Defeathering Machine Market Report 2026

The defeathering machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.11 billion in 2025 to $1.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial poultry processing facilities, rising consumption of poultry meat, increasing mechanization in food processing, enforcement of hygiene regulations, availability of affordable processing machinery.

The defeathering machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in automated meat processing plants, rising demand for high-throughput equipment, expansion of export-oriented poultry production, growing focus on labor cost reduction, increasing adoption of smart processing controls. Major trends in the forecast period include automation of high-capacity poultry processing lines, adoption of hygienic and easy-to-clean designs, integration of variable speed and control systems, expansion of multi-bird processing machines, focus on worker safety and output consistency.

The increasing demand for chicken meat is expected to drive the growth of the de-feathering machine market in the future. Chicken meat, the edible flesh of domesticated chickens, is commonly used as a protein source in various dishes. Its rising demand is attributed to its affordability relative to other meats and its broad cultural acceptance across diverse populations. De-feathering machines play a critical role in chicken meat processing by efficiently removing feathers from slaughtered chickens, which significantly accelerates processing time. For example, in June 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 2.6% increase in the number of chickens slaughtered, reaching 186.8 million in 2023, and a 5.4% rise in chicken meat production, totaling 374,602 metric tons. This increased demand for chicken meat is fueling the growth of the de-feathering machine market.

Leading companies in the de-feathering machine market are focused on developing innovative products, such as poultry processing machines designed with high hygienic standards to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve overall processing quality. These hygienically constructed machines are designed to meet cleanliness and food safety standards, preventing contamination and ensuring compliance with health regulations. For instance, in August 2023, Eagle Product Inspection, a US-based food safety inspection technology firm, introduced the MAXIMIZER RMI, an advanced detection solution for the poultry processing industry. This system, engineered with a focus on hygiene, improves bone detection and reduces labor associated with product rejections. It integrates with the Eagle RMI 400 X-ray machine, featuring SimulTask PRO image analysis software and a dual-energy detector for superior detection. The MAXIMIZER RMI operates dual lanes at speeds of up to 120 pieces per lane per minute and includes an automated reject management system.

In December 2023, Foodmate, a poultry processing equipment company based in the Netherlands, acquired Barth Industrial Automation for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Foodmate's technology offerings and broaden its integrated production line solutions. Barth Industrial Automation, also located in the Netherlands, specializes in innovative automation solutions across various industries, aiming to boost productivity through advanced technology and offering de-feathering machines.

Major companies operating in the defeathering machine market are A. S. ENGINEERS, Omega Engineering, Mahalaxmi & Co., Dhopeshwar & Sons, YASHKRANTI - THE FOOD MACHINERY, UNIVERSAL MACHINERY, LAKSHMI FOOD MACHINERY, ASSAM KITCHEN SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED, KGN SAE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, ARRUTHRA FOOD MACHINES, Kovai Engineering Industries, Deccan Automation Technology Pvt. Ltd., Henan Joyshine Machinery Co., Ltd., Zhenbang (Guangdong) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Little Chef Kitchen Equipment Co., Ltd., GEC Food Machines, Krishna Industries, Sriom Instruments, B. B Enterprise, Zenith Engineering Company, Saha Enterprises & Engineering, Punjab Machinery Mart, S M Chicken Dressing Machine Works, Bright Enterprises, Yam Tech Engineering, Shri Maa Vaishno Engineering.

North America was the largest region in the defeathering machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the defeathering machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the defeathering machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The defeathering machine market consists of sales of drum pluckers, rotary pluckers, collected feathers, and automatic defeathering lines. 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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