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The UHT Processing market size is forecast to increase by USD 5.51 billion, at a CAGR of 16.83% between 2023 and 2028. Market growth hinges on several factors: rising urbanization and evolving consumer lifestyles, expanding demand for fortified dairy products, and a preference for cost-effective and energy-efficient equipment. These elements drive expansion by meeting urban dwellers' evolving dietary preferences and lifestyle demands, while fortified dairy products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking added nutritional benefits. Simultaneously, the market's shift towards energy-efficient equipment reflects efforts to reduce operational costs and environmental impact, aligning with sustainability goals. As urban populations grow and lifestyles change, the demand for convenient, nutritious dairy products and efficient processing solutions continues to rise. Stakeholders in the dairy industry are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, innovating to meet consumer expectations and sustain market growth amidst evolving urban dynamics and economic considerations. This dynamic environment underscores the pivotal role of these factors in shaping the future of the dairy market globally.
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The market is pivotal in the food and beverage industry, leveraging advanced technologies like UHT machines for indirect heating to extend the shelf life and ensure food safety of liquid products, particularly in the dairy sector. This process involves direct heating through methods such as steam, enabling rapid sterilization to eliminate bacteria and microorganisms. UHT equipment plays a crucial role in food processing technology, facilitating the production of aseptic packaging solutions that maintain the quality of perishable products without the need for refrigeration. It is widely utilized in the production of ESL milk, dairy desserts, honey, and soup, offering advantages over traditional methods like pasteurized, frozen, evaporated, condensed, and dried processing in preserving nutritional content and flavor. As consumer demand for convenience and extended product shelf life increases, UHT processing continues to innovate, meeting stringent food safety standards while meeting market preferences for quality and freshness.
The increasing urbanization and changing consumer lifestyles is the key factor driving the global UHT processing market growth. Busy lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits contribute to poor health and lifestyle diseases. As a result, working people want healthy drinks and juices. There is also a growing tendency to snack between meals around the world. In top metropolitan cities, the demand for on-the-go foods and beverages in local food chains and smoothie outlets has significantly grown due to the changing consumer preferences of the working-class population.
Moreover, the rapid economic growth in developing countries in APAC, such as China and India, has resulted in a significant increase in disposable incomes. Also, the greater spending power of consumers in the region allows them to opt for fruit-mixed juice variants that match their taste preferences. Thus, with the growing preference for fruit-based products, the market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
The expansions by dairy processing plants are the primary trend in the global UHT processing market growth. Dairy processing companies are expanding their capacities and building new processing plants to explore new market opportunities and meet growing consumer demand. They are focusing on increasing production capacity and diversifying into new product offerings to capture the market and increase competitive advantage. For instance, In October 2020, Darigold (a part of Northwest Dairy Association and a company engaged in processing and marketing dairy products) announced an expansion of its organic pool of Northwest Dairy Associations and its organic product offerings.
Similarly, in July 2020, Superior Dairy (a part of LEL Operating Company Inc. and a company engaged in providing high-quality fluid milk products, sour cream, cottage cheese, ice cream, and chip dip) invested USD25.5 million in expanding milk processing and packaging lines at its plant near Canton, US. These expansions will help in increasing the production of dairy products in the manufacturing plants and propelling the demand for UHT processing during the forecast period.
Stringent regulations are a major challenge to the global UHT processing market growth. The demand for UHT processing will be affected by stringent certifications such as Conformite Europeenne (CE). This certificate ensures that the processing equipment sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) complies with the quality standards pertaining to the safety of consumers and the protection of the environment. It is mandatory to obtain the CE certification for products to be sold in the EEA.
Similarly, regulations in Directive 2012/12/EU deals with the production, composition, and labeling of processed products. According to this directive, vendors need to ensure that their product output must comply with given guidelines. Processed products of any type are banned in Europe if the above regulations are not met. Such stringent regulations and industry standards may cost the vendors, which may affect growth prospects in the region during the forecast period.
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The market share growth by the indirect UHT segment will be significant during the forecast period. The indirect UHT segment dominated the global ultrahigh temperature (UHT) Processing market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. During indirect UHT processing, the product does not come into direct contact with the heating source. Instead, it is heated by a cross-flow heat transfer. The product and the heating medium are separated by contact surfaces. In this case, the product is heated by solid heat exchangers such as scraped-surface heat exchangers, tubular heat exchangers, and plate heat exchangers.
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The indirect UHT segment was valued at USD 2.17 billion in 2018. Indirect UHT processing offers a gentler heat transfer on viscous food products. It is widely used for treating dairy products such as milk, flavored milk, yogurt drinks, cream, buffalo milk, and formulated dairy products. It is also used for non-dairy products such as juice, tea, and coffee varieties. The market for indirect UHT processing is expected to grow as the equipment is more economical and compact compared to direct UHT processing. Moreover, indirect UHT processing helps in energy recovery. Owing to these factors, the indirect UHT segment in the global ultrahigh temperature processing market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 35% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. The rising personal income, increasing working lifestyle, and the shift in consumer preference toward higher value-added processed products due to the increasing adoption of the Western lifestyle are expected to drive the growth of the market in APAC during the forecast period. The demand for processed products such as processed milk, yogurt, jams, candies, cheese, jellies, and juices has increased in the region. During the forecast period, the demand for such products is expected to increase further, leading to the growth of the ultrahigh temperature processing market in the region. Moreover, the processing rate is expected to increase due to the rising investments to increase processing capacity in the region, which will consequently drive the growth of the regional market during the forecast period.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD billion " for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
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The market is crucial in the food and beverage industry, revolutionizing the preservation and shelf life of various products in liquid and semi-liquid forms. Using indirect heating methods facilitated by heat exchangers, UHT technology ensures the sterility of products like stews, wines, tomato paste, soups, fruit juices, dairy alternatives, and organic food products without compromising nutritional value or flavor. This process is essential for perishable product such as pulps, soy, almonds, oats, rice, dairy-free cheese, and ice creams, enabling them to be stored at room temperature before consumption. UHT processing minimizes food loss and reduces reliance on refrigeration facilities, making it ideal for plant-based beverages and other sensitive products. With advancements in machine technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence, UHT processing continues to evolve, meeting global demand for convenience and extending the availability of nutritious food and beverage options worldwide. The indirect heating segment plays a crucial role in processing food & beverage products, including perishable product like dairy desserts honey, through methods such as pasteurized processing , frozen processing, and evaporated or condensed processing.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
166 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 16.83% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 5.51 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
14.01 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 35% |
Key countries |
US, Germany, China, France, and Australia |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Alfa Laval AB, Elecster Oyj, GEA Group AG, Goma Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Granarolo S.p.A., Iwai Kikai Kogyo Co. Ltd., John Bean Technologies Corp., Keventer Agro Ltd., Krones AG, MicroThermics Inc., Neologic Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Proxes GmbH, Reda S.p.A., Repute Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Scherjon Equipment Holland BV, Shanghai Jimei Food Machinery Co. Ltd., Shanghai Triowin Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., SPX FLOW Inc., Tetra Laval SA, and Wilmar International Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, Market growth and Forecasting, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for market forecast period |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Type
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
11 Competitive Landscape
12 Competitive Analysis
13 Appendix
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