Milk Frother Market

Milk Frother Market Outlook (2025 to 2035)

The global milk frother market was valued at USD 409.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 433.0 million in 2025 and USD 782.8 million by 2035. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2025 to 2035, an improvement from the 5.5% CAGR recorded between 2020 and 2024. It highlights the increased demand for high-quality frothing appliances across residential and commercial sectors.

The global market for milk frothers is expanding sizably, driven by rising consumer interest in preparing coffee at home, expanding café culture, and innovations in frothing.

Growing demand for home consumption of barista-quality coffee among consumers has been one of the key drivers of the market. Social media trends, work-from-home culture, and the falling cost of high-performance milk frothers have all added to growing demand. The move towards plant-based milk alternatives has also fueled the demand for milk frothers capable of frothing milk of different viscosities and providing consistent foam quality.

Metric	Value
Market Size (2020)	USD 326.3 Million
Market Size (2024)	USD 409.2 Million
Market Size (2025)	USD 433.0 Million
Market Size (2035)	USD 782.8 Million
Historical CAGR (2020 to 2024)	5.5%
Forecast CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6.1%

The market for milk frothers is segmented according to the power source and type, i.e., manual milk frothers and automatic milk frothers, with the latter further segmented into plug-in (electric) milk frothers and battery milk frothers. Among these segments, the automatic milk frothers segment is growing fastest, particularly plug-in/electric milk frothers.

The surge in fully automatic, temperature-regulated, and multi-functional frother usage has elevated this segment as the most coveted option among convenience-seeking consumers. Electric frothers provide consistent yield, faster frothing time, and better foam texture, hence becoming extremely popular for handl as commercial applications.

Although battery-powered frothers are popular for their convenience and cheapness, they are restricted by their reduced performance and shorter lengths compared to plug-in frothers. Improvements in battery technology and rechargeable systems can help keep them popular, especially with tourists and intermittent users.

Although portable frothers are good, they are seeing slower growth because they take a lot of time and are not as consistent to produce. Nevertheless, they continue to attract price-conscious consumers and environmentally conscious consumers who are looking for an electricity-free solution.

The milk frother market is growing aggressively due to the increase in specialty coffee and home brewing. Customers desire to consume café-style beverages at home, which has caused the use of milk frothers in homes and restaurants to jump drastically. Advances in frothing technology are also boosting the market, with automatic, handheld, and steam wand frothers being launched in consumer segments.

Regional Market Analysis of Milk Frother Market

North America is among the foremost geographic markets for frothing milk due to its sophisticated coffee culture and increasing demand for premium beverages. Growing specialty coffee establishments and the emerging home-brewing fashion for lattes and cappuccinos have supported the demand for refined frothing equipment. North America also witnesses consistent adoption by the commercial market, including restaurant groups and coffee houses, which is driving milk frother market growth.

Western Europe comes next in line with Germany, France, and the UK, importing a sufficient amount of milk frothers due to the fact that they have an established coffee culture. Import by manufacturers of energy-efficient and durable frothing appliances has been exerting a convincing demand for high-quality and green appliances. Supply of General Brew brand-name coffee appliances and customers' awareness of preparation by a barista method at home induce the market to make more reasonable choices.

East Asia is expanding due to rising coffee demand in China, Japan, and South Korea. Western-style coffee culture is picking up pace, and the growth of international coffee café chains fuels high-performance frother demand. With home coffee brewing gaining popularity among the young generation, new market space for players is being created. Technological innovation and application of smart elements in frothers are also increasing as impetuses behind the widespread application of such equipment in the market.

The milk frother market will maintain its growth rate with rising consumer trends, technology innovation, and deepening market penetration across various geographies. Automatic plug-in frothers will dominate the market due to convenience, ease, and the capability to generate café-style froth from home. Sustainability and plant-based milk friendliness will drive product innovations in the next two to three years.

As the market shifts towards intelligent and customized beverage forms, businesses investing in energy-efficient, AI-driven, and multi-capacity frothers will be put on a pedestal higher than the rest regarding competition. In 2035, it is estimated to almost double in value, further justifying the increasing demand for milk frothers in the current coffee culture.

Shifts in the Milk Frother Market from (2020 to 2024) and Future Trends (2025 to 2035)

The international market for milk frothers registered consistent growth from 2020 to 2024, supported by the need for homemade coffee, the growing café culture, and increased demand for barista-style beverages at home. Expanding online channels and advances in frothing technology aided the market's growth. Handheld and electric frothers became favored due to their ease of use, affordability, and compatibility with plant-based milk substitutes.

The milk frother market will continue to grow between 2025 and 2035 due to increased advancements in smart kitchen appliances, the integration of AI with IoT-based frothers, and consumer demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient devices.

