Market Forecast by Countries (China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Rest of Asia), By Sector Type (Organized Dairy Sector, Unorganized Dairy Sector), By Operations (Automatic, Semi-automatic), By Applications (Processed milk, Fresh dairy products, Butter & buttermilk, Cheese, Milk powder, Protein ingredients), By End-users (Small & Medium Dairy Farmers & Processors, Large Dairy Farmers & Processors, Retail), By Equipment Types (Pasteurizers, Homogenizers, mixers & blenders, Separators, Evaporators & dryers, Membrane filtration equipment, Others ), By Machine Types (Production Machines, Processing Machines, Packaging Machines, Storage & Transport Machines, Point of Sale Machines) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC057040 | Publication Date: May 2021 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market was valued at USD 8.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.5 billion by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 9.1% |
Market Size | USD 16.5 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Processed Milk and Cheese Manufacturing |
The Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market report thoroughly covers the market by countries, sector type, operations, applications, end-users, equipment types, and machine types. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market is anticipated to witness significant market growth as the dairy sector undergoes rapid modernization. Rising demand for packaged dairy products, increasing automation in dairy farms, and technological advancements in food processing machinery are boosting market revenue. Moreover, the presence of large dairy-producing countries like India, China, and Australia is accelerating market expansion.
Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market is projected to grow rapidly, at a CAGR of 9.1% during 2025-2031. Several factors are driving this expansion including the use of automatic dairy processing systems, rising demand for cheese and milk powder products, and encouraging cooperation from governments to elevate dairy supply chains. Furthermore, the larger multinational producers of machinery are investing in Asia Pacific's dairy sector, which increases the variety of dairy equipment and promotes efficiency and productivity.
However, there are potential challenges hindering the Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Growth. One of the largest is the high capital investment required for machinery so it can be at an advanced level. Another challenge is the level of available skilled operators in rural areas. Additionally, processors are concerned over fluctuating milk prices and how that can impact profitability. The unorganized dairy sector is several emerging countries creates another barrier to the potential successful adoption of equipment, along with limited access to cold storage facilities. Also, food safety regulations and compliance measures can differ by country, presenting challenges for equipment manufacturers.
There are several trends shaping the market such as the integration of IoT enabled dairy machines for real-time monitoring, incorporating energy-efficient processing equipment, and utilizing packaging automation to comply with export standards set by target international markets. There is an increasing trend towards sustainable, low energy machinery features such as low energy homogenizers, and water-efficient pasteurizers. Robotics and AI-enabled predictive maintenance and equipment are also trending.
Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Industry is expected to offer lucrative investment opportunities in developing fully automated dairy processing plants, establishing cold chain logistics networks, and creating region-specific dairy equipment for small and medium farmers. Venture capital investments are rising in milk powder processing and protein extraction equipment, while governments are encouraging public-private partnerships in dairy infrastructure development.
The Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market is characterized by the presence of global and regional machinery manufacturers focusing on advanced dairy solutions. Leading companies include GEA Group, Tetra Laval, SPX FLOW, Alfa Laval, Krones AG, and IDMC Limited. Local equipment providers in India and China are also strengthening their positions by offering cost-effective solutions to dairy cooperatives and small processors.
Governments across Asia Pacific are implementing strict regulations on food safety, hygiene, and dairy equipment standards. For example, India’s National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) promotes modernization of dairy cooperatives with subsidies for equipment upgrades. China’s Made in China 2025 initiative supports domestic production of advanced dairy machinery. Australia enforces strict food-grade compliance standards under the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to ensure export competitiveness.
Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market is projected to continue robust growth as the dairy sector embraces automation, digitization, and sustainability. Future developments include AI-driven production lines, robotic packaging systems, and blockchain-based supply chain tracking for quality assurance. The growing popularity of value-added dairy products such as flavored milk, protein-enriched dairy, and premium cheese will further increase machinery demand. As governments invest in rural dairy infrastructure and promote export-oriented dairy farming, the market will expand into new growth avenues.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
China is expected to dominate the Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market owing to its large dairy processing base, growing urban population, and strong government support for modern farming. The country’s emphasis on automation and import substitution for dairy machines further drives market share. India follows closely, fueled by the world’s largest milk production and ongoing modernization programs under the NDDB.
The organized dairy sector is expected to dominate market share due to rising demand for packaged dairy products and strict compliance with safety standards. Large-scale dairy processors are adopting advanced machinery to ensure high capacity, hygiene, and efficiency, while the unorganized sector continues to rely on semi-automatic operations, especially in rural regions.
Automatic machinery is expected to lead the market due to its efficiency in reducing labor dependency, ensuring product consistency, and enhancing production capacity. Semi-automatic equipment, although cheaper, is primarily adopted by small dairy farmers with limited investment capability.
The processed milk segment is projected to dominate due to rising packaged milk consumption across urban centers. Meanwhile, the cheese segment is growing rapidly, driven by increasing demand for western food products, fast-food chains, and changing dietary habits. Milk powder and protein ingredients are also gaining traction for exports and sports nutrition applications.
According to Sachin, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Large dairy farmers and processors dominate the market as they invest significantly in advanced dairy equipment for high-capacity production, exports, and compliance with international quality standards. Small and medium farmers are gradually upgrading, supported by government subsidies and cooperative models.
Pasteurizers and homogenizers hold the largest market share, as they are essential for ensuring safety, shelf life, and uniformity of dairy products. Separators, evaporators, dryers, and membrane filtration equipment are also witnessing increasing adoption in specialized dairy applications such as milk powder and protein ingredient production.
Processing machines dominate the Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market as they form the core of dairy product transformation including pasteurization, homogenization, separation, and evaporation. Packaging machines are also witnessing strong demand as dairy exports rise across the region.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Asia Pacific Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sector Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Operations, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Equipment Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Machine Types, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Trends |
6 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
6.6 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 China Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
8 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
8.1 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 India Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
9.1 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Japan Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
10.1 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Australia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
11.1 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Indonesia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
12.1 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Philippines Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
13.1 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
13.2 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
13.3 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
13.4 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
13.5 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
13.6 Thailand Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
14 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
14.1 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2021 - 2031 |
14.2 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2021 - 2031 |
14.3 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
14.4 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2021 - 2031 |
14.5 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
14.6 Malaysia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
15.1 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15.2 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15.3 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15.4 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15.5 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
15.6 Singapore Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2021 - 2031 |
16 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, 2021 - 2031 |
16.1 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Sector Type, 2017 - 2027 |
16.2 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Operations, 2017 - 2027 |
16.3 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2017 - 2027 |
16.4 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-users, 2017 - 2027 |
16.5 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Types, 2021 - 2031 |
16.6 Rest of Asia Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Types, 2017 - 2027 |
17 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
18 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
18.1 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
18.2 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sector Type, 2021 & 2031F |
18.3 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Operations, 2021 & 2031F |
18.4 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
18.5 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
18.6 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Equipment Types, 2021 & 2031F |
18.7 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Machine Types, 2021 & 2031F |
19 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
19.1 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
19.2 Asia Pacific Dairy Industry Machinery and Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
20 Company Profiles |
21 Recommendations |
22 Disclaimer |