Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Equipment Type (Washing Equipment, Sorting Equipment, Integrated Systems, and Packaging Equipment), By Application (Commercial Egg Producers, Egg Processing Plants, Retail Packers, and Food Service Providers), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035.

Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.11 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.33% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.18 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market Size was worth around USD 1.11 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 2.18 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.33% from 2025 and 2035. The egg washing and sorting equipment market is influenced by the increasing demand for safe, clean eggs, commercial poultry farm growth, stringent food safety laws, automation technology advances, and rising exports, all driving the uptake of high-capacity, efficient wash and sort equipment.

Market Overview

The egg washing and sorting equipment market entails the manufacturing and sale of equipment that is meant to wash, grade, and sort eggs according to size, weight, and quality. Such systems are crucial for maintaining egg hygiene, quality consistency, and the efficiency of operations. The main objective of such machines is to mechanize and simplify the egg processing workflow, minimizing human effort and reducing damage or contamination. In allowing producers to achieve high levels of food safety and hygiene standards, this market is important in sustaining consumer confidence and ensuring public health. Egg washing and sorting machinery come with improved cleanliness, consistent grading, increased throughput, as well as minimized breakage rates. Automation not only reduces labor expenses but also enhances accuracy and traceability, critical for quality control and regulatory compliance. In addition, integrated systems integrate washing, sorting, and packaging, providing space-saving and time-saving compact solutions for producers. Real-time monitoring, precision grading, and water-saving technologies assist producers in minimizing resource usage and environmental footprint. As food safety and quality awareness increases around the world, the equipment market for egg washing and sorting is likely to expand steadily due to demand for high-quality, high-capacity, and technologically advanced solutions across the egg processing and production industry.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the egg washing and sorting equipment market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the egg washing and sorting equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the egg washing and sorting equipment market.

Driving Factors

Customers increasingly demand clean, safe, and evenly graded eggs. Eggs are ensured to be within hygienic and quality standards with automated washing and sorting machines, which enhances consumer confidence. Increased demand for processed eggs is propelling producers to invest in advanced equipment. In addition, the fast growth in large-scale poultry farms requires high-capacity processing solutions. Automated egg washing and sorting machinery facilitates greater processing speed, higher capacity, and lower labor costs. This efficiency boost is essential for commercial producers striving to meet increasing egg demand, driving widespread adoption of such machinery.

Restraining Factors

Egg washing and sorting machinery, especially automated and integrated systems, involve high initial investments. Small and medium producers find these unaffordable, thereby restricting market penetration. The requirement of extra costs such as installation, training, and maintenance further raises the costs, impeding adoption, particularly in price-inelastic or developing markets. Additionally, a majority of small-scale and backyard egg producers in developing areas use manual washing and sorting procedures. Limited knowledge, small levels of production, and reluctance to embrace new technology impede the widespread utilization of automated machinery. This fragmented market limits growth potential for manufacturers reaching out to smaller farms.

Market Segmentation

The egg washing and sorting equipment market share is classified into equipment type and application.

• The integrated systems segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the equipment type, the egg washing and sorting equipment market is divided into washing equipment, sorting equipment, integrated systems, and packaging equipment. Among these, the integrated systems segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to integrated systems carrying out egg washing, sorting, grading, and frequently packaging in a single process flow. This combined capability eliminates equipment shifts and human intervention, boosting productivity and operation efficiency. Producers like the smooth configuration for uninterrupted, high-speed egg processing hence integrated systems being the most sought-after option in high-volume commercial facilities.

• The commercial egg producers segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the egg washing and sorting equipment market is divided into commercial egg producers, egg processing plants, retail packers, and food service providers. Among these, the commercial egg producers segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to commercial egg producers managing large-scale operations with thousands of eggs processed daily. Manual handling is impractical, so they rely on automated washing and sorting machines to maintain productivity and reduce labor. The constant need for efficiency and throughput makes advanced equipment a critical investment, driving the segment's dominance in the market.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the egg washing and sorting equipment market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the egg washing and sorting equipment market over the predicted timeframe. North America, particularly the U.S., boasts a highly industrialized and developed poultry industry. Commercial egg farms with large capacities require advanced automated washing and sorting equipment capable of maintaining large volumes of production efficiently. The sophisticated infrastructure allows for integration with advanced technologies, including AI-based inspection and robotic picking, that drive the demand for advanced equipment that enhances hygiene, cuts labor, and maximizes throughput.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the egg washing and sorting equipment market during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is seeing rapid expansion in egg production, particularly in China, India, and Indonesia. Increasing demand for eggs as a cheap source of protein drives the growth of commercial poultry operations. This scale-up generates an immediate need for automated egg washing and sorting machinery to process large volumes efficiently, lower labor, and enhance consistency. As more farms transition to industrialized processes, the rate of modern egg processing equipment uptake in the region continues to gain momentum, registering the fastest market growth in the world.

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the egg washing and sorting equipment market throughout the estimated period. Europe has among the globe's toughest food hygiene and safety laws, enforced by organizations such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Egg farmers must have high standards of cleanliness, traceability, and grading. This encourages extensive use of automated egg washing and grading equipment that assures regulatory compliance. The necessity to adhere to stable quality and hygiene standards enhances market demand and enables Europe to maintain a substantial share in the global egg processing machinery industry.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the egg washing and sorting equipment market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Sanovo Technology Group
• Moba Group
• Big Dutchman
• Kyowa Machinery Co. Ltd
• NABEL Co., Ltd.
• Kuhl Corporation
• Zenyer Egg Machinery Co
• OVO-TECH
• Prinzen
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In May 2023, RoTa Technologies announced its exclusive partnership with NABEL Co., Ltd., a leading Asian manufacturer of egg grading and packing equipment. This collaboration marks NABEL's entry into the U.S. market. The partnership was unveiled at the PEAK Poultry Trade Show in Minneapolis, where RoTa sold the first NABEL Sakura 100 egg packer in the U.S. NABEL's "no egg-to-egg contact" system aims to enhance egg quality and profitability for U.S. producers. RoTa will handle sales, service, and spare parts for NABEL equipment in the U.S.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the egg washing and sorting equipment market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market, By Equipment Type

• Washing Equipment
• Sorting Equipment
• Integrated Systems
• Packaging Equipment

Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market, By Application

• Commercial Egg Producers
• Egg Processing Plants
• Retail Packers
• Food Service Providers

Global Egg Washing and Sorting Equipment Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa