Dairy Processing Equipment Global Market Report 2026

The dairy processing sector includes companies that produce dairy products, package, treat, cut, or manufacture them, as well as pack and store them on the premises. The dairy processing equipment are used to process dairy products. The dairy processing equipment is used to keep milk and milk products fresh for many days by storing, filtering, pasteurising, standardization, heating, chilling, and homogenising the product. Dairy processing equipment is required to preserve milk and milk products, extend their shelf life, and prevent diseases and germs from growing.

Dairy processing equipment is essential for preserving milk and milk products, extending their shelf life, and preventing the growth of diseases and germs. The primary types of dairy processing equipment include pasteurizers, homogenizers, evaporators, separators, membrane filtration equipment, and others. Pasteurizers, for example, are utilized to heat milk to 71.7 °C for at least 15 seconds, preparing it for storage or further processing. This equipment come in various operation types, including automatic and semi-automatic, and find applications in processed milk, butter, cheese, milk powder, and protein ingredients.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are significantly impacting the dairy processing equipment market by increasing the cost of imported stainless steel components, heat exchangers, homogenizers, membrane filtration systems, and automated control units used in advanced dairy plants. Dairy processors in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia-Pacific are most affected due to heavy reliance on imported high-precision machinery and replacement parts. These tariffs have increased capital expenditure requirements and slowed modernization projects for small and mid-sized dairy processors. However, they are also encouraging domestic manufacturing of processing equipment, supplier localization, and innovation in cost-optimized and modular dairy processing solutions.

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The dairy processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.99 billion in 2025 to $12.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized dairy processing facilities, rising consumption of processed milk products, implementation of food safety regulations, modernization of milk collection infrastructure, growth of cold chain logistics.

The dairy processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for value-added dairy products, rising investments in automated food processing plants, growing focus on energy-efficient processing equipment, expansion of dairy exports, increasing adoption of smart quality monitoring systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of fully automated dairy processing lines, integration of advanced pasteurization and homogenization systems, rising use of membrane filtration technologies, expansion of hygienic design and CIP systems, increased focus on shelf-life extension.

The rising consumption of dairy products is expected to drive the growth of the dairy processing equipment market. Dairy products, derived from the milk of mammals, include items such as cheese, butter, and yogurt, all of which require processing to prevent microbial growth and extend shelf life. For example, in March 2025, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, a UK-based organization, reported that US dairy exports reached 1.96 million tons in 2024, marking a 2.7% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, increasing dairy consumption is propelling the dairy processing equipment market.

The expansion of cold chain infrastructure is also expected to boost the dairy processing equipment market. Cold chain infrastructure comprises temperature-controlled storage and transport systems that maintain the quality and safety of perishable goods from production to delivery. Its growth is driven by rising global demand for temperature-sensitive products, including pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Dairy processing equipment relies on cold chain systems to keep milk and dairy products chilled throughout production and distribution, ensuring freshness and safety. For instance, in December 2023, the Global Cold Chain Alliance, a US-based organization, reported that refrigerated warehouse expenses rose by 7.14% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Therefore, the growth of cold chain infrastructure supports the expansion of the dairy processing equipment market.

Major companies in the dairy processing equipment market are focusing on energy-efficient homogenizers to reduce operational costs and environmental impact while enhancing processing efficiency. For example, in January 2025, Tetra Pak, a Switzerland-based food processing and packaging company, expanded its homogenizer portfolio with the launch of the Tetra Pak Homogenizer 15C and 20C. These models feature the HD21 device, which combines first- and second-stage homogenization into a single unit, reducing energy consumption by up to 25% and simplifying component complexity from six to two parts. The compact, cost-effective design allows for easy integration and lower maintenance, while symmetrical wear parts double lifespan and reduce operational costs. This launch highlights Tetra Pak's commitment to innovation, performance, and scalable solutions for diverse dairy manufacturing needs.

Major companies operating in the dairy processing equipment market are Tetra Pak International S.A., GEA Group AG, Krones AG, SPX Flow Inc., Alfa Laval AB, JBT Corporation, Feldmeier Equipment Inc., Scherjon Dairy Equipment Holland B.V., Jimei Food Machinery Co. Ltd., Tecnal S.A., Marlen International Inc., ISF Industries Private Limited, Paul Mueller Company, IMA S.p.A., Shanghai Joylong Industry Co. Ltd., Stephan Machinery Gmb, Admix Inc., Agrometal Ltd., A&B Process Systems Corp., ABL Technology Ltd., Ager Tank & Equipment Co., Alpma Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH, Bematek Systems Inc., Bepex International LLC., C. van 't Riet Dairy Technology BV, CEM Corporation., Central States Industrial Equipment and Service Inc., DCI Inc., Ecolab Inc., Fristam Pumps USA, Goma Engineering Pvt. Ltd., HRS Process Systems Ltd., IDMC Limited, Koss Industrial Inc., Lee Industries Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dairy processing equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dairy processing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the dairy processing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The dairy processing equipment market consists of sales of blenders and fillers, non aseptic filling machines, ageing vats. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses dairy processing equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Pasteurizers; Homogenizers; Evaporators; Separator; Membrane Filtration Equipment; Other Types
• 2) By Operation: Automatic; Semi-Automatic
• 3) By Application: Processed Milk; Butter; Cheese; Milk Powder; Protein Ingredients; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Pasteurizers: Batch Pasteurizers; Continuous Flow Pasteurizers; Plate Pasteurizers
• 2) By Homogenizers: High-Pressure Homogenizers; Inline Homogenizers; Laboratory Homogenizers
• 3) By Evaporators: Thin Film Evaporators; Falling Film Evaporators; Rising Film Evaporators
• 4) By Separators: Cream Separators; Milk Separators; Whey Separators
• 5) By Membrane Filtration Equipment: Microfiltration Equipment; Ultrafiltration Equipment; Nanofiltration Equipment; Reverse Osmosis Equipment
• 6) By Other Types: Cooling Systems; Storage Tanks; CIP (Clean-In-Place) Systems; Mixing and Blending Equipment
• Companies Mentioned: Tetra Pak International S.A.; GEA Group AG; Krones AG; SPX Flow Inc.; Alfa Laval AB; JBT Corporation; Feldmeier Equipment Inc.; Scherjon Dairy Equipment Holland B.V.; Jimei Food Machinery Co. Ltd.; Tecnal S.A.; Marlen International Inc.; ISF Industries Private Limited; Paul Mueller Company; IMA S.p.A.; Shanghai Joylong Industry Co. Ltd.; Stephan Machinery Gmb; Admix Inc.; Agrometal Ltd.; A&B Process Systems Corp.; ABL Technology Ltd.; Ager Tank & Equipment Co.; Alpma Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH; Bematek Systems Inc.; Bepex International LLC.; C. van 't Riet Dairy Technology BV; CEM Corporation.; Central States Industrial Equipment and Service Inc.; DCI Inc.; Ecolab Inc.; Fristam Pumps USA; Goma Engineering Pvt. Ltd.; HRS Process Systems Ltd.; IDMC Limited; Koss Industrial Inc.; Lee Industries Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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