How Has the Food Automation Market Evolved Historically and What is its Current Size?
The food automation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for food automation has seen substantial expansion in recent years. It is expected to increase from $15.04 billion in 2024 to an estimated $16.7 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the historic period include the rise in consumer preference for processed and convenience foods, an emphasis on elevating operational efficiency and productivity in food processing, increasing labor costs and difficulties with workforce accessibility, a need for minimizing waste and improving production yield in food manufacturing, and the use of automation for traceability and conformity.
What is the Forecasted Market Size and CAGR for the Food AutomationMarket?
The food automation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The anticipated growth of the food automation market is quite rapid, projected to hit $24.93 billion by 2029 with a 10.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
This projected growth during the forecast period can be credited to the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into food automation, the heightened need for adaptability and flexibility in food production lines, advancements in smart labeling and packaging technologies, emphasis on sustainable and environmentally-friendly food processing strategies, and continuous research and developments in next-level food automation technologies. Key trends for the forecast period involve the utilization of robotic automation for food processing and handling, sophisticated packaging automation, automated systems for food safety and quality inspection, the application of smart sensors and IoT for real-time monitoring, as well as the use of digital twin technology for process simulation.
What Key Factors and Trends are Driving the Growth of the Food Automation Market?
The surge in popularity of processed foods is projected to fuel the expansion of the food automation market. Items that have been altered from their original state through methods like canning, freezing, drying or preservative addition are considered processed food, designed to extend shelf life and convenience. The upsurge in demand for these goods can be attributed to numerous influences, like hectic lifestyles, the growth of urbanization, and the allure of an extended shelf life for its convenience and waste minimization benefits. Quality consistency of goods is assured through the use of automated machines, mitigating any discrepancies that may result from manual labor. For instance, the American Frozen Food Institute reported in January 2023 that the sales value of frozen foods increased from $66.5 billion in 2021 to $72.2 billion in 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for processed foods is going to bolster the growth of the food automation market.
What are the Market Segments in the Food Automation Market?
The food automation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Motors And Generators, Motor Controls, Discrete Controllers And Visualization, Rotary Products, Linear Products, Other Types
2) By Operation: Semi Automatic, Fully Automatic
3) By Component: Plant Instrumentation, Plant-Level Controls, Enterprise-Level Controls
4) By Application: Bakery Products, Drinks, Candy, Snacks, Fruits And Vegetables, Meat, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Motors and Generators: AC Motors, DC Motors, Servo Motors, Stepper Motors
2) By Motor Controls: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Soft Starters, Motor Protection Relays
3) By Discrete Controllers and Visualization: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems
4) By Rotary Products: Rotary Actuators, Rotary Encoders, Gearboxes
5) By Linear Products: Linear Actuators, Linear Guides, Positioning Systems
6) By Other Types: Sensors and Switches, Safety Relays, Control Panels
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What Trends are Shaping the Food Automation Market?
The rise of technology is a major trend gaining traction in the food automation industry. The sector is witnessing the deployment of cutting-edge food automation technologies such as robotics, digital twins, Internet of Things (IoT), analytics, data computation, automated control systems, and others. These sophisticated solutions offer full automation, eliminating the need for human involvement entirely and boosting profitability while maintaining safety. For example, in January 2022, Pazzi Robotics, a kitchen software and robotics startup from France, launched a fully automated package for the food and beverage sector, requiring no human interaction during the operations. The solution employs robots to carry out tasks ranging from food preparation to the final assembly based on fully automated processes. This solution utilises a combination of software, data, and precision robotics.
Who Are the Key Players in the Food Automation Market?
Major companies operating in the food automation market include:
• ABB Group
• GEA Group AG
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Rexnord Corporation
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• Schneider Electric SE
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Emerson Electric Company
• Siemens AG
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• MicroThermics Inc.
• Semi-Bulk Systems Inc.
• Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.
• Endress+Hauser Group
• Krones AG
• Tetra Pak International S.A.
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Duravant LLC
• Bühler AG
• JBT Corporation
• Heat and Control Inc.
• Key Technology Inc.
• FANUC Corporation
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• KUKA AG
• Adept Technology Inc.
• Stäubli International AG
• Omron Corporation
What are the Regional Insights into the Food Automation Market?
Western Europe was the largest region in the food automation market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food automation market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
