Milking Automation Global Market Report 2026

Milking automation is a system wherein milking is conducted without the direct involvement of an operator. These automated systems are designed to handle all tasks related to the milking procedure and the management of cows.

The primary offerings in milking automation include hardware, software, and services. Hardware pertains to the physical components of the system or its delivery mechanisms that enable the execution of instructions written in the software. Milking automation finds application on farms of varying sizes, ranging from small to medium and large farms. It is utilized across different species, including dairy cattle, goats, and sheep.

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 have influenced the milking automation market by increasing the cost of imported milking robots, sensors, and electronic control components used in automated dairy systems. Higher duties on agricultural machinery and precision hardware have raised upfront investment costs, particularly impacting large dairy farms in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia Pacific. These cost pressures have slowed adoption among small farms while encouraging regional manufacturing and local sourcing of automation equipment. In some regions, tariffs have supported domestic suppliers by improving competitiveness and accelerating investment in locally produced milking automation solutions.

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The milking automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.25 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shortage of skilled farm labor, growth in commercial dairy farming, need for consistent milk quality, rising dairy herd sizes, early adoption of mechanized milking equipment.

The milking automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on animal welfare, rising adoption of smart farming practices, demand for higher milk productivity, integration of AI based herd analytics, government support for dairy automation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of robotic milking systems, integration of sensors for real time herd monitoring, growth in data driven milk yield optimization, increasing demand for labor saving dairy technologies, expansion of automated milking in medium and large farms.

Increasing demand for dairy products is expected to boost the growth of the milking automation market going forward. A dairy product refers to anything derived from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, condensed and dried milk, and any other foodstuffs. As the demand for milk and related dairy products is expected to increase in the upcoming years, only automation can successfully and efficiently foster the industry's growth potential, so the increasing demand for dairy products is ultimately boosting the milking automation market. For instance, in November 2024, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), a US-based non-profit organization, U.S. per capita dairy consumption reached 661 pounds per person in 2023, representing an increase of 7 pounds compared to 2022 and matching the all-time record. Additionally, key dairy categories experienced notable growth, with per capita cheese consumption rising to 42.3 pounds and butter consumption reaching 6.5 pounds-both at historic highs. Therefore, the increasing demand for dairy products is driving the growth of the milking automation market.

Major companies operating in the milking automation market are developing innovative products such as rotary milking systems to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. A rotary milking system is an advanced technology used in the dairy industry for milking cows in a highly efficient and automated manner. For instance, in March 2023, DeLaval, a Sweden-based farm machinery and equipment company, launched Rotary E500. Distinguished by its unique features, the rotary milking system operates in harmony with the natural movements and physiology of cows, ensuring a swift and gentle milking experience. The system is centrally controlled from the DeLaval Rotary Cockpit, where the operator gains access to real-time information on each cow's milking status, automatic start and speed functions, monitoring cameras, and crowd gate controls. This allows for comprehensive monitoring of each cow at every bail, ensuring their safety throughout the milking process. One of the distinctive features of the system is DeLaval WorkSure, an integral design element of the E500 rotary. This feature incorporates durable componentry, backup drive systems, and hardware, enabling the system to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation. Importantly, it allows for the seamless execution of various cleaning and service tasks without the need to interrupt the milking process, highlighting the system's efficiency and reliability.

In April 2024, DeLaval, an India-based manufacturer of milk cooling solutions, specializes in providing advanced cooling systems for dairy farms patterned with SERAP. With this partnership seeks to improve DeLaval's product range in the dairy industry by utilizing SERAP's expertise and manufacturing strengths. By combining their resources, both companies aim to develop innovative solutions for dairy farmers. SERAP is an India-based leading manufacturer of milk cooling tanks, specializes in providing innovative cooling solutions for the dairy industry.

Major companies operating in the milking automation market are DeLaval, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, BouMatic LLC, Lely Group, Afimilk Ltd., Nedap N.V., Dairymaster, Waikato Milking Systems New Zealand LP, Fullwood Packo Ltd., S.A. Christensen & Co., BECO Dairy Automation Inc., AMS-Galaxy USA, SCR Dairy Inc., Allflex Livestock Intelligence, A DUE S.p.A., Milkline S.r.l., GEA Farm Technologies, Lemmer Fullwood, Dairy Automation Ltd., Pearson International, BouMatic Robotics, Dairymaster USA, STI Dairy Automation, SAC Christensen, Urban GmbH & Co. KG

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the milking automation market in 2025. The regions covered in the milking automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The milking automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing robotic milking systems, voluntary milking systems, and milking robots. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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.

Milking Automation Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses milking automation 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Offering: Hardware; Software; Services
• 2) By Farm Size: Small; Medium; Large
• 3) By Species: Dairy Cattle; Goat; Sheep
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Automated Milking Systems; Milking Robots; Sensors And Monitoring Equipment; Milking Parlors
• 2) By Software: Farm Management Software; Data Analytics Software; Herd Management Software; Milking Process Optimization Software
• 3) By Services: Installation Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Training And Consultation Services
• Companies Mentioned: DeLaval; GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft; BouMatic LLC; Lely Group; Afimilk Ltd.; Nedap N.V.; Dairymaster; Waikato Milking Systems New Zealand LP; Fullwood Packo Ltd.; S.A. Christensen & Co.; BECO Dairy Automation Inc.; AMS-Galaxy USA; SCR Dairy Inc.; Allflex Livestock Intelligence; A DUE S.p.A.; Milkline S.r.l.; GEA Farm Technologies; Lemmer Fullwood; Dairy Automation Ltd.; Pearson International; BouMatic Robotics; Dairymaster USA; STI Dairy Automation; SAC Christensen; Urban GmbH & Co. KG
• 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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