Global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market size was valued at US$ 681 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1037 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.2% during review period.

Optical fruit and vegetable sorting machines are powerful tools used in the agricultural and food processing industries to automate the sorting and grading of fruits and vegetables based on various criteria. These machines leverage several technologies to accurately and efficiently analyze each piece of produce, making them indispensable for improving quality control, maximizing profits, and reducing manual labor.

Growth Drivers:

Heightened Food Safety Concerns: Consumers demand safe and fresh produce, leading to stricter regulations and increased focus on quality control. Optical sorting machines eliminate human error and improve detection of contaminants, blemishes, and diseases.

Labor Shortage Concerns: Finding and retaining skilled labor is a challenge in many industries, including agriculture and food processing. Automation like optical sorting machines helps address this problem, minimizing reliance on manual labor.

Rising Demand for High-Quality Produce: Growing awareness of health and wellness trends fuels demand for premium-quality fruits and vegetables. Optical sorting machines ensure consistent quality by precisely grading produce based on desired characteristics.

Technological Advancements: Advancements in cameras, software algorithms, and AI enable more sophisticated sorting capabilities. Machines can now detect subtle defects, ripeness levels, and even internal quality through hyper-spectral imaging.

Governmental Initiatives: Some governments incentivize the adoption of advanced technologies in agriculture, making optical sorting machines a more attractive investment for producers.

Challenges and Restraints:

High Initial Investment Costs: These machines can be expensive, posing a barrier for smaller producers and processors.

Technical Expertise Requirement: Operating and maintaining these machines require some technical knowledge, which might be a challenge for some businesses.

Limited Awareness in Emerging Markets: In some regions, awareness about the benefits and cost-effectiveness of optical sorting machines is still limited.

Integration Challenges: Seamless integration into existing production lines might require customization and modifications, adding complexity and cost.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Tomra, Buhler, Key Technology, Quadra, Satake, Protec, Cimbria, CP Manufacturing, Greefa, Newtec, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Belt Sorting Machine
Chute Sorting Machine

Market segment by Application
Fruit Sorting
Vegetable Sorting

Major players covered
Tomra
Buhler
Key Technology
Quadra
Satake
Protec
Cimbria
CP Manufacturing
Greefa
Newtec
Senvec
Duravant
Raytec Vision
Sesotec
Steinert
Elisam
Marcelissen
Sorma Group
BIOMETiC

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Optical Fruit and Vegetable Sorting Machine sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.