Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Growth Forecast Through 2030: Market Size And Trends In 2026
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Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Poised To Hit $1.92 Billion By 2030 With A 7.9% CAGR
The grain mycotoxin sorting market size has seen significant growth in recent years. It is anticipated to expand from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.42 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The expansion observed in the past period can be attributed to the rising occurrence of mycotoxin contamination outbreaks, increasing global grain trade volumes, stricter food safety regulations, growing awareness of feed safety standards, and the adoption of optical sorting technologies in grain processing.
The grain mycotoxin sorting market is projected to experience robust expansion over the coming years. Its value is anticipated to reach $1.92 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. This projected growth during the forecast timeframe is attributable to several factors, including the increasing integration of AI-based defect recognition systems, the expansion of smart grain storage infrastructure, a rising demand for export-quality grain standards, growing investment in automated food processing facilities, and increasing climate variability impacting fungal contamination levels. Key trends during the forecast period encompass a growing adoption of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems, an increasing demand for high-capacity automated sorting lines, a heightened focus on food and feed safety compliance, the expansion of integrated quality inspection systems, and the growing utilization of non-destructive contamination detection technologies.
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Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Demand Drivers: What’s Powering Industry Growth?
The expanding animal feed sector is projected to boost the grain mycotoxin sorting market in the future. This industry encompasses the creation, processing, and distribution of feed and its components, crucial for supplying vital nutrients to livestock, poultry, and aquatic species to support their well-being, development, and output. Its expansion is largely fueled by the increase in intensive livestock farming, where larger, more concentrated agricultural practices demand a steady and increased supply of feed to efficiently maintain denser animal populations. Grain mycotoxin sorting benefits the animal feed industry by effectively identifying and eliminating tainted grains, thereby guaranteeing safer, superior-quality feed and safeguarding the health of livestock. For example, data from April 2024, provided by the US-based not-for-profit American Feed Industry Association, indicated that total exports of feed, feed ingredients, and pet food reached 19.8 million metric tons, valued at $13.4 billion, in 2023. Consequently, the expansion of the animal feed industry is a key driver for the growth of the grain mycotoxin sorting market.
Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Segmentation And Category Overview
The grain mycotoxin sorting market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Technology: Optical Sorting, X-ray Sorting, Near-Infrared Sorting, Other Technologies
2) By Sorting Capacity: Low, Medium, High
3) By Application: Wheat, Corn, Barley, Rice, Other Applications
4) By End-User: Food Processing Companies, Grain Elevators, Feed Manufacturers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Optical Sorting: Color Based Optical Sorting, Shape Recognition Optical Sorting, Size Based Optical Sorting, Surface Defect Detection Optical Sorting, Multispectral Imaging Optical Sorting
2) By X-ray Sorting: Density Based X Ray Sorting, Foreign Material Detection X Ray Sorting, Internal Defect Detection X Ray Sorting, Contamination Detection X Ray Sorting, High Penetration X Ray Sorting
3) By Near-Infrared Sorting: Moisture Content Detection Near Infrared Sorting, Chemical Composition Detection Near Infrared Sorting, Protein Level Detection Near Infrared Sorting, Organic Material Identification Near Infrared Sorting, Quality Grading Near Infrared Sorting
4) By Other Technologies: Laser Based Sorting, Thermal Imaging Based Sorting, Acoustic Detection Based Sorting, Ultraviolet Detection Based Sorting, Magnetic Separation Assisted Sorting
Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Innovation Trends: What Developments Are Reshaping The Industry?
Leading firms within the grain mycotoxin sorting market are concentrating on creating advanced solutions, including optical sorters, to efficiently identify and eliminate grains tainted with mycotoxins, thereby guaranteeing the safety of feed and food. These optical sorters are devices employing cameras, sensors, and light-based technology to identify and separate grains that are flawed, discolored, or contaminated from a given batch. An example of this is the launch by Bühler Group, a food and feed processing technology company based in Switzerland, in April 2023, of its SORTEX A LumoVision optical sorter. This precision solution for mycotoxin reduction aims to considerably reduce aflatoxin and other mycotoxin concentrations in grains destined for pet food and various other uses. The LumoVision sorter incorporates a modular, multi-commodity design utilizing hyperspectral imaging along with light-emitting diode (LED) and ultraviolet (UV) illumination. This technology identifies fluorescence patterns present in contaminated kernels and removes them from the production flow, enhancing food safety while preserving impressive throughput and yield. This system facilitates the removal of aflatoxin and fumonisin from commodities such as maize, peanuts, and pulses, and it can be integrated with digital monitoring to provide operational insights and improve efficiency.
Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Industry Leaders And Competitive Landscape
Major companies operating in the grain mycotoxin sorting market are Bühler Group, Alltech Inc., PerkinElmer Inc, Tomra Systems ASA, Neogen Corporation, Binder+Co AG, Sesotec GmbH, Romer Labs Inc, Hefei Taihe Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd., Satake Corporation, Shanghai Techik Machinery Co Ltd., Steinert GmbH, Raytec Vision S.p.A., Orange Optical Sorting Machines Inc., National Recovery Technologies LLC, Meyer Optoelectronic Sorters GmbH, QualySense AG, Anzai Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Key Technology Inc., Hefei Taihe Intelligent Technology Group Co. Ltd.
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Grain Mycotoxin Sorting Market Regional Analysis And Top Geography
North America was the largest region in the grain mycotoxin sorting market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the grain mycotoxin sorting market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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