Milking Automation Market Report 2025

The milking automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.06 billion in 2024 to $1.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to labor shortages in dairy farming, increasing dairy herd sizes, demand for improved milk quality, focus on animal welfare, rising dairy production requirements, government support and incentives.

The milking automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on sustainable and efficient farming practices, expansion of dairy farming in emerging markets, rise in precision livestock farming, cost savings through automation, advanced milk quality monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include robotic milking systems, IoT and sensors in dairy farming, automated teat cleaning and preparation, data analytics for herd management, integration with cow health monitoring, mobile apps for monitoring.

The anticipated surge in the demand for dairy products is set to drive the growth of the milking automation market. Dairy products, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and more, are expected to experience increased demand in the coming years. To efficiently cater to this rising demand and foster the industry's growth potential, automation in milking processes becomes crucial. For example, a report by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in September 2022 revealed a per capita consumption increase of 12.4 pounds of dairy products per person in 2022. Notably, specific dairy products, such as American-type cheese, butter, and yogurt, demonstrated significant growth. Hence, the growing demand for dairy products is a key driver propelling the milking automation market.

The growth of urbanization is poised to boost the milking automation market. As more people gather in urban areas, the available farmland diminishes, and traditional farming faces space constraints. In response to these challenges, dairy operations are expected to increasingly adopt efficient and space-saving technologies such as milking automation to optimize productivity within limited spaces. According to the World Bank's 2022 report, over 50% of the global population resides in urban regions, and this number is projected to reach 6 billion by 2045. The report also forecasts a continued expansion of urban land consumption, outpacing population growth. Hence, the upward trend in urbanization is a significant factor driving the growth of the milking automation market.

A notable trend in the milking automation market is the adoption of technologically advanced milking equipment. Major companies in the market are investing in innovative technologies to enhance their competitive positions. For instance, in 2022, DeLaval, a leading global provider of milking equipment and solutions, introduced the E-series rotary milking system - a next-gen rotary milking system. This system incorporates innovative techniques prioritizing a cow's natural milk flow, ensuring optimal milk flow for each cow through flow-adjusted vacuum technology.

Major players in the milking automation market are developing innovative products such as rotary milking systems to expand their customer base, drive sales, and increase revenue. Rotary milking systems are advanced technologies used in the dairy industry for highly efficient and automated cow milking. In March 2023, DeLaval launched the Rotary E500, featuring unique functionalities that operate in harmony with the natural movements and physiology of cows. The system allows comprehensive monitoring of each cow's milking status through the DeLaval Rotary Cockpit, enhancing efficiency and reliability with features such as DeLaval WorkSure.

In April 2024, DeLaval, an India-based manufacturer of milk cooling solutions, announced a partnership with SERAP to enhance its product offerings in the dairy industry. This collaboration aims to leverage SERAP's expertise and manufacturing capabilities to develop advanced cooling systems for dairy farms. By pooling their resources, both companies seek to create innovative solutions that improve efficiency and product quality for dairy farmers. Ultimately, this alliance is expected to strengthen DeLaval's position in the market. SERAP, a leading manufacturer of milk cooling tanks based in India, specializes in providing innovative cooling solutions tailored for the dairy sector.

Major companies operating in the milking automation market include Afimilk Ltd., DeLaval, GEA Group AG, Nedap N.V., Allflex Livestock Intelligence, BouMatic LLC, Waikato Milking Systems NZ LP, Dairymaster, BECO Dairy Automation Inc., AMS-Galaxy-USA, Dairy Automation Pvt. Ltd., Fullwood Packo Ltd., Solutions laitières Inc., S.A. Christensen & Co., SCR Dairy Inc., Tetra Laval International SA, A DUE Spa, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, SPX Flow Inc., ProLeiT AG, Rockwell Automation Inc., Dairy Conveyor Corporation.

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

Milking automation is a system wherein milking is conducted without the direct involvement of an operator. These automated systems are designed to handle all tasks related to the milking procedure and the management of cows.

The primary offerings in milking automation include hardware, software, and services. Hardware pertains to the physical components of the system or its delivery mechanisms that enable the execution of instructions written in the software. Milking automation finds application on farms of varying sizes, ranging from small to medium and large farms. It is utilized across different species, including dairy cattle, goats, and sheep.

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The milking automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing robotic milking systems, voluntary milking systems, and milking robots. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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