Crystallization Equipment Market Report 2026

The crystallization equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.68 billion in 2025 to $3.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of chemical manufacturing activities, increasing use of crystallization in pharmaceutical production, growth in food and beverage processing, rising demand for wastewater treatment solutions, availability of advanced crystallization technologies.

The crystallization equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of continuous processing methods, rising demand for specialty chemicals, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, growing focus on energy efficiency, increasing investment in process automation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of continuous crystallization systems, rising demand for high-purity product separation, growing integration of automated process controls, expansion of energy-efficient crystallizer designs, enhanced focus on process yield optimization.

The increasing demand for pharmaceuticals is expected to propel the growth of the crystallization equipment market. The pharmaceutical industry, responsible for discovering, developing, producing, and marketing drugs, is experiencing heightened demand due to the growing need for medications, biologics, and medical devices aimed at curing, preventing, or alleviating diseases. Crystallization equipment plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry by enabling the purification of substances through controlled crystal formation, ensuring precise control over particle size, shape, and purity, which are crucial for drug development and manufacturing processes. For instance, in July 2024, the National Library of Medicine reported that pharmaceutical expenditures in the U.S. rose by 13.6% to $722.5 billion in 2023, driven by a 6.5% increase in drug utilization, 4.2% from new drugs, and a 2.9% rise in prices. This surge in pharmaceutical demand is fueling the growth of the crystallization equipment market.

Leading companies in the crystallization equipment market are emphasizing the integration of advanced, high-efficiency systems with automation, predictive controls, and sustainable process technologies to improve operational reliability and optimize performance. Automation involves using technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. For example, in August 2024, Valmet, a Finland-based industrial technology company, announced a major technology delivery to Klabin’s Monte Alegre pulp and paper mill in Brazil as part of the mill’s modernization program. The project includes a high-efficiency recovery boiler, an ash crystallization plant, and an odorous-gas handling system, all supported by advanced automation and flow-control solutions. Designed to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability, the boiler will process 1,950 tDS/d, while the ash system will handle 140 tonnes daily to improve chemical recovery and reduce corrosion. Equipped with predictive controls, diagnostic tools, and over 140 smart valves, the equipment is expected to commence operations by late 2026 and represents a significant investment in Klabin’s broader upgrade plan.

In September 2024, ICROM s.r.l., an Italy-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company, acquired HOLODIAG SAS for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, ICROM aims to strengthen its technological capabilities in solid-state science and crystallization, enhancing its global CDMO position across both innovative and generic pharmaceutical markets. HOLODIAG SAS is a France-based provider specializing in solid-state characterization, crystallization process development, and small-molecule solid-form screening using advanced analytical technologies.

Major companies operating in the crystallization equipment market are GEA Group AG, Sulzer Ltd., Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, SPX FLOW, Inc., Swenson Technology Inc., Technobis Crystallization Systems, Dedert Corporation, 3V Tech S.p.A., Rosenblad Design Group Inc., The CMM Group, Condorchem Enviro Solutions, EKATO HOLDING GmbH, Fives Group, Chem Process Systems, Tetra Pak Group, Andritz AG, Aqua-Chem Inc., Praj Industries Limited, Sidel Group, Alfa Laval AB.

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

The crystallization equipment market consists of sales of filters, separators, heat exchangers, agitators, and stirrers. 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.

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