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Milking robots are automatic milking systems or devices that milk cattle without direct human labor, reducing costs, automating the milking process, and increasing efficiency by collecting data on the cattle. They extract milk from cattle without direct contact and collect data about the cattle.
Milking robots come in single-stall units, multi-stall units, and automated milking rotaries. Single-stall units are small robots with one stall, one technical room, and one robot arm. These systems offer hardware, software, and services for different herd sizes, categorized as below 100, between 100 and 1,000, and above 1,000.
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 robots market by increasing the cost of imported robotic components, sensors, software systems, and precision mechanical parts. Hardware intensive segments such as single stall units, multi stall units, and automated milking rotary systems are most affected, particularly in Europe and North America where global sourcing is common. Dairy farms face higher installation costs and longer equipment delivery timelines. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, regional system integration, and innovation in cost optimized robotic milking solutions.
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The milking robots market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.35 billion in 2025 to $3.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shortage of skilled dairy labor, growth in commercial dairy farming, rising milk demand, need for improved milking efficiency, adoption of mechanized farming practices.
The milking robots market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing dairy farm automation, rising investment in smart agriculture, growth of large scale dairy farms, demand for real time livestock monitoring, focus on operational cost reduction. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated milking systems on dairy farms, rising focus on data driven herd management solutions, growing demand for labor saving technologies in dairy operations, expansion of robotic milking systems for large herd sizes, increasing emphasis on animal welfare and milking consistency.
The rising demand to reduce labor costs through automation is expected to drive the growth of the milking robots market in the coming years. Automation involves the development and implementation of technologies that enable the delivery of goods or services with minimal human intervention. Milking robots utilizing automation can lower labor costs by milking more cows in less time without increasing the workforce required to manage a farm. For example, in October 2023, Agriland Media Ltd., an Ireland-based digital media company, reported that Mulligan Brothers Dairy Farm in Ireland installed six Lely Astronaut A5 milking robots for their 430-cow herd, reducing their labor needs to a single full-time worker while automating all milking operations. Therefore, the growing demand to cut labor costs through automation is propelling the milking robots market.
Key companies in the milking robot market are focusing on advanced technologies, such as robotic milking systems, to improve efficiency, enhance animal welfare, optimize milk production, reduce labor costs, and minimize the environmental impact of dairy farming. Robotic milking technology comprises automated systems that allow cows to be milked without human intervention, offering greater flexibility and efficiency in milking schedules. For instance, in January 2024, DeLaval, a Sweden-based farm machinery and equipment company, launched the VMS Batch Milking system. This system automates milking for large herds by allowing cows to be grouped and brought to a centralized milking area, similar to traditional parlors. The technology has been successfully implemented in over 10 installations worldwide, collectively milking around 10,000 cows.
In April 2023, TDSG LLC, a US-based supplier of dairy farm equipment, acquired the assets of Total Dairy Solutions for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, TDSG LLC aims to strengthen its market position, expand its product portfolio, and achieve greater operational efficiency. Total Dairy Solutions, based in the US, provides custom dairy farm solutions, including robotic milking systems and other advanced technologies and services.
Major companies operating in the milking robots market are GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Lely Holding S.a r.l., DeLaval AB, Eurotec GmbH, Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd., Fullwood Packo Ltd., Dairymaster International Ltd., FutureDairy Pty Ltd., Milkplan SA, Hokofarm Group B.V., Rovibec Agrisolutions Inc., Rotec Engineering B.V., Milkomax Solutions Laitieres, Icerobotics Ltd., AMS Galaxy USA Inc., VMS Robotics BV, DairyRobotics LLC, Wadleren Robotics, Milking Automation Pty Ltd., RoboCow BV, Robotic Milking Systems BV
Europe was the largest region in the milking robots market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the milking robots 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 robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The milking robots market consists of sales of multistalle and monostalle cow milking robots, cleaning and disinfection system. 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.
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