectory due to the increasing demand for high-quality, long-lasting, and customizable food and pharmaceutical products.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
191 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 4.36% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 551.7 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
4.11 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 38% |
Key countries |
US, China, Germany, Japan, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Acmefil Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd., Advanced Drying Systems, BUCHI Labortechnik AG, Carrier Process Equipment Group Inc., Changzhou Jinqiao Spray Drying and Engineering Co. Ltd., Changzhou Lemar Drying Engineering Co. Ltd., Durr AG, Freund Vector Corp., G. Larsson Starch Technology AB, GEA Group AG, Hemraj Engineering India LLP, Labplant UK Ltd., New AVM Systech Pvt. Ltd., Saka Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd., Shandong Tianli Energy Co. Ltd., SiccaDania, SPX FLOW Inc., Tetra Laval SA, and Yamato Scientific Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market forecasting, market growth and trends, market report, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, Market growth and Forecasting, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Product
8 Market Segmentation by Type
9 Customer Landscape
10 Geographic Landscape
11 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
12 Competitive Landscape
13 Competitive Analysis
14 Appendix
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