PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713730
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713730
X-ray food inspection equipment consists of devices that utilize X-ray radiation to scan food products and generate detailed images of their internal structures. This technology enables the precise detection of contaminants by distinguishing between different densities and materials. Its primary purpose is to enhance food safety by identifying and eliminating harmful foreign objects before the products reach consumers, thus safeguarding public health.
The main categories of X-ray food inspection equipment include unpackaged product testing equipment, packaged product testing equipment, and bulk product testing equipment. Unpackaged product testing equipment employs X-ray systems to inspect food items that are not yet packaged, detecting contaminants such as metal, glass, or stones to ensure safety and quality before packaging. These systems handle a variety of materials, including cartons, boxes, pouches, bags, films, foils, plastic bottles, cans, and jars. They address numerous food inspection needs, including foreign material detection, seal integrity checks, package inspection, check weighing, meat grading, missing component detection, void detection, portion control, and food sorting. Such equipment is available through various sales channels such as suppliers, manufacturers, and wholesalers and is used in diverse applications including confectionery, cereals, meat and sausage products, dairy, canning, bakery items, baby food, and more.
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The X-ray food inspection equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.84 billion in 2024 to $2.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing health consciousness awareness, increasing incidents of food fraud, increasing demand for organic food products, expansion of large retail chains, and the need to reduce human error in food inspection processes.
The X-ray food inspection equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising shifts toward non-destructive testing methods, growing focus on reducing food waste, growing consumer preference for transparency in food safety practices, increasing focus on allergen management, and rising investment in research and development. Major trends in the forecast period include a rise in automation in food processing, advancements in imaging software, the development of multi-lane X-ray inspection systems, the adoption of smart X-ray systems, and the development of high-speed X-ray inspection systems.
The increasing frequency of food contamination is likely to drive the growth of the X-ray food inspection equipment market. Food contamination, which involves harmful substances such as bacteria, chemicals, or foreign objects in food products, poses significant health risks. It often results from improper food handling, inadequate cooking, cross-contamination, and the presence of pathogens or chemicals. X-ray food inspection equipment plays a crucial role in maintaining product quality by detecting inconsistencies and contaminants, which is essential for efficient packaging lines. Such equipment helps prevent costly recalls, reduce waste, and supports other food safety measures, thereby enhancing overall protection. For example, a report from the European Food Safety Authority and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, published in December 2023, noted that in 2022, 27 Member States and the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) reported 5,763 foodborne outbreaks, a 43.9% increase from 2021. This rising incidence of food contamination is driving demand for X-ray food inspection equipment.
Leading companies in the X-ray food inspection equipment market are advancing their solutions with technologies such as dual energy detectors to improve contaminant detection and ensure food safety and quality. Dual-energy detector technology uses two different X-ray energy levels to create images, enabling the differentiation of materials with similar densities based on their X-ray absorption and transmission. For instance, in September 2022, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. introduced the DXD and DXD+ technologies. These X-ray inspection systems enhance the identification of low-density contaminants in packaged food. The DXD technology can detect impurities such as aluminum, low-mineral glass, and rubber with high precision, identifying aluminum as small as 2 mm and rubber as small as 5 mm. It operates effectively at line speeds of up to 100 meters per minute, suitable for high-throughput environments. The DXD+ model offers even more detailed data and higher-resolution images, with advanced software for processing complex overlapping items and handling line speeds of up to 45 meters per minute, ideal for industries with strict safety standards.
In December 2022, Duravant LLC, a U.S.-based provider of engineered automation equipment for food processing, acquired Multiscan Technologies for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Duravant's sorting, grading, and inspection capabilities by incorporating Multiscan's advanced vision technologies. This strategic move expands Duravant's product offerings and market presence in automated food processing solutions. Multiscan Technologies, based in Spain, specializes in vision technologies, including X-ray technology for inspecting various types of bulk food products.
Major companies operating in the x-ray food inspection equipment market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Nikon Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Multivac Group, Anritsu Corporation, Eriez Manufacturing Co., Antares Vision S.p.a., Ishida Europe Limited, Loma Systems, Sesotec GmbH, Comet Group, Fortress Technology Inc., Mesutronic Geratebau GmbH, Eagle Product Inspection, Mekitec Group, SF Engineering, Raytec Vision, Minebea Intec GmbH, Techik Instrument (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., TDI PACKSYS, Das Electronics Work Private Limited, Wipotec Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the x-ray food inspection equipment market in 2023. The regions covered in the x-ray food inspection equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the x-ray food inspection equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The x-ray food inspection equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as quality control, verification of product integrity, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety standards. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The x-ray food inspection equipment market also includes sales of control units, detector systems, X-ray sources, and conveyor systems. 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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