According to a new report published by AkVis Intelligence, titled, “Poultry Processing Equipment Market by Type, Equipment Type, Product Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024–2032,” The Global Poultry Processing Equipment Market Size Was Valued at USD 5.11 Billion in 2023 and is Projected to Reach USD 8.78 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6.2 % From 2024-2032. Poultry processing equipment includes machinery for slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, and packaging poultry products. This market features equipment like de-feathering machines, evisceration systems, chilling and freezing units, cut-up systems, deboning, skinning machines, and packaging tools. Market growth is driven by rising global demand for poultry, increasing consumer preference for processed and convenience foods, and technological advancements enhancing efficiency and hygiene. North America and Europe lead the market due to high poultry consumption and strict food safety regulations, while Asia-Pacific is emerging rapidly, fueled by growing poultry production and changing dietary habits.
According to the global Poultry Processing Equipment market analysis, the market is segmented into Type, Equipment Type, Product Type, and region. Type the market is categorized into (Chicken, Turkey, Ducks), Equipment Type the market is categorized into (Killing and DE feathering, Evisceration, Cut-ups, Deboning and Skinning, Marinating and Tumbling), Product Type the market is categorized into (Fresh Processed, Raw Cooked, Pre-Cooked, Raw Fermented Sausages, Cured, Dried). By region, it is analyzed across North America (U.S.; Canada; Mexico), Eastern Europe (Bulgaria; The Czech Republic; Hungary; Poland; Romania; Rest of Eastern Europe), Western Europe (Germany; UK; France; Netherlands; Italy; Russia; Spain; Rest of Western Europe), Asia-Pacific (China; India; Japan; Southeast Asia, etc.), South America (Brazil; Argentina, etc.), Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia; South Africa, etc.).
Poultry processing equipment encompasses machinery used in the slaughter, evisceration, chilling, and packaging of poultry products, ensuring efficient and hygienic processing from farm to market. The market includes equipment for defeathering, evisceration, chilling, freezing, cutting, deboning, skinning, and packaging. Key factors driving growth include increasing global demand for poultry, rising consumer preference for processed foods, and technological advancements for improved efficiency and hygiene. North America and Europe dominate due to high poultry consumption and stringent food safety regulations. However, Asia-Pacific is emerging as a significant market due to expanding poultry production and changing dietary habits.
Global Poultry Processing Equipment Market, Segmentation
The Poultry Processing Equipment market is segmented based on Type, Equipment Type, Product Type, and region
Type:
The Chicken segment is set to dominate the Poultry Processing Equipment Market due to its global popularity, lower cost, culinary versatility, and widespread cultural acceptance. This drives higher demand for specialized chicken processing equipment, including plucking, evisceration, and portioning machines. Technological advancements in automation, robotics, and AI enhance efficiency, throughput, and hygiene in chicken processing, ensuring compliance with stringent food safety regulations. The rising demand for processed poultry products, like convenience foods and ready-to-cook meals, fuels investment in advanced chicken processing technologies. As consumer preferences shift towards healthier, protein-rich diets, the Chicken segment benefits from ongoing R&D in poultry genetics, nutrition, and processing techniques.
Product Type:
The Fresh Processed segment consistently holds the largest share in the Poultry Processing Equipment Market, encompassing machinery for cutting, deboning, and packaging fresh poultry meat. This dominance is driven by global demand for minimally processed poultry, perceived by consumers as fresher and higher quality. Key equipment includes advanced automated systems for slaughter, evisceration, and chilling, ensuring efficiency and hygiene. The market continues to expand due to technological advancements improving processing speed, product safety, and yield. North America and Europe are significant markets, driven by stringent food safety regulations and consumer preferences for fresh, convenient poultry products.
Region:
North America is set to maintain its dominant position in the poultry processing equipment market due to several factors. The region's advanced technological infrastructure and high automation levels enhance efficiency and output. Stringent food safety and hygiene regulations in the U.S. and Canada drive the adoption of cutting-edge equipment. Strong consumer demand for poultry products stimulates investment in modern technologies to meet market needs efficiently. Major industry players and ongoing R&D efforts bolster North America's innovation and competitiveness. Additionally, favorable economic conditions and a robust supply chain infrastructure enable the region to effectively cater to both domestic and international poultry processing requirements.
Some of the leading Poultry Processing Equipment market players are
- Marel (Iceland)
- Stork Poultry Processing (Netherlands)
- Key Technology (USA)
- John Bean Technologies Corporation (USA)
- BAADER (Germany)
- Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. (Netherlands)
- Linco Food Systems A/S (Denmark)
- Prime Equipment Group, Inc. (USA)
- CTB, Inc. (USA)
- Brower Equipment Sales (USA)
- Bayle SA (France)
- Poultry Machinery Joosten (Netherlands)
- MEKITEC (Finland)
- Systematic Numafa (Netherlands)
- Foodmate (Netherlands), and Other Major Players.
Key Industry Developments:
- In June 2024, John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) launched the voluntary takeover offer (“Offer”) to the shareholders of Marel hf. (“Marel” or the “Company”) for all issued and outstanding shares in the Company by the provisions of the Icelandic Act no. 108/2007 on Takeovers.
Key Findings of the Study
- The global poultry processing equipment market is projected to grow from USD 5.11 billion in 2023 to USD 8.78 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.2% driven by increasing poultry demand and technological advancements.
- The chicken processing segment dominates due to its popularity and cost-effectiveness, while the fresh processed product type leads with machinery focusing on quality and efficiency in North America and Europe, supported by stringent food safety regulations.
T. Kumbhar
Author Information
T. Kumbhar is a Senior Market Research Consultant at IMR, specializing in Agro-Chemicals, Food Tech, Consumer Goods, and more. With four years of experience, he delivers market insights, competitive analysis, and data-driven business strategies.
