Fruit Sorting Machine Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Optical Sorting Machine, Weight Sorting Machine, Robotic Sorters, Mechanical Sorting Machine, and Others), By End-Use (Food Processing Plants, Distribution Centers, Food Laboratory, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global fruit sorting machine market will witness growing demand across several geographical areas as a result of rising health awareness and growing concerns over demand for high-quality and consistent fruits. Increasing disposable income and expenditure on farming practices are subjected to propel the market demand for fruit sorting machines. Rising investment and supporting government policies will further surge the market demand across the regions. Growing start-up companies and increasing investor funding to boost the demand for fruit sorter machines further. 

• In May 2022, the Ministry of Commerce Pan Sorasak encouraged Korean companies to invest in the fruit processing sector in Cambodia.  Korean companies are looking forward to setting up agricultural processing plants in the country.


• For instance, Fresh From Farm is a start-up company in India that raised over USD 2 million in its pre-series A round in May 2024. The company offers services including procurement, handling, sorting, and distribution of fruits.

Fruit Sorting Machine Market Driver

Consumer Trend toward Health and Expansion of Fresh and High-Quality Fruits to Surge the Market Growth of Fruit Sorting Machine

Increasing demand for high-quality fruits and changing consumer preferences toward health and wellness are all supporting factors for fruit sorting machines. Demand for organic and specialty fruits is propelling the growth of sorters across food processing plants and distribution centers. The integration of technology advancements and consistent and high-quality fruits to support the market demand for fruit sorters. Manufacturing companies are focused on developing AI-powered machines that aid in sorting and grading citrus fruits.

• For instance, Sunkist Research and Technical Services has introduced a fully automated Sunsortai machine that operates with the help of Google AI.

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Fruit Sorting Machine Market Restraint

High Initial Investment and Limited Availability of Skilled Workforce Might Hinder the Market Growth. 

Small and Medium-scale enterprises face challenges in owning fruit sorting machines due to their high initial investment and maintenance costs. Limited availability of skilled workforce to further limit the growth of fruit sorting machines across geographies. In addition, stringent regulatory policies and domestic standards for food safety and quality surge the overall cost of sorting machines, limiting the market growth.

Fruit Sorting Machine Market Opportunity

Increasing Sustainable Initiatives and Waste Management Practices to Bring Strong Market Opportunities. 

Manufacturing companies are striving to bring eco-friendly technologies and invest in waste management technologies through stringent regulations and supportive policies. Energy-efficient machines and investment in waste management solutions will further generate strong market opportunities for the fruit sorting machines market. Automation and AI-based fruit sorters optimize the sorting process, reducing waste generation throughout the process.

• In March 2021, Sorma Group, a Spanish company, launched hypervision with a technology platform for optical sorting machines.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities


• Business Strategies Adopted by the Key Players


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Analysis by Product Type

By product type, the market is divided into optical sorting machine, weight sorting machine, robotic sorters, mechanical sorting machine, and others.

Optical sorting machines lead the market demand for fruit sorting machines owing to their imaging technology and accurate fruit sorting and detection. Growing emphasis on waste reduction, quality sorting, and detection of fruits further upsurge the market demand for fruit sorting machines. Optical sorting machines offer advanced camera technology and LED lighting integrated with machine learning technologies, providing several benefits to end users along with sorting equipment. Weight sorting machines, robotic sorters, and others will gain strong market traction during the forecast period.

• For instance, Buhler Group unveiled its SORTEX FA1, a compact sorter machine enabled with high-resolution cameras and new technology, in February 2019.

Analysis by End-Use

By end-use, the market is divided into food processing plants, distribution centers, food laboratory, and others.

Food processing plants. Food processing plants that also include beverages production to cater to the highest revenue market share among all end-use sectors. Several companies are investing in expanding their production facility, which will further impact the demand for fruits and fruit sorting machines. End users such as distribution centers and food quality laboratories will witness significant growth during the forecast period.

• For instance, PepsiCo India announced an investment of about USD 151.7 Million in April 2024 to expand its beverage production capacity by adding new flavors. The expansion of a new flavor manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh is expected to be completed by 2026.

Regional Analysis

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In terms of geography, the global market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific will cater to the highest revenue market share for the fruit sorting machine market in 2023. Rising population, increased expenditure on healthy food, and advanced sorting technologies boost the demand for fruit sorters. Government-backed investments and supportive policies will further enhance the market demand across Asia Pacific during the forecast period.

• For instance, the Himachal state government in India has introduced a new horticulture policy to enhance the production and productivity of fruits. The new Pushap Kranti Yojana would include a special plantation drive to promote ornamental plantations and orchids.

Europe region accounts for the second highest revenue shareholder for fruit sorting machines owing to stringent regulations and increasing demand for beverage production across the countries. Companies are further expanding their machine manufacturing in European countries to meet the rising demand across diverse geographies.

• For instance, Tomra, a Norwegian-based company, established its manufacturing facility in Spain to develop and produce an optical sorting machine in May 2024.

Key Players Covered

The global Fruit Sorting Machine market is moderately fragmented owing to the presence of several domestic players in the market. In China, the top 5 players account for only around 30% - 35% of the market.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Buhler Group (Switzerland)


• Satake Corporation (Japan)


• NPI Sorters (U.S.)


• Tomra Systems (Norway)


• Cimbria (Denmark)


• Binder+Co (Austria)


• Optimum Sorting (Belgium)


• CFT Group (Italy)


• Sesotec GmbH (Germany)


• Bestin Group (China)

Key Industry Developments

• In October 2023, Tomra Food launched sorting and grading machines named Spectrim X Series and Tomra Neon pre-grader for fresh blueberries.


• In April 2023, Buhler Group introduced its optical sorter manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India.