Rising electricity costs and carbon‑emission regulations make energy‑efficiency a core purchasing criterion for single‑screw extruder projects. **Specific Energy Consumption (SEC, kWh per kg of extruded product)** is the primary evaluation benchmark, covering gear‑box transmission loss, barrel heating efficiency, screw rheological design, motor‑drive performance and intelligent process control. This article compares five leading global single‑screw extruder manufacturers: **Bausano (Italy), KraussMaffei (Germany), Milacron (USA), Qingdao JBD Machinery (China), JWELL Machinery (China)**. Analysis draws on technical data from [www.jbdmachinery.com](https://www.jbdmachinery.com) and public industry documentation, covering core energy‑saving technologies, real‑world SEC performance, strengths, limitations and target‑market positioning.