Global Egg Processing Machinery Market

Eggs are a common ingredient used by master culinary chefs and homemakers alike. Its versatility gives eggs a “superstar” status in various dishes, being used as a binding agent, especially in bakery foods. But consider the steps involved in using an egg- breaking open the shell and, in most recipes, separating the yolk and the egg white. These two don't seem like much work till the bigger context is considered- one single egg is not enough to make a substantial amount of a food item. In the food industry, get to a number in the order of thousands, and one can realize the humongous task at hand. The part played by the egg processing industry comes into picture here.

The various steps part of the egg processing units include removal of egg shells, pasteurization, freezing, drying and packaging. These processes have seen significant technological advancements that have significantly improved the sanitation levels.

End-user/Technology

Egg washing technology uses abrasive brushes and acid cleaners. The sanitary standards for the egg breaking step are met using iodine-containing sanitizers. Since contamination is a serious problem in the industry, given the spread of diseases like Salmonella, advances in the mechanical egg breaking process allow quicker breaking of eggs.

This, in turn, reduces the liquid (yolk and egg white) handling phase that comes next.

In addition to this, glucose is also removed at low temperatures in the pasteurization process, leading to lower bacteria levels. To improve thermal pasteurization effectiveness, chemical techniques have also seen advances.

Problem in the area of drying leads to the problem of re-contamination due to a lot of air required. Final dry-package pasteurization can be done using dry egg whites.

Market Dynamics

The market is expected to see an increase in the following years. Listed below are the factors:

--> Ease of use: Egg processing eliminates the steps involved in using them as an ingredient in various dishes. Separate liquids further helps consumers to use the product in a tidier manner.

--> Increased shelf life: As mentioned in the technology, processing involves a series of pasteurization steps that increase the shelf life of the eggs.

--> Ease in storage: Eggs can be bulky to store in the cartons in which they are generally sold. Hence, storage problems are solved due to processing eggs.

The trends are in favor of the industry- that should lead to an increase in the level of players. But high cost of initial investment required in the processing machinery has proven to be a high entry barrier for small manufacturers.

Market Segmentation

The market analysis can be done based on classification according to various parameters like equipment type, product type, and geography.

--> Based on equipment type

o Pasteurizers

o Homogenizers

o Egg breakers and separators

o Dryers

--> Based on product type

o Liquid egg products

o Dried egg products

o Frozen egg products

The pasteurizer segment, with 24.88% market share, holds the highest position. The liquid egg products segment also shares a large market.

Regional/Geographic Analysis

The largest market for the egg processing machinery market was North America. Next came Europe. These markets are heading towards maturity. On the other hand, growth can be expected from markets like Asia Pacific and Latin America. This growth is attributed to factors like the increase in use of the product in processed foods and baked products.

Key Players

Actini Group, Moba B.V., Ovobel, OVO Tech, Pelbo and SanovoTechnology Group are the key market players in the global egg processing machinery market.

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage