Spray Drying Equipment

Global Spray Drying Equipment Market to Reach US$13.8 Billion by 2030

The global market for Spray Drying Equipment estimated at US$10.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$13.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Nozzle Atomizer, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.5% CAGR and reach US$3.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Rotary Atomizer segment is estimated at 5.1% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$2.7 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.7% CAGR

The Spray Drying Equipment market in the U.S. is estimated at US$2.7 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.0 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% and 4.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.3% CAGR.

Global Spray Drying Equipment Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Is Spray Drying Equipment Essential in Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemical Industries?
Spray drying equipment is essential in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries as it offers an efficient and cost-effective method for converting liquid feedstock into powdered form. The process of spray drying involves atomizing a liquid feed into a spray of droplets, which are then dried rapidly using hot gas to produce fine, free-flowing powders. Spray drying equipment is widely used in food processing for the production of milk powder, coffee, egg powder, flavorings, and nutritional supplements, providing superior solubility, stability, and shelf life. In the pharmaceutical industry, spray drying is used for microencapsulation, amorphous solid dispersion, and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. In the chemical sector, spray drying is employed for the production of catalysts, detergents, polymers, and specialty chemicals. As demand for high-quality, consistent, and shelf-stable powders grows, spray drying equipment is becoming increasingly indispensable for manufacturers.

How Are Technological Innovations Transforming the Spray Drying Equipment Market?
Technological innovations in spray drying nozzles, chambers, and control systems are significantly transforming the spray drying equipment market, offering enhanced efficiency, precision, and scalability. The development of high-efficiency, low-energy, and multi-stage spray drying systems is gaining traction, providing greater flexibility for producing a wide range of particle sizes, morphologies, and moisture contents. Innovations in process automation, real-time monitoring, and digital control systems are expanding the application scope of spray drying equipment beyond traditional food and pharmaceutical applications to include biotech, cosmetics, and agrochemicals. Additionally, the integration of spray drying equipment with downstream processing, such as milling, blending, and packaging, is enabling manufacturers to achieve greater operational efficiency, consistency, and quality control, driving the growth of the spray drying equipment market.

Which Market Segments Are Leading the Growth of the Spray Drying Equipment Industry?
Types of spray drying equipment include rotary atomizer, nozzle atomizer, fluidized, closed loop, and centrifugal, with nozzle atomizer holding the largest market share due to its versatility, precision, and ability to produce fine powders. Applications of spray drying equipment span food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics, with food and beverages being the dominant segment due to the high demand for powdered products, such as milk, coffee, and flavors. Drying stages comprise single-stage, two-stage, and multi-stage drying, with multi-stage drying being the preferred choice due to its energy efficiency, improved product quality, and flexibility in handling diverse feedstock. End-use sectors include food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical production, biotechnology, and agrochemicals, with food and beverage processing leading the market due to the growing demand for spray-dried ingredients and nutritional supplements. Geographically, North America and Europe are the largest markets for spray drying equipment, driven by strong demand from food and pharmaceutical sectors, while Asia-Pacific is expected to witness rapid growth due to increasing industrialization, urbanization, and investment in advanced manufacturing technologies.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Spray Drying Equipment Market?
The growth in the spray drying equipment market is driven by several factors, including rising demand for spray-dried products in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, technological advancements in spray drying nozzles, chambers, and control systems, and the increasing focus on nutraceuticals, functional foods, and infant nutrition. The need to provide efficient, consistent, and scalable drying solutions for various liquid feedstock, ingredients, and chemicals is driving the demand for spray drying equipment across multiple end-use sectors. Technological innovations in high-efficiency, low-energy, and multi-stage drying systems, process automation, real-time monitoring, and digital control, coupled with advancements in nozzle design, heat transfer, and product recovery, are enhancing the performance, precision, and marketability of spray drying equipment, supporting market growth. The expansion of spray drying applications in biotech, cosmetics, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, along with the growing emphasis on sustainable production, energy efficiency, and waste minimization, is creating new opportunities for market players. Additionally, the focus on developing customizable, modular, and high-capacity spray drying solutions for diverse industrial processes is further propelling the growth of the spray drying equipment market.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Spray Drying Equipment market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Nozzle Atomizer, Rotary Atomizer, Fluidized, Closed Loop, Centrifugal, Other Types); Application (Food, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 41 Featured) -

• Acmefil Engineering Systems Pvt., Ltd.
• Advanced Drying Systems
• Buchi Labortechnik AG
• Changzhou Lemar Drying Engineering
• Dedert Corp.
• European Spraydry Technologies Ltd.
• GEA Group AG
• Labplant UK Ltd.
• New AVM Systech Pvt Ltd.
• Shandong Tianli Drying Technology and Equipment
• SPX FLOW, Inc.

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