Global Optical Sorter Market Analysis

Optical Sorter Market Insights

The global optical sorter market is projected to grow tremendously over the coming years on account of its growing applications in the food & beverage industry. Stringent government regulations with regards to inspection of pharmaceutical products and supply of quality food & beverages are projected to augment market demand over the coming years.

Optical Sorter Market: Sensors Insights

On the basis of sensors, the optical sorter market is segmented into cameras, lasers, and hyperspectral imaging, among others. The demand for cameras is expected to grow at a high CAGR from 2017 to 2025 on account of its high use in sorting fruits, vegetables, and pulses. The demand for lasers in optical sorters is also projected to grow tremendously on account of its precise sorting capabilities.

Optical Sorter Market: Type Insights

On the basis of type, the optical sorter market is segmented into channel sorters, freefall & chute-fed sorters, belt sorters, ADR systems, single-file inspection systems, mechanical graders, and others. Channel sorters are used in sorting solid and dry products such as grains and pulses. Free fall sorters analyze the product when in air; they are extensively used in sorting whole and diced fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood. Free fall sorters are also widely preferred in the waste recycling industry.

Optical Sorter Market: End-use Insights

On the basis of application, the optical sorter market is segmented into food, pharmaceutical, tobacco, waste recycling, plastic, and others. Optical sorters are used widely in the food industry for sorting fruits & vegetables and in the food processing industry. Optical sorters enable the separation of unwanted foreign material, misshaped products, and discolored products. It enables delivery of quality food & beverages to processing and packaging industries.

The stringent government regulations implemented for the inspection of medicines & drugs is projected to boost demand for optical sorters in the pharmaceutical sector. The increase need for solid waste recycling is also anticipated to propel demand for sorting systems over the forecast period.

Optical Sorter Market: Regional Insights

The market for optical sorters is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Asia Pacific region. The growing investments in the agricultural and pharmaceutical industry in countries such as China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand are anticipated to augment demand in the region over the coming years.

The demand for optical sorting systems in the North American and European region is also projected to grow at and high CAGR due to extensive use of optical sorting systems to ensure faster inspection and supply of quality products in the market. Several initiatives undertaken to process and segregate waste for the purpose of recycling is anticipated to increase demand for optical systems in the waste recycling sector.

Optical Sorter Market: End-Use Landscape

The end-use landscape entails a list of current and prospective consumers prevailing across the regions. This section provides company addresses, contact details, products, and regional presence of companies who are purchasing or are likely to purchase over the coming years. Some leading consumers in the optical sorter market include General Mills, Unilever, and Cargill among others.

Optical Sorter Market: Competitive Landscape

Some of the major players in the optical sorter market include CP Manufacturing Inc., Bratney Companies, Buhler AG, National Recovery Technologies, LLC, HEFEI Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc., Pellenc ST, CIMBRIA S.r.l., Compac, Anochrome Group, Satake USA, Woodside Electronics Corporation, and Tomra among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

The introduction of new technologies including development of advanced sensor is anticipated to provide players with a competitive edge in the market. In October 2013, the Bühler Group introduces its Optical Sorting Station (OSS) system with integrated optical sorting, sorting technology, plant engineering, pre-conditioners, and pneumatic conveyors for the plastic industry.

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