Biomass-Powered Dryers Driving 7.5% CAGR in Global Forage Processing

Grass meal feed dryers are industrial thermal processing systems designed to reduce fresh forage moisture from 65 to 80% down to 10 to 12%, enabling long-term storage, pelletizing, and improved digestibility for livestock feed.
Widely deployed in alfalfa, ryegrass, Napier grass, and mixed forage processing plants serving dairy, beef, sheep, and poultry feed manufacturers.
Core equipment types include rotary drum dryers, belt dryers, flash dryers, and integrated pellet-drying lines.
Strong linkage to compound feed, forage pellet, and export hay cube industries.
Energy sources: biomass furnace, natural gas, coal, and increasingly waste heat recovery.
Demand driven by feed security, higher protein preservation, and climate variability affecting fresh forage storage.
Global Market Size & Production
Market size (2025): USD 711 million
Market size (2032): USD 1,170 million
Forecast CAGR (2025 to 2032): 7.5%
Average selling price (ASP): USD 12,000 per unit
Total unit sales (global): ~59,250 units
Typical annual factory production per line: 1,300 units/line/year
Average COGS per unit: ~USD 8,040
Breakdown of COGS:
Steel structure & fabrication: 41%
Burner & heat system: 18%
Motor/gearbox/drives: 14%
Control & automation: 9%
Labor & assembly: 10%
Overhead & logistics: 8%
Factory gross profit per unit: ~USD 3,960
Factory gross margin: 33%
EBITDA margin for integrated manufacturers: 18 to 22%
Downstream Demand Share
Compound feed mills: 38%
Forage pellet plants: 27%
Dairy integrated farms: 18%
Hay/grass export processors: 10%
Bioenergy/by-product drying: 7%
Latest Trends and Technological Developments
Jan 2026 Energy-efficient biomass-fired rotary dryers adopted in China and Vietnam to reduce fuel cost by 20 to 25%.
Oct 2025 IoT remote monitoring modules integrated for predictive maintenance and moisture control automation.
Aug 2025 Hybrid belt + low-temperature drying lines introduced for higher protein retention in alfalfa meal.
Jun 2025 Waste heat recovery systems added to pellet plants to cut thermal energy consumption by 18%.
Shift toward:
PLC/SCADA automation
Variable speed drum control
Modular skid-mounted units for small farms
Electrified heat pump dryers for low-carbon operations
Containerized mini-dryers for mobile forage operations
Asia Regional Insights
Asia accounts for ~56% of global demand
China is the largest manufacturing hub and exporter of mid-cost dryers
India expanding rapidly with dairy modernization and silage/meal pelletization
Strong government support for feed efficiency and livestock productivity
Increasing demand for medium-capacity 35 t/h systems
Price-sensitive buyers favor localized fabrication with basic automation
Growing investment in biomass-fired systems due to coal restrictions.
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Grass Meal Feed Dryer by Type:
Stationary

Mobile

Grass Meal Feed Dryer by Product Category:
Rotary Drum Dryer

Belt Dryer

Grass Meal Feed Dryer by Market Segment:
Large-Scale Industrial System

Farm-Scale / Mobile Equipment

Grass Meal Feed Dryer by Application:
Feed Processing

Farmland Harvest

Others

Global Top 30 Key Companies in the Grass Meal Feed Dryer Market
HSR Heutrocknung (Lengau, Austria)

Arskametalli Oy (Somero, Finland)

Euroclima AG (Brunico, Italy)

Agri Green Enterprises (British Columbia, Italy)

LASCO (Pondorf, Austria)

AgriCompact Technologies (Bingen em Rhein, Germany)

ClimAir50 (Colle, Italy)

Chinook Hay Systems (Ontario, Canada)

Drytech (Minnesota, US)

Tornum (Kvanum, Sweden)

Drycom (Guatemala City, Guatemala)

Haytec (Tokyo, Japan)

Weiss Mawek (Am Steinerbach, Austria)

Metaga (Huesca, Spain)

AUER (Amerang, Germany)

Kiebler (Dresden, Germany)

STEPA (Czech Republic)

Henan Baixin Machinery Equipment (Henan, Chna)

Zhengzhou Dingli New Energy Equipment (Henan, China)

Sichuan Jieneng Drying Equipment (Sichuan, China)

Sunco Machinery (Henan, China)

Andritz AG (Graz, Austria)

Bühler Group (Uzwil, Switzerland)

CPM Holdings Inc (Waterloo, USA)

GEA Group (Dusseldorf, Germany

FAMSUN Group (Jiangsu, China)

Shandong Yulong Machine Co Ltd (Shandong, China)

Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd (Wiltshire, UK)

