Single Screw Extruder Market Size - By Type, By Mode of Operation, By Output Capacity, By Application, By End Use Industry, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Single Screw Extruder Market Size

The global single screw extruder market was estimated at USD 1.2 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 1.21 billion in 2025 to USD 1.9 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 5.4%.
 

The rising demand for plastic products, technological advancements, efficiency improvements and extended applications in sectors like food, pharmaceuticals and industrial manufacturing is driving the growth for the single screw extruder market. The single screw extruders are used in producing plastic products likes pipes, sheets, films, etc. The surge in the use of plastics in packaging and construction is heightening the demand for single screw extruders. Newer developments like automation, temperature control, and better designs are improving the productivity and efficiency of single screw extruder machines which makes them more appealing to the manufacturers.
 

The heightening demand for processed foods in the single screw extruder market is driving the growth in the single screw extruders. The single screw extruders are used in production of snacks, cereals and ready-to-eat meals. The rising pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is increasing the demand for single screw extruders as they are used for controlled-release tablets manufacturing and advanced drug delivery systems.
 

Single Screw Extruder Market Trends

• The trend of incorporating technology in industrial manufacturing machine to improve their output and performance has led to technological advancements in the single screw extruder equipment. Adoption of IoT sensors to enable real time monitoring, data driven analytics for predicting any forthcoming maintenance.
   
• The incorporation of advance technology helps in increasing the efficiency of production and reduces downtimes by eliminating unforeseen repairs through predictive maintenance.
   
• The trend of circular economies and recycling systems in manufacturing is increasing the use of single screw extruders in processing recycled plastics, rubber, and other recycled materials. Packaging and automotive sectors are incorporating these trends in their manufacturing processes, contributing to circular economy and waste reduction trends.
   
• The development of smaller and more compact single screw extruder equipment is trending in the market. The enhanced control systems allow for precision temperature adjustments as well as speed and pressure adjustments, the compact single screw extruders are becoming popular in small to medium size manufacturing facilities. Small scale packaging and food processing factories are incorporating compact single screw extruders in their processes to improve production quality.
   

Trump Administration Tariffs

• The tariffs imposed by Trump administration has affected supply chain across all markets including single screw extruder market. As several essential components like extrusion barrels, screws, heating elements, etc. were imported from China. The trade tariffs will impact the costs of the extruder equipment until the supply chain is reinstated.
   
• With the proposed tariffs manufacturers are actively looking towards changing their suppliers to keep their operations running. But the disruption in supply chain might lead to longer lead times and operational delays in the manufacturing of single screw extruder equipment.
   
• The manufacturers in the single screw extruder market have turned towards other less impacted countries like India and Vietnam to source components as currently they have lower tariffs compared to those imposed on China. This will help lower the impact of the potential tariff in the coming months.
   

Single Screw Extruder Market Analysis

Based on type, the single screw extruder market can be segmented into vertical type and horizontal type. The horizontal type of segment accounted for revenue of around USD 800 million in the year 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The increase in plastic industry has led to rise in demand for large scale and efficient production of plastic products like sheets, films, pipes and pellets. The horizontal extruders are preferred due to their large scalability in production of plastic products.
   
• Horizontal extruders are also used in production of food products and manufacturing rubber products due to their efficient manufacturing and large-scale production capabilities which helps in meeting high production demands.
   
• The compact design of vertical extruders is preferred in small to medium size production facilities. They are mainly used in food processing and small-scale production where gravity assisted processes are present. Compact design makes them ideal for sectors like food processing and pharmaceutical, as these sectors require flexibility and customization in production.
   

Based on the end use industry, the single screw extruder market is categorized as food and beverage, plastics and rubber, chemical industry, pharmaceutical and others. The plastics and rubber segment held around 44% of the total market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Growing emphasis on plastic recycling and reducing is driving the market for advanced plastic recycling technologies. The single screw extruders are ideal for recycling plastics and other biodegradable materials due to their adaptability for variety of materials. Additionally in production of rubber products like seals, hoses and pipes, the horizontal single screw extruder machine are preferred due to large volume of production.
   
• The growth in food and beverage industry especially in snacks and read to eat meal products the demand for single screw extruders have increased. The single screw extruders are used in production of snacks, breakfast cereals, instant pasta and noodles and other starch-based food products.
   
