Global Primary Food Processing Machinery (PFPM) Market 2017-2021

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Overview of the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market

The global food industry is compelled to switch to automation for food processing due to the increasing pressure from regulatory agencies for food safety and for improving food quality. Research analysis on the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market identifies that the rising focus on robotics and plant automation in PFPM will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. Plant automation enhances the work scheduling process and improves the productivity by collecting, storing, retrieving, and processing the data of the company.  Many companies that provide PFPM are investing in robotics for food processing. This will in turn, boost the adoption of robotics in packaging operations and food processing. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 6% by 2021.

The growing demand for processed food products is compelling companies to upgrade their machinery constantly by investing in large processing plants and advanced food processing equipment. Also, manufacturers are focusing on innovations and investments in research and development activities due to the increasing demand for reliable performance, high-efficiency degree, easy installation, robustness, and low maintenance. According to this market research and analysis, the rise in modernization and operation optimization will be one of the key trends that will gain traction in the global primary food processing machinery market in the forthcoming years.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The PFPM market is characterized by the presence of food processing machinery manufacturers who compete against each other based on factors such as technical innovation, product performance, after sales services, and price. The increasing focus on product extensions, technological innovations, and strategic mergers and acquisitions will strengthen the competitive environment among the players in this marketspace.

Key vendors in this market are -

• Anko Food Machine
• Buhler
• GEA Group
• Krones
• Tetra Laval

Other prominent vendors in the market include A&B Process Systems, Alfa Laval, C. van't Riet, Farm and Ranch Depot, Feldmeier Equipment, IDMC, JBT, John Bean Technologies, Marel hf, Marlen International, Paul Mueller, Scherjon, and SPX.

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Segmentation by application and analysis of the PFPM market

• Meat and poultry industry
• Fruits and vegetables industry
• Grains and seeds industry

The meat consumption in APAC is expected to increase during the forecast period due to the rising demand for protein meal in developing countries. Both the manufacturers and consumers in APAC are extensively relying on poultry due to the low product prices and low production costs. The demand for meat will continue to increase due to the availability of higher quality of meat cuts. This in turn, will boost the demand for PFPM in the meat and poultry industry throughout the predicted period.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the PFPM market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The market for primary food processing machinery is gaining more popularity in APAC due to the presence of an ample number of poultry, meat, and seafood machinery manufacturers in the region. China's food processing industry is witnessing growth due to the shift from home-cooked food to processed food. Additionally, consumers in Malaysia extensively prefer chicken, whereas consumers in South Korea, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan are increasingly consuming pork. This demand for meat will boost the adoption rate of food processing machinery in these countries.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global primary food processing machinery (PFPM) market?

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