Global Food Ultrasound Market Size is valued at USD 182.54 Mn in 2025 and is predicted to reach USD 435.08 Mn by the year 2035 at a 9.2% CAGR during the forecast period for 2026 to 2035.
Food Ultrasound Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Frequency (Non-Destructive Technique, Destructive Technique, Low-Frequency High-Intensity, And High-Frequency Low-Intensity), By Function And By Food Product, By Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2026 to 2035
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
Ultrasound is used in the food industry for many different purposes, including freezing, harvesting, drying, tampering, bleaching, and sterilizing. The number of germs in the food can be decreased by using sterilizing agents along with ultrasonic radiation. Ultrasound reduces processing costs and guarantees the purity of food products. The market is expected to be influenced by elements such as rising consumer desire for a longer shelf life, raising awareness of food quality, and optimizing nutritional content.
The market's expansion is also linked to the growing use of technology in the production of food items such as fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy products, baked goods, beverages, and confections, among others. Furthermore, a significant demand from the food processing industry is also anticipated for the market because of its high reliability.
Additionally, the rapid development of technology in the food processing sector in developing nations, the existence of standards and regulations governing food safety and quality in both developed and developing nations, and the rise in the consumption of processed foods are some of the major factors anticipated to significantly fuel the growth of the global food ultrasound market in the years to come.
However, the absence of competent labour and the stringent laws governing food safety may slow the market's expansion. The market for food ultrasonography would face additional challenges throughout the projection period due to high capital expenditure.
The food ultrasound market is segmented into frequency, function and food product. Based on frequency, the market is segmented into low-frequency high-intensity, and high-frequency low-intensity. Based on function, the market is segmented into cleaning, microbial (enzyme) inactivation, quality assurance, homogenization & emulsification, cutting, and others. Based on food products, the market is divided into seafood & meat, vegetables & fruits, dairy, beverages, confectionery & bakery, and others.
High-intensity detection is anticipated to dominate the market in terms of the frequency range throughout the forecast period. Great-intensity ultrasound produces emulsions, disrupts pathogenic cells, and provides high tenderization for meat products. The growth of the category can be ascribed to the expanding demand for affordable, easy-to-use, effective, and non-destructive methods of food quality control, as well as the growing usage of high-frequency ultrasonography to determine food attributes during processing. For instance, Fujifilm produces the Vevo MD ultra-high frequency machine series, which is fitted with a Power Doppler that can visualize even the most minor anatomical details that a routine ultrasound cannot. These innovative technologies are anticipated to pave the way for future developments in food processing.
The quality assurance category dominates the market for food ultrasound over the forecast period. The prevalence of strict rules and regulations surrounding food safety, and quality, the growing emphasis on preserving food standards, and also due to the significant demand from businesses to improve the efficiency of their business processes are credited with this rise. This can be linked to the increased emphasis on upholding food standards. Food ultrasound is utilized to enhance the yield and speed of extracting food components, assess food attributes, detect faults, control fruit ripening, and assess the condition of conservation. By lowering energy and chemical requirements, ultrasound has been used to enhance the operations of conventional food processing units, thus increasing the quality of the food.
The Asia Pacific market for food ultrasonography is expected to register the highest market share over the forecast period. India is predicted to become the most advantageous place for manufacturers due to an increase in food fraud. Due to the adoption of cutting-edge food processing methods in nations like Japan, China, and India to fulfil the rising food demand, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to have the quickest market growth over the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific market is also expanding as a result of the expansion of emerging economies and the expansion of R&D for the introduction of new technologies. Besides, the North American food ultrasound market is anticipated to grow at a significant rate throughout the forecast period. Due to the presence of substantial vital players and rising consumer demand for packaged foods and beverages in this area, North America currently dominates the food ultrasound market and will maintain its dominant position throughout the projection period.
| Report Attribute | Specifications |
| Market size value in 2025 | USD 182.54 Mn |
| Revenue forecast in 2035 | USD 435.08 Mn |
| Growth rate CAGR | CAGR of 9.2% from 2026 to 2035 |
| Quantitative units | Representation of revenue in US$ Million, and CAGR from 2026 to 2035 |
| Historic Year | 2022 to 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2026 to 2035 |
| Report coverage | The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
| Segments covered | Frequency, Function And Food Product |
| Regional scope | North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
| Country scope | U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Southeast Asia; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
| Competitive Landscape | Hitachi Medical Corporation, Siemens Healthcare, Analogic Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Philips Healthcare, Esaote S.p.a, Mindray Medical International Ltd., GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V, Robert Bosch GmbH, Hielscher Ultrasonics GmbH |
| Customization scope | Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
| Pricing and available payment methods | Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
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