Milking Robots Global Market Report 2024

The milking robots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.63 billion in 2023 to $3 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the modernization of farming practices, the increasing demand for precision agriculture, labor cost considerations, the expansion of farm sizes, changes in regulations, and a growing focus on animal welfare within the agricultural sector.

The milking robots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.21 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by various factors: the increasing demands for sustainability and efficiency in agriculture, the integration of data analytics, shifts in global farm sizes, forecasts emphasizing cost-effectiveness, and predictions related to labor shortages. Major trends expected during this period encompass frequent software updates and upgrades in agricultural technology, the adoption of automation to boost productivity, a heightened focus on ensuring cow comfort, increased adoption of agricultural technology in small-scale farms, and the implementation of remote monitoring and control systems in farming operations.

The surge in the desire to cut down on labor expenses via automation is poised to drive the expansion of the milking robots market in the foreseeable future. Automation involves utilizing various technologies to minimize human interaction and facilitate the delivery of goods or services. Milking robots, leveraging automation, have the capacity to reduce labor costs by efficiently milking more cows within a shorter timeframe without necessitating additional farm labor. For instance, in May 2022, Miltrim Farms, a US-based farm housing 1800 cows, implemented 30 box barn milking robots to automate their operations and curtail labor requirements. Despite adding 1,200 cows to their farm, they managed to do so without increasing labor needs, relying on merely six full-time employees to oversee the 1800-cow operation. This showcases how the growing inclination to cut labor expenses through automation is steering the growth of the milking robots market.

The rising demand for dairy products is expected to drive the growth of the milking robots market in the foreseeable future. Dairy products encompass various food items derived from milk, typically obtained from mammals such as cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo. Milking robots play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and productivity within dairy farming by automating the milking process. This automation results in increased milk yields, facilitates data-driven herd management, and reduces reliance on manual labor. For example, as per the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in February 2022, milk fat consumption in the United States exhibited a continuous rise in 2021. Monthly domestic consumption, based on milk fat, showed an increase in each month compared to the corresponding period in 2020, culminating in a total rise of 4.0 billion pounds. Furthermore, domestic cheese consumption saw a 2.7% growth in 2021, reaching 13.0 billion pounds. Additionally, domestic consumption of milk fat and skim milk solids experienced increases of 0.8 billion pounds and 0.9 billion pounds, respectively, in 2022. Therefore, the escalating demand for dairy products remains a driving force behind the growth of the milking robots market.

In the milking robots market, technological advancement is a prominent trend gaining widespread traction. Major market players are at the forefront of developing innovative technologies aimed at upgrading older machine versions. The primary objectives behind these advancements include improving features, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs while ensuring durability. For instance, in July 2021, GEA Group AG, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in milking robots, unveiled the Edition 2021 of GEA DairyRobot R9500 and DairyProQ. These versions come equipped with GEA's In-Liner Everything milking process technology, representing the most sustainable, reliable, comfortable, and fastest automatic milking system available. They incorporate numerous innovations such as the milking technology module, the In-Liner Everything milking process, the feeding trough, the milk filter, the supply unit, the receiver unit, and the robot arm. These enhancements underscore GEA's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies that significantly elevate the efficiency and sustainability of automated milking systems within the industry.

Key companies in the milking robots market are introducing novel products such as robot milking systems to gain a competitive edge. A robot milking system represents an advanced technology utilized in the dairy industry for the automated milking of dairy cattle. For instance, in September 2023, DeLaval, a Sweden-based company specializing in animal husbandry and milk production equipment, launched the DeLaval VilS batch milking system. This innovative system, recently implemented by Danish dairy farmer Klaus Jakobsen, incorporates 24 DeLaval VMS robots within a slatted collecting yard, housing cows in groups of 180 in nearby cubicle sheds. The cows autonomously select the robot for milking, enticed by a small amount of meal, and after milking, they return to the shed through a separation gate. The batch robotic milking system aims to strike a balance between the predictability of conventional milking and the reduced labor input associated with robotic milking.

In October 2021, BouMatic, a dairy equipment manufacturer based in the US, acquired SAC Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition serves as a strategic expansion for BouMatic on a global scale, introducing new suppliers and enhancing the company's ability to offer top-tier dairy farm solutions to its clients. SAC Group, headquartered in Denmark, specializes in manufacturing traditional and automatic milking systems, particularly in the milking robots market.

Major companies operating in the milking robots market report are GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Pearson International LLC, Lely Holding S.à r.l., DeLaval AB, Paul Mueller Company, Eurotec GmbH, Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd., Interpuls GmbH, Fullwood Packo Ltd., Dairymaster International Ltd., FutureDairy Pty Ltd., Milkplan SA, Hokofarm Group B.V., Rovibec Agrisolutions Inc., Rotec Engineering B.V., C-Lock Inc., ADF Milking Ltd., Milkomax Solutions Laitieres, DairyTech Inc., Icerobotics Ltd., AMS Galaxy USA Inc., System Happel GmbH & Co. KG, VMS Robotics BV, GEDOSEN S.A., DairyRobotics LLC, Wadleren Robotics, Milking Automation Pty Ltd., Scruton Dairy Services Ltd., RoboCow BV, Robotic Milking Systems BV.

Europe was the largest region in the milking robots market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the milking robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the milking robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Milking robots come in single-stall units, multi-stall units, and automated milking rotaries. Single-stall units are small robots with one stall, one technical room, and one robot arm. These systems offer hardware, software, and services for different herd sizes, categorized as below 100, between 100 and 1,000, and above 1,000.

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The milking robots market consists of sales of multistalle and monostalle cow milking robots, cleaning and disinfection system. 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.

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