The milking machines market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for milking machines has seen robust growth in recent times. The market size is projected to expand from $4.01 billion in 2024 to $4.32 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
The past growth has been due to factors such as population growth, significant investments in dairy farming, an increase in the dairy cattle population, and improved milk quality and yield.
The milking machines market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipations are high for robust expansion in the milking machines market over the upcoming years. The market is projected to augment to $5.47 billion by 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.
This projected growth during the forecast period can be credited to the rapid growth of organic dairy enterprises, increasing demand for milk and dairy items, and a focus on lessening reliance on labor. In the forecast era, significant trends will include the integration of robotic milking systems, investment in artificial intelligence (AI), embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5g investments to digitalize dairy farming, along with consideration for strategic collaborations or acquisitions.
The expected growth in dairy cattle farming is predicted to fuel necessity for milking machines in the market. For illustration, Teagasc, an agricultural and food development authority in Ireland reported in February 2024 that the national statistics bureau disclosed a net total of 1.510 million dairy cows in the country in December 2023. This number had a slight increase of 500 cows from the same duration in 2022. This followed a more substantial growth of 5,000 cows between 2021 and 2022 when the dairy population advanced from 1.505 million to 1.510 million cows. Consequently, the global expansion in dairy cattle has led to a rise in milk production, which subsequently has boosted the revenue for the milking equipment industry.
The milking machines market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Fully Automatic, Semi-Automatic
2) By Livestock: Cow, Sheep, Goat, Buffalo, Others
3) By Application: Micro Dairy Farms, Macro Dairy Farms, Others
Subsegments:
1) By Fully Automatic: Robotic Milking Systems, Automated Milking Parlors, Milking Systems With Integrated Data Management
2) By Semi-Automatic: Portable Semi-Automatic Milking Machines, Pipeline Milking Systems, Bucket Milking Systems
Key players in the milking machine industry are emphasizing the creation of innovative solutions such as seamless transitions, which reduce the need for extensive staff training. The term 'seamless transition' denotes a fluid and efficient switch between varied stages or procedures without interruption. For example, in January 2024, DeLaval, a firm based in Sweden known for manufacturing and providing integrated milking solutions, introduced its VMS Batch Milking system. This marks a notable breakthrough in the automation of milking technology specifically designed for large-scale livestock. This novel robotic batch milking system, created for massive dairy-based operations, aims to boost efficiency while curbing labor costs. By gathering herds for milking in a place resembling a traditional milking parlor, it enables a singular operator to handle up to 450 cows with limited staff. Furthermore, this system collects individual cow data, contributing valuable insights about the performance and health of the herd. It also ensures an easy transition for farms used to traditional milking techniques, reducing the need for extensive training of personnel.
Major companies operating in the milking machines market include:
• DeLaval Inc.
• GEA Group
• Lely Holding SARL
• BouMatic Robotics B.V.
• Fullwood Packo
• Afimilk Ltd.
• S. A. Christensen & Co
• Milkplan
• Prompt Dairy Tech
• AMS-Galaxy USA
• Yuyao Yuhai Livestock Machinery Technology Co. Ltd.
• Shanghai Ruike Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd.
• Daviesway
• ORION Machinery Co.
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• Vansun Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• EE-Media
• Genjing Records
• Ocean Butterflies Music
• Pest Productions
• Outdustry
• Split Works
• Popsport
• Agrifac Machinery BV
• Pjur Group Luxembourg S.A.
• Kanters Holland BV
• Bob-White Systems Inc
• Vevor
• Slavic Beauty
• Dansha Farms
• The Coburn Company
• Alfa Laval
• UKAL Canada
• Damate Group
• Triunfo Indústria Metalúrgica
• Melasty
• LUSNA
• SEZER Milking Technologies
• Al Ain Farms
• WaikatoSA
• Bisstarr Milking Systems
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the milking machines market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the global milking machines market share. The regions covered in the milking machines market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa