Southeast Asia's Sorting and Grading Machines Market Expected to Grow 5.40% to Reach USD Million by 2033, According to UnivDatos.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• The market of Southeast Asia Sorting and Grading Machines is experiencing a stable growth due to the increased automation in the food processing, agricultural, and recycling sectors, facilitated by increased export-focused production and quality conformity demands.

• The market is dominated by optical sorting and camera/vision-based technologies, and the rise of AI-enabled and fully automated systems represents high-growth markets, which show an apparent trend towards precision-driven and high-throughput operations.

• Thailand is the leader in the regional market, as it has a mature agri-food processing ecosystem, whereas Vietnam is projected to achieve the highest growth rate, owing to the fact that it is an industry that has been industrialized and is increasing its export manufacturing.

• The competitive environment is marked by global and regional producers that are committed to product innovation, localized systems of services, and strategic alliances in order to enhance market penetration in the countries of Southeast Asia.

• Increasing investments in food processing plants, recycling plants, and smart manufacturing, rising strategic partnerships, and technology partnerships are generating long-term market opportunities.

According to a new report by UnivDatos the Southeast Asia Sorting and Grading Machines Market is expected to reach USD Million in 2033 by growing at a CAGR of 5.40% during the forecast period (2025- 2033F). The growing demand for processed and packaged foods, the growing agricultural exports, and the tightening of quality and safety standards contribute to the development of the market. The labor costs and wage increases are driving the shift to automated sorting. The rising development of optical sensing and AI-based inspection technologies is becoming more accurate and cost-effective, which is increasingly encouraging. The scope of sorting machines is also expanding with the growth of recycling and waste management infrastructure. For example, on July 29, 2024, BEST Inc., a leading integrated smart supply chain and logistics solutions provider in China and Southeast Asia, announced the deployment of its eleven advanced Dimensioning, Weighing, and Scanning (DWS) systems in its largest sorting center in Southeast Asia, located in U10 Shah Alam, Malaysia (KULHUB). The total investment in these systems amounts to nearly 10 million Malaysian Ringgit (~USD 2.1 million).

Driver: Rising Agricultural and Food Exports

The growing agricultural and food exports are a key driver of the sorting and grading machines business in Southeast Asia, where exporters are required to comply with stringent international quality, safety, and consistency standards. Additionally, automated grading is on the rise among export-oriented producers to achieve uniformity across large shipment volumes. The sorting machines help minimize rejection rates, enhance traceability, and build brand credibility in international markets. Further, the increase in cross-border trade in rice, fruits, seafood, and processed food also increases throughput requirements. This is driving processors to replace semi-automated or manual systems with large-capacity, high-sorting systems.

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According to the USDA, in 2024, the Leading U.S. exports to Southeast Asia were soybean products, wheat, cotton, skim milk powder, and distillers’ grains. U.S. agricultural exports to Southeast Asia increased from USD 9.4 to USD 14.2 billion from 2012 to 2022, and the U.S. share of Southeast Asia’s agricultural imports was steady at just over 11 percent.

Segments that transform the industry

• Based on machine type, the market is segmented into optical sorting, weight-based grading, size-based grading, and others. Among these, the optical sorting market held the largest share in 2024. This is because food processors and exporters in Southeast Asia will require greater accuracy, consistency, and adherence to international quality standards. The yield and waste are directly improved by the ability to detect color, defects, and foreign materials at high speeds. Therefore, this drives processors to invest in high-end optical systems, which accelerates adoption in agriculture, food processing, and recycling. For example, in January 2025, Bühler launched its new SPARK Pro optical sorter, designed to improve wheat cleaning and increase yields in flour mills. The new milling machine will focus on the needs of the milling sector in Southeast Asia, where wheat quality is likely to be driven by weather variability and grain supply volatility.

Region that transforms the industry

• Vietnam is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2033). The market is driven by the rapid growth of export-oriented food processing and by increased foreign direct investment in manufacturing. The increased use of automation is helping processors enhance uniformity, minimize waste, and address labor shortages. Adding to this, the rising adoption of optical and AI-based systems is increasing rapidly due to the growing demand among international buyers for standardized grading. Moreover, the rising investments in recycling and environmental management expand the range of applications. The long-term demand for equipment is encouraged by the government's focus on industrial modernization. For example, on May 28, 2025, SPX Express (SPX) signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Frasers Property Vietnam to develop its newest automated sorting centre in Hung Yen province. When completed in 2027, the state-of-the-art industrial space in Frasers Property Vietnam’s Industrial Centre Yen My will be SPX’s largest automated sorting centre in Southeast Asia. Spanning 170,000 sqm, the sorting centre will boost operational efficiency, enhance service reliability, and support the expected demand growth of businesses and shoppers from the region.

Key Offerings of the Report

Market Size, Trends, & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2033.

Market Dynamics – Leading Trends, Growth Drivers, Restraints, and Investment Opportunities

Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis of By Machine Type, By Technology, By End-Use Industry, By Sales Channel, By Country

Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors