Food Lyophilization Equipment Market to Reach USD 3,589 Million by 2031 Top 10 Company Globally

Food lyophilization equipment also known as food freeze-drying systems is specialized machinery designed to remove moisture from food by sublimation under vacuum. This process preserves flavor, nutrients, structure, and shelf life, making it essential for premium and commodity food products like fruits, vegetables, dairy, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food. While freeze-drying is energy-intensive relative to conventional drying, its ability to deliver high-quality, long-lasting food aligns with rising consumer demand for clean-label, preservative-free, and export-ready products.

In 2024, the global market for food lyophilization equipment was valued at approximately USD 2,090 million, forecasts growth to USD 3,589 million by 2031 at a 7,1% CAGR, with Asia-Pacific forecast CAGR ranging from 7.1% to 9.2% depending on scope.
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Latest Trends and Technological Developments
On June 2025, rising adoption of tray-style freeze dryers as the fastest-growing segment, driven by demand for shelf-stable, additive-free foods. Innovations include energy-efficient, modular tray-style systems and automated process controls. In parallel, developments in continuous freeze-drying technology and AI-driven process analytics such as live monitoring of micro-collapse in pharmaceutical lyophilization are influencing process innovation in food equipment as well.
Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest regional segment, capturing over 40% share of the global freeze-drying equipment market in 2024, valued at roughly USD 525 million for broader freeze-drying equipment, of which food applications represent a significant portion. Growth in the region is propelled by robust food processing infrastructure in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, with increasing investments in export-oriented and premium freeze-dried products. Tray-style systems with automation and hygiene compliance dominate due to regulatory alignment and processing scale.

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Food Lyophilization Equipment by Type:
Tray Style Freeze Dryers

Rotary Freeze Dryers

Manifold Freeze Dryers

Others

Food Lyophilization Equipment by Application:
Fruit and Vegetables Freeze Drying

Ready Meals Freeze Drying

Diary Freeze Drying

High Value Speciality Food Freeze Drying

Others

Global Top 10 Key Companies in the Food Lyophilization Equipment Market
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft

IMA Group

Azbil Corporation

Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH

Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH

MechaTech Systems Ltd

Technofreeze S.r.l.

Millrock Technology, Inc.

Kemolo Co., Ltd

Hawach Scientific Co., Ltd.

Regional Insights
Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines is a rapidly growing market segment for food freeze-drying equipment. While base volumes are smaller compared to Northeast Asia, installations are increasing in mid-scale food processing facilities and health snack producers. Growth is estimated at 810% CAGR through 2031, supported by rising consumer demand for longshelf food, lifestyle snacks, and export-oriented processing. Local OEMs and system integrators are entering the market offering compact, cost-effective systems.
Food Lyophilization Equipment by Region:
North America
Europe
China
Japan
India
South East Asia

High capital spending and energy consumption continue to limit broader adoption. ASPs of freeze-dryers (~USD 200k+) are prohibitive for smaller producers. Technical complexity including cycle optimization, load management, and micro-collapse control requires skilled operators and robust process validation. Availability of spare parts, maintenance support, and regulatory compliance challenges remain, especially in Southeast Asia. Competition from spray drying and other dehydration methods often lower-cost is significant where cost sensitivity outweighs product premiumization.
Manufacturers should tailor modular, energy-efficient tray-style systems to meet mid-scale food processor needs in developing markets. Investing in automation, AI-based process control, and continuous freeze-drying technology can lower operational cost and improve throughput. Partnering with food OEMs and contract freeze-dryers can create application-specific offerings. Establishing service, spare parts, and training hubs in Southeast Asia will strengthen regional adoption. Additionally, promoting freeze-dried exports and clean-label strategies through partnerships with food brands can boost demand.

