Pneumatic Conveying System Market Analysis

Global Pneumatic Conveying System Market Overview:

The Pneumatic Conveying System Market size was valued at USD 6.26 Billion in 2023. The pneumatic conveying system industry is projected to grow from USD 6.65 Billion in 2024 to USD 10.13 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.41% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The expansion in industrialization in emerging economies, the development of recycling and waste treatment enterprises, and an upswing in demand for energy-efficient systems are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Trends

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  Extensive research and development (R&D) activities are driving the market growth.

  
  

Market CAGR for pneumatic conveying systems is driven by the recent development of dense phase pneumatic conveying, which uses lower air velocities and higher material-to-air ratios to minimize material degradation, reduce energy consumption, and enable longer conveying distances, positively influencing the market growth. Furthermore, the introduction of vacuum conveying systems that create a pressure differential, allowing efficient and gentle material transfer, contributes to the market growth. The utilization of modular and flexible designs that allow quick installation, easy expansion, and reconfiguration as production needs change is propelling the pneumatic conveying system market revenue.

Additionally, pneumatic conveying systems are extensively used to transport ores and minerals from mines to processing plants or storage facilities. They can handle various materials, including coal, limestone, iron ore, copper concentrate, and other bulk minerals. Furthermore, pneumatic conveying systems incorporate effective dust collection mechanisms, including filters, cyclones, and scrubbers, to capture and control dust particles during material transfer, which aids in improving air quality, mitigating health risks, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Apart from this, they are utilized in underground mining operations for ventilation and exhaust purposes to transport fresh air, remove toxic gases, and control temperature in tunnels, shafts, or confined spaces.

Furthermore, technological advancement in the field of pneumatic conveyance and the availability of developed products equipped with intelligent control technology is leading to enhanced uptake of these systems. The utilization of pneumatic conveying systems in material handling enterprises has also been on the rise, which is poised to bolster the growth of the pneumatic conveying systems market over the forecast period. Pneumatic conveyors are used in various industries to expand output, cut down on production stoppages, guarantee cost savings, and enhance product quality in areas such as packaging, coating, and final product quality. Pneumatic conveyors are more widely used across various end-use sectors due to these advantages.

With significant global capital spending expected to come in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, the chemical industry is likely to witness significant growth. The government of the UAE is concentrating on having a higher share of the manufacturing sector in its country's GDP. With its shrinking prospects for investment in the oil & gas industry, the country plans to diversify its business to other business segments, such as manufacturing. For instance, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 aims to enhance the non-oil sector by more than 7.5% annually to help the UAE achieve a neutral non-oil trade balance. This move will create an opportunity for the pneumatic conveying systems market.

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Segment Insights:

Pneumatic Conveying System Type Insights

The Pneumatic Conveying System Market segmentation, based on type, includes positive pressure conveying, vacuum pressure conveying, and combined conveying. The positive pressure conveying segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (2.19 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by the ability of optimistic pressure systems to work at high pressures, corresponding to other types of conveying systems. They are appropriate for conveying heavy materials over long distances, driving segment growth. However, vacuum pressure conveying is the fastest-growing category owing to its ability to use a vacuum to position the material on the desired stack point, along with its ability to convey materials to a single destination from numerous sources.

Pneumatic Conveying System Operation Insights

The Pneumatic Conveying System Market segmentation, based on operation, includes dense-phase conveying and dilute-phase conveying. The dilute-phase conveying category generated the most income (70.4%) as dilute-phase conveying systems are widely utilized for incessant conveying in some enterprises, wherein neglect and abrasion of the materials are not primary concerns. However, dense-phase conveying is the fastest-growing category owing to the low speed and air volumes at which these systems operate; they avert fragile textiles and mixtures from smashing down, making them essential in large industries.

Figure 1: Pneumatic Conveying System Market, by Distribution Channel, 2024 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Pneumatic Conveying System Verticals Insights

The Pneumatic Conveying System Market segmentation, based on verticals, includes pharmaceutical, ceramic, food, and rubber & plastic. The food category generated the most income owing to its benefits, such as high reliability, increased productivity, reduced risk of material spillage, and low energy consumption. However, pharmaceutical is the fastest-growing category due to the rise in the adoption of pneumatic conveying systems in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pneumatic Conveying System Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American pneumatic conveying system market area will dominate owing to rapid industrialization, and infrastructural development activities will boost the market growth in this region. Further, the US pneumatic conveying system market held the largest market share, and the Canada pneumatic conveying system market was the fastest growing market in the North American region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: Pneumatic Conveying System Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe's pneumatic conveying system market accounts for the second-largest market share owing to the increasing demand for hygienic methods in the food production industry. The FDA has introduced several regulations regarding indirect contaminants in food, driving the market growth in this region. Further, the German pneumatic conveying system market held the largest market share, and the UK pneumatic conveying system market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific pneumatic conveying system market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to an increase in the number of facilities devoted to producing biosimilars and vaccines. Moreover, China’s pneumatic conveying system market held the largest market share, and the Indian pneumatic conveying system market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Pneumatic Conveying System Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the pneumatic conveying system market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking numerous strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the pneumatic conveying system industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global pneumatic conveying system industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the pneumatic conveying system market, including Hillenbrand Inc. (U.S.), Flexicon Corporation (U.S.), Nilfisk Group (Denmark), Cyclonaire Corporation (U.S.), Dynamic Air Inc. (U.S.), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Gericke USA is a subsidiary of Gericke Group, a global company specializing in bulk material handling, processing, and conveying equipment. Gericke USA provides solutions for various industries such as food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and plastics. The company is a leading equipment and systems provider for bulk material handling and processing applications. The company offers innovative solutions to efficiently handle and process various powders, granules, and other bulk materials. With an attention on providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service, Gericke USA has established a strong presence in the United States. In February 2019, Gericke USA launched its new pneumatic conveying system, Pulse-Flow PTA. It is a pneumatic system ideal for conveying fragile, free-flowing, and cohesive powders, granulates, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, minerals, plastic, coarse-grained products and various bulk foods.

Atlas Copco AB is a Swedish industrial company that delivers a huge range of products and services in compressors, vacuum solutions, industrial tools, construction and mining equipment, and power tools. The global industrial company focuses on delivering sustainable productivity solutions to a huge range of industries. The firm's products and services are designed to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in various industrial processes. With a long history dating back to 1873, Atlas Copco has established a strong presence worldwide and has a reputation for innovation and reliability. In December 2021, Atlas Copco AB announced the expansion of its vacuum portfolio with the side channel blowers DB series, a noncontact, low-noise solution. These blowers are designed for applications in various industrial processes, such as drying, pneumatic conveying, and suction.

Key Companies in the Pneumatic Conveying System market include

• Hillenbrand Inc. (U.S.)


• Flexicon Corporation (U.S.)


• Nilfisk Group (Denmark)


• Cyclonaire Corporation (U.S.)


• Dynamic Air Inc. (U.S.)


• Schenck Process Holdings GmbH (Germany)


• Vac-U-Max (U.S.)


• Zeppelin Systems GmbH (Germany)


• Macawber Engineering, Inc. (U.S.)


• Nol-Tec Systems, Inc. (U.S.)

Pneumatic Conveying System Industry Developments

February 2024- Flexicon's innovative Twin Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor system with dual hoppers on a mutual mobile base is developed and finished to 3-A sanitary standards. Ready to plug in and run, the self-contained system can fill two vessels with similar materials concurrently or express two different materials. Boarded on a frame with locking casters for in-plant mobility, it can be used in several locations and rolled to a wash-down booth. Each 4-cu-ft hopper is endowed with grates capable of supporting a 250-lb bag of material, mechanical agitator assemblies, and level sensors to promote flow into the conveyor inlets.

The two Bev-Con conveyors are designed to move dry bulk solids effectively without product degradation, particularly non-free-flowing materials that pack, smear, compress, cake, fluidize, or are otherwise problematic to convey. The screws are the only moving parts contacting objects. They are propelled beyond the point at which material is discharged, removing wear and contamination associated with the product contacting seals and bearings. Discharge housings of the conveyors are backed by dual motorized booms that cantilever from the mobile base, enabling the discharge of material into processing equipment or storage vessels. The support boom and conveyor assembly can be slanted to maneuver through regular aisles and doorways and around corners for use anywhere in the plant. The system is structured to 3-A standards and features sanitary quick-release quick-disconnect discharge box access covers, clean-out caps, and wash-down motors.

February 2024- The Senior Vice President and CFO of Hillenbrand Inc., Robert Vanhimbergen, has recently flourished his ownership of the company, signifying confidence in its prospects. According to the SEC Filing dated 2024-02-09, Vanhimbergen acquired 11,319 shares of Hillenbrand's stock.

April 2023: Cyclonaire Corporation announced that it will exhibit its conveying solutions for various industrial applications at the International Powder and Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition.

January 2022: Flexicon opened a new office in Malaysia to facilitate direct sales and application engineering services in Southeast Asia; the local Malaysian staff will fully understand Flexicon's engineering resources and experience of more than 25,000 installations worldwide.

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Segmentation:

Pneumatic Conveying System Type Outlook

• Positive Pressure Conveying


• Vacuum Pressure Conveying


• Combined Conveying

Pneumatic Conveying System Operation Outlook

• Dense-Phase Conveying


• Dilute-Phase Conveying

Pneumatic Conveying System Verticals Outlook

• Pharmaceutical


• Food


• Rubber & Plastic


• Metal


• Mineral & Ceramics


• Manufacturing


• Chemicals


• Power Generation


• Petrochemicals


• Pulp & Paper


• Others

Pneumatic Conveying System Regional Outlook

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