Dairy processing equipment refers to the machinery and tools used in the handling, processing and packaging of milk and milk-based products such as cheese, butter, yogurt and cream. This includes equipment for pasteurization, homogenization, separation, fermentation and refrigeration. The primary purpose of dairy processing equipment is to ensure the safe, hygienic and efficient transformation of raw milk into consumable dairy products. It supports quality control, enhances production capacity and meets regulatory standards for food safety and shelf life.
The dairy processing equipment market consists of sales of dairy processing equipment by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that help to prepare dairy products from milk, preserve dairy products, extend their shelf life and prevent diseases and germs from growing. Dairy processing includes the treating, cutting and manufacturing of dairy products.
The global dairy processing equipment market was valued at $9145.77 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 4.00%.
Growth Of The Food And Beverage Sector
During the historic period, the growth of the food and beverage sector supported the growth of the dairy processing equipment market. As demand for diverse dairy-based products increased, manufacturers invested in advanced processing solutions to enhance efficiency, meet regulatory standards and cater to evolving consumer preferences. For instance, in March 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based government agency, reported that in 2023-2024, around 15.3 million tons of food and non-alcoholic drinks were sold in Australia through supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores and specialty shops. This was a 3.5% increase-or about 510,500 tons-compared to 2022-23. Therefore, the expansion of cold chain infrastructure drove the growth of the dairy processing equipment market.
Innovative Homogenizers For Sustainable Production
Major companies operating in the dairy processing equipment market are focusing on developing energy efficient homogenizers to reduce operational costs and lower environmental impact. The aim is to enhance overall processing efficiency while meeting the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance dairy production solutions. For instance, in January 2025, Tetra Pak, a Switzerland-based food processing and packaging company has expanded its homogenizer portfolio with the launch of the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 15C and 20C, designed to deliver simplified, energy-efficient solutions for food and beverage producers, including dairy products. Featuring the innovative homogenizer device HD21 device, which merges first- and second-stage homogenization into a single unit, these models cut energy consumption by up to 25% and reduce component complexity from six to two. The compact, cost-effective design enables easy integration and lower maintenance, while symmetrical wear parts double lifespan and decrease operational costs. This launch reinforces Tetra Pak's commitment to innovation, performance and scalable solutions tailored to diverse manufacturing needs.
The global dairy processing equipment markets is fairly fragmented, with large number of players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 18.09% of the total market in 2024
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider dairy processing equipment market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by operation and by application.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework- Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by type, by operation and by application in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies- Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments- Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for dairy processing equipment providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Pasteurizer; Homogenizers; Evaporators; Separators; Membrane Filtration Equipment; Other Types
- 2) By Operation: Automatic; Semi-Automatic
- 3) By Application: Processed Milk; Yogurt; Cheese; Milk Powder; Protein Ingredients; Other Applications
- Companies Mentioned: GEA Group AG; Spx Flow Inc.; Tetra Pak Inc.; Alfa Laval AB; JBT Corporation
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; dairy processing equipment indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.