The global market growth is accelerating as modernization, automation, and rising demand for value-added dairy products are driving the equipment upgrades through 2030.
Hyderabad, India, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Mordor Intelligence, the dairy processing equipment market size is valued at USD 13.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.27 billion by 2030, growing at a 5.24% CAGR. Demand remains strong as consumers increasingly gravitate toward packaged dairy, functional ingredients, and specialty formats. Regulatory tightening, sustainability mandates, and factory modernization programs supported by global agencies are encouraging processors to upgrade their operations and adopt advanced, energy-efficient, and digitally enabled systems. As sanitation, compliance, and automation become core business priorities, dairy companies are accelerating capital investment cycles, shaping the framework for equipment innovation through the end of the decade.
Key Dairy Processing Equipment Market Dynamics
Growing Shift Toward Value-Added and Functional Dairy
Dairy processors are steadily moving beyond traditional liquid products and into formats that require precision equipment, versatile processing lines, and strict hygiene assurance. Categories such as concentrated ingredients, premium cheeses, fermented beverages, and specialty powders are expanding, encouraging manufacturers to deploy machinery that supports standardized quality and consistent output. Rising consumer awareness around nutrition and functional benefits is also prompting equipment investments that enable the formulation of flexibility and clean-label manufacturing.
Expansion of Shelf-Stable and Long-Life Categories
A pronounced pivot toward long-life dairy products is reshaping equipment purchasing patterns. Processors are adopting technologies that support advanced thermal treatment, sterile packaging, and resilient production workflows designed to maintain product integrity across long distribution cycles. These systems help brands serve regions by developing cold-chain networks, broaden geographic reach, and maintain business continuity during supply disruptions. As emergency preparedness and food-security strategies evolve, processors increasingly emphasize technologies that enhance stability and reduce reliance on refrigeration.
Market Breakdown by Key Segments
By Equipment Type
- Pasteurizers
- Sterilizers and UHT Systems
- Homogenizers
- Centrifuges and Separators
- Evaporators and Dryers
- Membrane Filtration Systems
- Mixing and Blending
- CIP and Automation Modules
By Application
- Liquid Milk
- Cheese
- Milk Powder and Infant Formula
- Yogurt and Fermented Products
- Butter and Spreads
- Others
For a full breakdown of market size, segmentation data, and competitive intelligence on the dairy processing equipment industry, read details of the Mordor Intelligence report at
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/dairy-processing-equipment-market?utm_source=globenewswire
Geographic Analysis
Asia-Pacific Extends Its Lead
Asia-Pacific stands as the industry’s largest and most dynamic region. Policymakers are investing heavily in infrastructure and processing capacity, enabling local manufacturers to upgrade facilities and improve product safety. Market growth benefits from urbanization, rising household incomes, and a stronger emphasis on packaged nutrition. Evolving national regulations and growing consumer trust in branded dairy further support equipment adoption.
Competitive Shifts in the Industry
The dairy processing equipment market remains moderately fragmented, with global manufacturers competing alongside specialized regional firms. Established companies leverage strong portfolios, automation capabilities, and extensive service networks, while smaller players focus on tailored solutions, energy-efficient retrofits, and modular system designs.
Strategic moves, including acquisitions and cross-regional collaborations, are accelerating innovation and broadening reach into high-growth markets. Companies offering end-to-end solutions, from equipment design and installation to maintenance and digital monitoring, are strengthening their competitive edge, especially in regions where technical training remains limited.
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Cheese Market – The Cheese Market is valued at USD 163.83 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 210.15 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.94%. The market is segmented by product type (natural, processed), milk source (cow, goat, buffalo, others), format (blocks/wheels, slices, shredded & grated, spreads, cubes & sticks), distribution channel (retail, foodservice), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa), with forecasts provided in value (USD).
Non-Dairy Cheese Market – The Non-Dairy Cheese Market is valued at USD 2.41 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.03 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.85%. The market is segmented by source (soy, almond, coconut, cashew, oat, pea protein, others), form (blocks & slices, shreds & grated, spreads & dips, other forms), distribution channel (on-trade, off-trade), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa), with forecasts provided in value (USD).
Milk Powder Industry – The Milk Powder Industry is valued at USD 35.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 42.23 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.86% during 2025–2030. The market is segmented by type (dairy milk powder, non-dairy/plant-based milk powder), packaging format (flexible pouches, cans & tins, bulk bags, single-serve sachets), distribution channel (retail, foodservice, industrial), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa), with forecasts provided in value (USD).
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