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Spray Drying Equipment Market Size Forecast: How Big Could The Market Get By 2030?
The spray drying equipment market has experienced significant growth in recent years. It is projected to increase from $6.62 billion in 2025 to $7.13 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. Historically, this expansion has been driven by factors such as the rise in processed food production, the broadening of pharmaceutical manufacturing, increasing chemical processing activities, the demand for powder-based formulations, and industrial scale drying requirements.
The spray drying equipment market is projected to experience substantial expansion in the coming years. Its value is forecast to reach $9.67 billion by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. This anticipated growth during the forecast period stems from factors such as increasing demand for functional food ingredients, an upsurge in biopharmaceutical production, a heightened emphasis on energy optimization, the widening scope of specialty chemicals, and greater investment in cutting-edge drying technologies. Key trends anticipated over this period encompass the adoption of energy-efficient spray drying systems, a growing need for continuous processing equipment, an increase in tailored spray drying solutions, wider implementation of multi-stage drying configurations, and a strong focus on hygienic and clean-in-place designs.
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Spray Drying Equipment Market Growth Backed By Core Demand Fundamentals
The anticipated rise in the consumption of processed and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods is projected to boost the spray drying equipment market throughout the forecast period. Spray drying technologies are gaining traction among packaged food producers. For instance, in April 2024, a report by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, indicated that total industry foodservice sales, including prepared food, commissary items, and dispensed beverages, constituted 26.9% of in-store sales in 2023, an increase from 25.6% in 2022, with prepared food sales per store per month rising by 12.2%. This surge in consumption is expected to stimulate the growth of the spray drying equipment market. The increasing demand within the food and beverages industry is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the spray drying equipment market. Food and beverage products include items involved in processing, packaging, and distributing raw food components. Spray drying equipment finds frequent application in the food and beverage sector for multiple reasons, owing to its adaptability and effectiveness in transforming liquid or semi-liquid substances into powdered forms, thereby improving the shelf life and quality of food. For example, in July 2025, according to the Government of Canada, a Canada-based federal government, exports of processed food and beverage products hit a record $59.8 billion in 2024, representing a 3.8% increase compared with 2023. Consequently, the heightened demand from the food and beverages industry is expected to drive the spray drying equipment market forward.
Spray Drying Equipment Market Segment Breakdown: Which Categories Lead On Revenue?
The spray drying equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Rotary Atomizers, Nozzle Atomizers, Fluidized, Centrifugal, Other Product Types
2) By Flow Type: Co-current, Counter Current, Mixed
3) By Application: Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Rotary Atomizers: High-Speed Rotary Atomizers, Low-Speed Rotary Atomizers
2) By Nozzle Atomizers: Pressure Nozzle Atomizers, Air-Assist Nozzle Atomizers, Two-Fluid Nozzle Atomizers
3) By Fluidized: Fluidized Bed Dryers, Spray-Freeze Dryers
4) By Centrifugal: Centrifugal Spray Dryers, Disc Atomizer Centrifugal Dryers
5) By Other Product Types: Multi-Stage Spray Dryers, Batch Spray Dryers, Laboratory Spray Dryers
#Spray Drying Equipment Market Growth Trends: What’s Shaping The Future Outlook?
Leading companies in the spray drying equipment market are prioritizing the creation of pilot spray dryers to enhance product quality and streamline manufacturing processes across various sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. These pilot spray dryers are smaller-scale versions of industrial units, specifically engineered for research, development, and testing. This innovative system offers adaptability for both small-scale trials and larger production requirements, addressing the dynamic needs of the food industry. For example, in April 2023, Koch Separation Solutions Inc., a US-based technology company, introduced its Parvus pilot spray dryer, available in two models. The Parvus Nomad is a single-stage dryer suited for trial batches and smaller production volumes, capable of evaporating up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of water. The Parvus Multi-Stage, a larger unit with a wide body design, can handle up to 25 kg (55 lbs) of water evaporation, enabling more comprehensive testing and development. Both models provide moisture control and powder manipulation functionalities comparable to RELCO’s full-scale systems, thereby ensuring consistent product quality.
Spray Drying Equipment Market Leading Players And Competitive Positioning
Major companies operating in the spray drying equipment market are GEA Group AG, SPX Flow Inc., Shandong Tianli Drying Technology & Equipment Co. Ltd., Buchi Labortechnik AG, European SprayDry Technologies LLP, Dedert Corporation, Acmefil Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd., Yamato Scientific America Inc., Swenson Technology Inc., Tetra Pak International S.A., Saka Engineering Systems Private Ltd., Shandong Shungeng Drying Equipment Co. Ltd., G. Larsson Starch Technology AB, Changzhou Lemar Drying Engineering Co. Ltd., SiccaDania Group, Advanced Drying Systems, Labplant, Pilotech, Changzhou Ruide Drying Engineering Technology Co. Ltd., AVM Systech, New AVM Systech Pvt. Ltd.
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Spray Drying Equipment Market Geographic Analysis: Where Is Demand Rising Fastest?
North America was the largest region in the spray drying equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to record the fastest growth over the spray drying equipment market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the spray drying equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
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