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#Spray Drying Equipment Market Size And Revenue Forecast Through 2030
The spray drying equipment market size has seen strong expansion in recent years. It is anticipated to increase from $6.62 billion in 2025 to $7.13 billion in 2026, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The surge observed in previous periods is linked to the rise in processed food production, the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing, heightened chemical processing activities, a need for powder based formulations, and industrial scale drying requirements.
The spray drying equipment market is projected for significant expansion in the coming years, reaching a size of $9.67 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. This anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for functional food ingredients, an increase in biopharmaceutical production, a greater emphasis on energy optimization, the expansion of specialty chemicals, and growing investments in advanced drying technologies. Key trends expected within this period encompass the adoption of energy-efficient spray drying systems, a heightened demand for continuous processing equipment, the development of customized spray drying solutions, an increased utilization of multi-stage drying configurations, and a strong focus on hygienic and clean-in-place designs.
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Spray Drying Equipment Market Opportunity Drivers: What Is Creating New Revenue Potential?
The spray drying equipment market is expected to experience growth during the forecast period, primarily due to an increased uptake of processed and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Packaged food producers are progressively incorporating spray drying technologies. For example, a report released in April 2024 by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a US-based trade association, revealed that in 2023, total industry foodservice sales, which include prepared food, commissary items, and dispensed beverages, represented 26.9% of in-store sales, marking an increase from 25.6% in 2022. Additionally, prepared food sales per store per month saw a 12.2% rise. This escalating consumption is projected to stimulate the expansion of the spray drying equipment market.
Spray Drying Equipment Market Segment Breakdown: Which Categories Generate The Most 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 Transformation Trends: Which Innovations Are Driving Change?
Companies operating within the spray drying equipment market are heavily concentrating on developing pilot spray dryers to enhance product quality and optimize manufacturing processes for various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Pilot spray dryers are defined as scaled-down versions of industrial spray dryers, specifically designed for research, development, and testing purposes. This innovative system offers flexibility for both small-scale testing and larger production needs, effectively addressing the evolving demands of the food industry. For instance, in April 2023, Koch Separation Solutions Inc., a US-based Technology company, unveiled the Parvus pilot spray dryer, available in two distinct models: Parvus Nomad, 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 featuring a wide body design, is capable of handling up to 25 kg (55 lbs) of water evaporation, facilitating more extensive testing and development. Both models provide moisture control and powder manipulation capabilities akin to RELCO’s full-scale systems, ensuring consistent product quality.
Spray Drying Equipment Market Key Players And Strategic Industry 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 Largest Region: Which Geography Holds The Highest Market Share?
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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