The global tea processing equipment market size is expected to reach a valuation of USD 12.8 Billion in 2023. Furthermore, with increasing consumption of various types of teas across the world, the overall demand for tea processing equipment is projected to grow at 6.4% CAGR between 2023 and 2033, surpassing a valuation of USD 25.4 Billion by the end of 2033.
Tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and the most consumed drink in the world, after water. It plays a significant role in rural development, poverty reduction, and food security in exporting and developing countries.
Tea is available in many varieties, which differ according to the applied oxidation and fermentation technique. While most of the tea produced is consumed domestically, tea is a widely traded and exported commodity.
Over the years, the global tea industry has seen rapid growth, with a rising number of consumers globally. It has become one of the favorite beverages of health-conscious consumers as it is believed that drinking tea can bring many health benefits, from anti-inflammatory to antioxidant and weight loss effects.
Tea processing equipment is machines that are used for producing tea on large scales. Tea sorting equipment, orthodox tea machines, fiber extractors, CTC tea processing equipment, tea drying equipment, tea grading equipment, and tea powder grinding machines are examples of regularly used tea processing machines by manufacturers.
Tea processing equipment is dominantly used for commercial purposes. However, some manual machines may be operated at a domestic level. Rising consumption of teas across the world is expected to drive the tea processing equipment market during the forecast period.
Regionally, North America holds the largest market share in the global tea processing equipment market. However, Asia Pacific is likely to emerge as the global leader considering favorable regulatory changes and the high growth of tea producers.
| Attribute | Key Insights |
|---|---|
| Tea Processing Equipment Market Estimated Value (2023) | USD 12.8 Billion |
| Projected Market Value (2033) | USD 25.4 Billion |
| Value-based CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 6.4% |
| Market Share of Asia Pacific | 22% |
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The global sales of tea processing equipment are projected to rise at 6.4% CAGR between 2023 and 2033 in comparison to the 7.1% CAGR registered during the historical period of 2017 to 2022.
Rising production and consumption of various types of teas across the world is a key factor driving growth in the global tea processing equipment market and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.
Similarly, tea processing equipment sales will be driven by the increased adoption of automation by tea manufacturing companies. Teas come in a wide variety of flavors, and tea brands around the world are continuing to evolve by introducing new ones. As a result, producing distinct varieties of tea has grown more difficult for manufacturers.
With the development of automation in tea processing machinery, manufacturers may quickly create a variety of teas on a wide scale without sacrificing quality, while also lowering operating costs through reduced labor involvement.
Similarly, the rising number of new start-ups, especially across top tea-producing countries such as India, China, and Sri Lanka is expected to generate high demand for tea-processing equipment during the next ten years.
The rise in Tea Export and the Growing Popularity of Automatic Machines boosted the Market Over the Next Decade
In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the export of various teas due to increasing consumption across countries like India, China, Sri Lanka, and the USA This is playing a key role in generating demand for tea processing equipment and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.
Similarly, tea manufacturers are installing automatic tea processing equipment in their facilities to increase their production capacity, reduce labor costs, and improve product quality. This will further aid in the expansion of the tea processing equipment market over the next ten years.
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Rapid Growth of Green Tea Industry Pushing Demand in the USA
According to FMI, the USA tea processing equipment market is valued at USD 2.4 Billion and it is poised to exhibit a robust CAGR during the next ten years, making it one of the most lucrative markets across North America.
The rising adoption of advanced manufacturing machinery, the strong presence of leading manufacturers, and the increasing consumption of green tea are some of the factors driving growth in the USA tea processing equipment market.
According to the Tea Association of the USA, Americans drank 3.8 billion gallons of tea or about 84 billion servings in 2019. About 84% of the tea consumed was black tea, 15% was green tea, and the remaining 1% was oolong, white, and dark tea.
The green tea industry in particular has seen fast growth among millennials and will further fuel demand for tea processing equipment across the USA during the forecast period.
Rising Production and Consumption of Tea Driving Market in India
With rising production, consumption, and export of tea, India is emerging as a lucrative market for tea processing equipment. FMI has predicted a robust CAGR for the Indian tea processing equipment market for the projected period of 2023 and 2033.
The Indian tea market revenue in the tea segment amounted to USD 15.99 Billion in 2022. The market is consolidated with the presence of several major brands. People in the country consume large amounts of tea on a regular basis. This will continue to boost the tea processing equipment market during the forecast period.
Similarly, the rise in the export of tea is generating huge demand for tea processing equipment in the country and the trend is likely to continue during the forecast period.
India is the second-largest producer of tea globally and is top 5 in terms of global exports. As per the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the total value of tea exports from India reached around 687.9 million in 2021. Black tea is the most exported tea type which makes up around 96% of the total exports.
Booming Tea Export Business Fuelling Sales in China
As per FMI, the tea processing equipment market size reached over USD 901.1 Million in 2023 and it is expected to register robust growth during the next ten years.
Rising production and export of tea, easy availability of tea processing machines at lower prices, and favorable government support are some of the key factors driving growth in the China tea processing equipment market.
