The feed screw barrel market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The feed screw barrel market has expanded significantly in recent years. It will rise from $1.75 billion in 2024 to $1.89 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.
This growth is attributed to the expanding packaging industry, increased use of extrusion processes, automation in manufacturing, and rising demand for consumer electronics and aerospace components.
The feed screw barrel market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The feed screw barrel market is expected to grow steadily, reaching $2.53 billion by 2029 with a CAGR of 7.5%.
Growth drivers include rising demand for recycled materials, the need for customization, growing demand in the food and beverage industry, and increased need for plastic products. Trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, digital technology adoption, AI applications, smart homes, and more industry partnerships.
The growth of the plastic industry is expected to drive the feed screw barrel market. The plastic industry is expanding due to rising demand for plastic products across various sectors. Feed screw barrels are crucial in the plastic industry, where they aid in extrusion and molding processes by conveying and processing plastic materials. In December 2024, the Pacific Collective forecasted that plastic production would triple by 2060, potentially reaching 1.1 billion tons annually. This growth in the plastic industry is boosting the feed screw barrel market.
The feed screw barrel market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Single Flight Screw Barrel, Double Flight Screw Barrel, Barrier Screw Barrel, Vented Screw Barrel
2) By Material: Bimetallic, Nitride, Alloy Steel, Other Materials
3) By Application: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Compounding
4) By End-Use Industry: Plastics Processing, Food And Beverage, Chemical Processing
Subsegments
1) By Single Flight Screw Barrel: Standard Single Flight Screw Barrel, High-Performance Single Flight Screw Barrel
2) By Double Flight Screw Barrel: Standard Double Flight Screw Barrel, High-Performance Double Flight Screw Barrel
3) By Barrier Screw Barrel: Standard Barrier Screw Barrel, High-Performance Barrier Screw Barrel
4) By Vented Screw Barrel: Single Vent Vented Screw Barrel, Double Vent Vented Screw Barrel
Companies in the feed screw barrels market are innovating extrusion solutions to improve product quality and meet changing industry needs. These solutions use advanced technologies, such as precision control systems and modular designs, to enhance production efficiency. In June 2024, CPM Extricom Extrusion GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer, launched a new twin-screw extruder system that optimizes production quality, improves processing efficiency, and adapts to evolving market demands.
Major companies operating in the feed screw barrel market are:
• Spirex Corporation
• Milacron LLC
• Windsor FeedScrews Inc.
• Entek International
• Battenfeld-Cincinnati
• Xaloy Inc.
• Wenger Manufacturing Inc.
• Hi-Tech Industries
• Dynisco
• Euro Tech Machinery
• Reiloy USA
• ADG Solutions Inc.
• Wexco Industries
• W-J Incorporated
• TWS. ltd
• Concor Tool and Machine Inc.
• Precision Feedscrews Inc
• American Screw and Barrel Inc.
• Raj Engineering Works
• Candian Feed Screws Mfg.Ltd.
• TIR Feed Screws and Barrels
• Cpm Extricom Extrusion Gmbh
• Flite Technology
• United Feed Screws
• Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering Inc.
• BR Engineering Works
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed screw barrel market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the feed screw barrel market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.