Automatic Milking System Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis, By Type (Single-Stall Unit, Multi-Stall Unit and Automated Milking Rotary), By Application (Dairy farmers and Commercial Uses), Regional Forecast By 2031

Updated On: 10 June 2024

Automatic Milking System Market Report Overview

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The global automatic milking system market size was USD 1767.49 million in 2021 & the market is expected to reach USD 5,685.45 million in 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 11.95% during the forecast period.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the automatic milking system market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Automatic milking systems, also referred to as milking robots, enable dairy farms to entirely automate the milking procedure. Normally, these systems are designed to milk 60 cows, however there are commercial systems on the market that can handle up to 80 cows. In the milk collection process, it replaces manual labor. Automated systems with aiding arms clean the teats and squirt them with antiseptics to reduce the risk of infection. Furthermore, advanced systems that provide milk yield per cow and particular cow health are now being developed.

In recent years, the movement toward mechanized milking systems has gained momentum. Milking systems assist dairy owners in cost-effectively accelerating their enterprises in the dairy sector. Due to customer demand for higher milk quality and quantity, as well as growing worries about the health of the herd and the wellbeing of the farmer work environment, there is an increase in the need for such systems. These automated devices should allow for more frequent and flexible milking schedules than traditional milking practices. Additionally, as these solutions have a foundation of streamlined software encompassing all processes, the operator's involvement is limited. Additionally, producers continually stress the need to boost sales and boost overall effectiveness, perhaps having an impact on the expansion of the milking industry.

COVID-19 Impact: Labor Shortage and Supply Chain Interruptions Caused an Increase in the Use of these Systems

Robotics and automation in agricultural settings are now used more frequently as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Production of the necessary components was severely curtailed during the coronavirus crisis in order to stop the infection from spreading. But because of a number of worries, including labor shortages and supply chain interruptions, farm owners are understanding that automation might be the solution to some of the problems that might develop in the event of future disruptions. However, the level of uncertainty is growing. It is projected that the limitation on COVID-19 will result in the decrease of migrant casual labor by 70%.

Latest Trends

"Development of Partnership to Provide Complete Solution for Automatic Batch Milking"

Madero Dairy Solutions, which offers computerized management systems based on sensors, and AMS Galaxy USA have partnered since November 2021. Under the terms of the partnership, AMS Galaxy Robots would be produced particularly for Madero Dairy Systems and would provide a complete solution for automatic batch milking, focusing on milk production with more than 750 cows, including designing, operation, implementation, and maintenance. However, AMS can provide an industry-unparalleled solution to meet the needs of dairy producers with the highest level of perfection.

Automatic Milking System Market Segmentation

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• By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into Single-Stall Unit, Multi-Stall Unit and Automated Milking Rotary

• By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Dairy farmers and Commercial Uses

Driving Factors

"Increasing Milk Production helps Increase the Use of Automation and Reduces the Cost of Labor "

Milk manufacturing requires a lot of labor. As the world consumption for dairy products rises and dairy farms expand as a result, it is expected that labor and operating costs would increase. By significantly increasing milk production, the use of milking automation and technology, including milking systems, can significantly lower labor expenses on dairy farms. Automatic milking systems not only reduce manual work but also enhance the quantity of instances a particular cow can be leeched, increasing productivity.

"Increasing Demand from the Food and Beverage Industry is Driving the Expansion of the Automatic Milking Industry"

The primary factors boosting the growth of the global market for automatic milking systems are the nutritive properties of milk and its derivatives. The market is growing as a result of the increased demand from the beverage and food industries as well as the growing number of dairy enterprises. The use of these systems for efficiency reasons is being encouraged by this, combined with rising demand for high-quality and quantity milk which is in turn supporting market growth.

Restraining Factors

"Expenses of Purchasing and Insufficient Training to Use these Systems Hinder the Industry Expansion"

The biggest barrier to the automatic milking system market growth is the upfront expense of purchasing and maintaining these devices. Incorporation of these technologies is not yet an actuality in countries with small herd sizes. Additionally, the availability of cow training on dairy farms has a significant impact on the usability and functionality of automatic milking. Cows must adjust to the procedures in order for efficiency to increase. It is believed that a major problem holding up the market would be insufficient training.

Automatic Milking System Market Regional Insights

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"Europe to Lead Regional Market due to Presence of Producers and Growing Demand for Milk in the Region"

Due to the existence of significant producers, the region's growing demands for milk and other dairy products, and significant financial investments in R&D operations in nations like the United Kingdom, Germany, and others, the European market held the largest automatic milking system market share in 2019. Additionally, this area is known for its high cost of labor. High use of automation technology is seen in this region as a means of mitigating or reducing the cost of labor.

Due to the significant presence of the automatic milking system manufacturers, the Asia Pacific market is predicted to experience higher rates of expansion in the approaching years. The expansion of the market is primarily being aided by the steadily increasing herd size and the utilization of technical advancement in nations like China and other countries where milk supply centers are expanding quickly.

Key Industry Players

"Key Players are making Investments in R&D to Introduce Cutting-edge Technologies in the Market"

The number of significant players is anticipated to boost market competition, which is anticipated to drive down the price of automation systems throughout the projection period. The manufacturers of automatic milking systems have been making investments in research and development efforts to bring about cutting-edge automatic solutions to fulfill the changing needs of the dairy industry. Manufacturers are finding new business opportunities thanks to the increasing demand for autonomous solutions and the economic expansion of several emerging nations.

List of Market Players Profiled

• Waikato Milking Systems LP (New Zealand)
• Fullwood Ltd (U.K.)
• Delaval (Sweden)
• S.A. Christensen & Co. (Denmark)
• Afimilk Ltd. (Israel)
• GEA Group AG (Germany)
• Boumatic LLC (U.S.)
• Lely Holding S.A.R.L. (Netherlands)
• Dairymaster (Ireland)
• SCR Dairy, Inc. (U.S.)

Report Coverage

This report covers the automatic milking system market. The CAGR expected to be in during the forecast period, and also the USD value in 2021 and what it is expected to be in 2027. The effect COVID-19 had on the market in the beginning of the pandemic. The latest trends taking place in this industry. The factors that are driving this market as well as the factors that are restraining the growth of industry. The segmentation of this market based on type and applications. The region leading in the industry and why they will continue to do so during the forecast period. Further, the key market players, what all is being done by them to stay ahead of their competition as well as retain their market positions. All these details are covered in the report.