China produces 44% of global tea production and is the largest exporter of tea in the world. With the consistently rising income levels of Chinese consumers, it is safe to assume that China would continue to be the largest market for tea processing equipment.
Most of the Tea Processing Equipment Sales Remain Concentrated in Black Tea Industry
Based on the end-use industry, the black tea industry segment currently dominates the global tea processing equipment market. This can be attributed to the rising demand for black tea across the world.
Black tea is a tea that has gone through the entire fermentation process. Withering, rolling, fermentation and drying are all steps in the production of black tea. For drying tea leaves, commercial tea drying equipment in the form of perforated conveyors is used to move the tea leaves through a heat source in an endless chain.
The most important phase in the production of black tea is fermentation. The tea's quality is determined by this factor. Meanwhile, throughout the fermentation process, several beneficial chemicals are formed, which contribute to black tea's health benefits. Fermentation is also one of the reasons why black tea is so popular among health-conscious individuals.
However, the green tea industry segment is likely to grow at the fastest pace during the next ten years, this can be attributed to the rising consumption of green tea on account of its various health benefits.
Faster Production of a Standard Quality of Tea Making CTC Tea Processing Machines Popular
As per FMI, the CTC tea processing machine segment is expected to outpace the orthodox tea processing machine segment during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the rising adoption of CTC tea processing equipment across various end-use industries.
CTC is made by mashing entire, fresh leaves (crushing, tearing, and curling them). The leaf is crushed up and oxidized before being rolled into small pellets. While some tea leaves may appear to be rather little at the end of the process, they are never cut or torn apart in Orthodox processing. They're rolled with care to achieve a specific flavor.
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The quickly changing technical environment is forcing leading tea processing equipment manufacturers to continuously upgrade their product portfolios. As a result, they are investing in research and development activities to develop advanced tea processing equipment. Besides this, they are adopting strategies like partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to expand their global footprint. For instance,
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Market Size (2023) | USD 12.8 Billion |
| Projected Market Size (2033) | USD 25.4 Billion |
| Anticipated Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 6.4% CAGR |
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD Million for Value and Units for Volume |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Oceania; Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| Key Countries Covered | USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, UAE, Kenya, Sri Lanka |
| Key Segments Covered | Processing Technique, Process Components, End-Use Industry, Automation Grade, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Steelsworth; Marshall Fowler Engineers; Kawasaki Kiko; Bharat Engineering Works; G.K Tea Industries; Mesco Equipment Pvt. Ltd.; Quanzhou Deli Agroforestrial Machinery Co., Ltd.; T & I Global Ltd.; Anxi Yongxing Tea Machinery Co.; Workson Industries; Ysm Dairy & Biotech Private Limited; Nova Hightech Pvt. Ltd.; GEM Machinery & Allied Services; The Scientific Apparatus & Company; Noble Procetech Engineers |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Threats Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
The global tea processing equipment market size is expected to reach USD 12.8 Billion in 2023.
As per FMI, the worldwide tea processing equipment market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.
The global tea processing equipment market is projected to surpass a valuation of USD 25 Billion by the end of 2033.
Currently, North American tea processing equipment market is valued at USD 3,584.0 Million and it holds around 28% share of the global market.
The USA, China, Canada, India, Kenya, and the UK are the major countries driving demand for tea processing equipment.
China holds approximately 32% share in the Asia Pacific tea processing equipment market.
Steelsworth,Marshall Fowler Engineers,Kawasaki Kiko,Bharat Engineering Works,G.K Tea Industries are some of the top players operating in the tea processing equipment market.
1. Executive Summary | Tea Processing Equipment Market 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Processing Technique 5.1. CTC Tea Processing Machine 5.2. Orthodox Tea Processing Machine 6. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Process Components 6.1. Tea Sorting Equipment 6.2. Tea Powder Grinding 6.3. Tea Rolling Machine 6.4. Fermenting Machine 6.5. Tea Drying Equipment 7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End-Use Industry 7.1. Green Tea Industry 7.2. Oolong Tea Industry 7.3. Black Tea Industry 7.4. Others 8. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Automation Grade 8.1. Automatic 8.2. Semi-Automatic 8.3. Manual 9. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Europe 9.4. East Asia 9.5. South Asia 9.6. Oceania 9.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA) 10. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. East Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. South Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. Oceania Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 16. MEA Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 17. Key Countries Market Analysis 18. Market Structure Analysis 19. Competition Analysis 19.1. Steelsworth 19.2. Marshall Fowler Engineers 19.3. Kawasaki Kiko 19.4. Bharat Engineering Works 19.5. G.K Tea Industries 19.6. Mesco Equipment Pvt. Ltd. 19.7. Quanzhou Deli Agroforestrial Machinery Co., Ltd. 19.8. T & I Global Ltd. 19.9. Anxi Yongxing Tea Machinery Co. 19.10. Workson Industries 19.11. Others (on additional request) 20. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 21. Research Methodology
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