Meat and Poultry Processing Equipment Market Report 2026

The meat and poultry processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.68 billion in 2025 to $14.88 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing meat consumption, industrial slaughterhouse expansion, labor efficiency needs, food safety regulations, cold chain development.

The meat and poultry processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to processed meat demand growth, automation to reduce contamination, traceability requirements, energy-efficient processing, smart food factories. Major trends in the forecast period include automation of meat processing lines, adoption of hygienic equipment designs, demand for high-capacity processing systems, integration of smart monitoring, focus on food safety compliance.

The rising consumption of processed meat and poultry products is expected to propel the growth of the meat and poultry processing equipment market going forward. Consumption of processed meat and poultry refers to the use or eating of goods that have undergone at least one additional processing or preparation step, such as grinding, adding ingredients, or heating, which alters their appearance, texture, or flavor. Meat and poultry processing equipment plays a key role in producing processed meat products and is used for functions such as slicing, chilling, and dicing. As a result, increasing consumption of processed meat and poultry drives demand for this equipment. For example, in February 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based federal executive department, chicken meat production in the European Union (EU) is expected to increase by 0.4 percent in calendar year (CY) 2024, following a 1.65 percent rise in CY 2023. EU chicken meat imports also grew by 2.3 percent in 2023, with further growth anticipated in 2024. Therefore, rising consumption of processed meat and poultry products is driving the meat and poultry processing equipment market.

Major companies operating in the meat and poultry processing equipment market are focused on developing innovative products, such as physical contaminant detection solutions, to gain a competitive advantage. Physical contaminant detection solutions use various technologies to identify and remove foreign objects or contaminants that may pose health or safety risks, ensuring product quality and safety. For instance, in August 2023, Eagle Product Inspection, a US-based provider of X-ray inspection technology, introduced MAXIMIZER RMI, an automated reject management system designed to help chicken processors enhance product quality and safety. The system provides bone and metal detection in poultry operations and integrates with the Eagle RMI 400 X-ray machine, equipped with Eagle's image analysis software, SimulTask PRO, and an upgraded dual-energy detector, PXT. MAXIMIZER RMI uses a combination of X-ray and optical imaging to detect bone fragments and metal contaminants. X-ray imaging allows the system to see through the product, while optical imaging captures surface details.

In January 2025, JBT Corporation, a U.S.-based technology and food processing solutions company, acquired Marel hf. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen JBT’s capabilities in meat, poultry, and fish processing by integrating Marel’s advanced processing equipment, systems, and services, thereby enhancing automation and innovation across its global food processing operations. Marel hf. is an Iceland-based provider of advanced food processing equipment, systems, and services.

Major companies operating in the meat and poultry processing equipment market are Baader Food Processing Machinery, Bayle SA, Bettcher Industries Inc., Brower Equipment, C.G.Manufacturing & Distribution 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, CPM Wolverine Proctor LLC, FPS Food Process Solutions.

North America was the largest region in the meat and poultry equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the meat and poultry processing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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