Milking Machines Global Market Report 2026

A milking machine is a piece of equipment that incorporates a suction apparatus designed to extract milk from cows and other livestock.

The primary product types of milking machines are fully automatic and semi-automatic. Fully automatic refers to a device equipped with controls that enable it to perform tasks without constant operation by a person. The livestock typically involved in milking machines include cows, sheep, goats, buffaloes, and other similar animals. Various applications for milking machines include micro-dairy farms, macro dairy farms, and other related uses.

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 impacted the milking machines market by increasing the cost of imported components such as vacuum pumps, sensors, control units, and robotic systems used in advanced milking equipment. These impacts are most evident in fully automatic and robotic milking systems, particularly across europe and asia-pacific where cross-border equipment sourcing is common. Higher tariffs have led to increased capital costs for dairy farmers and slower adoption in price-sensitive regions. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, regional assembly, and supplier localization, supporting domestic production and long-term market stability.

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The milking machines market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.32 billion in 2025 to $4.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to labor shortages in dairy farming, growth in commercial dairy farms, need for efficient milk extraction, rising milk consumption demand, adoption of mechanized farming practices.

The milking machines market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation in livestock farming, rising demand for dairy products, increasing farm operational efficiency needs, growth of organized dairy sector, technological advancements in milking equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of robotic milking systems, rising demand for automated dairy operations, increased focus on animal comfort and udder health, expansion of portable and semi-automatic milking solutions, higher adoption in small and medium dairy farms.

The rising rearing of dairy cattle is expected to drive the growth of the milking machines market in the coming years. Rearing dairy cattle involves the systematic management, breeding, nutrition, and husbandry practices aimed at sustained milk production. The primary factor behind the increase in dairy cattle rearing is the growing global demand for high-quality and consistent dairy products, which encourages producers to expand herd sizes to meet evolving consumer preferences and maintain reliable supply chains. Milking machines support this growth by enabling efficient, hygienic, and scalable milk extraction, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing labor constraints associated with larger herds. For example, in August 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a U.S.-based government agency, reported that the number of milk cows on U.S. farms reached 9.33 million head, an increase of 5,000 head compared to June 2024. Therefore, the rising rearing of dairy cattle is driving the milking machinery market.

Leading companies in the milking machine market are focusing on innovations such as seamless transitions that minimize staff training requirements. A seamless transition refers to a smooth and efficient changeover between different phases or processes without interruption. For instance, in January 2024, DeLaval, a Sweden-based manufacturer of integrated milking solutions, launched the VMS Batch Milking system, a notable advancement in robotic milking technology designed for large herds. This robotic batch milking system enhances efficiency and reduces labor costs in large-scale dairy operations. It groups herds for milking in a facility resembling a traditional parlor, enabling a single operator to manage up to 450 cows with minimal staff. The system also collects individual cow data, offering valuable insights into herd performance and health. Additionally, it ensures a smooth transition for farms accustomed to conventional milking methods, reducing the need for extensive staff training.

In March 2024, GEA Group, a Germany-based food corporation, acquired CattleEye for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen GEA Group's digital solutions for the dairy and livestock industry, enhancing animal welfare and optimizing farm management. Cattle Eye Ltd, based in the UK, develops smart solutions for milking machines to improve the efficiency and productivity of dairy operations.

Major companies operating in the milking machines market are DeLaval Inc., GEA Group AG, Lely Holding SARL, BouMatic Robotics B.V., Fullwood Packo, Afimilk Ltd., S. A. Christensen & Co., Milkplan, Prompt Dairy Tech, AMS-Galaxy USA, Yuyao Yuhai Livestock Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Ruike Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., Daviesway, ORION Machinery Co., Ltd., Vansun Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bob-White Systems Inc., Vevor, The Coburn Company, Alfa Laval AB, UKAL Canada, Damate Group, Triunfo Industria Metalurgica, Melasty, LUSNA, SEZER Milking Technologies, WaikatoSA, Bisstarr Milking Systems

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the milking machines market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the global milking machines market share. The regions covered in the milking machines 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 machines market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The milking machine market consists of sales of herringbone milking parlour, rotary milking parlour, swingover miking parlour, and bucket milking machine. 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.

Milking Machines 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 machines 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 report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• 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.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Fully Automatic; Semi-Automatic
• 2) By Livestock: Cow; Sheep; Goat; Buffalo; Others
• 3) By Application: Micro Dairy Farms; Macro Dairy Farms; Others
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Fully Automatic: Robotic Milking Systems; Automated Milking Parlors; Milking Systems With Integrated Data Management
• 2) By Semi-Automatic: Portable Semi-Automatic Milking Machines; Pipeline Milking Systems; Bucket Milking Systems
• Companies Mentioned: DeLaval Inc.; GEA Group AG; Lely Holding SARL; BouMatic Robotics B.V.; Fullwood Packo; Afimilk Ltd.; S. A. Christensen & Co.; Milkplan; Prompt Dairy Tech; AMS-Galaxy USA; Yuyao Yuhai Livestock Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.; Shanghai Ruike Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.; Daviesway; ORION Machinery Co., Ltd.; Vansun Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bob-White Systems Inc.; Vevor; The Coburn Company; Alfa Laval AB; UKAL Canada; Damate Group; Triunfo Industria Metalurgica; Melasty; LUSNA; SEZER Milking Technologies; WaikatoSA; Bisstarr Milking Systems
• 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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