Filtration & Drying Equipment Market Report 2026

The filtration & drying equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.06 billion in 2025 to $2.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, growth in chemical processing industries, rising demand for solid-liquid separation, availability of advanced process equipment, increasing focus on product purity.

The filtration & drying equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in continuous processing, rising demand for high-containment equipment, expansion of biologics manufacturing, growing emphasis on energy-efficient drying systems, increasing automation adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of fully automatic filtration systems, rising demand for integrated filtration-drying solutions, expansion of anfd technologies, growing focus on process efficiency, enhanced compliance with pharmaceutical standards.

Rising pharmaceutical expenditure on research and development is anticipated to drive the growth of the filtration and drying equipment market in the coming years. Research and development involve the systematic activities undertaken by organizations to acquire knowledge for creating new products or improving existing products and services. In research and development settings, filtration and drying equipment are utilized to evaluate and optimize products or processes prior to commercialization, as well as to assess material characteristics through microstructural analysis. For example, in December 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government body, spending on research and development carried out by UK businesses reached $61.8 billion (£50 billion) in 2023, representing an increase of $1.73 billion (£1.4 billion) compared to 2022 (2.9%). The pharmaceuticals product group contributed the most, with $10.75 billion (£8.7 billion), accounting for 17.4% of total R&D conducted by UK businesses in 2023. As a result, the rise in pharmaceutical investment in research and development is fueling the expansion of the filtration and drying equipment market.

Major companies operating in the filtration and drying equipment market are emphasizing the development of innovative offerings such as industrial filtration support services that deliver fast, customized assistance for industrial filtration systems, enabling customers to quickly identify and address filtration challenges while lowering costs and improving efficiency. Industrial filtration support services are specialized solutions that help industries maintain and optimize filtration systems, ensuring effective removal of contaminants from air, water, or other process streams to improve operational performance and meet environmental compliance requirements. For instance, in September 2024, Cleanova, a UK-based filtration solutions company, introduced Cleanova.CARE, a service package that includes on-site testing, aftermarket spare parts, rental equipment, and expert support. The service is designed to provide rapid, tailored technical assistance with real-time guidance and recommendations. It allows customers to carry out filtration testing and identify contaminants without interrupting production, maintaining efficiency while preserving operational continuity.

In May 2024, De Dietrich Process Systems, a France-based process engineering company, acquired HEINKEL Drying & Separation Group for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, De Dietrich Process Systems and the HEINKEL Group seek to establish a global leader in solid-liquid separation and active-ingredient drying by integrating De Dietrich’s broad process-systems capabilities with HEINKEL’s expertise in solid-liquid separation, drying, and mixing technologies. HEINKEL Drying & Separation Group is a Germany-based industrial technology company specializing in high-quality centrifuges, filter dryers, mixing equipment, and solid-liquid separation solutions for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food sectors.

Major companies operating in the filtration & drying equipment market are GMM Pfaudler Ltd., Tsukishima Kikai Co. Ltd., Heinkel Process Technology GmbH, Jaygo Incorporated, Amar Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Shree Bhagwati Machtech Pvt. Ltd., Powder Systems Ltd., HLE Glascoat Limited, Pope Scientific Inc., Promas Engineers Private Limited, Comi Polaris Systems Inc., 3V Tech S.p.A., Bachiller, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH, Komline-Sanderson Engineering Corporation, ANDRITZ AG, SPX FLOW Inc., FLSmidth & Co. A/S, GEA Group AG, Hosokawa Micron Corporation, Metso Outotec Corporation, Nara Machinery Co. Ltd., Rosenmund AG, Swenson Technology Inc., TEMA Process B.V.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the filtration And drying Equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the filtration & drying equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the filtration & drying equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The filtration and drying equipment market consists of sales of surface filtration systems, depth filtration systems, ultrafiltration systems, tray dryers, and fluid bed dryers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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