Global Poultry Processing Equipment Market - 2024-2031

Global Poultry Processing Equipment Market - 2024-2031

Global Poultry Processing Equipment Market reached US$ 5.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 7.95 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 5.71% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

With the increasing global population and rising health consciousness among people, there is a growing demand for protein sources such as poultry, raising its consumption. According to FAO, in world meat markets for 2021-30, poultry meat consumption rose to 152 Mt globally, making up 52% of meat consumed. According to the International Chicken Council, in 2021, per capita poultry consumption reached 113.3 pounds, with broiler meat contributing a substantial portion, accounting for 96.5 pounds.

The high poultry demand along with the need for processed food products in the global market raise the market for processed poultry products. Manufacturers are developing new and advanced poultry processing equipment to satisfy the poultry process needs of farms, butcher shops, and poultry factories for easy processing of various poultries types in convenient and time-effective methods. The new technologies coming up with automation and quick processing activities are expanding the market growth.

Asia-Pacific dominated the market with government support and actions to improve the poultry market to develop the larger region’s market. Indian Government, through the Department of Animal Husbandry, initiated a special National Action Plan for Egg and Poultry 2022 to increase the farmer’s income and meet the required protein intake of the growing population in the country. This program helps increase the poultry output in the region thereby driving the need for processing equipment demand.

Dynamics

Rising Poultry Consumption

Poultry and poultry products are highly in demand at the global level due to their taste and nutritional benefits. According to USDA, an almost 86% increase in global poultry meat consumption was observed from 2001 to 2021. USDA estimated that the broiler production grew by 22 % and egg by 10 %. It is estimated that the total poultry sector sales in 2022 were $76.9 billion, an increase of 67 % from 2021.

Broiler sales increased by 60 %, turkey sales increased by 21 %, and egg sales increased by 122 %. USDA also reported that poultry imports globally are expected to reach 17.5 million tons by 2031, with Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa as the top exporters and importers. The significant rise in poultry meat production and consumption has a positive impact on the market size.

Growing Demand for Processed Poultry Products

With growing urbanization, busy lifestyles and changing consumer preferences the demand for processed poultry products is rising rapidly at the global level. As urbanization rises, people have less time for cooking. Processed poultry products offer a convenient and protein-rich meal option for busy lifestyles. Consumers are increasingly preferring convenient and ready-to-cook options to deal with hectic lifestyles.

The growing popularity of processed poultry products like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chicken nuggets, and pre-marinated cuts fuels the demand for equipment that can handle these types of processing efficiently, driving market growth. The introduction of new poultry processing equipment, processed poultry products and new brands to promote processed products is highly influencing the processed poultry product demand and the equipment need.

For instance, in December 2021, Suguna Foods, India’s largest poultry company, introduced the new poultry brand Delfrez into the market. the brand is available through India’s leading online and offline channels and will include mainly Suguna’s ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and marinated poultry meat products. The company is highly in need of efficient poultry processing equipment to meet the product demand and supply.

High Costs of Poultry Processing Equipment

Global poultry processing equipment can be hindered by its expensive nature. The sophisticated poultry processing equipment with automation and advanced technological involvement can be a high-priced product. Operating and maintaining sophisticated poultry processing equipment can require specialized skills. A shortage of skilled labor in some regions might hinder the adoption of advanced equipment.

The high cost can be a major hurdle for smaller and medium-sized poultry processors, that cannot afford the expensive expenditure of such equipment. This limits the adoption of new and efficient equipment by poultry processors from developing countries, potentially hindering overall processing capacity and technological advancements in the industry. Smaller players might rely on older, less efficient equipment which can lead to higher operational costs and lower yields.

Segment Analysis

The global poultry processing equipment market is segmented based on type, product, mode of operation, application, end-user, and region.

Increased Efficiency of Automatic Poultry Processing Equipment

The global poultry processing equipment market is segmented based on modes of operation into automatic, semi-automatic, and manual. The automatic segment accounted for the largest share with its ability to increase efficiency. The automated equipment operates at faster speeds and with greater precision creating higher processing capacity, allowing facilities to handle larger volumes of poultry in less time.

