FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry

Apr. 03, 2025

FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry

I. Panoramic Overview of the Meat Processing Industry

   As a crucial support for the steady development of the meat industry, meat processing equipment plays an extremely important role in the entire industrial chain. Its scope is extensive, encompassing a series of professional mechanical equipment involved in various processes, ranging from front-end equipment, such as livestock slaughtering, to mid-end equipment, such as meat cutting, and then to back-end equipment, such as deep processing, packaging, and so on. These equipment are not only the core elements for improving the efficiency of meat processing and ensuring product quality but also an important driving force for promoting the meat industry to achieve large-scale, standardized, and modernized production. And we, FXFM MACHINE, have been constantly delving into the  mid- and back-end meat processing equipment.


FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry


  Looking back at history, China's meat processing equipment industry reached a crucial turning point in the mid-1980s. At that time, to break through the bottleneck of domestic meat deep processing technology, the former Ministry of Commerce of China introduced advanced equipment from Europe, thus kicking off the industry's modernization process. Taking this opportunity, domestic processing enterprises began to come into contact with and gain an in-depth understanding of modern processing equipment, technologies, and products. Meanwhile, machinery manufacturers actively drew on foreign advanced technologies during this process and attempted to develop products with independent intellectual property rights.



  After years of accumulation and development, China is now able to produce more than 90% of meat processing equipment covering all fields, such as slaughtering, cutting, meat product processing, prepared food production, and comprehensive utilization. The performance of some products, such as meat choppers, meat mincers, vacuum enema machines, continuous vacuum packaging machines, and fryers, has gradually approached the level of similar international products. Moreover, many enterprises have successfully entered overseas markets and made a name for themselves on the international stage. By February 2025, our FXFM MACHINE had already conducted trade with several European and Southeast Asian countries and also participated in machinery exhibitions in countries like Thailand and Uzbekistan.




II. Insights into the Current Market Situation of Food Processing Equipment

2.1 Market Scale and Growth Trend

  In recent years, the global meat processing equipment market has shown a good trend of steady growth. According to the statistical data of QYResearch (QYR), the global market sales in 2023 have climbed to a considerable scale, reaching [15] billion US dollars. It is expected that during the period from 2024 to 2030, it will continue to rise at a compound annual growth rate of [6]% and is expected to exceed the threshold of [23] billion US dollars by 2030.


The Chinese market has shown particularly rapid development momentum in the global landscape. In 2023, the market size reached [4000] million US dollars, accounting for approximately [26.7]% of the global share. It is predicted that by 2030, the scale will further expand to [8000] million US dollars, and the global share will also increase significantly.


2.2 Analysis of the Global Market Pattern

   From a global perspective, with a solid industrial foundation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and a mature market system, Europe and the United States have long dominated the field of meat-processing equipment. European meat processing machinery is renowned worldwide for its exquisite craftsmanship, superior quality, and high level of automation. Many well-known brands, such as GEA from Germany and Marel from Denmark, export their products extensively around the globe and lead the trend of technological development in the industry.


   The meat processing equipment market in the United States is also mature. It is home to a number of powerful enterprises like Middleby. These enterprises have significant advantages in niche equipment areas such as slicers and injectors. The market concentration in the US is relatively low, and the competition is quite intense.


   In Asia, with the rapid economic development, continuous population growth, and steady improvement of residents' living standards, the demand for meat products has shown explosive growth, which in turn has strongly driven the expansion of the meat processing equipment market. As the world's largest meat producer and consumer, China has a huge market scale and great growth potential. There are not only numerous meat processing enterprises in China, but also, with the acceleration of the industrial upgrading process, the demand for advanced equipment is increasingly vigorous. In response to these demands, our FXFM MACHINE has been constantly delving into the mid-to-high-end meat processing field, promoting the research and development of high-precision and intelligent processing equipment, and has become the choice of many Southeast Asian and European countries. When it comes to ourselves, FXFM Machine has its own independent research and development design studio, two independent factory buildings, and multiple equipment trial machine exhibition halls, all to meet the increasingly high requirements of customers for the equipment.

 

FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry


2.3 Product Structure and Application Scenarios

  There is a wide variety of meat processing equipment. According to the processing flow and functional characteristics, it can be roughly divided into several major categories, such as slaughtering equipment, cutting equipment, deep processing equipment, packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. Here, we will focus on the cutting/deep processing and packaging equipment.


