Spray Drying Equipment Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (single stage, two-stage & multi-stage) by application, (food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals & others), and Regional Forecast to 2035

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SPRAY DRYING EQUIPMENT MARKET OVERVIEW

The global spray drying equipment market size was USD 4.34 billion in 2026 and is projected to touch USD 6.57 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. 

The market of spray drying equipment is important because it converts the liquid or slurry substances into stable and high quality powders that are applicable in various industries. Spray drying allows the accurate regulation of the particle size, moisture level, aroma retention, and solubility, which is critical in the manufacture of food substances, dairy powders, pharmaceutical substances, ceramics, chemicals, and nutraceuticals. Rising demand of instant and shelf-stable products, development in thermal drying technology, and rise in heat sensitive formulations motivate the market. Modern spray dryers are being used in industries to enhance efficiency, minimize the use of energy and quality of products. Plant-based nutrition and pharmaceutical-grade powders are increasingly demanded as functional foods and because of this, spray-drying equipment is becoming essential to large-scale manufacturing as well as specialized high-value production.

GLOBAL CRISES IMPACTING SPRAY DRYING EQUIPMENT MARKET

COVID-19 IMPACT

Pandemic hindered the market growth due to functioning of manufacturing facilities postponed and created a bottleneck in the supply chain of components

The COVID-19 impact the spray drying equipment market growth, lockdowns interfered with the functioning of manufacturing facilities postponed the installation of equipment and created a bottleneck in the supply chain of components and raw materials. Numerous food and chemical plants scaled back, halting the new equipment investment. Nonetheless, the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors ran out of demand with firms responding by increasing the production of APIs, vitamins, immune-boosting supplements, and powdered ingredients. Consumption of packaged, shelf-stable and instant foods also rose due to the pandemic, necessitating a high capacity spray drying system. Moreover, efforts in the R&D increased on vaccine components and specialty formulations that need to undergo spray drying. With a shift in the industries, automation and energy-saving spray dryers were growing, which eventually empowered the growth of the market after the pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Energy efficient and low heat drying technologies to be prominent trends

The spray drying equipment market is undergoing some of the critical trends that have been brought about by the technological changes and the changing needs of the industry. The adoption of energy efficient and low heat drying technologies to lower costs of operation and conserve the heat sensitive ingredients is one of the major trends. There is increased automation, monitoring made possible by IOT, and optimization of processes based on AI, which enhances consistency and minimizes downtime. Increased demand of plant-based foods, nutraceuticals, probiotics and functional ingredients is compelling manufacturers to come up with high-precision dryers that will be able to work with sensitive materials. Spray drying enhanced bioavailability and controlled-release formulations, notably of pharmaceutical products are growing in use by pharmaceutical companies. Small-scale spray dryers Small-scale, modular and lab-scale spray dryers are becoming popular with R&D and small-scale production. In addition, the innovations that are sustainability-oriented such as heat recovery and low-emissions dryers are influencing the future changes.

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SPRAY DRYING EQUIPMENT MARKET SEGMENTATION

BY TYPE

Based on type, the global market can be categorized into single stage, two-stage & multi-stage.

• Single Stage: In single-stage spray drying, the feed is in liquid form, which is converted into a powder by use of only one drying chamber. It is easy, economical and a common one in products that demand moderate heat and quick drying off.
• Two-Stage: In two-stage spray drying, the initial stage drying takes place in a spray chamber where secondary drying occurs in a fluid bed. It enhances energy efficiency, increases the powder qualities, and decreases product stickiness and it is suitable with materials that cannot withstand heat.
• Multi-Stage: Multi-stage spray drying combines a spray drying process with several fluid beds in order to control moisture accurately. It creates low-resistance free-flowing uniform powders of enhanced stability, which are used in high-value food, pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.

BY APPLICATION

Based on application, the global market can be categorized into food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals & others.

• Food: Spray drying has been extensively applied in the food industry to manufacture milk powder, coffee, flavours, protein powder and nutritional components. It guarantees protracted shelf life, solubility, uniform quality and large-scale production.
• Pharmaceuticals: Spray drying is used in pharmaceutical companies in APIs, excipients, and heat sensitive formulations. It enhances bioavailability, particle size and stability, inhalable therapeutics, controlled-release drugs, and high-purity powdered drugs.
• Chemicals: Spray drying has application in the chemical industry to convert liquids in the form of chemicals, catalysts, polymers and detergents to fine, stable powders. It enhances manipulation, minimally wastes, and capable of controlling the size of particles to be used in industries.
• Others: Ceramics, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and agrochemicals are other industries, which utilize spray drying to create fine powders with exact moisture content, stability and uniformity of particles with specific applications in manufacture.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics include driving and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.        

