The global pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market is expected to reach $99.55 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.60% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2021, and the estimated period is between 2022 and 2030. The market study has also analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on the pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market qualitatively as well as quantitatively.

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A feeder is a piece of equipment that feeds granules, pellets, liquids, and other materials at a steady flow rate. Feeders are divided into two categories, namely gravimetric and volumetric. Gravimetric feeders provide continuous feeding with high precision by weighing the loss in weight value through the combination of weighing units and controlling the screw rotation speed, among others, using PI control. Gravimetric feeders utilized for continuous production are termed loss-in-weight feeders.

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In the pharmaceutical sector, single or twin-screw gravimetric feeders are used to meter powders in different processes such as milling, coating, granulation, direct compression, and mixing. The loss-in-weight feeder is the most common gravimetric feeder used in pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing processes. Loss-in-weight feeders manage and measure the process variable of flow rate directly and may entirely confine the material inside the feeder’s boundaries.

Key enablers fueling the global pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market growth:

• Growing pharmaceutical industry
  • According to the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the population of elderly people aged 65 and above is anticipated to reach more than 1.5 billion by 2050. Furthermore, chronic diseases are rising, with patients frequently afflicted by more than one ailment.
  • The rising middle-class population and the increased adoption of sedentary lifestyles in developing nations have accelerated this trend further, resulting in obesity, diabetes, and other expensive health concerns. Hence, these factors drive the growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Furthermore, numerous pharmaceutical companies are expected to replace traditional pharmaceutical processes with continuous manufacturing that enable expediting processes for future emergencies. As gravimetric feeders provide more precision, the rise in continuous manufacturing and the growth of the pharmaceutical industry is likely to drive the pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market.
• Increasing awareness about gravimetric feeders
• Benefits of gravimetric feeders over volumetric feeders

Key growth restraining factors:

• High dependence on batch manufacturing
  • Batch manufacturing entails the production of pharmaceuticals in several phases. Also, the batch production technique is presently very important to pharmaceutical businesses. Since the procedure is cost-effective and widely established in the industry, it has demonstrated numerous benefits over time.
  • However, as generic pharmaceutical manufacturers enjoy profit margins due to batch manufacturing’s advantages, they are predicted to be more hesitant to adopt continuous manufacturing into their processes.
  • Besides, transitioning from batch to continuous manufacturing is an extensive task fraught with difficulties. As a result, high dependence on batch manufacturing acts as a market restraint, slowing the growth of the global pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market.
• Stringent regulations

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• Gravimetric feeders are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce risks such as the improper quantity of materials, continuous manual labor and attention needs, and frequent check requirements.
• The use of continuous production in the pharmaceutical business has been acknowledged by regulatory authorities, which will significantly increase the demand for gravimetric feeders. Furthermore, with the government pushing the use of continuous manufacturing, the usage of gravimetric feeders is expected to rise.

Market Segmentation Analysis – Type –

Market by Type:

• Twin Screw Gravimetric Feeder
  • The twin screw gravimetric feeder is the largest revenue-generating type.
  • Although twin screw feeders are useful for free-flowing powders as well as fine granulates, they are particularly well suited for feeding difficult materials like sticky pigments, flooding or bridging powders, fiber, and even fiberglass. Besides, they’re often employed in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
  • Another type of twin screw gravimetric feeder is the loss-in-weight feeder, suited for plastic granules, powder, and other materials.
  • Twin screw gravimetric feeders offer high feeding accuracy than single screw gravimetric feeders. Also, they provide benefits such as low noise and smaller size. As a result, they are increasingly being used in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Separator Engineering Ltd is a company that offers twin screw gravimetric feeders for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Single Screw Gravimetric Feeder

Geographical Study based on Four Major Regions:

• North America: The United States and Canada
  • North America is anticipated to be the largest regional market, with a share of 34.68% in 2021.
  • Companies such as Hardy Process Solutions, MARTIN Vibration Systems & Solutions, and Separator Engineering Ltd offer gravimetric feeders for the pharmaceutical market in North America.
  • Since continuous production is becoming more prevalent in the United States, representing one of the biggest pharmaceutical markets, the demand for gravimetric feeders is likely to rise. Also, with the expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Canada, the market is set to proliferate over the forecast period.
• Europe: The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, and Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific: India, South Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia & New Zealand, Vietnam, and Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of World: Latin America, the Middle East & Africa

Major players in the global pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing gravimetric feeder market:

• Coperion GmbH
• Brabender GmbH & Co KG
• Gericke AG
• Schenck Process Holding GmbH
• GIMAT Srl
• Hardy Process Solutions

Key strategies adopted by some of these companies:

Coperion GmbH expanded its initial ProRate feeder range in January 2022 with the introduction of ProRate PLUS, a new and cost-effective feeder line.

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