Defeathering Machine Market Report 2025

This Defeathering Machine market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The defeathering machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2024 to $1.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increase in demand for high-protein foods, growing demand for high nutritional diets, changing lifestyles and eating habits, expansion of the slaughtering equipment, and rising population.

The defeathering machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.44 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in cold chain logistics, sustainable and efficient food processing methods, the need for cost-effective poultry processing solutions, demand for ready-to-eat poultry products, and growing emphasis on reducing waste. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of robotics in poultry processing, advanced materials in the manufacturing of defeathering machines, advanced hygiene and sanitation features, shift towards compact machines, and incorporation of IoT and smart technologies.

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 John Bean Technologies Corporation, Marel hf., Baader GmbH + Co. KG, Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., Bettcher Industries, Bingham Pluckers Ltd, Vevor Corporation, Cantrell-Gainco Group, LEM Products Distribution Inc., RND Automation Pvt. Ltd., Bayle S.A., Shijiazhuang Debon Tech Co. Ltd., Deccan Automation Technology Pvt. Ltd., Jarvis Products Corporation, Systemate Numafa B.V., Yantra Technologies, Zhengzhou Fumu Machinery Co. Ltd., Zigma International, Drobtech BV, Fimap S.A.

North America was the largest region in the defeathering machine market in 2024. The regions covered in the defeathering machine market report are Asia-Pacific, 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, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A de-feathering machine is used in the poultry processing industry to remove feathers from birds such as chickens, ducks, or turkeys after they have been slaughtered and scalded. This machine typically features rotating rubber fingers or similar mechanisms that gently rub against the bird's body, effectively loosening and removing the feathers while preserving the skin and meat. De-feathering machines are designed to process multiple birds simultaneously and operate at high speeds, making them crucial for commercial poultry processing to ensure efficiency and uphold hygiene standards.

The primary types of de-feathering machines are vertical and horizontal. Vertical de-feathering machines are specialized devices used in poultry processing to remove feathers from birds such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys during production. These machines are available through both online and offline channels and are used for various applications, including the removal of feathers from chickens and ducks, among others.

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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.

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).

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