DRIVING FACTORS

Demand of powdered food products to increase the market growth

The increasing demand of powdered food products is among the biggest forces behind the market of Spray Drying Equipment. The popularity of instant foods, nutritional beverages, dairy powders, coffee creamers, protein supplements and flavouring ingredients especially increases, as consumers are finding it more convenient, shelf-stable and easy-to-prepared food alternatives to more traditional food products. Spray drying is important in maintaining uniform quality, prolonged shelf life and rapid solubility, which are looked upon by the manufacturers as well as consumers. Since the trend of global food processing is boosting particularly in emerging markets, there is an ever-increased demand of high capacity and power efficient spray drying systems. In addition, the use of plant-based proteins, infant nutrition products, and fortified foods makes the adoption even faster. Due to the increasing demand of high performance powdered ingredients, food companies are investing in new technologies in the development of spray drying which ensures uniformity of the products, better aroma retention, and higher performance.

Functional ingredients and nutraceuticals to increase the market growth

Functional ingredients and nutraceuticals are expanding and this has been a great force to the Spray Drying Equipment market. The trend of preventive care, the growing health consciousness of people around the world, and the growing attention to immunity have increased consumption of powders of vitamin and probiotics, herbal extracts, and plant-based supplements. The products are typically sensitive to drying because they need mild and controlled drying to maintain bioactivity, aroma, and beneficial nutrition- thus spray drying is the best option. Manufacturers are also moving towards the use of sophisticated spray dryers that are able to process high value and heat sensitive materials with accuracy. The fact that clean-label, natural, and fortified products are in high demand also promotes the growth of the market. Furthermore, the wellness market, which has been growing tremendously due to the popularity of sports nutrition, dietary supplements, etc., also heavily depends on spray drying in production of stable and easy-to-dissolve powders. The growing nutraceutical marketplace maintains the need to have modern and efficient spray drying technologies.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

Energy-intensive operations to limit the market growth

A huge limiting force in the market of Spray Drying Equipment is energy-intensive operations. Spray drying is one of the drying processes that consume high thermal input in order to remove moisture content in liquid feed in a very short period, hence, it is among the most energy intensive drying processes in the industrial setting. High capacity heating systems, high airflow regulation and large quantities of hot air greatly enhance the use of electricity and fuel. As the world energy prices are increasing, the operating cost has become a significant issue, particularly to the small and medium-sized manufacturers. In addition, there is the mounting pressure on industries to cut down on carbon emissions and environmental strict regulations that complicate energy management. Many areas that have high utility charges are struggling to justify investment on the conventional spray dryer. Some newer systems are more energy-efficient, but their expensive operation prevents their use by many companies, which leads to some companies considering the alternative methods of drying.

Rapid growth in the pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to opportunity in the market

Opportunity

The spray drying equipment market is experiencing rapid growth in the pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods market, demand of high-purity, heat sensitive powdered ingredients keeps increasing, because of which future opportunities in the market are likely to increase. The new developments in the area of energy saving and low temperature drying technologies provide great possibilities in the sphere of innovation and saving costs. The growth of food processing in the emerging markets such as India, China, and Southeast Asia, provides a huge market expansion opportunity. In addition, more automation, IOT monitoring, and closed-loop system will improve accuracy and minimize wastes, which will promote manufacturers to improve their aging equipment. The increased demand will also be increased by the increased attention to the use of plant-based proteins, probiotics, and clean-label powders.

Energy-consuming processes and increased electricity prices could be a potential challenge

Challenge

The imminent issues facing the spray drying equipment industry will mainly be due to the high cost of operation such as the use of energy-consuming processes and increased electricity prices that may curb its adoption by the small and the mid-sized manufacturers. The challenge of maintaining a uniform quality of products and the thermal degradation of heat sensitive materials will also be a technical challenge. There is also the possibility that the strict rules on the environment concerning emissions and waste disposal might necessitate expensive modifications. The supply chain of the main components may be interrupted in the market and the level of competition raised due to the alternative drying technologies. Besides, automation as well as new control systems demand skilled workforce, which is not always available, complicating the work of equipment manufacturers and end users.

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SPRAY DRYING EQUIPMENT REGIONAL INSIGHTS

• NORTH AMERICA

The high level of technological innovation, high level of manufacturing capability and high level of adoption in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry are factors that drive the Spray Drying Equipment market in North America. The U.S. spray drying equipment market is the leader in the region with a strong pharmaceutical industry that will produce APIs, biologic, and any other heat-sensitive formulations, which must undergo a meticulous spray drying procedure. The food and beverage sector also drives the growth in the country especially in the dairy powder, nutritional supplements, flavours, and plant-based ingredients. The increased consumer demand on functional foods, protein powders, and clean-label products increases the demand of high-performance spray dryers. In addition, intensive investments in research, process optimization, and energy-saving equipment add to the growth in the market. Canada and Mexico have been gaining applications in chemicals, agriculture, and specialty materials, which feeds the strong market positioning of North America.

