Pneumatic Conveying System Market Report Scope & Overview:

The Pneumatic Conveying System Market size was valued at USD 35.09 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 53.61 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.44% over the forecast period of 2025-2032.

The pneumatic conveying system market growth, attributed to the increasing need for an efficient, contamination-free solution, coupled with faster throughput in verticals like food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and manufacturing. These systems operate on air pressure or vacuum to move bulk materials, particularly powders, granules, and pellets, and are cleaner and safer than mechanical conveyors. They are a key part of the pneumatic conveying systems industry. As Automation continues to rise and new production facilities emphasize a dust-free environment, pneumatic transport solutions are naturally gaining traction in powder-heavy operations. Furthermore, increasing e-commerce and logistics are driving the demand for quick and dependable material handling technologies in warehouses and packaging hubs.

The growing demand to improve energy efficiency would continue to push for smart sensors as well as IoT-enabled controls for monitoring system performance and minimizing downtime, the recent trends in the market indicate. New powder handling systems allow for the handling of extremely abrasive or friable materials with minimal degradation. With many industries seeking modern, scalable, hygienic material transport systems, an opportunity has opened up in developing economies. Environmental regulations are also forcing companies toward enclosed systems with plenty of room for pneumatic systems to go green. As industries will be looking for more flexible, clean, and energy-efficient conveying technologies, the market is expected to grow.

In April 2024: Metso launched its productized FIT in-plant and Foresight overland conveyors for the mining industry, offering reliable material transportation. The optimized modules, featuring high-capacity components, provide exceptional layout flexibility, while their innovative design ensures significant resource and time savings, boosting long-term productivity.

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Dynamics

Drivers

• IoT and automation improve pneumatic conveying systems by enabling real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, and sustainability.

Automation and technological developments are changing pneumatic conveying systems to make them more accurate and dependable. By incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, operators can monitor the parameters of the system instantly, measuring things like pressure, temperature, and flow rates. The constant stream of data allows predictive maintenance to recognize probable failure points before they cause system failures, lessening downtime and maintenance costs. Furthermore, automation allows real-time adjustment of the parameters used to operate a system, thus optimizing performance and efficiency in terms of energy and throughput. This is especially important in industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals where materials cannot only move without interruption but need to do so in the safest way possible. In brief, introduction of these technologies in pneumatic conveying systems contributes to sustainable and economic operation.

In August 2023, a published article on how IoT and digital twinning technologies are revolutionizing pneumatic conveying systems. By creating digital replicas of physical systems, real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance are enabled, improving operational efficiency and reducing energy consumption. This integration enhances system reliability and reduces downtime, supporting smarter, more sustainable industrial processes.

Restraint

• Exploring cost-effective solutions for SMEs to overcome the financial challenges of pneumatic conveying systems

Pneumatic conveying systems are highly effective in transferring bulk materials, but they have considerable economic disadvantages, with high capital and operational costs. These initial costs include compressors, blowers, specialized pipes, and installation, which can be a barrier to entry for SMEs. Also, these systems need a lot of energy to function, resulting in high electricity charges. Another cost burden is the need for maintenance, as elements of the system such as filters, valves and pipes require constant servicing and replacing. This is enough to make many SMEs forget about pneumatic conveying altogether, even if it is due an efficiency that pays for itself in the long run. To overcome these problems, organizations are considering financing, energy-efficient construction, and automation to reduce both capital and operating expenses.

Dynamic Air Inc. manufactures a variety of conveyors and conveying equipment, including pressure and vacuum systems, lump breakers, air blenders, and bag compactors. The company has a strong global distribution network, offering a wide range of material-handling solutions.

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Segmentation Analysis

By Operating

The Dilute Phase Conveying segment dominated the market and accounted for 74.12% of the pneumatic conveying system market share. This is the preferred method because it is cost-effective and easier to operate since it requires less complicated equipment and is easier to maintain. It is extremely versatile; it can move a wide variety of materials from powders to granules for long distances. Dilute phase conveying operates at reduced pressures, thus lowering energy costs, making it suitable for industries that need to transport powders in bulk.

Dense Phase Conveying is the fastest-growing segment in the pneumatic conveying system market due to its growing popularity in industries that require the transport of fragile, abrasive, and high-density materials. Dense phase systems are quite different from dilute phase conveying, as they reduce the wear on components to a great extent by operating at lower velocities where the material degradation is much lower as well. It is particularly popular for long-haul transport because it reduces energy use, lowers operating costs, and increases system longevity. It is becoming a most sought-after technology by the industries for going sustainable, cost-effective, and maintaining the quality of material throughout the conveying path due to its unique efficiency of handling hard materials without being intrusive to their integrity.

In March 2023, Processing Magazine discussed the safety risks of dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems handling combustible dusts. Despite being enclosed, these systems can pose explosion hazards if not properly maintained, with safety measures including material assessment, vacuum systems, grounding, and isolation of feed locations.