• Due to the high precision temperature and pressure control of the single screw extruder machine they are highly sought after in the chemical sector for production and processing of polymers, thermoplastics and other specialty chemicals. As the single screw extruder machines offer bulk production capabilities at low maintenance costs their demand in the chemical sector is high.
   

In terms of the country, the U.S. dominates with an overall North America single screw extruder market and valued at USD 300 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Heightened focus on sustainable manufacturing and recycling in the United States is increasing the market for extruder machines. The single screw extruder machines are designed to utilize recycled materials like plastic and rubber for production, increasing their demand for companies who practice sustainable manufacturing.
   
• The technological advancements and automation has expanded the application of single screw extruder equipment in sectors like food and beverage and pharmaceutical. The growth of food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors in the United States is driving the market for single screw extruder equipment in the country.
   
• The adoption of industry 4.0 across various sectors in the United States has led to adoption of extruder machines with IoT sensors for real time monitoring and predicting forthcoming maintenance to avoid downtimes. Plastic product manufacturing facilities in the country are adopting single screw extruders with advance technology to improve their production capacity and quality, driving the market for smart extruder equipment in the United States.
   

Europe: The plastic industry in Europe is increasing due to growth in packaging, automotive and consumer goods sectors. In 2022, Europe produced 58.7 metric tons of plastic products used across variety of industries, fueling the market for single screw extruder equipment in the region. Germany’s adoption of industry 4.0, especially in automotive sector is driving the demand for extruder equipment with connectivity technology that can be adapted with smart factories. This has boosted the demand smart extruder equipment in the country.
 

Asia Pacific: The push for circular economy and sustainable manufacturing in the region has prompted plastic and rubber products manufacturers in using recycled materials to comply with sustainability regulations and contribute to circular economy. This has resulted in increased used of single screw extruders for recycling plastic in the region especially in countries like India and China. The food processing industry in India is rapidly growing and is expected to reach USD 1.1 trillion by the year 2035. This has fueled the growth for single screw extruder equipment in food processing industry in India.
 

Single Screw Extruder Market Share

• The top five companies in the single screw extruder industry are Graham Engineering, Milacron, USEON, B&P Littleford, and BC Extrusion and they collectively hold a share of 8%- 12% in the market. These companies continue to acquire and merge with others, expand facilities, and make various collaborations to increase their product offerings, access customer bases, and secure their market positions.
   
• At NPE 2024, Milacron introduced their new single screw extruder ‘GPAK 45’ which is specially designed for polyethylene pipe extrusion. The new extruder offers better efficiency and reduced energy consumption with better production performance. This new launch has strengthened their position as one of the key player in the single screw extruder market.
   

Single Screw Extruder Market Companies

Major players operating in the single screw extruder industry are:

• American Extrusion International 
• B&P Littleford
• Bausano & Figli
• BC Extrusion
• Boston Matthews
• Breyer
• Buhler
• Coperion 
• CPM
• Extrudex
• Graham Engineering
• HMG Extrusion Equipment
• Milacron
• R&B Plastics Machinery
• USEON  
   

To improve the services and market share key players are constantly investing in technological activities and are also entering into partnerships to provide improved and better solutions for the customers. These investments are benefiting both companies and customers as they help develop and offer solutions as per the changing technological trends and thus the customer requirements.
 

At NPE 2024, Graham Engineering introduced their new extruder called Med-Ex Reflow designed for clean-room environments and medical applications. The Med-Ex Reflow extruder aids in manufacturing tubing for medical devices for OEMs.
 

Single Screw Extruder Equipment Industry News

• In July 2024, US Extruders introduced a new single screw extruder which is specially designed for medical tubing manufacturing. The new extruder offers precise quality control over the manufacturing through new design.
   
• In May 2023, Boston Matthews introduced their space saving compact vertical extruder equipment. The unified design helps in reducing the footprint and occupies less floor space in the facility.
   

This single screw extruder market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Vertical type
• Horizontal type

Market, By Mode of Operation 

• Semi-automatic
• Fully automatic    

Market, By Output Capacity

• Up to 200 Kg/hr
• 200 to 400 Kg/hr
• 400 to 600 Kg/hr
• Above 600 Kg/hr     

Market, By Application

• Pipe extrusion
• Sheet extrusion
• Profile extrusion
• Others (modified compounding etc.)     

Market, By End Use Industry

• Food and beverages
• Plastics and rubber
• Chemical industry
• Pharmaceutical
• Others (minerals and nonwovens industry etc.)    

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct sales
• Indirect sales   

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa