Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Processing Market Report 2026

The ultra high temperature (uht) processing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.09 billion in 2025 to $10.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in milk consumption, expansion of dairy processing capacity, demand for shelf stable food products, rising urban population, increased food safety awareness.

The ultra high temperature (uht) processing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in packaged beverage consumption, expansion of non dairy alternatives, rising demand for extended shelf life products, investment in modern food processing facilities, increasing adoption of aseptic packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of aseptic processing lines, growing demand for long shelf life liquid foods, increased focus on energy efficient uht systems, higher integration of automated process controls, expansion of compact modular uht plants.

The increase in demand for dairy products is expected to drive the growth of the ultra high temperature (UHT) processing market in the coming years. Dairy products are commonly classified as foods derived from the milk of mammals. The sterilization of food before packing, followed by filling into pre-sterilized containers in a sterile setting, is the foundation of ultra-high temperature (UHT). UHT technology is commonly used in the dairy industry around the world and is utilized in several product categories. For instance, in 2023, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based agency of the United Nations, in 2023, the forecast for world milk production is 944 million tons, reflecting a 0.9% increase from 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for dairy products fuels the growth of the ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing market.

Major companies in the ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing market are concentrating on developing new ultra-high temperature plants to secure a competitive advantage. These new UHT plants provide exceptional heat capabilities for advanced industrial processes and energy generation. For example, in September 2024, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, a New Zealand-based dairy cooperative, announced a $150 million investment to construct a new UHT cream plant. This facility is designed to address the increasing demand for UHT cream, particularly in Asia. It will initially have a processing capacity of 50 million liters, with the potential to expand to over 100 million liters by 2030, and it is expected to create 70 new jobs, thereby benefiting the local economy.

In July 2023, Tetra Pak collaborated with dairy processors to promote Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) milk, emphasizing the nutritional benefits of this processing method. The partnership aims to raise awareness and highlight the advantages of UHT milk in collaboration with dairy processors.

Major companies operating in the ultra high temperature (uht) processing market are GEA Group, SPX Flow Incorporated, Alfa Laval AB, Tetra Laval, Tetra Pak International S.A., Elecster Oyj, Krones AG, JBT Corporation, Paul Mueller Company, MicroThermics Incorporated, Proxes GmbH, Stephan Machinery GmbH, Reda S.p.A., Iwai Kikai Kogyo Co. Ltd., GOMA Engineering Private Limited, TESSA Dairy Machinery Ltd., Neologic Engineers Private Limited, Shanghai Triowin Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jimei Food Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Beyond Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Precise Packaging Co. Ltd., Shanghai Joylong Industry Co. Ltd., Shanghai Shangwang Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Shanghai Joy Light Industry Machinery Co. Ltd., Zhangjiagang King Machine Co. Ltd., Highland Equipment Inc.

North America was the largest region in the ultra high temperature (UHT) processing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ultra high temperature (uht) processing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ultra high temperature (uht) processing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The ultra high temperature (UHT) processing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sterilization and ultra-pasteurization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The ultra high temperature (UHT) processing market also includes sales of plate or tubular heat exchangers, which are used in UHT processing. 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 IT market is segmented into IT services; computer hardware; telecom and software products.

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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