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A spiral freezer is an industrial freezer designed for the rapid freezing of large quantities of food products, including meat, seafood, and prepared meals. Its primary function is to freeze a substantial quantity of contents simultaneously while preserving the high quality of the product, maintaining attributes such as texture, moisture, and flavor throughout the entire freezing process.
There are two main types of spiral freezers single-drum spiral freezers and double-drum spiral freezers. Single-drum spiral freezers are equipped with a single rotating drum where food products are placed on a conveyor belt and swiftly frozen as they traverse through the drum. These freezers come in various capacities, ranging from small to medium and large, making them suitable for diverse applications such as meat processing, seafood and fish processing, bakery products, and other food processing needs.
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The spiral freezers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from$4.47 billion in 2024 to $4.76 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in frozen food industry, increased in processed food consumption, expansion of quick-service restaurants, globalization of food supply chains, stringent food safety regulations
The spiral freezers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on hygienic design, regional expansion of frozen food markets, continuous improvement in refrigerants, growing trend of single-serve frozen products, compliance with food safety regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include compact footprint and flexible configurations, automation and industry 4.0 integration, customization for diverse applications, advanced refrigeration technologies, collaboration with food manufacturers.
The spiral freezer market is expected to experience growth, driven by the increased scope of the food and beverage industry. This industry encompasses all entities involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of raw food materials, transforming them into consumer food products. Spiral freezers, as versatile systems, play a crucial role in cooling and freezing products within the food and beverage sector. For instance, data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade Survey reported that retail and food services sales in the United States reached $691.7 billion in April 2023, reflecting a 2.9% increase compared to March 2022. Notably, food services and drinking places accounted for $96.527 billion in March 2023, marking a 13.9% increase from March 2022. This growth in the food and beverage industry is a key driver for the spiral freezer market.
The increasing number of restaurants and food service establishments is expected to contribute to the growth of the spiral freezers market. Restaurants, as a specific subset of food service establishments, provide a sit-down dining experience with a diverse menu of prepared dishes. Spiral freezers play a vital role in maintaining the quality, efficiency, and productivity of food handling and preparation in these establishments. For instance, as of July 2023, The Chef's Store reported a total of 49,365 Mexican restaurant establishments in the U.S. in 2021, indicating a 2.4% increase from 2022. The growth in the number of restaurants and food service establishments is a significant factor driving the spiral freezers market.
Innovative freezing technologies are becoming a significant trend in the spiral freezer market. Companies are increasingly developing products that incorporate efficient and sustainable technologies to enhance their market position and competitive advantage. For instance, in June 2022, GEA Group, a Germany-based industrial machinery manufacturer, launched the ProEdge Drive, a state-of-the-art spiral freezer designed to improve efficiency and hygiene in food processing. The ProEdge Drive features a drum-free design, which simplifies maintenance and reduces contamination risks by eliminating areas where debris could accumulate. It accommodates various belt widths (400mm, 600mm, and 750mm) and offers freezing capacities ranging from 460 to 3,600 kg/h. This design also increases vertical capacity by up to 12% without requiring additional floor space. Advanced technologies integrated into the ProEdge Drive include Callifreeze, which continuously monitors the freezing process, and the Intelligent Valve System (IVS) for optimal air temperature control. Additionally, the Sequential Defrost (SD) and Static Pressure Control System (SPCS) enhance operational efficiency by reducing the frequency of defrosting interruptions, making the system more efficient and reliable for food processing applications.
Major companies in the spiral freezer market are actively developing innovative products, such as the ProEdge Drive, to drive revenues and gain a competitive edge. The ProEdge Drive from GEA, a Germany-based company specializing in process technologies and components, integrates the latest freezer innovations, including continuous monitoring and control of product frozenness with Callifreeze and dynamic temperature control with the Intelligent Valve System (IVS). This system, launched at the IFFA trade fair in March 2022, features a drum-free design, offering flexibility in adding tiers and increasing freezing capacity by up to 12 percent for the same footprint.
In July 2023, Mantinga, a Lithuania-based food and beverage manufacturer, partnered with Starfrost to enhance its production capacity by installing a high-performance spiral freezer system. This collaboration marks a significant step for Mantinga as they aim to replace labor-intensive individual quick freezing (IQF) blast freezers with automated spiral freezers. By implementing this advanced technology, Mantinga is expected to streamline its operations, improving efficiency and productivity in their food processing workflows. Starfrost, based in the UK, specializes in providing cutting-edge freezing and chilling solutions specifically designed for the food industry, making them a fitting partner for this initiative. The transition to automated spiral freezers aligns with the growing trend towards increased automation in food manufacturing, enabling Mantinga to meet rising demand while optimizing their processes.
Major companies operating in the spiral freezers market include Advanced Equipment Inc., FPS Food Process Solutions, ICS Spiral Freezers Inc., Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd., John Bean Technologies Corporation, Airofreeze Inc., IJ White & Sons Ltd., Scanico A/S, Korutek Engineering Corporation, Seward Refrigeration Limited, Heinen & Lowenstein GmbH, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Starfrost Corporation, Conovey Inc., Square Technology Group Co. Ltd., Alfa Laval AB, Anhydro SpA, Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., Binder GmbH, Blue Star Limited, CFS srl, Cryogenmach LLC, Dorin SpA, Food Engineering SAS, FrigorTec GmbH, Heat and Control Inc., Kiremko NV, Marel hf, Mycom srl, OctoFrost A/S, RMF Companies Inc., TGE srl
North America was the largest region in the spiral freezers market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global spiral freezers market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the spiral freezers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the spiral freezers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The spiral freezers market consists of sales of iCompact spiral freezers, packaged spiral freezers, external spiral freezers, and site-built spiral freezers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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