The pneumatic conveying systems market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for pneumatic conveying systems has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The growth projection sees a rise from $32.48 billion in 2024 to $34.62 billion in 2025, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
Various factors that have contributed to its historic growth include a heightened focus on ensuring safety at workplaces, incorporation of sophisticated sensing and monitoring systems, adapting Industry 4.0 principles, heightened output of biosimilars and vaccines in emerging nations, as well as increased production in the food industry.
The pneumatic conveying systems market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated to witness robust growth in the coming years, the market size of pneumatic conveying systems is projected to escalate to $44.74 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
This surge over the forecast period can be credited to an increase in automation and industrialization, expansion within the recycling and waste treatment sectors, heightened demand for energy-efficient systems, and growing consumer health and safety apprehensions. Noteworthy trends predicted for the forecast period encompass product innovations, advancements in technology, the application of product development software, strategic collaborations, and technological enhancements in manufacturing methodologies.
The pneumatic conveying systems market is projected to experience substantial growth due to the surge in automation. Broadly, automation refers to the application of electronics and mechanical devices to allow equipment, systems or processes to function independently, thereby reducing the need for human input. The continued progression in technology, which aims to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and cut labor expenses, fuels the increase in automation. Pneumatic conveying systems, which are critical in automated processes for the accurate and uniform transportation of materials, offer meticulous control over the movement of materials. This can particularly be seen in their role in moving large quantities of items from one place to another without requiring human involvement. As an example, the World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics, a non-profit professional organization based in Germany, stated that there had been 553,052 installations of industrial robots in global factories as of September 2023. This represented a 5% annual growth rate in 2022. As such, the growth in the pneumatic conveying systems market is being spurred by the rise in automation.
The pneumatic conveying systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Operating Principle: Dilute Phase Conveying, Dense Phase Conveying
2) By Technology: Positive Pressure Systems, Vacuum Systems, Combination Systems
3) By End-Use: Ceramic, Pharmaceuticals, Food Industry, Rubber and Plastic Industry, Cement, Mining (Mineral), Automotive, Other End Uses
Subsegments:
1) By Dilute Phase Conveying: Positive Pressure Dilute Phase, Negative Pressure Dilute Phase
2) By Dense Phase Conveying: Positive Pressure Dense Phase, Negative Pressure Dense Phase
Leading enterprises in the pneumatic conveying systems market are progressing towards the creation of bespoke vacuum conveyors characterized by advanced features to provide an enhanced customer experience. A vacuum pump's suction is the driving force behind these sophisticated pneumatic systems that enable the transportation of bulk materials. Gericke, a US-based manufacturer of process equipment, exemplified this innovation trend in February 2024 with the introduction of Vacuum and Positive Pressure Conveying Systems. The design of these conveyors facilitates subtle movement of a variety of bulky materials via suction from a vacuum pump. Their streamlined structure allows for seamless integration in limited spaces sans disruption of ongoing activities. Moreover, they have the potential to be tailored to meet an extensive array of specific requirements, such as sanitation, explosion-proof, and more.
Major companies operating in the pneumatic conveying systems market report are:
• AZO Inc.
• Atlas Copco Group
• Palamatic Process Inc.
• Hatch Ltd.
• Hillenbrand Inc.
• Coperion GmbH
• Schenck Process Holding GmbH
• Nilfisk Group
• Materials Handling Systems Inc.
• DongYang P&F Co. Ltd.
• Piab Group
• Gericke AG
• Flexicon Corporation
• Dynamic Air Inc.
• Cyclonaire Corporation
• Delfinvacuums
• UniTrak Corporation
• Volkmann Inc.
• Macawber Engineering Inc.
• VAC-U-MAX Co
• Precision Airconvey Corp.
• Nol-Tec Systems Inc.
• Indpro Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd.
• M&G Millwrights Ltd.
• Spiroflow Systems Inc.
• Pneumatic Conveying Inc.
• Whirl-Air-Flow
• Streamtek Corp.
• IEDCO (Industrial Equipment & Design Company)
• Impco Products LLC
Europe was the largest region in the pneumatic conveying systems market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pneumatic conveying systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.