Dairy Processing Equipment Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends, Market Size, Share and Outlook (2025-2034)

The global dairy processing equipment market reached a value of D 10.97 Billion in 2024. The market is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of around USD 19.28 Billion by 2034.

Pasteurisers Segment to Propel the Market Growth of Dairy Processing Equipment

Based on type, the pasteurisation segment is driving the market growth of dairy processing equipment. The expanding applications of pasteurised milk in the production of several dairy products such as cheese and cream are leading to the use of pasteurisation, thereby invigorating the market development. In addition, the emerging need to provide safe dairy products and minimise health hazards caused by pathogenic microorganisms is significantly catalysing the expansion of the market for dairy processing equipment.

Moreover, dairy processing increases the shelf life of dairy products and so it is widely used by dairy plants, which is providing impetus to the development of dairy processing equipment. Further, the efficiency of milk pasteurisation methods like the high-temperature short time, higher heat shorter time, ultra-high temperature, and ultra-pasteurised, and the rapid changes in the milk pasteurisation equipment are expected to augment the market for dairy processing equipment in the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific to Account for a Substantial Share in the Market for Dairy Processing Equipment

The increasing production and procession of dairy products are leading to the market development of dairy processing equipment in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the government schemes in modernising the dairy sector for dairy development are boosting the growth of the market for dairy processing equipment. Further, the rising rural population in countries such as India and their involvement in dairy farming for a sustainable livelihood are playing a critical role in expanding the market.

Dairy Processing Equipment: Market Segmentation

Dairy processing equipment refers to a wide range of machines involved in the production and processing of dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, and cream. They play a critical role in the success of dairy plants as they help perform different operations such as storing dairy products, pasteurising, separating, and homogenising, among others.

Market Breakup by Type

• Pasteurisers
• Homogenisers
• Evaporators and Drying Equipment
• Separators
• Membrane Filtration Equipment
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Powdered Milk
• Processed Milk
• Cheese
• Protein Concentrates
• Yoghurt
• Cream
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Growing Consumption of Dairy Products to Drive the Market Growth of Dairy Processing Equipment

The rising consumption of processed dairy products owing to the changing food habits, increasing consumer interest in protein products and the easy availability of dairy products through organised retail chains are providing impetus to the market development of dairy processing equipment. The inclusion of milk and milk-related products in various government schemes such as the Mid-day meal and Anganwadi scheme of India is contributing to the steady growth of the market. In addition, the government initiatives in setting up dairy processing centres to strengthen the infrastructure to produce quality dairy products are accelerating the expansion of the market for dairy processing equipment. For instance, the National Program for Dairy Development, India, approved 12 new projects from January 2021 to December 2021 at a budget of Rs. 361.67 crore. The project looks forward to installing 788 bulk milk coolers (with a capacity of 2.20 million litres), 5172 automatic milk collection units and 3921 electronic milk adulteration testing machines.

Key Industry Players in the Global Dairy Processing Equipment Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global dairy processing equipment market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
• SPX FLOW, Inc.
• Krones AG
• IMA S.p.A.
• Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.
• Scherjon Equipment Holland B.V.
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.