Seafood Processing Equipment Market Size to Worth USD 3.81 Billion by 2032 | CAGR of 5.4% during 2024-2032

Key companies in the seafood processing equipment market are JBT Corporation, Carsoe Group A/S, BAADER Group (Germany), CTB Inc (U.S.), & Others

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seafood Processing Equipment Market Overview

The global seafood processing equipment market reached a valuation of USD 3.81  billion in 2032, reflecting the installation of over 15,000 new units worldwide. Annual unit shipments surpassed 4,800 systems, with processing capacity exceeding 3 million tonnes of seafood annually. In 2023, automated filleting lines accounted for 28 percent of total equipment deployment, while packaging systems comprised 22 percent of installations. Asia Pacific dominated the global market with a share of 34.71% in 2023.

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Key Findings for this Report

Top Driver Reason: Expansion of cold-chain infrastructure boosting demand for advanced smoke and drying equipment.
Top Country/Region: China led installations with 850 new units in 2023, representing 18 percent of global capacity additions.
Top Segment: Filleting equipment held 28 percent share of global unit shipments, the largest among all categories.

List of Top Seafood Processing Equipment Market Companies
• JBT Corporation (U.S.)
• Carsoe Group A/S (Denmark)
• BAADER Group (Germany)
• CTB Inc (U.S.)
• Coastline Equipment Inc (U.S.)
• Marel (Iceland)
• Bettcher Industries Inc (U.S.)
• Buhler Group (Switzerland)

Top Two Companies with Highest Share
• JBT Corporation (U.S.) – Held 14 percent share of global unit shipments in 2023, deploying 680 systems.
• Marel (Iceland) – Accounted for 12 percent share with 580 new units installed worldwide.

Seafood Processing Equipment Market Trends

In 2024, adoption of robotics in filleting operations surged by 35 percent in Europe, with 420 robotic filleting cells installed. Packaging automation grew by 30 percent year on year, totaling 1 050 packaging lines globally. Demand for combined smoke drying units rose by 22 percent, reaching 520 installations. Over 70 percent of new gut and scale machines featured stainless steel hygienic design compliant with 3A standards.

Seafood Processing Equipment Market Dynamics

Annual global production of processed seafood exceeded 90 million tonnes in 2023, necessitating equipment upgrades across 5 000 facilities. Installed base of smoke and drying equipment surpassed 3 400 units, with Asia-Pacific accounting for 1 200 of these. Over 800 manual filleting stations remain operational in small scale plants, while semi automatic systems numbered 2 300 globally.

Drivers of Market Growth:

In 2023, 1 450 cold storage warehouses were commissioned in coastal regions, increasing demand for smoke and drying equipment by 18 percent. Over 1 100 new IQF (individually quick frozen) tunnels were installed, representing 26 percent of all new equipment orders. Investments in refrigerated transport fleets grew by 12 percent, driving requirement for inline packaging machines. Cold-chain investments in North America amounted to USD 1.2 billion in equipment procurement alone, supporting deployment of 380 gut and scale systems. Asia-Pacific cold-storage capacity expanded by 2.8 million m³, boosting demand for filleting and cutting equipment by 22 percent.

Market Restraints:

In 2023, average cost of an automatic filleting line was USD 1.5 million per unit, deterring 35 percent of small scale processors. Over 400 planned installations were deferred due to budget constraints, representing 8 percent of total project pipelines. Leasing options covered only 15 percent of equipment value on average, leaving 85 percent financed through CAPEX. Small processors (<5 tonne/day capacity) postponed acquisitions of robotics enabled skinning machines, which carry price tags of USD 250 000 each. As a result, 300 manual stations remained in service beyond their intended 10 year lifespan, increasing maintenance costs by 22 percent.

Market Opportunities:

By the end of 2023, 520 processing lines incorporated cloud based monitoring, representing 11 percent of the installed base. Predictive analytics platforms were adopted on 340 packaging lines, reducing unplanned downtime by 28 percent. Over 270 processors subscribed to remote diagnostics services, enabling 24/7 monitoring of vibration and temperature parameters. Investments in IIoT sensors rose by 45 percent, with 1 100 new sensor kits deployed. Service contracts for predictive maintenance reached USD 75 million in total, covering 1 250 units. These digital upgrades offer potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 12 percent per line.

Market Challenges:

In 2023, 72 percent of new equipment had to meet enhanced CIP (clean in place) requirements, increasing machine downtime by 8 percent on average. Over 1 800 units underwent retrofitting to comply with revised EU Regulation 2021/382 on processing hygiene. Certification processes delayed 210 installations by an average of 45 days. Processors in North America faced FSMA Section 117 audits, resulting in 95 percent of facilities upgrading equipment surfaces to mirror finishes (Ra < 0.8 μm). Asia-Pacific regulators issued 1 350 non compliance notices, driving replacement of 420 manual filleting stations.

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Seafood Processing Equipment Market Segmentation

The market is segmented by equipment type, operation mode, and seafood type. Gut and scale equipment accounted for 18 percent of 2023 unit shipments, filleting equipment 28 percent, cutting equipment 16 percent, skinning equipment 12 percent, smoke and drying equipment 11 percent, packaging equipment 22 percent, and grinders/specialized cleaning 5 percent. Automatic systems comprised 54 percent of new orders (2 600 units), while manual and semi automatic combined for 46 percent (2 200 units). By seafood type, fish processing equipment represented 62 percent of total shipments, crustaceans 18 percent, mollusks 10 percent, cephalopods 6 percent, and others (seaweed, kelp) 4 percent.

Seafood Processing Equipment Market Regional Outlook

North America installed 1 300 new units in 2023, accounting for 27 percent of global shipments, with 560 packaging lines and 340 filleting systems.

Europe added 1 200 units (25 percent share), including 420 skinning machines and 300 smoke drying units.

Asia Pacific led with 1 900 units (40 percent share), featuring 850 filleting lines and 520 gut and scale systems.

Middle East & Africa recorded 400 installations (8 percent), focusing on 180 packaging lines and 90 cutting systems.

Latin America contributed 250 units (5 percent), primarily in packaging and filleting segments.

Recent Development
JBT launched a robotic filleting cell achieving 1 500 cuts per hour.

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