Food Extrusion Market Report 2025

The food extrusion market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $91.25 billion in 2024 to $97.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for processed and convenience foods, rising popularity of snack foods, cost-effectiveness in food production, expansion of the pet food industry, enhanced product shelf life.

The food extrusion market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $137.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for healthy snack alternatives, rise in plant-based and alternative protein products, expansion of functional food market, increased adoption in developing regions, sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in extrusion equipment, rising interest in plant-based and alternative proteins, diversification in product offerings, focus on health and nutrition, emphasis on sustainable practices.

The anticipated rapid growth in the consumption of processed food is expected to drive the expansion of the food extrusion market in the future. Processed products refer to items that undergo cooking and packaging, essentially transforming agricultural products into ready-to-eat foods. The food extrusion process applied to packaged and processed foods enhances the digestibility of proteins and starches while eliminating anti-nutritional factors in food. Changing lifestyles and increased disposable incomes have resulted in a growing demand for ready-to-eat products, as they offer convenience by saving time and effort. For instance, based on data from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India's processed food product exports reached 21.5 billion from April 2021 to February 2022. Therefore, the substantial increase in the consumption of processed food significantly contributes to the growth of the food extrusion market.

The growing adoption of vegan diets is anticipated to propel the growth of the food extrusion market. Following a vegan diet entails avoiding animal products and focusing on plant-based foods for nutritional needs. Food extrusion is an essential manufacturing process utilized to create a wide range of plant-based foods, such as meat alternatives, snacks, cereals, and pasta. For example, according to Plantbasedfoods.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting plant-based foods, dollar sales of plant-based foods in the US increased by 6.6% to reach $8 billion in 2022. Consequently, the rising adoption of vegan diets is expected to drive the expansion of the food extrusion market.

Key players in the food extrusion market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as an all-in-one forming system, to facilitate the production of a diverse range of filled products. This all-in-one forming system combines multiple processes, including shaping, cutting, and molding, into a single machine for streamlined manufacturing. For example, in February 2024, Handtmann Inc., a Germany-based machine industry firm, introduced the FS 525 all-in-one forming system. The FS 525 features advanced technology for precise portioning and forming, ensuring high product quality and consistency. It includes a co-extrusion function that enables the production of filled products, making it crucial for food processing, particularly in the meat, vegetarian, and confectionery sectors. The system operates using two distinct forming methods: hole plate forming for creating free-formed 3D products and rotary cutting for producing various cross-sections. This flexibility allows it to manage a wide array of food products. Furthermore, the system is engineered to effectively process different types of fillings, boosting production capabilities for snacks and convenience foods.

Major players in the food extrusion market are concentrating on product launches, introducing innovations such as an electrically heated twin-screw extruder designed for both laboratory and pilot plant applications. An electrically heated twin-screw extruder is a type of extrusion equipment widely used in processing and manufacturing various materials, particularly in the food, plastics, and pharmaceutical industries. For instance, in November 2022, Brabender, a German-based company specializing in the manufacture of measurement and process engineering solutions, unveiled its latest extruder, the Big Compounder B-TSE-S 30/40. This extruder stands out in the food extrusion market with its versatile design capable of processing various materials, offering a high throughput of up to 100 kilograms per hour, and featuring a compact layout suitable for efficient production in both large-scale plants and smaller pilot facilities. The extruder's attributes, including easy cleaning, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness, contribute to enhanced flexibility and productivity, making it a valuable solution for the diverse needs of the food extrusion industry.

In April 2022, Marel, an Iceland-based machinery company that provides equipment and services for food processing in the poultry, meat, and fish sectors, acquired Wenger Manufacturing, LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Marel's capabilities in processing pet food, plant-based proteins, and aquafeed, broadening its product portfolio and market presence. Wenger Manufacturing, LLC is a US-based company that specializes in manufacturing food extrusion equipment.

Major companies operating in the food extrusion market include Snactek Food Machines Pvt. Ltd., Hiwant International Inc., Techtronics Machinery Pvt. Ltd., GEA Group AG, Coperion GmbH, Bühler Holding AG, Aasted ApS, Axium Foods Inc., Clextral Inc., Baker Perkins Ltd, Wenger Manufacturing Inc., The Bonnot Company, Reading Bakery Systems, PacMoore Products Corporate, Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. KG, Pavan SPA, American Extrusion International, FBF Italia Srl Company, Akron Tool & Die Co Inc, Doering Systems Inc., Grace Food Processing & Packaging Machinery, Shandong Light M&E Co. Ltd, Diamond America Inc., Snacks Développement SAS.

Europe was the largest region in the food extrusion market in 2024. The regions covered in the food extrusion market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food extrusion market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Food extrusion improves the digestibility of various plant components, such as starch and proteins, resulting in improved quality and digestibility of food products. This technique involves applying force to a material, causing it to flow through a polished plate or dye opening, creating food products of the desired size, texture, and shape.

In food extrusion, the primary types of extruders are single screw, twin screw, and contra-twin screw. Single screw extruders are employed in the production of pasta, processed meats, and fillings. They find applications in manufacturing dry and semi-moist pet foods, expanded snacks, cereals, puddings, soup, drink bases, gelatinized starch, and texturized vegetable proteins. The different processes utilized in food extrusion encompass cold and hot extrusion, with a variety of product types emerging, including savory snacks, breakfast cereals, bread, flours and starches, textured protein, functional ingredients, and others.

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The food extrusion market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mixing soft ingredients, dyeing, twin-screw co-rotating services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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