Feed Screw Barrel Global Market Report 2026

A feed screw barrel is a vital element in numerous machines used for processing materials such as plastic and rubber extrusion, injection molding, and food processing. It plays a crucial role in various industrial applications where materials need to be transported, melted, mixed, and formed into final products.

Feed screw barrels come in several types, including single-flight screw barrels, double-flight screw barrels, barrier screw barrels, and vented screw barrels. A single-flight screw barrel features a single continuous helical flight extending along the length of the screw. This simple design, with one uninterrupted thread spiraling around the central shaft, is well-suited for basic material transport and mixing in extrusion processes. These barrels are made from materials such as bimetallic alloys, nitride, and alloy steel. They find applications in extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and compounding, serving various end-use industries, including plastics processing, food and beverage, and chemical processing.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are significantly impacting the feed screw barrel market by increasing the cost of imported alloy steels, bimetallic linings, precision machining tools, and heat treatment services required for high-performance screw manufacturing. Plastics processing and injection molding equipment manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to heavy reliance on imported raw materials and specialized components. These tariffs have raised production costs and extended lead times for customized screw barrels. However, they are also encouraging domestic material sourcing, local machining capability development, and innovation in alternative wear-resistant materials that reduce dependency on imports.

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The feed screw barrel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.86 billion in 2025 to $1.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of plastics and rubber processing industries, increasing demand for extrusion and molding equipment, availability of advanced metallurgy solutions, rising focus on production efficiency, growth of food processing machinery.

The feed screw barrel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of advanced polymer processing, rising demand for customized industrial components, expansion of recycling and compounding operations, growing investments in smart manufacturing, increasing focus on equipment lifespan optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-performance bimetallic screw barrels, rising demand for precision-engineered feed screws, growing adoption of wear-resistant coatings, expansion of customized screw designs, enhanced focus on processing efficiency.

The expanding plastic industry is expected to drive the growth of the feed screw barrel market in the coming years. The plastic industry involves the production, processing, and distribution of plastic materials and products across various sectors and consumer applications. The growth in this industry is fueled by the increasing demand for plastic products, driven by technological advancements and rising consumer needs. Feed screw barrels play a crucial role in the plastic industry, enabling extrusion and injection molding by conveying, melting, mixing, and pressurizing plastic materials within a rotating screw and cylindrical barrel assembly. For example, in December 2024, Pacific Collective Pty. Ltd, an Australia-based social enterprise, projected that plastic production would triple by 2060, potentially reaching 1.1 billion tons per year. As a result, the growing plastic industry is propelling the expansion of the feed screw barrel market.

Leading companies in the feed screw barrel market are focusing on technological innovation, particularly in extrusion solutions, to enhance product quality and meet evolving industry demands. Extrusion solutions involve technologies and processes used in manufacturing, especially in plastics and metals, where materials are forced through dies to create continuous profiles, shapes, or parts with uniform cross-sections. For instance, in June 2024, CPM Extricom Extrusion GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of twin-screw extrusion equipment, introduced a new twin-screw extruder system. These solutions feature advanced elements such as precision control systems, modular design flexibility for scalability, and high-efficiency processing capabilities. CPM's extrusion solutions are designed to optimize production efficiency, improve product quality, and adapt seamlessly to changing industry requirements.

In September 2025, Xaloy, LLC, a US-based manufacturer of plasticizing components and technologies for injection molding and extrusion machinery, acquired Ultimate Twin Screw for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Xaloy aims to broaden its twin-screw product portfolio, reinforce its manufacturing presence in North America, enhance service offerings for compounding and recycling clients, and accelerate growth in the global extrusion market. Ultimate Twin Screw is a Canada-based company specializing in twin-screw extruder components, including barrels, screws, and rebuild services for the plastics compounding industry.

Major companies operating in the feed screw barrel market are Spirex Corporation, Milacron LLC, Windsor FeedScrews Inc., Entek International, Battenfeld-Cincinnati, Xaloy Inc., Wenger Manufacturing Inc., Hi-Tech Industries, Dynisco, Reiloy USA, Wexco Industries, W-J Incorporated, TWS. Ltd, Concor Tool and Machine Inc., Precision Feedscrews Inc, American Screw and Barrel Inc., Raj Engineering Works, Candian Feed Screws Mfg.Ltd., TIR Feed Screws and Barrels, Cpm Extricom Extrusion Gmbh, Flite Technology, United Feed Screws, Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering Inc., BR Engineering Works

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed screw barrel market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the feed screw barrel market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the feed screw barrel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The feed screw barrel market consists of sales extruder barrels, feed screws, compounding systems, pelletizers, and barrel liners. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Feed Screw Barrel Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses feed screw barrel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Single Flight Screw Barrel; Double Flight Screw Barrel; Barrier Screw Barrel; Vented Screw Barrel
• 2) By Material: Bimetallic; Nitride; Alloy Steel
• 3) By Application: Extrusion; Injection Molding; Blow Molding; Compounding
• 4) By End-Use Industry: Plastics Processing; Food And Beverage; Chemical Processing
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Single Flight Screw Barrel: Standard Single Flight Screw Barrel; High-Performance Single Flight Screw Barrel
• 2) By Double Flight Screw Barrel: Standard Double Flight Screw Barrel; High-Performance Double Flight Screw Barrel
• 3) By Barrier Screw Barrel: Standard Barrier Screw Barrel; High-Performance Barrier Screw Barrel
• 4) By Vented Screw Barrel: Single Vent Vented Screw Barrel; Double Vent Vented Screw Barrel
• Companies Mentioned: Spirex Corporation; Milacron LLC; Windsor FeedScrews Inc.; Entek International; Battenfeld-Cincinnati; Xaloy Inc.; Wenger Manufacturing Inc.; Hi-Tech Industries; Dynisco; Reiloy USA; Wexco Industries; W-J Incorporated; TWS. Ltd; Concor Tool and Machine Inc.; Precision Feedscrews Inc; American Screw and Barrel Inc.; Raj Engineering Works; Candian Feed Screws Mfg.Ltd.; TIR Feed Screws and Barrels; Cpm Extricom Extrusion Gmbh; Flite Technology; United Feed Screws; Rauwendaal Extrusion Engineering Inc.; BR Engineering Works
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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