Global Cheese Making Equipment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Pasteurizers, Cheese Vats, Cheese Presses, Curd Mills, and Others), By Application (Artisanal Cheese Production, Industrial Cheese Production), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Cheese Making Equipment Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Cheese Making Equipment Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5.2 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.08% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Cheese Making Equipment Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9.95 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Cheese Making Equipment Market Size was worth around USD 5.2 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 9.95 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.08% from 2025 and 2035. Rising global cheese consumption, technological advancements like automation and energy efficiency, expanding dairy processing industry, growing demand for artisanal cheeses, and government subsidies drive increased adoption of advanced cheese-making equipment worldwide, boosting market growth and production capacity.

Market Overview

The Cheese Making Equipment Market Size comprises manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of machinery and tools used in the production of cheese. This includes equipment such as pasteurizers, cheese vats, curd mills, presses, and packaging machines, serving both artisanal and industrial cheese producers to enhance the efficiency, quality, and scale of cheese manufacturing. The primary aim of cheese-making equipment is to streamline the complex cheese production process by automating critical steps like milk pasteurization, curd formation, pressing, and packaging. This not only ensures consistency in cheese quality but also reduces manual labor, increases throughput, and adheres to stringent food safety standards. Technological advancements such as automation, IoT integration, and energy-efficient machinery enhance productivity and product consistency, motivating equipment upgrades. The expansion of the dairy processing industry, especially in emerging markets, along with the growing demand for artisanal and specialty cheeses, opens new avenues for specialized equipment. Additionally, government initiatives and subsidies in various regions support modernization efforts, further boosting market growth. Developments in sustainable technologies, such as energy-saving pasteurizers and clean-in-place (CIP) systems, contribute to reducing waste and energy consumption. These innovations improve efficiency, product quality, and compliance with evolving food safety regulations, securing the market’s future growth potential.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the cheese making equipment market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the cheese making equipment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the cheese making equipment market.

Driving Factors

Worldwide cheese consumption is rising due to changing dietary preferences, urbanization, and growing fast-food and bakery sectors. As more people incorporate cheese into their diets, cheese producers must scale up production, driving demand for efficient and advanced cheese-making equipment to meet growing market needs. Moreover, advances in technology such as automated processing lines, IoT-enabled monitoring, and energy-efficient machinery help producers improve product quality, reduce labor costs, and increase throughput. These innovations encourage producers to upgrade equipment, fueling market growth.

Restraining Factors

Cheese-making equipment, especially automated and large-scale machinery like pasteurizers and cheese vats, requires a significant upfront investment. Small and medium-sized cheese producers may find these costs prohibitive, limiting market growth in regions dominated by artisanal or small-scale production. Moreover, advanced cheese-making equipment often requires skilled labor for operation and maintenance. The complexity of automation and control systems can pose challenges for producers lacking technical expertise, which can delay adoption or increase operational costs.

Market Segmentation

The cheese making equipment market share is classified into product type and application.

• The pasteurizers segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the cheese making equipment market is divided into pasteurizers, cheese vats, cheese presses, curd mills, and others. Among these,the pasteurizers segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth due to pasteurization is mandatory in most cheese production to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure product safety. Every cheese producer, whether industrial or artisanal, requires pasteurizers to meet health regulations, making this equipment essential across the board and driving its dominant market share.

• The industrial cheese production segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the cheese making equipment market is divided into artisanal cheese production and industrial cheese production. Among these, the industrial cheese production segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to industrial cheese producers operating large-scale facilities that manufacture cheese in bulk to meet mass-market demand. This scale of production requires continuous, automated equipment capable of processing thousands of liters of milk daily. High output efficiency and consistency make industrial operations heavily reliant on robust cheese-making systems, thus dominating equipment sales globally.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Cheese Making Equipment Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cheese making equipment market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the cheese making equipment market over the predicted timeframe. North America, especially the U.S., has one of the world’s highest per capita cheese consumption rates. This constant demand fuels large-scale industrial production, requiring advanced cheese-making equipment. The diversity in cheese types mozzarella, cheddar, and processed cheese drives the need for varied processing systems, curd-handling units, and packaging automation. As consumer trends lean toward convenience foods and gourmet cheese, manufacturers invest heavily in high-capacity, precision equipment to meet evolving tastes and maintain production efficiency.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the cheese making equipment market during the forecast period. Cheese consumption in countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia is rising rapidly due to urbanization, Western dietary influence, and the growing middle class. As fast food, ready-to-eat meals, and bakery products gain popularity, so does demand for cheese varieties like mozzarella, processed cheese, and paneer. To meet this rising demand, domestic producers are scaling operations, which drives demand for modern cheese-making equipment that supports high-volume, high-speed, and consistent production at competitive costs.

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the cheese making equipment market throughout the estimated period. Europe has a deep-rooted cheese culture, producing over 1,000 cheese varieties, including Parmesan, Gouda, Brie, and Cheddar. Countries like France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands are among the largest cheese producers globally. This longstanding tradition creates a consistent and large-scale demand for cheese-making equipment. Artisanal and industrial producers alike rely on automated pasteurizers, curd handling systems, and mold-filling machines to meet domestic and export demand, solidifying Europe’s significant role in the equipment market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the cheese making equipment market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Tetra Pak International S.A.
• GEA Group AG
• SPX FLOW, Inc.
• Alfa Laval AB
• Krones AG
• IDMC Limited
• Paul Mueller Company
• John Bean Technologies Corporation
• Scherjon Dairy Equipment Holland B.V.
• A&B Process Systems
• Feldmeier Equipment, Inc.
• C. van 't Riet Dairy Technology B.V.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the cheese making equipment market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Cheese Making Equipment Market, By Product Type

• Pasteurizers
• Cheese Vats
• Cheese Presses
• Curd Mills
• Others

Global Cheese Making Equipment Market, By Application

• Artisanal Cheese Production
• Industrial Cheese Production

Global Cheese Making Equipment Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa