Global Smart Material Sorting Devices Market 2025 Market Size US 9.7 Billion CAGR 10.5% Led by TOMRA Systems and Siemens AG

The global market for Smart Material Sorting Devices (SMSD)-AI-enabled, sensor-rich systems that identify, classify, and sort materials across recycling, e-waste, food/agriculture, and packaging sectors-is entering a new phase of accelerated expansion. According to the latest industry report from QYResearch, Global Smart Material Sorting Devices Market Outlook, In-Depth Analysis & Forecast to 2031, the market will grow from US$ 4,823 million in 2024 to US$ 9,702 million by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% (2025-2031). Global production reached approximately 48,000 units in 2024, with an average unit price of around US$100,000.

Recent technological breakthroughs in AI, multi-sensor fusion, and robotics are driving significant productivity gains. In 2025, TOMRA launched its new integrated calibration and deep-learning metals sorter; STEINERT completed one of Europe's most automated packaging sorting facilities; BHS introduced Max-AI® AIR modules for final-stage recovery; and Tetra Pak financed AI sorting upgrades through Recycleye in the UK. Together, these developments signal a decisive transition toward precision, automation, and data-rich compliance within recycling infrastructure.

Get Full PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) https://www.qyresearch.com/sample/4940425

Latest Market Data
• Market Size: US$4,823 million (2024) → US$9,702 million (2031)
• CAGR: 10.5% (2025-2031)
• Production Volume (2024): 48,000 units
• Average Unit Price (2024): ~US$100,000
• Largest Application: Industrial Waste Recycling
• Key Regions: North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading APAC growth

Cost and Profitability Snapshot
Based on audited financial reports of leading manufacturers, gross profit margins in 2024-2025 for Smart Material Sorting Devices ranged from 45% to 55%.

For example, TOMRA Systems reported Q4 2024 revenue of approximately €398 million, gross profit of €183 million, and an average gross margin of 46%, while the Recycling segment achieved 56%. This indicates an industry-standard profitability of €56 gross profit per €100 of revenue, driven by strong demand, improved calibration technologies, and declining sensor costs.

Classification
• Optical Sorting Systems
• Robotic Sorting Systems
• AI-Based Image Recognition Sorting Systems
• Multi-Sensor Fusion Sorting Systems
• Others

Applications
• Industrial Waste Recycling
• E-Waste Processing
• Agricultural and Food Sorting
• Plastic and Packaging Material Classification
• Others

Leading Companies
Siemens AG
ABB Ltd.
Schneider Electric
Bosch Rexroth AG
General Electric Company
Honeywell International Inc.
Fanuc Corporation
Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Rockwell Automation
Key Technology
Tomra Systems ASA
Waste Robotics Inc.
ZenRobotics Ltd.
Bühler Group
Redwave (BT-Wolfgang Binder GmbH)
Satake Corporation
CP Manufacturing Inc.
Sesotec GmbH
Steinert GmbH
Machinex Industries Inc.
S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
Binder+Co AG
Kiverco
Schenck Process Holding GmbH
Pellenc ST
Eagle Vizion
National Recovery Technologies
Optibag AB
Intelligent Sorters Ltd
STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH

2025 Corporate Developments
TOMRA Systems ASA introduced its new Integrated Calibration TechnologyTM on AUTOSORTTM and unveiled GAINnextTM, an AI engine capable of upgrading wrought aluminum scr-ap into high-purity fractions using deep learning. This innovation reduces alloy contamination and maintenance downtime.

STEINERT GmbH installed approximately 35 NIR-based sorters at PreZero's new packaging plant in Sollenau, Austria, creating one of Europe's most automated light packaging sorting facilities.

Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) launched Max-AI® AIR, an AI-controlled air-ejection module that improves residual waste recovery and cuts labor requirements for "last-chance" material sorting.

Tetra Pak invested nearly US$1.9 million in Recycleye's AI-powered QuantiSort® optical sorting technology to enhance carton sorting performance in several UK facilities.

Product Profiles
1. TOMRA - AUTOSORTTM / AUTOSORTTM SPEEDAIR
• Integrated Calibration TechnologyTM for real-time stability and reduced service cost
• Belt speed up to 6 m/s for high-throughput plastics
• Sorting width options from 1,000 to 2,800 mm
• Average scanner power: 1.1-2.5 kW, depending on configuration
2. Bühler Group - SORTEX A MultiVision
• Throughput up to 40 tons per hour (application-dependent)
• Up to five chute channels for simultaneous multi-line operation
• Multi-spectral LED and IR cameras for enhanced material detection in both food and plastics sorting
3. Sesotec GmbH - VARISORT+
• Combines NIR (N), Color/Shape (C), and Metal (M) sensors
• FLASH option for complex color recognition
• Throughput up to 8 tons per hour
• Reject reliability up to 99%; conveyor speeds up to 4 m/s
4. STEINERT GmbH - UniSort PR EVO 5.0®
• Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and NIR combination for maximum spectral precision
• Dynamic calibration and automatic white balance
• Processes 5-20 tons per hour for plastics, cartons, and textiles
5. Key Technology - VERYX® 2.0
• Belt-fed and chute-fed optical sorter with auto-learning algorithms and predictive diagnostics
• Throughput up to 23 tons per hour on large systems (VERYX B210)
• Compact model (C140) achieves 13.6 tons per hour for frozen food lines

Verified Price Range (2022-2025)
• Average unit cost for modern MRF optical sorters: US$330,000-500,000
• Individual dealer listings show recent sale prices around US$364,000 per unit
• Price variance largely depends on sensor suite, throughput width, and automation level

Downstream Users
Waste Management (WM)
Republic Services
GFL Environmental
Veolia
SUEZ
Biffa
Viridor
FCC Environment
Paprec
PreZero
Remondis
Sims Municipal Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling
DS Smith Recycling
Iren

2025 Market Trends
1. AI and Sensor Fusion Dominate
Manufacturers are standardizing systems that combine multiple detection modalities-NIR, color, X-ray, LIBS, hyperspectral-with deep-learning models to overcome contamination challenges. AI-enabled calibration now allows self-correcting performance across mixed waste and metals streams.

2. Regulatory Pressure and Traceable Sorting
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and the EU's Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) are pushing manufacturers to provide auditable data. Equipment now includes real-time composition tracking and reporting systems to assist producers in meeting recycling and traceability goals.

3. Plant-Scale Automation
Large-scale installations, such as PreZero's Austrian facility with over 30 integrated sorters, illustrate a shift toward full-line automation and multi-sensor redundancy. Plants are engineered for 24/7 uptime and automated calibration.

4. High-Speed and Residual Recovery
Modern systems like AUTOSORTTM SPEEDAIR operate at 6 m/s, while AI-guided air modules target residual recovery. "Last-chance" sorting has become a key differentiator in system tenders.

5. Cross-Sector Expansion
Technologies originally developed for food sorting (e.g., Bühler SORTEX) are being adapted for plastics and packaging applications. This cross-pollination enhances color and polymer discrimination precision.

6. Profitability and Investment Efficiency
Gross margins remain strong-typically 45-55%-as suppliers optimize manufacturing and service models. Buyers report stable capital payback periods under five years, supported by steady global equipment pricing within the US$330k-500k band.

Request for Pre-Order Enquiry On This Report https://www.qyresearch.com/customize/4940425

7. Calibration and Maintenance Optimization
New illumination systems and self-calibration modules minimize optical drift and reduce operator intervention. Lower downtime is driving adoption among mid-sized facilities seeking consistent quality without large maintenance teams.

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.

Contact Information:
Tel: +1 626 2952 442 ; +351 914374211(Tel & Whatsapp); +86-1082945717
Email: qinyue@qyresearch.com; global@qyresearch.com
Website: www.qyresearch.com

About us:
QY Research has established close partnerships with over 71,000 global leading players. With more than 20,000 industry experts worldwide, we maintain a strong global network to efficiently gather insights and raw data.

Our 36-step verification system ensures the reliability and quality of our data. With over 2 million reports, we have become the world's largest market report vendor. Our global database spans more than 2,000 sources and covers data from most countries, including import and export details.

We have partners in over 160 countries, providing comprehensive coverage of both sales and research networks. A 90% client return rate and long-term cooperation with key partners demonstrate the high level of service and quality QY Research delivers.

More than 30 IPOs and over 5,000 global media outlets and major corporations have used our data, solidifying QY Research as a global leader in data supply. We are committed to delivering services that exceed both client and societal expectations.

Related Report:
Global Smart Material Sorting Devices Market Outlook, In Depth Analysis & Forecast to 2031
https://www.qyresearch.com/reports/4940425/smart-material-sorting-devices

Smart Material Sorting Devices - Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031
https://www.qyresearch.com/reports/4940424/smart-material-sorting-devices

2025-2031中国智能材料分拣装置市场现状研究分析与发展前景预测报告
https://www.qyresearch.com.cn/reports/5750376/smart-material-sorting-devices

2025-2031全球与中国智能材料分拣装置市场现状及未来发展趋势
https://www.qyresearch.com.cn/reports/5750377/smart-material-sorting-devices

This release was published on openPR.