Optical Sorter Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product Type(Cameras, Lasers, NIR (near-infrared) Sorters, Hyperspectral Cameras & Combined Sorters), By Platform(Belt, Freefall, Lane, Hybrid), By Application(Food (Vegetables & Fruits, Dried Fruits & Nuts, Meat & Seafood, Grains), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Optical Sorter Market size was valued at USD 2.39 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 2.59 billion in 2023 to USD 4.70 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.72% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Optical sorters have recently gained new features that enable them to maximise yield and better comprehend crucial elements of processing processes thanks to advancements in intelligent software and detecting technology. Sensitive optical sorters can precisely find and remove unwanted objects, undesirable rot, greening faults, blemishes. It also ensures that a higher-quality, safer end product will be delivered to customers along with better yields. As a result of these technologies' contributions to improved food quality and safety, the use of optical sorters in the food industry is increasing.

Additionally, AI-enabled systems that can improve sorting procedures over time, like AI systems, include cameras, near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, x-rays, and lasers and accelerate the study of every attribute of any fruit or vegetable as it moves through the system. Making the greatest use of the technology, the sorting of meals is carried out using machine learning algorithms. An important benefit of optical sorter machines is their improved performance, user-friendly, and simple to learn software, which results in better quality products with the least amount of good product loss. A significant commercial potential in the next few years will be the development of artificial intelligence to eliminate the need for human intervention.