  Cutting equipment is designed to cut the whole slaughtered livestock according to different parts and specifications. Common ones include band saw cutters, disc cutters, meat chunk cutters, etc. These devices can achieve efficient and precise cutting operations by precisely controlling the cutting parameters, meeting the diverse needs of different markets for meat products. Among them, the meat chunk cutter market has developed rapidly in recent years. According to the power source, it can be divided into two types: electric and manual. According to the application scenarios, it can be further subdivided into household and commercial use. It is widely used in various meat processing enterprises, catering places, and home kitchens. The main focus of FXFM is on medium and large-sized meat processing equipment. Click here to view a comprehensive collection of meat-processing equipment.

  

  Deep processing equipment is used for further processing of the cut meat to produce a wide variety of meat products, including meat mincers, choppers, pickling equipment, enema machines, smoking ovens, fryers, cooking equipment, etc. For example, a meat mincer can mince meat into meat paste of different coarseness levels, which is used to make products such as meatballs, sausages, and meat patties; a chopper cuts and stirs the meat materials through high-speed rotating knives to make the meat reach a good emulsified state, improving the taste and quality of the products; a smoking oven imparts a unique smoky flavor to the meat products and at the same time extends their shelf life.


  Packaging equipment is crucial for the preservation, storage, and transportation of meat products, mainly including vacuum packaging machines, modified atmosphere packaging machines, skin packaging machines, etc. A vacuum packaging machine creates a low-oxygen or oxygen-free environment by pumping out the air inside the package, effectively inhibiting the growth and reproduction of microorganisms and extending the shelf life of meat products; a modified atmosphere packaging machine precisely regulates the gas composition inside the package (such as the ratio of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen) according to the characteristics of different meat products to maintain the freshness, color, and taste of the products.


  Auxiliary equipment, such as conveying equipment, lifting equipment, refrigeration equipment, cleaning and disinfection equipment, etc., plays an indispensable auxiliary role in the meat processing process, ensuring the smooth operation and hygiene safety of the entire production process.


  The application scenarios of meat processing equipment are extremely extensive, covering multiple fields such as meat processing enterprises, the catering industry, food retail, and household consumption. In meat processing enterprises, various types of equipment work together to achieve large-scale and high-efficiency production from raw materials to finished products; in the catering industry, especially in chain restaurants and central kitchens, with the help of advanced meat processing equipment, the stable quality of dishes and fast serving speed can be ensured; in the food retail field, packaging equipment ensures the freshness and appearance of meat products on the shelves, attracting consumers to buy; with the increasing attention and love for pets, the pet food industry has also started to develop vigorously, and the demand for equipment is also on the rise. The advantage of our FXFM Machine's equipment lies in that the same piece of equipment can meet the processing needs of most industries. Of course, because we have the research and development ability, we can also meet personalized needs.

FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry



III. Our Competitive Strategies for the Meat Processing Industry

R&D Investment and Talent Recruitment

Allocate no less than 8% of the annual sales revenue as a special fund for research and development. Aim to increase the proportion of R&D investment within the next three years. Plan to recruit several new R&D and design personnel each year to expand the scale of the innovation team.


Upgrade of Customized Services

For large-scale meat processing enterprises, design integrated and fully automated production lines to achieve seamless connection from raw material processing to finished product packaging. For small workshops or catering enterprises, provide compact, easy-to-operate equipment with modular functions to meet their flexible and diverse processing needs.


Brand Image Building

Formulate a unified brand communication strategy. By participating in internationally renowned food exhibitions or machinery exhibitions, let more international friends get to know our FXFM MACHINE.

FXFM MACHINE's Insights into the Meat Processing Equipment Industry

Cost Control

Carry out refined cost management, conduct cost accounting and analysis for each link in the production process, and seek opportunities for cost optimization. By optimizing the production process, reducing unnecessary procedures and waste, the production cost can be lowered, and the expenses of customers can be reduced.


Optimization of Logistics and Distribution Solutions

According to the distribution of customers and order demands, select the most appropriate logistics methods and transportation routes. This can reduce logistics costs, improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain, and enhance the enterprise's ability to respond to market changes.





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