Multi-Head Weigher Market Share, Size, And COVID-19 Impact Analysis By Machine Type (Rotary and Linear), By End User Industry (Food And Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Packaging, And Other), By Number Of Heads (Up To 10, 11-15, 16-20, and Above 20), By Technology Used (Gravity, Centrifugal, Vibration, And Other) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Multi-head weighers, also known as combination scales, are fast, accurate, reliable, and machinery used for all types of manufacturing involving portioning, packaging, and food and other products.

The rise in demand for high accuracy weighing and packaging machines in various industries such as food, pharmaceutical, and chemical has been a driving factor for the market. Moreover, rapid technological advancements, automation, and increase in adoption of multi-head weighers by small and medium sized businesses have further fueled growth. However, high installation and maintenance costs of multi-head weighers could be a growth restraining factor.

Impact Of COVID-19 On Multi-Head Weighers Market

COVID-19 and the following lockdowns had an adverse impact on many different sectors of the global economy. The multi-head weighers market was also affected by it. The production and supply chain challenges that aroused due to the lockdown imposed had a negative impact on the market. However, some of the end-user industries of the multi-head weighers market such as food and beverage, and pharmaceutical saw an increase in demand during the pandemic, which helped the market overcome the challenges faced during the pandemic.

Key insights

This report will cover the following key insights:

• Recent industry trends and developments.


• Competitive landscape and strategic key players.


• Complete background analysis including assessment of the global multi-head weighers market.


• Impact of COVID-19 on multi-head weighers market.

Analysis By Machine Type

Based on the machine type the market can be segmented into rotary and linear multi-head weighers. In 2020 about 3/4^th of the global market was captured by the rotary multi-head weighers owing to their high speed and easy-to-maintain characteristics.

Regional analysis

• With over 34% share, North America dominates the global multi-head weighers market. The strong presence of the food and beverage industry in the region, especially the processed, frozen, and instant food industries are further pushing the adoption of multi-head weighers. Moreover, the rise in automation in the food and beverage industry has been a driving factor.


• Due to the rise in industrialization and automation in India, Japan, and China, the Asia Pacific region promises healthy growth in the multi-head weighers market over the forecast period 2023-2030. Moreover the shift towards ready-to-eat, hygienic packed foods in developing countries such as India, along with strict labeling and packaging laws by FSSAI, there is a rise in the adoption of multi-head weighers in the Indian market.


• Germany is dominating the European region owing to increasing demand for automated packaging solutions in the machinery and equipment industry. Apart from Germany the U.K., France, and Italy are also contributing to regional market growth.

Key players covered

• Ishida Co. Ltd., Yamato Scale Co. Ltd., MULTIPOND Wägetechnik GmbH, RMGroup, Marel Food Systems, Multiweigh GmbH, Scanvaegt Systems A/S

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• In July 2021, Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. launched new series of semi-automatic multi-head weighers that allow manual loading of the scale with advanced software for controlling the weighing process.


• In November 2020, Ishida Co. Ltd. announced the opening of its new Asia Technical Center (ATC) in Bangkok, Thailand.


• In June 2020 MULTIPOND Wägetechnik GmbH launched multi-head weighers with 3D cameras that indicate the location and quantity of the product on the distribution cone.