Scolari srl (Milan, Italy)

Perry of Oakley Ltd (Honiton, UK)

Regional Insights
ASEAN share: ~18% of global units
Key drivers:
Expanding dairy and poultry sectors
Tropical forage moisture challenges
Need for year-round feed stability
Indonesia
Rapid adoption among palm-integrated livestock operations
Demand for small to mid-size 13 t/h dryers
Local fabrication + imported burner/controls hybrid model
Vietnam and Thailand show strong growth in pellet exports
Philippines adopting containerized systems for cooperatives
Biomass residues (rice husk, palm shell) widely used as fuel
Industry Challenges
High energy consumption and fuel volatility
Maintenance of rotary drum linings and bearings
Moisture control variability affecting feed quality
Skilled operator shortages in emerging markets
Steel price fluctuations impacting margins
Environmental compliance for emissions
Strategic Insights
Vertical integration with pellet mills increases profitability
Biomass furnace + heat recovery reduces payback period
Leasing/financing models accelerate SME adoption
Local assembly partnerships reduce import tariffs
Digital moisture analytics improves consistency and lowers waste
Product Models
A Grass Meal Feed Dryer is industrial drying equipment designed to remove moisture from grass, forage, and other biomass to make stable, high-quality animal feed. These dryers are critical in farming and feed processing because freshly harvested grass often contains too much water for storage or pelletizing.
Stationary Grass Feed Dryer: Built as a fixed installation with higher capacity and automation, ideal for large feed mills or commercial forage drying plants. Notable products include:
DLSG2512/3 Grass Dryer Zhengzhou Dingli New Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.: Large stationary rotary drum dryer with high capacity for grass/feed drying; ideal for feed mills and large farms. Price: ~USD 90,000 to 150,000; Cust: Large feed producers
HSR HSR-TAJFUN Drying System HSR Heutrocknung SR GmbH: industrial hay/grass drying system with advanced automation and dehumidification. Price: ~USD 120,000 to 200,000; Cust: Commercial hay processors
ClimAir50 Industrial Dryer ClimAir50: High-capacity stationary dryer with advanced air circulation and moisture control. Price: ~USD 110,000 to 190,000; Cust: Commercial dairy and cattle feed producers
Alfalfa Oat Three Channel Rotary Drum Dryer QUANMU CO., LTD.: A multi-channel rotary dryer for high-volume grass and forage drying; ideal for industrial feed producers. Price: $30,000-$150,000+
Rotary Pasture Grass Drying Machine Zhengzhou Jiutian Technology Machinery Co., Ltd.: Mid-range rotary dryer for grass, straw, and forage balanced efficiency and throughput. Price: ~$25,000-$80,000
Mobile Grass Feed Dryer: Portable or modular dryers built on trailers or compact frames for easy relocation, suitable for farms or smaller operations. Notable products include:
BX-1P Grass Dryer Henan Baixin Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.: Compact heat-pump powered dryer for small-batch drying. Price: ~USD 2,500 to 4,000; Cust: Smallholder farms
Sunco Portable Feed Dryer Sunco Machinery: Entry-level portable dryer ideal for hobby farms. Price: ~USD 3,000 to 6,000; Cust: Small ranchers
Alvan Blanch CD Series - Alvan Blanch: Known for its "Double Flow" technology, this high-end British dryer is exceptionally versatile, handling everything with minimal mechanical damage. High, USD 95,000-150,000; Commercial Feed Plants.
Zhengzhou Jiutian Rotary - Zhengzhou Jiutian: A versatile middle-segment drum dryer optimized for heavy biomass, utilizing a triple-pass drum to maximize heat contact.Middle, USD 25,000-50,000; Biomass Processing Hubs.
Eco-Dry 100 Mini - Henan Baixin: heat pump dryer that is perfect for small farms needing to dry high-value medicinal herbs or small batches of alfalfa. Low, USD 8,000-18,000; Smallholder Farmers.
Investor Takeaways
Strong 78% steady CAGR with recurring replacement cycle
Margins above 30% at factory level are attractive
Asia and ASEAN represent fastest expansion zones
Biomass energy integration lowers lifecycle costs and improves competitiveness
Digital and modular dryers create premium pricing opportunities

Investor Analysis
The grass meal feed dryer market offers predictable capital equipment demand tied directly to feed production expansion and climate resilience. Investors benefit from stable margins, recurring service revenue, and rapid adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Opportunities exist in smart automation, modular low-capacity systems for ASEAN farms, and biomass-powered drying solutions that reduce operating cost. Partnerships with regional feed mills and local assemblers can accelerate market entry while minimizing capex risk.

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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.
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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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