By Technology

The positive pressure systems dominated the market and accounted for 58% of the pneumatic conveying system market share in 2024. They are extremely preferred in industries such as mining, food processing, and chemicals, as they can also move bulk material at higher rates and over larger distances with lower material degradation. Positive pressure systems such as these can transport huge amounts of materials via their pipelines by using air pressure to push them, which makes them well-suited to operations requiring high capacities. This versatility is being adopted in full-scale industrial applications owing to it being durable, economical in widely used for various material types.

Vacuum systems are the fastest-growing segment in the pneumatic conveying market due to their gentle handling of materials. This assures material transport through pipelines using negative pressure is suitable for delicate or sensitive materials. Vacuum systems can ensure increased hygiene and contamination control for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing and chemicals leading to improved gentle handling and lower risk of contamination or degradation.

 By End-Use

The food Industry held the dominant position, capturing 32% of the total market share in 2024. This leadership comes from high hygiene standards, increasing demand for packaged and processed food, and the need for material handling equipment. Pneumatic systems are commonly used in food processing plants for transportation of powders, grains and bulk materials to be handled in a way that does not cause contamination. Cleanliness maintenance, product loss minimization and increased automation in operation is what the industry strives for and their performance matches these requirements perfectly. Amid increased focus on safety and productivity by food manufacturers, adoption of these systems in the sector has continued to rise consistently as well.

The pharmaceuticals segment is the fastest-growing end-use segment in the pneumatic conveying system market, due to the increasing demand for contamination-free and efficient material handling processes. Pneumatic systems have emerged as the go-to option for transferring powders and granules with minimal human interaction, as pharmaceutical manufacturing requires an extremely high standard of cleanliness and accuracy. These systems are further propelled by the rise of regulatory pressures along with the increasing shift toward automation in pharmaceutical production processes. Moreover, the rising need for medicines around the world and the rising number of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, especially in developing countries, are spurring the adoption of pneumatic conveying solutions in this industry.

Pneumatic Conveying System Market Regional Outlook

Europe emerged as the dominant region in the pneumatic conveying system market, capturing the largest share of 34.12% in 2024. This dominance is due to well-established industrial infrastructure, strict environmental regulations, and high rates of adoption of automation in industrial applications of various European countries. There is a prominent trend of high investments in improved material handling solutions for excellent processing operations, minimized accumulation risks, and reduced manual labor in materials handling.

Furthermore, the region has concentrations of key manufacturers and technology developers, which play an active role in the development and implementation of advanced systems. Therefore, due to investments in R&D and higher investments in material handling systems, Europe should continue to be the leader in the global market. Germany dominated the pneumatic conveying system market due to its advanced manufacturing base and strong industrial infrastructure.

Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region in the pneumatic conveying system market, due to the fast-paced industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructural development in economies such as China, India, and the nations of Southeast Asia. This considerable demand for automated products is largely due to the rise of the manufacturing sector in the region, most notably in food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and power generation. The growth of the market is also driven by government programs to increase production output, as well as increasing investments in automation and smart factory technology.

China dominates the Asia-Pacific Pneumatic Conveying System Market due to its expansive manufacturing and industrial base, particularly in sectors like food processing, chemicals, and cement. The country's strong focus on automation and smart factory initiatives, backed by significant government investments, accelerates the adoption of advanced material handling solutions. Additionally, there is a growing demand for efficient pneumatic conveying systems to reduce labor dependency and enhance operational efficiency, further fueling market growth. 

North America holds a significant share in the pneumatic conveying system market, due to presence of cement and other industries and technological development. Extensive penetration of automated material handling solutions in major end-user industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals is driving the growth of the market in this region. Another benefit that has led to the adoption of pneumatic systems for clean and effective bulk material transport in these industries is that they rely on strict hygiene and safety regulations. The region maintains a strong market position owing to the presence of major market players and continuous investment in upgrading production facilities.

Key Players in Pneumatic Conveying System Market are:

Pneumatic Conveying System Companies are Gericke AG, VAC-U-MAX, Cyclonaire Corporation, Coperion GmbH, Dongyang P & F, Atlas Copco AB, Flexicon Corporation, Schenck Process Holding GmbH, Nol-Tec Systems Inc., Dynamic Air Inc.

Recent Development

• In March 2024: Coperion and Schenck Process FPM demonstrated their joint capabilities at NPE 2024 in Orlando. They showcased a variety of pneumatic conveying and feeding solutions, such as the ProRate PLUS-MT twin screw feeder and the Low-Rate Vacuum (LRV) receiver, both designed to ensure precise material handling in plastics processing.

• In February 2025: Atlas Copco opened a new factory in Pune, India, focused on producing air and gas compressor systems, including models such as the Gv3 and ZH+. This expansion strengthens the company's local production capabilities for pneumatic systems.