Description

The global X-Ray food inspection equipment market size is expected to grow from USD 1,381.2 million in 2020 to USD 2084.4 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2021 to 2027. X-Ray Food Inspection Equipment systems detect minute defects in any product or metal by destructive means. X-ray Food Inspection Equipment uses advanced X-ray Inspection Technology to ensure the utmost food safety and quality. X-ray inspection provides the highest detection levels for ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel, glass, and other hazardous particles in the process. The adoption of technology is also helpful at detecting other foreign bodies such as stone, bone, high-density plastics, and rubber materials.

The X-ray food inspection equipment market is expected to grow strongly in the next ten years, as more and more people and multiple stakeholders in the value chain are becoming conscious of food safety. Due to new product launches and the adoption of advanced technologies, this industry is experimenting with strong acceptance across regions. Products in the Food Inspection management and multiple systems taking utmost care while inspection at various stages such as procurement, storage, processing, packaging, and distribution will continue to push the market.

The market growth is driven by the growing demand for clean food, the high prevalence of impurity due to malpractices in food processing, and increasing awareness of the importance of automation in the food industry. This has led to increased demand for X-Ray Food Inspection Equipment both at an institutional & manufacturer level. The shift towards preventive care to reduce operational costs and product recall in late-stage is also driving demand for X-Ray Food Inspection Equipment & System.

Global X-ray Food Inspection Equipment Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increasing Regulatory and Consumer Demands

The role of technology for inspection purposes has become increasingly important due to the ever-increasing emphasis by consumers and regulatory authorities on food safety and quality.1 Emerging issues such as fraud and the intentional contamination of food have also highlighted the importance of food inspection technology.

Many different methods and technologies are available for food inspection, including metal detectors, optical camera systems, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and X-rays. The application of a specific inspection technology is related to the nature of the food and the particular purpose.

Restraints: High Cost

As we get technologically more advanced and make more progress in terms of a better product, we always face the challenge of higher research and development resources to make it more advanced, which directly impacts the final cost to the end user. Usually, the X-ray food inspections are a costly initial setup, and despite them being the safer option are always looked at as a big number in terms of investment.

Opportunities: Safety and Quality

As well as detecting and rejecting physical contaminants before dispatching products, modern x-ray systems are multi-tasking quality assurance systems. In a single pass at high line speeds, they are simultaneously capable of performing a wide range of inline product integrity checks. Measuring mass, counting components, identifying missing or broken products, monitoring fill levels, inspecting seal integrity for trapped food or contaminants, checking for damaged packaging are some of the processes that help maintain the quality and safety of the products.

Challenges: Cost Reduction

Making the product cost-effective is the biggest challenge faced by all the market leaders nowadays. This process of being price competitive always is the biggest concern and an ongoing one.

The X-ray food inspections are relatively higher prices compared to their other traditional and manual counterparts. They are sometimes seen as an obstacle in the decision-making process of the user. On the other side, the positives of X-ray food inspections are much more justified against their costs; however, in the future, if the cost difference factor could be removed by the OEM’s, it will prove to be beneficial to overcome this challenge.

Scope of the Report

The study categorizes the X-Ray food inspection equipment market based on product type and end-users at the regional and global levels.

By Product Type Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2027)

• Packaged Product
• Bulk Product

By End-Users Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2027)

• Processed Food
• Animal Food
• Plant Food

By Region Outlook (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2027)

• North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Rest of Latin America)
• Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Rest of Europe)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand, Rest of Asia Pacific)
• The Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, South Africa, Northern Africa, Rest of MEA)

The packaged product segment is projected to account for the largest market share by product type

Based on product type, the global X-Ray food inspection equipment market can be segmented into packaged and bulk products. In 2020, the packaged product segment accounted for the largest market share of 63.8% in the global X-Ray food inspection equipment market. X-ray systems for packaged piece goods have been specifically designed for use in the food industry and are mainly deployed for end-of-line quality control purposes. They combine highly efficient contaminant detection with the greatest ease of operation and a hygienic design, and they comply with all key standards in the food industry. X-ray inspection systems detect metals and many other contaminants, such as glass, ceramic, stones, raw bones, and PVC, not to mention various product defects. All of this means precise end-of-line inspection and reliable protection against customer complaints and recalls. X-rays screen the packaged piece goods transported on a conveyor belt. Special analysis software creates a digital X-ray image from the signals, examining contaminants and many other product defects, such as air bubbles, too much or too little weight, and breakage. Integrated separation systems then ensure reliable removal.

Asia Pacific accounts for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Based on the regions, the global X-ray food inspection equipment market has been segmented across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest-growing market with a CAGR of 8.47% through the analysis period led by factors such as growing working-class population and inclination for the processed food safety & quality ensuing demand for cosmetic X-Ray Food Inspection Equipment solutions; Rising incidence of food adulteration such as impurities and to avoid product recall due to improper hygiene standards and ignorant packaging standards that are increasing risk.

An increase in infrastructure, surge in urban population, and increase in waste management reforms in emerging markets (such as India and China) are projected to boost demand for the X-Ray food inspection equipment market. For instance, urbanization in India grew at a rate of 0.98% from 2018 to2019 and generated 62 million tons of municipal solid waste. The Asia-Pacific X-Ray food inspection equipment market is growing at a significant CAGR, owing to initiatives such as waste to fuel and waste to energy, which are expected to cater to the growth of the X-ray food inspection equipment market. In addition, the rise in environmental awareness toward waste recycling has led to the huge demand for X-ray food inspection equipment technologies in Asia-Pacific.

Key Market Players

Major companies in the global market of X-ray food inspection equipment are Mettler-Toledo, Minebea Intec, Anritsu, Dylog Hi-Tech, Mekitec, North Star Imaging, NongShim Engineering, VJ Technologies, Meyer, Ishida, Sesotec GmbH, and Loma Systems. The frequent new product launches to stay dynamic in this competitive market is a major driver for the key X-Ray Food Inspection Equipment providers

Recent Developments

• In September 2016, Anritsu Corporation acquired Azimuth Systems, Inc. to expand its global presence in wireless test and measurement.
• In June 2019, North Star Imaging appointed Timothy R. Lebens as a new global equipment sales director.
• In May 2019, VJ Technology acquired Mainline Products Ltd. to expand its technical and service portfolio.
• In October 2018, The weighing module Novego included many constructional details that meet the EHEDG hygienic design guidelines and ensure less contamination and more efficient cleaning processes.

Key Issues Addressed

• What is the market size by various segmentation of the X-Ray food inspection equipment by region and its respective countries?
• What are the customer buying behavior, key takeaways, and Porter's 5 forces of the X-ray food inspection equipment market?
• What are the key opportunities and trends for manufacturers involved in the X-Ray food inspection equipment supply chain?
• What are the fundamental dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) of the market?
• What and how regulations, schemes, patents, and policies are impacting the growth of the market?
• What are the upcoming technological solutions influencing market trends? How will existing companies adapt to the new change in technology?
• The market player positioning, top winning strategies by years, company product developments, and launches will be?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the demand and sales of X-Ray food inspection equipment in the global market? Also, the expected BPS drop or rise count of the market and market predicted recovery period.
• Detailed analysis of the competitors and their latest launch, and what are the prominent startups introduced in the target market? Also, detailed company profiling of 25+ leading and prominent companies in the market.