Optical Sorter Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Cameras, NIR Sorters, Hyperspectral Cameras & Combined Sorters), By Platform (Freefall, Belt, Hybrid), By Application (Food & Beverages, Waste Recycling, Mining), By Region, And Segment F
Description
Optical Sorter Market Summary
The global optical sorter market size was estimated at USD 2,626.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,726.6 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for automation and precision in sorting processes across industries such as food, recycling, and mining.
As companies prioritize efficiency, waste reduction, and product quality, optical sorting systems using cameras, lasers, and sensors offer real-time, high-speed sorting based on color, shape, size, and composition. Technological advancements, including AI-powered sorting and hyperspectral imaging, are enhancing accuracy and expanding application areas. Developing economies are also investing in modernizing infrastructure, boosting market penetration.Additionally, the recycling industry’s shift toward cleaner material recovery is driving strong demand for optical sorters.
Global Optical Sorter Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global optical sorter market report based on type, platform, application, and region:
The global optical sorter market size was estimated at USD 2,626.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5,726.6 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for automation and precision in sorting processes across industries such as food, recycling, and mining.
As companies prioritize efficiency, waste reduction, and product quality, optical sorting systems using cameras, lasers, and sensors offer real-time, high-speed sorting based on color, shape, size, and composition. Technological advancements, including AI-powered sorting and hyperspectral imaging, are enhancing accuracy and expanding application areas. Developing economies are also investing in modernizing infrastructure, boosting market penetration.Additionally, the recycling industry’s shift toward cleaner material recovery is driving strong demand for optical sorters.
Global Optical Sorter Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global optical sorter market report based on type, platform, application, and region:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Cameras
- Lasers
- NIR Sorters
- Hyperspectral Cameras & Combined Sorters
- Others
- Platform Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Freefall
- Belt
- Lane
- Hybrid
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Food and Beverages
- Mining
- Pharmaceutical
- Waste Recycling
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
100 Pages
- Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Optical Sorter Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Concentration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material/Component Outlook
- 3.2.2. Manufacturer Outlook
- 3.2.3. Distribution Outlook
- 3.2.4. End Use Outlook
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.6. Economic Mega-Trend Analysis
- 3.7. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.7.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
- Chapter 4. Global Optical Sorter Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Global Optical Sorter Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Cameras
- 4.3.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Lasers
- 4.4.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. NIR Sorters
- 4.5.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Hyperspectral Cameras & Combined Sorters
- 4.6.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Others
- 4.7.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Chapter 5. Global Optical Sorter Market: Platform Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Platform Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. Global Optical Sorter Market Estimates & Forecast, By Platform, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Freefall
- 5.3.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Belt
- 5.4.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Lane
- 5.5.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Hybrid
- 5.6.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Chapter 6. Global Optical Sorter Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.2. Global Optical Sorter Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Food and Beverages
- 6.3.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Mining
- 6.4.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Pharmaceutical
- 6.5.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Waste Recycling
- 6.6.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Chapter 7. Global Optical Sorter Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.2.5.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.2.6.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.2.7.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Germany
- 7.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.3.5.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. France
- 7.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.3.6.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. UK
- 7.3.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.3.7.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.8. Italy
- 7.3.8.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.3.8.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.9. Spain
- 7.3.9.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.3.9.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.3.9.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.4.5.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. India
- 7.4.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.4.6.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Japan
- 7.4.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.4.7.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. Australia
- 7.4.8.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.4.8.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9. South Korea
- 7.4.9.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.4.9.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
- 7.5.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.5.5.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Argentina
- 7.5.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.5.6.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.5.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. UAE
- 7.6.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.6.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. South Africa
- 7.6.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.7.2. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.3. Market estimates & forecast, by type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.4. Market estimates & forecast, by platform, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7.5. Market estimates & forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Chapter 8. Global Optical Sorter Market - Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Dashboard Analysis
- 8.4. Vendor Landscape
- 8.4.1. List of Key Raw Material/Component Providers
- 8.4.2. List of Key Manufacturers
- 8.4.3. List of Key Distributors
- 8.5. Company Positioning Analysis, 2024
- 8.6. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
- 8.7. Strategy Mapping
- 8.8. Company Profiles
- 8.8.1. Binder+Co
- 8.8.1.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.1.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.2. Bühler
- 8.8.2.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.2.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.3. TOMRA Systems ASA
- 8.8.3.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.3.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.4. Cimbria
- 8.8.4.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.4.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.5. Satake Corporation
- 8.8.5.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.5.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.6. Key Technology
- 8.8.6.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.6.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.7. Sesotec GmbH
- 8.8.7.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.7.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.8. STEINERT GmbH
- 8.8.8.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.8.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.9. Allgaier Werke GmbH
- 8.8.9.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.9.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.10. Hefei Meyer Optoelectronic Technology Inc.
- 8.8.10.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.10.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.11. Pellenc ST
- 8.8.11.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.11.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.11.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.12. Raytec Vision S.p.A.
- 8.8.12.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.12.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.12.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.13. Mesutronic GmbH
- 8.8.13.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.13.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.13.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.13.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.14. RealTech Machinery Co., Ltd.
- 8.8.14.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.14.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.14.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.14.4. Recent developments
- 8.8.15. MSS Inc.
- 8.8.15.1. Participant’s overview
- 8.8.15.2. Financial performance
- 8.8.15.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.8.15.4. Recent developments
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