Hygienic Easy to Clean Food Processing Equipment Market Report 2026

The hygienic easy to clean food processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $55.8 billion in 2025 to $59.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to food safety regulations, industrial food production growth, manual cleaning practices, stainless steel equipment adoption, hygiene compliance requirements.

The hygienic easy to clean food processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to processed food demand growth, stricter hygiene enforcement, automation investment, efficiency driven plant upgrades, global food safety standards. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of hygienic equipment design standards, focus on easy to clean machinery, growth of cip and cop systems, demand for corrosion resistant materials, automation in food processing.

The increasing demand for convenience food is anticipated to drive the growth of the hygienic easy-to-clean food processing equipment market in the coming years. Convenience food refers to commercially prepared food products designed for quick and easy consumption or preparation by consumers. Easy-to-clean equipment enables faster turnaround times, reduces downtime, and ensures strict hygiene standards, meeting the requirements of a market where efficiency, cleanliness, and product quality are critical. For example, in 2023, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US federal agency, the total value of US processed food exports reached $36.59 billion, marking a 1.7% increase compared to previous years. As a result, the rising demand for convenience food is fueling the expansion of the hygienic easy-to-clean food processing equipment market.

Major players in the hygienic easy-to-clean food processing equipment market are focusing on creating innovative products using rocker technology to boost cleaning efficiency, minimize maintenance downtime, and enhance overall hygiene standards. In this context, rocker technology refers to a design innovation that improves the cleaning and maintenance processes of food processing machinery. For instance, in February 2024, Bürkert, a Germany-based company specializing in measurement and control systems, launched a new series of easy-to-service, direct-acting solenoid valves specifically for food and beverage equipment. This range is distinguished by its tool-free maintenance, making it suitable for high-volume Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as commercial coffee machine and hot drink vending machine producers.

In June 2023, The Middleby Corporation, a US-based provider of commercial kitchen equipment and food processing solutions, acquired Filtration Automation Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, The Middleby Corporation aims to strengthen its food processing and industrial solutions by integrating Filtration Automation Inc.’s advanced filtration and automation technologies, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability across its operations. Filtration Automation Inc. is a US-based technology firm specializing in industrial filtration systems and automation solutions for food and beverage processing.

Major companies operating in the hygienic easy to clean food processing equipment market are Tetra Pak, GEA Group AG, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, Middleby Corporation, Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, SPX Corporation, Marel, Rheon Automatic Machinery GmbH, Schenck Process Holding GmbH, Buehler AG, Heat and Control Inc., Urschel Laboratories Inc., Alto-Shaam Inc., Avery Weigh Tronix, Atlas Pacific Engineering Co. Inc., Goodway Technologies Corporation, Marchant Schmidt Inc., DCI Inc., Meritech, APW Wyott, Highland Equipment Inc., AMTek Microwaves, American Range, Lee Industries Inc.

North America was the largest region in the hygienic easy-to-clean food processing equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the hygienic easy to clean food processing 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 hygienic easy to clean food processing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hygienic, easy-to-clean food processing equipment market consists of sales of washdown systems, hygienic packaging equipment, and sanitary conveyors. 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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