Food Sorting Machine Market

The article discusses the projected increase in the global food sorting machine market over the period from 2022 to 2030. It covers the rise in consumption and value of food sorting machines, as well as trends in production, imports, and exports. The United States is highlighted as the largest consumer and importer of food sorting machines, with China leading in production and exports. The article provides detailed insights into the global market trends for food sorting machines.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for food sorting machine worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 274K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.5B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Eggs And Fruit

In 2022, approx. 263K units of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit were consumed worldwide; rising by 37% on 2021 figures. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global consumption hit record highs at 285K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global food sorting machine market value skyrocketed to $2.8B in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable descent. Global consumption peaked at $3.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The United States (120K units) remains the largest food sorting machine consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (19K units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (16K units), with a 6.3% share.

In the United States, food sorting machine consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: China (-8.4% per year) and India (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($1B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($264M). It was followed by China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +15.3%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+0.0% per year) and China (-10.3% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of food sorting machine per capita consumption was registered in the United States (359 units per million persons), followed by Canada (122 units per million persons), Turkey (52 units per million persons) and Germany (52 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of food sorting machine was estimated at 33 units per million persons.

In the United States, food sorting machine per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +18.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+2.0% per year) and Turkey (-6.4% per year).

Production

World Production of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Eggs And Fruit

In 2022, global food sorting machine production expanded significantly to 188K units, surging by 7.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum volume at 258K units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food sorting machine production expanded modestly to $2.6B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $3.2B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (58K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of food sorting machine production, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, food sorting machine production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (16K units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (14K units), with a 7.3% share.

In China, food sorting machine production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (-1.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Eggs And Fruit

In 2022, supplies from abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit increased by 94% to 181K units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports reduced to $938M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +4.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $992M in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports By Country

The United States prevails in imports structure, resulting at 120K units, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2022. Canada (5.5K units), Chile (3.9K units) and the Netherlands (3.2K units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit imports, with a CAGR of +39.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+14.8%) and the Netherlands (+14.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United States (+60 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Chile saw its share reduced by -3.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($164M) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit worldwide, comprising 17% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($77M), with an 8.2% share of global imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to +10.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+14.9% per year) and Chile (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average food sorting machine import price amounted to $5,182 per unit, with a decrease of -51.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $13,429 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($14,294 per unit), while the United States ($1,364 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.3%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Machines For Cleaning, Sorting Or Grading Eggs And Fruit

In 2022, global food sorting machine exports surged to 107K units, increasing by 40% on 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports declined to $1B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +45.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $1.1B in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (39K units) was the key exporter of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit, making up 37% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (15K units), Germany (9K units), Spain (7.8K units) and Italy (6.6K units), together constituting a 36% share of total exports. Poland (3.8K units), France (3.6K units), New Zealand (3.5K units), the United States (2.2K units), Belgium (2.2K units), Slovakia (2.1K units) and the UK (1.8K units) held a little share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit exports, with a CAGR of +64.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (+20.4%), Poland (+15.1%), France (+8.3%), Italy (+7.2%), Spain (+6.2%), the UK (+5.6%), the Netherlands (+5.3%), New Zealand (+2.7%) and Belgium (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Germany (-1.4%) and the United States (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Poland increased by +36 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest food sorting machine supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($245M), Italy ($164M) and Slovakia ($104M), with a combined 50% share of global exports. Spain, Germany, the United States, New Zealand, France, China, Belgium, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +27.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average food sorting machine export price amounted to $9,621 per unit, reducing by -34.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $15,632 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($49,664 per unit), while China ($1,088 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform