The global dairy processing equipment market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.3% during the forecast period. The factors contributing to the growth of the market include the rising consumption of milk and dairy-based products and increasing automation in the dairy processing industries. Due to the rising consumption of milk, manufacturers are adopting advanced automation technologies in order to increase their dairy production. Thus, creating strong demands for dairy processing equipment. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, American dairy per capita consumption consistently increasing each year, with 2019 up 6% over the past five years, 10% over the past 15 years, and 16% over the past 30 years. Additionally, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the US, the World milk consumption is reached nearly 860 million tonnes in 2020. Furthermore, the changing taste and preference of consumers have prompted them to shift toward value-added milk-based products, which, in turn, is escalating the market growth. Besides, manufacturers are also investing high in R&D activities intending to improve the automation for more production in dairy products.

The reduction in raw material cost and the increasing number of dairy processing plants are expected to accelerate the market growth during the forecast period. High investment in automation installation and management are the challenges that are negatively impacting the market.  Further, advancement in dairy processing techniques and government funding for dairy processing infrastructure is expected to escalate the adoption of dairy processing equipment on a big level during the forecast period.

Impact of COVID-19 on Global Dairy Processing Equipment Market

There was no significant effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global dairy equipment market. Even during the lockdown dairy products especially milk was in high demand. Although COVID-19 had impacted manufacturers business operations there was no significant impact on the global operation, production, and supply chain. It has been witnessed that the consumption of processed milk and products such as cheese, paneer, among others was more during the pandemic. Thus, more consumption led to the high demand for dairy equipment such as pasteurizers, separators, membrane filtration, among others to maintain products nutrition values and shelf life.

Segmental Outlook  

The global dairy processing equipment market is bifurcated into type and application. Based on type, the market is categorized into homogenizers, separators, membrane filtration, pasteurizer, evaporators & dryers’ equipment, and other equipment. Among these, the pasteurizer is expected to grow at a faster rate during the forecast period. Pasteurizers are used in the pasteurization process to destroy the pathogens present in milk to keep it for a longer time by increasing shelf life. The increasing demand for processed milk and dairy-based products, and growing concern for the safety of dairy products are creating demands for such type of equipment. Based on application, the market is further classified into processed milk, cheese & cream, protein concentrates, milk powder, and others.

Global Dairy Processing Equipment Market Share by Application, 2020 (%)

The processed milk segment holds the Largest Share in the Global Dairy Processing Equipment market

Among application, the processed milk segment dominated the market in 2020, and it is further expected to hold the largest share during the forecast period. Among all the dairy products, milk is the major product which is consumed majorly in the World. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates in 2020, the Asia-Pacific was the major region with high consumption of milk followed by Europe and North America. In Asia-Pacific, milk consumption was reached 362 million tonnes. Whereas the consumption in Europe and North America in the same year was 229 million tonnes, and 110 million tonnes respectively. Processed milk is heated up to 72°C for no less than 15 seconds, then cooled immediately to destroy any harmful bacteria and micro-organisms. This also extends the shelf life. The rising consumption of milk increased the demand for processed milk, which further increased the adoption of dairy processing equipment.

Regional Outlook 

Geographically, the global dairy processing equipment market is classified into four major regions including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Rest of the World (Latin America and the Middle East and Africa (MEA)). Among these, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing in the global dairy processing Market due to the huge population and rising adoption of milk and derivatives. In Asia-Pacific, China, India, Pakistan are the major economies that have the highest consumption of cheese and other dairy products Besides, low-cost manufacturing, cheap labor and improved infrastructure and favorable government policies are the prominent factors driving the growth of the market in the region.

Global Dairy Processing Equipment Market Growth, By Region 2021-2027

North America is projected to dominate the Global Dairy Processing Equipment Market

Geographically, North America dominated the market by accounting largest share in the global dairy processing equipment market, and it is anticipated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The market growth in the region is mainly attributed to the increasing dairy-based products, changing taste and choice preference, and growing safety concern. In North America, the US is the major region with high consumption of milk and dairy-based products. According to International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), in 2019, US dairy products per capita consumption reached 650 pounds. Moreover, the presence of a large number of dairy food manufacturers in these regions is another factor encouraging the growth of the overall market.

Market Players Outlook

The key players in the dairy processing equipment market contributing significantly by providing different types of products and increasing their geographical presence across the globe. The key players of the market are Alfa Laval India Private Ltd., Feldmeier Equipment, Inc., GEA Group, IDMC Ltd., INOXPA SA, John Bean Technologies (JBT) Corp., Saputo Inc., SSP Pvt Ltd., Tetra Laval International S.A., Van den Heuvel Dairy & Food Equipment, among Others. These market players are adopting several market strategies including product launch and approvals, merger and acquisition, partnership collaboration, business, and capacity expansion and others. For instance, in May 2020 Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) company announced the acquisition of some portion of the assets of Dallas-based Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. The deal was done for the $433 million with the acquisition of 44 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. facilities, as well as certain corporate functions

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global dairy processing equipment market. Based on the availability of data, information related to pipeline products, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.