Solid-Liquid Separator Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for machinery for solid-liquid separation worldwide, with the market projected to grow at a CAGR of +2.8% in volume and +4.4% in value from 2022 to 2030. In 2022, consumption and production of solid-liquid separators increased significantly. The United States, China, and India are key players in both consumption and production. Global imports and exports of solid-liquid separators also showed significant growth, with China and the United States leading in exports and imports respectively.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for machinery for solid-liquid separation worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 790M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $21.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Machinery For Solid-Liquid Separation

In 2022, consumption of machinery for solid-liquid separation increased by 17% to 634M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +20.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The global solid-liquid separator market value surged to $15.2B in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption By Country

The United States (218M units) remains the largest solid-liquid separator consuming country worldwide, accounting for 34% of total volume. Moreover, solid-liquid separator consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil (67M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (61M units), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Brazil (+3.7% per year) and China (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($1.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($500M). It was followed by China.

In the United States, the solid-liquid separator market remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Tunisia (+12.3% per year) and China (+4.1% per year).

In 2022, the highest levels of solid-liquid separator per capita consumption was registered in Tunisia (2,001 units per 1000 persons), followed by the United States (650 units per 1000 persons), Thailand (503 units per 1000 persons) and France (410 units per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of solid-liquid separator was estimated at 80 units per 1000 persons.

In Tunisia, solid-liquid separator per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.1% per year) and Thailand (+11.8% per year).

Production

World Production of Machinery For Solid-Liquid Separation

In 2022, the amount of machinery for solid-liquid separation produced worldwide reached 191M units, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, production showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 195M units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator production expanded modestly to $9.3B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 563%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $32.8B. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (72M units) constituted the country with the largest volume of solid-liquid separator production, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, solid-liquid separator production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (28M units), threefold. Germany (21M units) ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

In China, solid-liquid separator production expanded at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-4.8% per year) and Germany (+4.0% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Machinery For Solid-Liquid Separation

In 2022, global solid-liquid separator imports amounted to 1.1B units, picking up by 12% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 62%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator imports amounted to $13.4B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The United States (336M units) and China (271M units) were the main importers of machinery for solid-liquid separation in 2022, amounting to approx. 32% and 26% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Thailand (82M units), Brazil (71M units) and India (57M units), together achieving a 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Singapore (26M units) and Tunisia (24M units) - each reached a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($1.5B), China ($1.5B) and India ($255M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 25% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +9.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average solid-liquid separator import price amounted to $13 per unit, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 72%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $26 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($9.7 per unit), while Tunisia ($0.8 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Machinery For Solid-Liquid Separation

In 2022, shipments abroad of machinery for solid-liquid separation increased by 4% to 618M units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid-liquid separator exports rose notably to $13B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about 281M units, which accounted for 45% of total exports. The United States (119M units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Thailand (47M units) and Germany (30M units). All these countries together took near 32% share of total exports. Singapore (25M units), Switzerland (15M units), Italy (14M units), India (11M units) and Japan (9.6M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+80.4%), Italy (+22.2%), Switzerland (+18.9%), India (+12.1%), Germany (+12.0%), the United States (+9.0%), Japan (+8.5%) and Singapore (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +80.4% from 2012-2022. While the share of China (+11 p.p.) and Thailand (+7.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Singapore (-6.1 p.p.) and the United States (-8.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest solid-liquid separator supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($2.9B), Germany ($2.6B) and China ($1B), together accounting for 50% of global exports. Japan, Italy, Singapore, India, Switzerland and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Among the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +15.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average solid-liquid separator export price amounted to $21 per unit, surging by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $62 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($87 per unit), while Thailand ($0.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform