The Global Milking Robots Market size is expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 11.9% CAGR during the forecast period.
Milking robots are automated milking systems in which milking occurs without direct operator intervention. The cows are milked daily, with 1 or 2 hours to clean the equipment. The average number of daily milking is between 2.5 and 3. Cows may freely visit a milking robot or be forced to do so via automated gates. Cows are typically housed year-round in barns equipped with milking robots.
Automatic milking systems can be classified as either single-stall or multi-stall. In multi-stall automated milking systems, one robot may service three or four milking stalls; there is specialized cleaning equipment for udders. The optimal number of animals for a single-stall milking robot is 60 (with dry cows 70). Using a multi-stall milking robot with four milking stalls, 160 dairy cows may be milked.
A precooler is included in an automated milking system-equipped barn. This prevents the freezing of milk in an unfilled bulk tank and cleaning the tank after the milk has been removed. The electrical conductivity of milk allows for the automated identification of milk from problematic cows. The low-quality milk is transferred to a separate milk tank.
During the past two decades, automatic milking systems were developed and used to further alleviate the burden and cut labor costs associated with (partially) manual milking. The automatic milking system is sometimes known as the robotic milking system because the robotic arm, a fundamental component of the system, mimics the manual teat cup attachment operation. In a setting with an automated milking system, cows may be milked at whim 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and there is no need for a set milking schedule throughout the day.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace at which robots and automation are being used in agricultural settings. During the crisis caused by the coronavirus, production of components came to a substantial halt to stem the further spread of the infection. However, as a result of several concerns, such as disruptions in supply chains and shortages of labor, farm owners are realizing that automation may be the key to resolving some of the issues that may arise in the case of future disruptions. It is anticipated that the restriction on COVID-19 will result in a reduction of migrant seasonal workers by 70 percent; nevertheless, the degree of uncertainty is rising. Several organizations, like the National Farmers Union and the Agri-EPI Centre, have concluded that the best way to fight this issue is to encourage the use of agricultural robots in the marketplace.
Milk production is labor-intensive. The labor and operational expenses are anticipated to rise as a result of the rising demand for dairy products and the following expansion in dairy farms worldwide. By dramatically improving milk output, the deployment of milking automation technology, such as milking robots, can drastically reduce labor costs on dairy farms. Not only do milking robots minimize manual labor, but it also increases the number of times a single cow can be milked, hence boosting the output.
The nutritious qualities of milk and milk products are the key elements driving the expansion of the worldwide market for milking robots. In addition, the expanding number of dairy businesses and rising demand from the food and beverage sectors are driving the market growth. This, along with an increase in demand for quality and quantity milk, as well as the high cost of labor, is encouraging the deployment of robots for operational purposes, consequently stimulating market expansion.
The initial cost of acquiring and maintaining these systems is the principal factor inhibiting market expansion. In nations with modest herd sizes, integration of these systems is not yet a reality. In addition, the functioning and usability of milking robots are strongly dependent on the cow training offered on dairy farms. To improve efficiency, cows must adapt and adjust to the systems. It is anticipated that inadequate training would be a key issue delaying the market.
Based on the Component, the Milking Robots Market is segmented into Hardware, Software, and Services. The hardware segment acquired the highest revenue share in the milking robots’ market in 2021. The growing preference for automated hardware and systems, the increasing adoption of milking robots, the technological advancements that key players are making to introduce innovative products, the growing demand for dairy products, and the subsequent increase in the number of dairy cows all over the world are some of the major factors that are driving demand for milking robots hardware.
On the basis of System Type, the Milking Robots Market is divided into Single-stall Units, Multi-stall Units, and Automated Milking Rotary. The automated milking rotary segment recorded a significant revenue share in the milking robot market in 2021. The fully automated milking rotary places in complete command of labor, milking, and feeding procedures. Because users have five hydraulic robots, each designed for a distinct purpose, users can do up to 1,600 automated milkings every day.
By Herd Size, the Milking Robots Market is classified into Below 100, Between 100 & 1,000, and Above 1,000. The below 100 segments garnered the largest revenue shares in the milking robots market in 2021. There are less than one hundred cows on each dairy farm on average throughout a number of the world's most important milk-producing nations and regions, including emerging nations such as the European Union, India, Brazil, and China, among others.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size value in 2021 | USD 2 Billion |
| Market size forecast in 2028 | USD 4.4 Billion |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Historical Period | 2018 to 2020 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 to 2028 |
| Revenue Growth Rate | CAGR of 11.9% from 2022 to 2028 |
| Number of Pages | 227 |
| Number of Tables | 428 |
| Report coverage | Market Trends, Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Segmentation Analysis, Regional and Country Breakdown, Companies Strategic Developments, Company Profiling |
| Segments covered | Component, System Type, Herd Size, Region |
| Country scope | US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria |
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Region-wise, the Milking Robots Market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific segment acquired the highest revenue share in the milking robots market in 2021. A significant aspect that is contributing to the expansion of the market in the Asia Pacific region is the rising knowledge among farm owners regarding the advantages of milking robots. Because of the region's rapidly growing population and the concomitant rise in demand for milk and other dairy products, there has been a considerable increase in the number of animal-rearing operations in the region, which has driven the expansion of the market.
Free Valuable Insights: Global Milking Robots Market size to reach USD 4.4 Billion by 2028
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Tetra Laval International S.A. (DeLaval), GEA Group AG, Madison One Holdings, LLC (BouMatic), Lely International N.V., Fullwood Ltd., Milkomax, Solutions laitières, Inc., System Happel GmbH, Waikato Milking Systems NZ LP, AMS Galaxy USA and Dairymaster USA, Inc.
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The global Milking Robots Market size is expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2028.
The automation of dairy farms has reduced labor costs are driving the market in coming years, however, Investment costs are high restraints the growth of the market.
Tetra Laval International S.A. (DeLaval), GEA Group AG, Madison One Holdings, LLC (BouMatic), Lely International N.V., Fullwood Ltd., Milkomax, Solutions laitières, Inc., System Happel GmbH, Waikato Milking Systems NZ LP, AMS Galaxy USA and Dairymaster USA, Inc.
The Single-stall Unit market is leading the segment in the Global Milking Robots Market by System Type in 2021; thereby, achieving a market value of $2.16 billion by 2028.
The Europe market dominated the Global Milking Robots Market by Region in 2021; thereby, achieving a market value of $1.56 billion by 2028.
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