Top Food Extrusion Companies

Global Food Extrusion Market size was valued at USD 75.99 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 79.86 Billion in 2025 to USD 118.9 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

Global food extrusion industry is very competitive, where large players have used strategies such as the mergers, procurement, product innovations and partnerships to strengthen their presence. Companies such as Buhller Group, Clextral, Baker Perkins and Trott Group are ahead of technological progress in the extrazed system, offering customized solutions to meet the requirements of the industry. Baker Perkins has expanded its portfolio to a large scale and food producers with a small scale of flexible extruder design. 'Buhler (Switzerland) ', 'Baker Perkins (UK) ', 'Lindquist Machine (US) ', 'The Bonnot Company (US) ', 'American Extrusion International (US) ', 'Shandong Light M&E Co., Ltd (China) ', 'Snactek (US) ', 'Doering Systems, Inc. (US) ', 'Egan Food Technologies (US) ', 'Schaaf Technologie GmbH (Germany) ', 'Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. (US)'

The fast-paced, hectic lifestyle that many people around the world seem to adopt has significantly boosted demand for convenient, processed foods that save on time spent in the kitchen. Extruded food products like ready-to-eat cereals, savory snacks and breakfast bars have become extremely popular as they can be easily prepared and consumed on the go. Busy consumers appreciate how extruded items do not require much preparation work and can be eaten anywhere without the need for cooking utensils or appliances. This direct appeal of extruded foods to harried urban populations has encouraged food companies to expand their portfolios of convenient snack options.

In North America, the food extrusion market has experienced notable growth driven by innovations in plant-based foods and pet nutrition. Companies are increasingly adopting high-moisture extrusion (HME) technology to develop realistic meat alternatives with enhanced texture and flavor, catering to the rising demand for sustainable and vegan options. Additionally, advancements in twin-screw extrusion systems have enabled the production of premium pet food with customized nutritional profiles, meeting the growing preference for specialized and high-quality pet diets.