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The global milking hose industry is expected to grow remarkably in the next few years, driven by expanding adoption of automation. The dairy farms sector is also anticipated to present lucrative opportunities for the market, considering the wide application of the product in cattle herds and dairy farms.
A milking hose is a milk tube. It is a part of the milking machinery of modern farms for harvesting milk from animals. These are specially designed to transport milk and other dairy products coupled with vegetable oils and animal fats. These machines work to prevent calf suckling or hand milking. A vacuum is inserted inside the soft liner for massaging the milk by producing pressure on the teat canal. The machine is made of different materials such as monomers of ethylene propylene diene, nitrile rubber, and polyvinyl chloride.
According to a research study by Business Research Insights, the global market for milking hose is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.4% during 2022-2027. In 2020, the market value stood at USD 277 million. The market is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 401.7 million by 2027.
Business Research Insights Presents the Top 5 Prominent Players in the Industry
1. Trelleborg Group: It is a Sweden-based company that has an engineering group emphasizing on polymer technology. The company’s stocks have been listed on stock exchanges since 1964 and is currently listed on the large-cap of Nasdaq Stockholm. The company operates in 48 countries and describes its mission as an “engineered polymer solution that damps, seals, and protects critical applications in the developing environment.
2. Saint-Gobain: It is a Paris-based multinational corporation situated on the outskirts of Paris. It was founded in 1665 by Benoit Bazin. The company was initially a mirror manufacturer, which later entered the business of various high-performance, construction, and other materials. It produces glass, plastics, gypsum plasterboards, and construction materials in retail and production.
3. DeLaval: Gustaf de Laval, the founder of DeLaval, developed a machine for the dairy industry that included the first centrifugal milk-cream separator and early milking machines. The company is headquartered in Sweden. The first separator was launched in 1887 and was promoted worldwide. AB Separator, later renamed as DeLaval, opened its first dairy factory in Hamra in 1898, which turned out as a “big barn” working farm at Hamra Farm in Sweden.
4. GEA Group AG: It stands for Gesellschaft für Entstaubungsanlagen. It is a Germany-based company that sells in the food and beverages sector. The company was established in 1881. Its key players comprise various members such as Klaus Helmrich, Stefan Klebert, Markus A. Ketter, and Steffen Berch. The company offers dairy farming tools and is recorded on the German MDAX. The company now has an employee strength of 18,000 across 62 countries.
5. Rehau Group: It is a family-owned polymer business that manufactures, develops, and sells solutions and products for construction, medical, furniture, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company was founded by Helmut Wagner in 1948 and is headquartered in Switzerland. The company became a leading provider in 2018 for offering polymer-based solutions.
Major Challenges Posed by COVID-19 Pandemic
The effects of the pandemic were severe as it affected the economy on a global scale. The market growth of milking hose was reportedly influenced by the outbreak of COVID-19. The market witnessed a negative impact of the pandemic and the lockdown due to various restrictions in manufacturing and supply chains. The demand for milking hose and other dairy equipment declined due to stringent regulations on the supply of the materials. The production of new dairy tubes and the supply of existing products were also halted.
Upcoming Trends: Steady Adoption of Advanced Equipment in the Dairy Industry to Propel Market Growth
The rising trend for the adoption of automatic equipment is expected to gain traction in the global market. Various advanced technologies are leading to the higher demand for the product, which is expected to propel the market growth. The increase in demand from dairy farms is predicted to fuel the expansion of the global market. Milking hose increases milk flow rates and yields while decreasing the chances of bacterial contamination and milk taint. It is designed to adhere to specifications that guarantee the purity of the milk, adequate sanitation, and avoidance of chemical contamination. The market is expected to rise because of continuous rising demand for dairy and dairy-related products across the world.