Segmentation by type classifies extraction equipment into distinct configurations that affect throughput, solvent recovery, and product quality. Batch‑type systems (≈ 45 % of installations) process discrete loads, offering flexibility for small‑scale producers but incurring higher cycle times. Continuous‑flow units (≈ 30 %) enable steady‑state operation, optimizing productivity for large‑volume manufacturers while maintaining consistent supercritical conditions. Within these, single‑stage extractors focus on a single pressure‑temperature envelope, suitable for simple matrices, whereas multi‑stage designs employ sequential pressure steps to enhance selectivity for complex botanical feedstocks. A smaller but strategic niche, hybrid systems (≈ 25 %), combine batch and continuous elements to balance flexibility and efficiency, often adopted by contract manufacturers. Understanding these sub‑type distinctions clarifies capital intensity, operational cost structures, and scalability considerations that collectively define the market’s total addressable size.