• EUROPE

The market in Europe, spray drying equipment, is influenced by its high technological mastery, rigid quality benchmarks and well-developed industrial foundation of food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Germany, France, the U.K, and Italy are the countries that are on the forefront in embracing the use of the latest drying technologies to enhance the consistency of their products, shelf life, and efficiency of production. The increasing emphasis of the region on high-value formulations, i.e. pharmaceutical actives, specialty chemicals, probiotics, and functional food ingredients, increases the demand of this precision spray drying system. The dairy business, which is among the largest dairy industries in the world, also adds to equipment adoption in the production of milk powders, whey proteins and nutritional supplements. Also, the increasing investment in clean-label and plant-based products stimulates the development of spray drying. Well-developed regulatory systems and focus on energy-efficient equipment still influence the market development in Europe.

• ASIA

The Asia Pacific dominates the spray drying equipment market share its high pace of industrialization, sound manufacturing growth, and growth of food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries in China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. The growing food processing sector in the region, particularly dairy, instant food, nutritional supplements, flavours and beverages, stimulates the high demand of efficient spray drying technologies in the region. The increasing health awareness has led to increased demand of powder nutraceuticals and herbal extracts, which has only contributed to the growth of the market. Moreover, Asia Pacific has a high output of the pharmaceutical industry, which favours the use of the advanced spray dryers in APIs, excipients and heat sensitive formulations. Expansion of investments in plant products, ceramics and specialty chemicals helps in market growth as well. The reduced cost of production, increased export, and increased use of automation are the factors that strengthen the Asian Pacific as the world leader in spray drying equipment.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players are concerned with automation, personalized designs and greater thermal efficiency in order to address the continuously changing consumer needs

The Spray Drying Equipment market is characterised by a number of major market players who are well established in terms of the high level of drying technologies, the high level of engineering, and the development of the global distribution channels. Gea Group and SPX FLOW companies are the market leaders who offer a complete portfolio of food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications. Dedert Corporation and Buchi Labortechnik are companies that manufacture innovative and energy efficient systems designed to meet the requirements of a company and a laboratory. Buchi and European SprayDry Technologies are European companies that stress on precision drying and quality production. The Japanese and Chinese manufacturers such as Yamato Scientific and Shandong Tianli Drying Technology increase the availability of the market by offering affordable options. These gamers are concerned with automation, personalized designs, and greater thermal efficiency in order to address the continuously changing consumer needs. The strategies to collaborate, make investments in the field of R&D, and develop the strategies of expansion to the regions help to make their positions stronger and contribute to the increasing demand of high-performance spray drying systems in various industries.

LIST OF TOP SPRAY DRYING EQUIPMENT COMPANIES

• GEA Group AG (Germany)
• SPX Flow Technology Denmark A/S (Denmark)
• Dedert Corporation (U.S.)
• Buchi Labortechnik AG (Switzerland)
• European SprayDry Technologies LLP (U.K.)
• Shandong Shungeng Drying Equipment Co. Ltd. (China)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

August 2022: SPX FLOW, Inc. has declared a strategic alliance with Flutter to provide full plant-based processing solutions to its customers within the segments of nutrition, health, food, and beverage. Its partnership with other businesses is aimed at collaborating in designing, providing, installing, and commissioning sophisticated systems to enhance efficiency in extraction, separation, and production of the plant based ingredients. Through integrating the strengths of SPX FLOW in processing technologies with Flutter in mechanical separation, the partnership will be able to help satisfy increasing demand of sustainable and high quality plant-based products.

REPORT COVERAGE   

The report will offer a wide range of knowledge to the manufacturers of Spray Drying Equipment, new entrants and industry chain stakeholders since it will be offering them an in-depth view of the market performance. It also consists of specific information on revenues, production levels and average prices, which allow business to determine the level of market competitiveness and areas of growth. The report enables businesses to know the demand trends and the trends of the technology by segmenting the market into sub-segments in terms of company profiles, types of equipment, applications, and regional markets. The segmentation enable the manufacturer to adapt product strategies, maximize prices and focus on high potential industry such as food, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The information allows new players to assess the barriers to entry, compare with the existing players, and create adequate market positioning. In addition, geographic analysis identifies geographic strengths, new markets, and areas of investment hotspots. Generally, the report is a strategic planning, forecasting and decision-making tool in the value chain of Spray Drying Equipment.