Milking Automation Market is expected to reach US$ 3.75 Billion by 2031

Global Milking Automation Market Forecast to 2031: Key Insights

According to our latest study on "Global Milking Automation Market – Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Offering, Farm Size, Livestock, Application, End Use, and Geography," the market was valued at US$ 2.47 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.75 billion by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 6.4% during 2025–2031. The steady growth of the global milking automation market size can be attributed to factors such as the increased labor shortages, larger herd sizes, and the demand for efficiency and precision in dairy farming. Technological developments such as AI-driven monitoring, remote management, and energy- and water-efficient systems are likely to emerge as key milking automation market trends in the future.

Europe is characterized by the steady introduction of milking automation technology into the sector. Investment in advanced milking and feeding robots, along with other automated systems, is not limited to progressive farmers in Western regions. Farmers in the Eastern part of the continent are also adopting these technologies, despite traditionally lower productivity levels and smaller workforces. The automation systems used in dairy farming allow the producers to monitor the health status of the cows directly, to set up milking times, and to collect data that can be used by the management to make informed decisions and even improve the quality of the milk produced.

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The government and institutions greatly facilitate the adoption process. In April 2023, Marcel Bolos, the Minister for European Investments and Projects (MIPE), while talking about the National Resilience and Recovery Programme (NRRP), said that the agricultural producers and livestock farmers can receive grants that would allow them to automate their farms. From a budget of ~ US$ 165 million (EUR 150 million), farmers can get up to ~ US$ 3.3 million (EUR 3 million) per project. There is an intention to invest ~ US$ 440 million (EUR 400 million) in the local equity market to foster the innovation industry in the area. The financial supports provide a good chance for farms of any size to turn on advanced technologies and extend the scale of their businesses. Such factors enable Europe to hold a significant milking automation market share.

Surging Demand for Nutrient-Rich Dairy Products Drives Global Milking Automation Market Growth

Dairy products provide the necessary micronutrients, high-quality protein, and energy, which makes them a principal component of diets globally. The socio-economic significance of the dairy sector is emphasized by the fact that millions of people depend on these products for their lives.

In 2024, the total milk production worldwide was 982 million tons, which was 1.4% more than in 2023. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), global milk production—81% from cows, 15% from buffaloes, and 4% from goats, sheep, and camels—will have an annual growth rate of 1.8% and will be 1,146 million tons by 2034. Southeast Asia and African countries are estimated to be the regions with the highest increase in the milking automation market.

The European Union produced 148.9 million tons in 2024, which is slightly less than 149.3 million tons in 2023 due to the decrease in herd sizes and profitability. On the other hand, Asia's production went up by 2.4% year-over-year, and it was 460 million tons.

Global Milking Automation Market: Segmental Overview

By offering, the market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment held the largest milking automation market share in 2024. Core hardware systems, including robotic milking units, automated parlors, intelligent teat-cup attachment mechanisms, vacuum pumps, sensing modules, and sanitation units, maintain stable output, decrease labor intervention, and improve milk hygiene. The combination of robotics, machine vision, and multi-sensor platforms is revolutionizing milking workflows, which is making them more accurate, comfortable for the animal, and reliable from an operational point of view. Producers are investing in modular designs that facilitate incremental upgrades, energy-efficient motor technologies that are in line with sustainability requirements, and tough materials that are suitable for heavy, 24-hour farm use. The need for automated in-parlor identification devices, 3D teat-detection cameras, and complete monitoring systems is the main reason behind the continuous innovations in the hardware sector.

Global Milking Automation Market Analysis: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments

The global milking automation market report emphasizes prominent players' developments. Delaval, BouMatic, BECO Dairy Automation Inc., Lely, Allflex, Waikato Milking Systems NZ LP, AMS Galaxy USA, Automated Dairy, Afimilk Ltd., and GEA Group are among the prominent players profiled in the global milking automation market report. Market players focus on new product launches, expansion, diversification, and acquisition strategies to capitalize on prevailing business opportunities.

• In August 2025, DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, launched the Milk Meter MM100, its latest milk meter for conventional milking systems. The MM100 joins DeLaval’s line of milk meter and sensor technology, which helps provide insights to enhance milk production. The MM100 measures milking time, flow, and conductivity—providing information that producers can use to make timely, informed decisions, ranging from herd health to milk production. DeLaval continues to produce innovative tools to help producers enhance milking performance. Combining the MM100 with Flow-Responsive™ Milking, the Evanza™ Milking Cluster (named the 2024 New Product of the Year by Agri Marketing Magazine), and Milking Automation MA 200 and MA500 can help producers get the most out of their farm. The MM100 is now available for dairy farmers in the US and Canada.
• In February 2025, BROLIS and BouMatic, leading innovators in dairy technology, announced that the BROLIS BHL01 in-line milk analyzer received a positive validation report from the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR). ICAR confirmed that the BROLIS BHL01 in-line analyzer has completed testing and validation for milk fat and protein measurement. This validation attests that the system delivers data as described by BROLIS Sensor Technology for the reviewed components.

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