South Korea Sorting Machines Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Weight Sorter and Optical Sorter), By End Use (Mining, Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical), and South Korea Sorting Machines Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Sorting Machines Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Sorting Machines Market Size Was Estimated at USD 78.9 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.97% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Sorting Machines Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 165.6 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Sorting Machines Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 165.6 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.97% from 2025 to 2035. This increase is ascribed to the food and beverage industry's spike in demand as businesses look to automate processes to increase productivity and guarantee quality control.

Market Overview

The industry that designs, produces, and distributes automated systems for classifying and separating goods according to predetermined standards is included in the sorting machines market. These devices are used to increase productivity, improve product quality, and lower operating costs in a variety of industries, including food processing, recycling, mining, and logistics. When compared to human sorting, sorting machines can process enormous amounts of objects quickly, greatly boosting throughput. Sorting machines and other automation eliminate the need for manual labor, which ultimately results in significant cost savings. The demand for automated sorting solutions in distribution centers is rising as a result of the explosive growth of e-commerce. The use of sorting machines in food processing is increasing due to rising urbanization and a greater focus on food quality, especially for quality control and raw material inspection. The demand for waste sorting machines is rising in both the municipal and industrial sectors as a result of governments' significant investments in waste management infrastructure and recycling initiatives.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea sorting machines market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea sorting machines market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 South Korea sorting machines market.

Driving Factors        

The rapid expansion of e-commerce and logistics, which demands fast, accurate order fulfilment. Manufacturers across industries from food & beverage to pharmaceuticals and recycling are increasingly automating operations to boost efficiency, cut labour costs, and ensure stringent quality and compliance standards. The machine vision, robotics, and IoT are enabling smarter, more versatile sorting systems that handle diverse materials and adapt to complex supply chains.

Restraining Factors

The high initial investment in advanced systems especially those with AI, imaging, and robotics creates a significant barrier for small and medium-sized enterprises. The integration challenges into existing lines can cause costly downtime and require technical expertise.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea sorting machines market share is classified into product type and end use.

• The weight sorter segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea sorting machines market is segmented by product type into weight sorter and optical sorter. Among these, the weight sorter segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. In order to guarantee consistency and quality in product distribution, the agriculture and food processing sectors need effective systems. Furthermore, precise weight measurement aids in waste reduction and package optimization, both of which are critical for cost control.

• The food & beverage segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea sorting machines market is segmented by end use into mining, food & beverage and pharmaceutical. Among these, the food & beverage segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Growing need for automation to boost productivity and guarantee food safety. Furthermore, businesses are forced to use sophisticated sorting technology due to strict rules pertaining to food safety and quality standards. Sorting machines are also becoming more and more popular as a result of the growing emphasis on waste reduction and production process optimization, which helps businesses maintain high standards while satisfying customer demands.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea sorting machines market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product 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

• Doosan Robotics
• HD Hyundai Robotics
• Ecube Labs
• Kyeyang Electric
• CAS Corporation
• Sindoh 
• Life & Technology Co., Ltd.
• Iontec Co., Ltd.
• Hansung Engineering Co., Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

South Korea Sorting Machines Market, By Product Type

• Weight Sorter
• Optical Sorter

South Korea Sorting Machines Market, By End Use

• Mining
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical