Magnetic Separator Global Market Report 2026

A magnetic separator is a device designed to identify and separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic ones. It works on the principle that magnetic materials are attracted to a magnetic field, whereas non-magnetic materials are not. Magnetic separators are widely used in industries such as mining, recycling, and manufacturing to remove ferrous contaminants, enhance product purity, and protect equipment.

The main types of magnetic separators include magnetic drum separators, magnetic roller separators, overband or crossbelt separators, magnetic pulley separators, and eddy current separators, among others. A magnetic drum separator utilizes a rotating drum magnet to separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic ones in a mixture. It is commonly used in industrial processes to efficiently remove ferrous contaminants. These separators can be used for both dry and wet materials, with options for manual and automatic cleaning. They offer various intensity levels, such as low intensity, high intensity, and high gradient, and are utilized by a range of industries, including recycling, mining, ceramics and plastics, food and beverages, chemical and pharmaceutical, glass and textiles, and others.

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 impacting the magnetic separator market by increasing the cost of imported permanent magnets, electromagnetic coils, steel housings, control units, and precision bearings used in drum, roller, and eddy current separators. Mining and recycling industries in North America and Europe are particularly affected due to reliance on imported magnetic components, while Asia-Pacific manufacturers face pricing pressure on exported systems. These tariffs are raising equipment procurement costs and slowing replacement cycles. However, they are also encouraging local magnet production, regional equipment assembly, and innovation in energy-efficient and modular magnetic separation solutions.

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The magnetic separator market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.17 billion in 2025 to $1.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to mining industry expansion, growth of bulk material handling, demand for equipment protection, recycling sector development, industrial contamination control.

The magnetic separator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to recycling infrastructure investments, stricter purity regulations, automation in material processing, growth in waste management, demand for efficient separation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for recycling applications, adoption of high-intensity separators, expansion of automated separation systems, rising focus on product purity, increased use in mineral processing.

The rising demand for mining activities is expected to drive the growth of the magnetic separator market in the coming years. Mining involves the extraction of minerals, metals, and other valuable resources from the earth. This demand is fueled by the growing need for raw materials and minerals across industries such as construction, manufacturing, and technology. Magnetic separators enhance mining operations by effectively isolating valuable magnetic minerals from non-magnetic materials, improving mineral purity, and increasing overall process efficiency. For example, in January 2024, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a US-based government agency, reported that US mines produced approximately $105 billion in mineral commodities in 2023, reflecting a $4 billion increase from the revised total in 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for mining activities is supporting the growth of the magnetic separator market.

The growth of the automotive sector is also expected to propel the magnetic separator market forward. The automotive sector involves the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of motor vehicles and their components. Its expansion is driven by increasing vehicle production, growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, and continuous advancements in manufacturing technologies. Magnetic separators support the automotive industry by efficiently removing ferrous contaminants during the production of automotive parts, enhancing material purity, improving product quality, and optimizing processes such as metal stamping, machining, and recycling. For instance, in October 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a UK-based professional body, reported that the global automotive manufacturing industry reached a market valuation of USD 2.8 trillion in 2024, reflecting significant recent growth. Therefore, the expansion of the automotive sector is driving demand for magnetic separators.

Leading companies in the magnetic separator market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as new accessories for high-volume magnetic bead protocols, to improve efficiency in capturing and separating fine and weakly magnetic particles. Tools for high-volume magnetic bead processing include equipment like automated magnetic separators, magnetic racks, and optimized liquid handling systems, all designed to enhance the effectiveness of magnetic bead-based applications. For example, in August 2024, Integra Biosciences AG, a Switzerland-based provider of laboratory tools for liquid handling and media preparation, introduced a deep well plate adapter and magnetic array for its MAG module. This innovation boosts high-volume magnetic bead workflows, particularly in molecular and proteomics research, by enabling the use of INTEGRA's deep well plates with up to 96 samples and 2.2 ml volumes. When combined with the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot or VIAFLO pipettes, the system streamlines automated magnetic bead handling.

Major companies operating in the magnetic separator market are Eriez Manufacturing Co. Inc., Metso Corporation, STEINERT GmbH, Bunting Magnetics Co., LONGi Magnet Co. Ltd., Goudsmit Magnetics, Dings Co. Magnetic Group, Multotec, Sesotec GmbH, SLON Magnetic Separator Ltd., Jaykrishna Magnetics Pvt. Ltd., Magnetic Products Inc., Magnetic Systems International, Kanetec Co. Ltd., Shandong Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc., Magsy, Cleantek, Master Magnets Ltd., Walker Magnetics Group Inc., IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH, Electro Magnetic Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd., Malvern Engineering Works Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the magnetic separator market in 2025. The regions covered in the magnetic separator market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The magnetic separator market consists of sales of magnetic grates or rods, magnetic filters, magnetic plates and magnetic humps. 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.

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This report focuses magnetic separator 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 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.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Magnetic Drum Separator; Magnetic Roller Separator; Over Band Or Cross Belt Separator; Magnetic Pulley Separator; Eddy Current Separator; Other Products
• 2) By Cleaning Type: Manual; Automatic
• 3) By Material Type: Dry; Wet
• 4) By Intensity: Low Intensity; High Intensity; High Gradient
• 5) By End User Industry: Recycling; Mining; Ceramics And Plastics; Food And Beverages; Chemical And Pharmaceutical; Glass And Textile; Other End User Industry
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Magnetic Drum Separator: High-Intensity Magnetic Drum Separator; Permanent Magnetic Drum Separator; Electromagnetic Drum Separator; Wet Magnetic Drum Separator; Dry Magnetic Drum Separator
• 2) By Magnetic Roller Separator: High-Intensity Magnetic Roller Separator; Permanent Magnetic Roller Separator; Electromagnetic Roller Separator; Wet Magnetic Roller Separator; Dry Magnetic Roller Separator
• 3) By Over Band Or Cross Belt Separator: Permanent Over Band Separator; Electromagnetic Over Band Separator; Cross Belt Separator For Heavy Duty Applications; Cross Belt Separator For Recycling And Waste Management
• 4) By Magnetic Pulley Separator: Permanent Magnetic Pulley Separator; Electromagnetic Pulley Separator; Magnetic Pulley For Bulk Material Handling; Magnetic Pulley For Ferrous Metal Recovery
• 5) By Eddy Current Separator: High-Speed Eddy Current Separator; Medium-Speed Eddy Current Separator; Low-Speed Eddy Current Separator; Eddy Current Separator For Non-Ferrous Metal Separation; Eddy Current Separator For Recycling Industry
• 6) By Other Products: Magnetic Filter Separators; Magnetic Grate Separators; Magnetic Separator Bars; Magnetic Liquid Traps; Magnetic Separator Plates
• Companies Mentioned: Eriez Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Metso Corporation; STEINERT GmbH; Bunting Magnetics Co.; LONGi Magnet Co. Ltd.; Goudsmit Magnetics; Dings Co. Magnetic Group; Multotec; Sesotec GmbH; SLON Magnetic Separator Ltd.; Jaykrishna Magnetics Pvt. Ltd.; Magnetic Products Inc.; Magnetic Systems International; Kanetec Co. Ltd.; Shandong Xinhai Mining Technology & Equipment Inc.; Magsy; Cleantek; Master Magnets Ltd.; Walker Magnetics Group Inc.; IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH; Electro Magnetic Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd.; Malvern Engineering Works Ltd.
• 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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