Product Models
Food lyophilization equipment, commonly known as freeze drying systems, plays a crucial role in preserving food products by removing moisture through sublimation. These systems retain flavor, nutrients, and structure while significantly extending shelf life.
Tray Style Freeze Dryers where food is laid flat on trays for batch processing. Notable products include:
Millrock Technology Revo® Series: Industrial-scale tray freeze dryer offering precise temperature control and data logging for food-grade drying.
GEA RAY® Batch Freeze Dryer: Used in large-scale food manufacturing, with high capacity and energy-efficient sublimation.
Harvest Right Commercial Freeze Dryer: Mid-size unit ideal for small food businesses, supporting trays with large surface areas.
SP Hull LyoConstellation Series: High-performance freeze dryers with tray configurations tailored for pharmaceutical and food applications.
Labconco FreeZone® Tray Dryer: Offers customizable shelves and is ideal for drying fruits, vegetables, and specialty foods.
Rotary Freeze Dryers which use rotating drums for uniform drying of liquids and slurries. Examples include:
SP Scientific Virtis Benchmark Rotary Freeze Dryer: Ideal for liquids, dairy, and sauces, with rotating drum for continuous product agitation.
Harvest Right Rotary Pro Freeze Dryer: For semi-solid and liquid foods, suitable for artisanal and specialty food drying.
Kambic Rotary Vacuum Freeze Dryer: Lab-scale rotary dryer with programmable drum rotation and compact footprint.
LabTech EV350 Rotary Freeze Dryer: Easy-to-use unit for food R&D, especially for liquids like juices and sauces.
FD Pilot RotoDry System: Pilot-scale rotary freeze dryer designed for highly sticky or foamy food products.
Manifold Freeze Dryers designed for small-batch or laboratory-scale freeze-drying using flask-based systems. Products examples include:
Labconco FreeZone 12L Benchtop Manifold Dryer: Flask-based system ideal for small food samples like flavors, extracts, and enzymes.
SP Scientific VirTis Benchtop K Series: Flexible manifold freeze dryer for culinary R&D and preservation of concentrated food samples.
Millrock MicroFD®: A lab-scale manifold system used for sample preservation and freeze-drying innovation in the food sector.
Ilshin TFD5503 Manifold Freeze Dryer: Multi-port manifold system designed for herbs, flavor essences, and boutique food labs.
Fisher Scientific Isotemp Manifold Dryer: Cost-effective manifold dryer for entry-level food freeze drying.
The global food lyophilization equipment market stood around USD 2,090 million in 2024, forecasts point to USD 3,589 million by 2031 at a 7,1% CAGR. Asia-Pacific holds the dominant share, propelled by food processing growth and premium product demand, while Southeast Asia is emerging through mid-tier food producers and local investment. Innovations in automation, energy efficiency, and process optimization are reshaping system dynamics creating attractive opportunities for regionalization and technology diffusion.

Investor Analysis
Food lyophilization equipment is a growing high-value machinery segment valued at USD 2.090 million in 2024, powered by demand for freeze-dried foods with clean-label, shelf stability, and export potential.
Investors may back OEMs expanding manufacturing or service presence in Southeast Asia, fund automation and energy-efficient equipment R&D, or support contract freeze-drying facilities targeting food SMEs. Establishing spare parts and training hubs regionally enhances market penetration.
As consumer trends shift toward convenience, nutrition, and sustainability, freeze-dried foods become mainstream. Infrastructure investment in food processing in Asia-Pacific and rising disposable incomes in ASEAN markets offer structural growth. Early investment in machinery capacity, automation, or service platforms aligns with future food tech growth and offers durable, high-margin returns in appliances anchored to global export and health-oriented food sectors.

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5 Reasons to Buy This Report
Detailed global market sizing and forecast for food freeze-drying equipment through 2031.
Regional insights spotlighting Asia-Pacific leadership and Southeast Asias rising adoption trend.
Coverage of the latest technologies tray-style systems, continuous and intelligent monitoring.
Competitive landscape analysis including leading global and regional freeze dryer OEMs.
Strategic intelligence on localization, service infrastructure, and OEM partnerships in emerging markets.
5 Key Questions Answered
What were global installations of food lyophilization equipment in 2024 in terms of value?
What growth trajectory is predicted through 2031 and what key factors drive it?
How do Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia compare in maturity, infrastructure, and market opportunity?
What technological advancements are transforming food freeze-drying equipment and processing efficiency?
Who are the top players in the market, and how are they positioning across global and regional regions?
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: key insights, key emerging trends, etc.
Chapter 3: Manufacturers competitive analysis, detailed analysis of the product manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 5 & 6: Sales, revenue of the product in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 8: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 9: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 10: The main points and conclusions of the report.

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