Automated equipment reduces the reliance on manual labor and minimizes human intervention during processing, which helps to reduce the risk of contamination and ensures better overall hygiene standards. The product introduction by the major players drives the market growth. For instance, in June 2020, Marel introduced its new ACM-NT Compact automated cut-up solution for poultry processing.

The company claims that using ACM-NT’s proven breast, leg and wing-cutting modules, this custom-designed system can make any high-grade chicken part. Similarly, in February 2023, Harpak-ULMA, the industry leader in smart, connected packaging solutions, announced the North American availability of ULMA’s Tight-Bag machines for poultry products. The tight-Chicken brand combines automated product loading and vertical bagging to overcome manual-intensive processes.

Geographical Penetration

High Poultry Expansion in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific region holds the largest share of the global poultry processing equipment market. With the growing working population and people with busy schedules, there is a high demand for processed food products in the region. Increased urbanization and growing disposable incomes of the people of this region raised their food product affordability boosting processed poultry product sales, driving the equipment growth.

Poultry is considered one of the highly vertically integrated industries in India. According to the Directorate of Poultry Research, India produces 2.75 million tons of chicken meat and 2.86 million tons of hen eggs annually. According to APEDA 2022, broiler production has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 % per annum. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare estimates that around 129 billion eggs will be produced in India in 2022.

According to FAO predictions, in 2022, China produced 24 MMT of poultry meat. According to World Population Review 2023, China consumed over 21,555 tons of chicken. The increased production and consumption of poultry and poultry products boost the region’s poultry market expansion. The production and consumption of high poultry products in this region help in expanding the market growth with the high need for processing equipment to process large-scale poultry product demand.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Marel, Deccan Automation Technology, JBT, Qingdao Raniche Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., CTB, Inc., Baader Global SE, MAYEKAWA MFG. CO., LTD., BAYLE SA, Foodmate B.V and Hightop Poultry Equipment.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 had a moderate impact on the global poultry processing equipment market. Lockdowns and travel restrictions caused delays in obtaining equipment parts and machinery, needed for the production and installation of the processing equipment. Most poultry processing plants faced challenges with decreased production of processed poultry products with less poultry availability, and disrupted distribution channels, lowering demand for new equipment.

On the other hand, the demand for processed food products has risen in the pandemic period. Social distancing protocols in processing plants highlighted the need for automation to reduce worker density. The government regulations regarding the processing plant running and highlighted hygiene and workplace safety increased demand for the market. The availability and sales of poultry processing equipment through the e-commerce platform improved the market sales.

By Type
• Poultry Slaughtering Equipment
• De-feathering Equipment
• De-boning Equipment
• Cut-up Machine
• Evisceration Equipment
• Tumbling Equipment
• Marinating Equipment
• Other

By Product
• Fresh Processed
• Raw Cooked

By Mode of Operation
• Automatic
• Semi-Automatic
• Manual

By Application
• Chicken
• Turkey
• Duck

By End-User
• Farm
• Butcher Shops
• Poultry Factory
• Other

By Region
• North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
• South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments
• In January 2023, Cumberland, AGCO’s poultry production equipment brand, launched Scout Robot to promote poultry health and performance. This is the world’s first ceiling-suspended robot system to continuously monitor broiler chickens and their poultry house environment. The advanced robot uses a complete set of sensors to map key indicators that impact bird health and performance, including light intensity, bird distribution, thermal comfort, and other parameters to increase animal welfare as well as farm productivity.
• In December 2021, Suguna Foods, India’s largest poultry company, introduced the new poultry brand Delfrez into the market. the brand is available through India’s leading online and offline channels and will include mainly Suguna’s ready-to-eat (RTE), ready-to-cook, and marinated poultry meat products.
• In 2021, Pro-Falcons Machinery manufacturers in India launched a new automatic chicken machine that is suitable for meat and chicken processing industries. Automatic meat-cutting machines are claimed to increase production speed.

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