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Europe Food Processing Equipment Market Size & Outlook

The food processing equipment market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 19,930.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of Europe food processing equipment market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$14,888.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$15,406.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$19,930.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
3.7%

Europe food processing equipment market highlights

  • The Europe food processing equipment market generated a revenue of USD 14,888.4 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, automatic was the largest revenue generating mode of operation in 2025.
  • Automatic is the most lucrative mode of operation segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 14,888.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 19,930.7 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentAutomatic
Fastest growing segmentAutomatic
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSemi Automatic, Automatic
Key market players worldwideBaader Bank AG., Marelli, Buhler Industries Inc, GEA Group AG, The Middleby Corp, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, John Bean Technologies Corp, SPX Technologies Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 26.2% of the global food processing equipment market in 2025.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 29,222.5 million by 2033.

The European Food and Drink Industry plays crucial role in the overall economy. The food and drink is one of the largest manufacturing sector in EU offering magnificent employment, Sales, trade. The region has around 61.3% of food and drink employment.

As per Eurostat, the household expenditure on food and drinks in EU is around 13.8% in 2016. It is 15% for Italy, 12% for Germany, 10% for UK, 15% for France and 14% for Spain. The food manufacturing prices that food prices paid are more stable as compared to that of agricultural prices.

Germany, UK and Italy are notable countries in Europe that contributes significantly in the growth of European Food processing equipment market. Booming food market, favorable industrial policies, and economic development are some of the prominent factors that triggers the growth of food processing equipment market.

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Publish Date: Mar 06, 2026

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Food Processing Equipment Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Alfa Laval ABView profile 21,441Rudeboksvagen 1, P.O. Box 73, Lund, Sweden, SE-221 00www.alfalaval.com
GEA Group AGView profile 19,581Peter-Muller-Strasse 12, Dusseldorf, Germany, 40468www.gea.com
John Bean Technologies CorpView profile 5,10070 West Madison Street, Suite 4400, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602www.jbtc.com
Buhler Industries IncView profile 8131260 Clarence Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3T 1T2www.buhlerindustries.com
MarelliView profile 10001+Saitama, Saitama, Japan, Asiawww.mmck-holdings.com/
Krones AGView profile 19,349Bohmerwaldstrasse 5, Neutraubling, BY, Germany, 93073www.krones.com
SPX Technologies IncView profile 4,1006325 Ardrey Kell Road, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28277www.spx.com
Baader Bank AG.View profile 560Weihenstephaner Strasse 4, Unterschleissheim, BY, Germany, 85716www.baaderbank.de
The Middleby CorpView profile 10,7221400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, IL, United States, 60120www.middleby.com

Europe Food Processing Equipment Market Outlook

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Automatic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.72% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe food processing equipment market based on semi automatic, automatic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




The European Food and Drink Industry plays crucial role in the overall economy. The food and drink is one of the largest manufacturing sector in EU offering magnificent employment, Sales, trade. The region has around 61.3% of food and drink employment.

As per Eurostat, the household expenditure on food and drinks in EU is around 13.8% in 2016. It is 15% for Italy, 12% for Germany, 10% for UK, 15% for France and 14% for Spain. The food manufacturing prices that food prices paid are more stable as compared to that of agricultural prices.

Germany, UK and Italy are notable countries in Europe that contributes significantly in the growth of European Food processing equipment market. Booming food market, favorable industrial policies, and economic development are some of the prominent factors that triggers the growth of food processing equipment market.

  • Europe Food Processing Equipment Market Mode of Operation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Semi Automatic
    • Automatic
  • Europe Food Processing Equipment Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Processing
    • Pre-Processing
  • Europe Food Processing Equipment Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionaries
    • Meat, Poultry, & SeaFood
    • Beverage
    • Dairy
    • Fruit, Nut, & Vegetable
    • Grains
    • Other (Fat and Oil, Dry Food,Pre-prepared food)

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