Milking Machinery Market Status And Development Trends
Milking equipment is a device used on farms to collect fresh milk. It typically consists of a milking machine and a vacuum system. With global population growth and increasing demand for high-quality milk, the milking equipment market continues to grow.
The global milking equipment market revenue is estimated at US$2.521 billion in 2024, a 10.76% increase from 2023. It is projected to continue growing to US$4.199 billion by 2029 [18-19]. The global milking equipment market size is estimated at approximately RMB 23.692 billion in 2025, with the Chinese market size at approximately RMB 1.699 billion.
The top three companies in the industry in 2023 were DeLaval (26.51% market share), GEA Farm Technologies (10.20%), and LELY (9.54%). In terms of product type, fully automated milking equipment dominates the market, with its market share projected to reach 67.09% in 2024. From an application perspective, dairy milking is the largest segment, with an estimated share of 60.08% in 2024.
In 2022, Europe dominated the milking equipment market with a market share of 58.19%. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market globally (by sales volume), accounting for over 40% of the market share. In China, the demand for milking equipment continues to grow due to the large-scale and intensive development of dairy farming and consumers' increasing demands for milk quality.
Milking equipment is being equipped with intelligent sensors and control systems, moving towards automation and intelligence. Increased environmental awareness is driving breakthroughs in energy conservation, emission reduction, and resource recycling in milking equipment products. Manufacturers are providing products that better meet consumer needs by gaining a deeper understanding of those needs. Milking equipment is advancing towards biomimicry, precision, automation, and intelligence.
