Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment Market Report 2025

The meat and poultry processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.73 billion in 2024 to $13.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to sustainability and efficiency, industrial revolution and mechanization, food safety regulations, growing urbanization and demand, quality control and standardization.

The meat and poultry processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on food safety and hygiene, rising demand for processed foods, sustainable processing practices, customization and flexibility, market expansion in developing regions. Major trends in the forecast period include automation and robotics integration, enhanced food safety measures, focus on hygienic design, adaptation to changing consumer demands, efficiency and sustainability.

The increasing consumption of processed meat and poultry products is projected to drive the growth of the meat and poultry processing equipment market in the future. The consumption of processed meat and poultry refers to the intake of items that have undergone at least one additional processing or preparation step - such as grinding, adding ingredients, or heating - that alters their appearance, texture, or flavor. Meat and poultry processing equipment is essential in producing processed meat and related products, serving various functions like slicing, chilling, and dicing. As a result, the rising consumption of processed meat and poultry leads to increased demand for processing equipment. For example, in February 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a federal executive department in the US, projected a 0.4 percent rise in chicken meat production in the European Union (EU) for the calendar year (CY) 2024, building on a 1.65 percent increase recorded in CY 2023. Additionally, EU chicken meat imports rose by 2.3 percent in 2023, with further growth expected in 2024. Thus, the growing consumption of processed meat and poultry products is fueling the meat and poultry processing equipment market.

The increasing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) foods is poised to contribute to the growth of the meat and poultry processing equipment market. Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, requiring no further preparation, have seen growing popularity. Meat and poultry processing equipment plays a pivotal role in shaping these RTE meals, forming products such as patties, nuggets, or sausages. For instance, the retail sales of packaged foods in Japan are predicted to reach $235.9 billion by 2026, reflecting a 9.1% increase from 2022, as per the Food Export Association of the Midwest USA. This surge in the demand for RTE foods is a significant driver for the meat and poultry processing equipment market.

Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend in the meat and poultry processing equipment market. Key industry players are concentrating on developing innovative products equipped with advanced technologies to strengthen their market position. GEA Group AG, a Germany-based food processing technology company, introduced the CutMaster Generation 3 in May 2022. This product incorporates customer-driven technological upgrades, featuring an integrated AC drive for enhanced flexibility, easy power supply, and maintenance-free operation.

Major companies in the meat and poultry processing equipment market are also focusing on introducing innovative products such as physical contaminant detection solutions. These solutions employ various technologies to identify and remove foreign objects or contaminants, ensuring product safety and quality. Eagle Product Inspection, a US-based provider of x-ray inspection technology, launched MAXIMIZER RMI in August 2023. This automated reject management system is designed to enhance the quality and safety of chicken products by providing bone and metal detection in poultry operations.

In June 2022, Marel, an Iceland-based multinational food processing company, acquired Wenger Manufacturing LLC for $540 million. This strategic acquisition aims to help Marel meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality and sustainably produced food and feed. Wenger Manufacturing LLC specializes in pet food, plant-based proteins, and aquafeed processing solutions.

Major companies operating in the meat and poultry processing equipment market include Baader Food Processing Machinery, Bayle SA, Bettcher Industries Inc., Brower Equipment, C.G.Manufacturing & Distribution Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., GEA Group AG, Heat and Control Inc., Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., Cantrell Gainco Group Inc., Equipamientos Cárnicos S.L., Key Technology Inc., The Middleby Corporation, Formax, a Provisur Technologies Company, ULMA Packaging, John Bean Technologies Corporation, Duravant LLC, Tetra Laval International SA., TOMRA System ASA, JBT Corporation, Weber Maschinenbau GmbH, Prime Equipment Group Inc., Welbilt Inc., CTB Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Cabinplant A/S, Cargill Meat Solutions, CPM Wolverine Proctor LLC, FPS Food Process Solutions.

North America was the largest region in the meat and poultry equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the meat and poultry processing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the meat and poultry processing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Meat and poultry processing equipment is a specialized category of machinery designed with advanced functionality to facilitate the large-scale processing of meat while upholding the stringent quality standards that consumers expect in processed meat products.

The primary types of meat and poultry processing equipment include killing and de-feathering, cut up, evisceration, marination and tumbling, deboning and skinning, among others. Evisceration involves the separation of internal organs from the animal, followed by thorough washing and inspection. Various processing methods encompass raw-cooked meat, freshly processed meat, precooked, cured meat, raw fermented meat, dried meat, and other specialized categories. The range of meat types processed includes cattle, chicken, duck, pig, rabbit, sheep, and turkey.

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The meat and poultry processing equipment market consists of sales of different types of equipment, such as meat mincers, slaughter machines, hamburger presses, and sausage filling machines. 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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