Because of the growing trend of consuming plant milk, companies will design frothers specifically optimized for use with different milk alternatives and consistently produce top-notch foam. Regulatory initiatives for sustainable manufacturing processes and energy efficiency will further push the market.

Comparative Market Analysis

Market Shift	2020 to 2024
Regulatory Landscape	Minimal regulations, focus on safety and material standards.
Technological Advancements	Introduction of automatic frothers and USB-rechargeable models.
Industry-Specific Demand	Coffee shops, restaurants, and home users driving demand.
Sustainability & Circular Economy	Limited eco-friendly materials and sustainability initiatives.
Production & Supply Chain	Global supply chain disruptions during COVID-19; reliance on Asian manufacturers.
Market Growth Drivers	Rise in home café culture, increased sales via e-commerce platforms, and affordability.

Market Shift	2025 to 2035
Regulatory Landscape	Stricter energy efficiency standards and sustainable production mandates.
Technological Advancements	Smart frothers with AI-based frothing settings, IoT connectivity, and auto-cleaning features.
Industry-Specific Demand	Growth in plant-based milk alternatives boosting specialized frothers; expansion in office and hospitality sectors.
Sustainability & Circular Economy	Increased use of recyclable, biodegradable materials and energy-efficient models.
Production & Supply Chain	Diversified supply chains, localized manufacturing, and sustainable material sourcing.
Market Growth Drivers	Demand for smart kitchen appliances, AI-driven customization, and eco-conscious consumer preferences.

The market for milk frothers will further develop at the intersection of consumer convenience, technology, and environmentalism. Although residential and commercial markets have high demand, future growth will be fueled by technologies like AI-frothing, support for non-dairy milk products, and alignment with tighter environmental standards. Companies that embrace smart appliance innovations and eco-friendly initiatives will be well-positioned for the decade to come.

Country-wise Outlook

United States Market Outlook

Year	U.S. Attributes
Market Value (2025)	USD 96.2 Mn
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.4%
Market value (2035)	USD 162.5 Mn

The US milk frother industry is growing rapidly because of the country's robust coffee culture and the growing adoption of the home barista trend by increasing numbers of consumers. The do-it-yourself specialty coffee-brewing phenomenon has seen growing demand for high-end frothing machines that allow consumers to make lattes, cappuccinos, and other barista-style beverages at home. Large chains such as Starbucks, Blue Bottle, and Dunkin' have fueled consumer interest in high-end coffee equipment, including milk frothers.

Consumer favor for auto and electric frothers featuring advanced features, such as changing frothing texture or temperature setting, has also increased. The online retailing market is contributing immensely to this growth, with online stores selling a variety of milk frothers at different price ranges.

United Kingdom Market Outlook

Year	U.K. Attributes
Market Value (2025)	USD 17.8 Mn
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	7.4%
Market value (2035)	USD 36.3 Mn

In the UK, demand for milk frothers comes from the country's traditional tea and coffee culture and growing consumer demand for top-quality kitchen appliances. British consumers are keen to invest in quality kitchen gadgets, and demand for advanced and energy-saving frothers has skyrocketed.

Sustainability issues are also influencing market trends. Most consumers are looking for green frothing machines that meet the U.K.'s energy efficiency requirements for the environment. In addition, the higher usage of plant-based milk beverages like oat, almond, and soy milk is fueling demand for frothers that can effectively froth such beverages.

The growing demand for specialty coffee shops and boutique cafes in the U.K. also influences consumers' buying habits. Consumers are attempting to replicate café-level coffee in the home setting.

Germany Market Outlook

Year	Germany Attributes
Market Value (2025)	USD 25.5 Mn
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	7.0%
Market value (2035)	USD 50.4 Mn

Germany, renowned for its engineering expertise and the need for high-quality, durable appliances, has a robust milk frother market. The German market requires high-quality, robust frothers and frothers used for professional applications. Germans choose products of higher quality with greater functionality and EU energy efficiency compliance.

Germany also possesses an extremely high rate of specialty coffee consumption, which creates demand for frothing equipment that enhances the coffee experience. Sustainability enters the picture here as well, where low-energy, eco-friendly frothers are in great demand. Germany is also a nation that has some of the leading European kitchen appliance manufacturers, and this has contributed to increased domestic production of technologically advanced and innovative milk frothers.

South Korea Market Outlook

Year	South Korea Attributes
Market Value (2025)	USD 19.4 Mn
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6.0%
Market value (2035)	USD 34.8 Mn

South Korean coffeehouse culture is in vogue, strongly emphasizing hip, high-quality, and compact kitchen appliances. South Korean shoppers are style-forward individuals who are experts in using stylish, multitasking appliances. Henceforth, they increasingly seek the functionality of frothers combined with the operation of a built-in heating and blending mode. Internet shopping is also a prominent distribution channel, with web-based retailers such as Coupang and Gmarket selling various frothers of local and international brands.

The increased demand for high-end coffee drinks such as matcha latte, Algona coffee, and specialty espresso-based coffee drinks has also increased the demand for large-capacity milk frothers. Moreover, the trend toward convenience-oriented home appliances has led to the development of compact, handy frothers that are friendly to the Korean lifestyle, in which every inch of space in the house must be maximized.

Category-Wise Market Outlook

Battery-powered Automatic Milk Frother- By Power Source Type

The fastest-growing subsegment of the milk frother market is the battery-powered milk frothers subsegment of the automatic milk frothers segment. This segment is showing high growth on account of several major market drivers, such as rising consumer demand for convenience, growing penetration of coffee culture among residential households, and growing impact of premium coffee experience. Perhaps most persuasive of all is that with their unmatched mobility and convenience, expansion to battery-powered milk frothers would be justified.

While plug-in electric frothers take up space and use a point of electricity supply, and for the most part are confined to the kitchen area, their battery-powered equivalent provides greater consumer independence of frothing milk wherever and whenever they want to, at home, in the office, or on the street.

Increased demand for these frothers has also been caused by the increased popularity of working from home and home coffee brewing, as people seek affordable but efficient machines to reproduce coffee shop-quality beverages in their own homes.

Online Sales of Milk Frother- By Sales Channel

Increased online shopping has also been among the major drivers of battery-powered milk frother growth. Due to online marketplaces and direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies, consumers are now readily available to a variety of frothers at affordable prices. Open access to product reviews, specifications, and price on the internet has also further driven sales in this category.

Social media websites, influencer advertising, and YouTube instructional videos describing home coffee brewing devices have also increased knowledge and liking of battery-powered frothers. Hence, they are standard kitchen gadgets.

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are featured in newer battery-operated milk frothers, reducing the necessity of frequent battery replacement and rendering them eco-friendly. Better motor technology provides improved froth consistency, closely competing with electric frothers but with added portability.

Geographically, North America and Europe are leading markets for battery-powered milk frothers owing to developed coffee culture trends and consumer's premium expenditure on home appliances. However, the Asia-Pacific is a growing market, driven by growing coffee consumption in India, China, and Japan and increasing urbanization and the emerging middle class to spend on premium home appliances.

In short, battery-operated milk frothers are the most rapidly growing subsegment of the market in terms of convenience, cost, home coffee trend compatibility, and technology. With customer trends moving toward do-it-yourself café-style coffee experience, this segment will likely sustain its high growth in the next few years.

Competitive Analysis

The milk frother market is growing exponentially due to the heightened demand for café-style beverages at home, innovation in temperature-controlled frothing technology, and environmental concerns. Consumers are calling for solutions for high-capacity froth with barista-style foams, and solutions are available in various forms. Premium brands dominate the market, offering solutions across all consumer classes and price segments, including premium electric, battery-powered portable, and manual frothers.

There are certain trends that control the market competition. Smart and automatic frothers become more popular, simply connecting to coffee makers and providing digital control, temperature control, and accurate frothing control. Greenness and energy efficiency are also becoming the highest concerns, and companies sell green materials and low-energy usage products, trying to gain over ecology-oriented customers.

Growth in e-commerce has been a top driver of the competitive landscape, with high sales by the likes of Amazon, direct-to-consumer platforms, and local distribution platforms. Consolidation in the industry is also on the rise, where big players in the market acquire small niche brands to add products to their product portfolio and grow their market share. All these constitute the competitive landscape that compels the brands to innovate and differentiate their products as they attempt to keep up with changing consumers' needs.

Company Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
Top 5 players	~35-45%
Tier II players	~25-35%
Others	~15-20%

Key Company Offerings and Activities

Company Name	Key Offerings/Activities
Breville Group Limited	Premium induction heating frothers with advanced temperature controls. Targets high-end consumers.
JURA Inc	Specializes in integrated milk frothers within high-end espresso machines. Focus on Swiss quality and automation.
Glen Dimplex Group	Offers mid-range electric frothers under various brand names. Targets mass-market and budget-conscious consumers.
Koninklijke Philips N.V.	Smart, easy-to-use frothers with automatic shut-off. Strong presence in Europe and Asia.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc	Focus on frothers integrated with Keurig coffee machines. Expanding in North America.
Melitta Group Management GmbH	Specializes in premium frothers with a strong focus on German engineering and durability.
Nestlé SA	Nespresso-branded frothers, emphasizing automation and premium milk texture control.
Sunbird Technology Development	Manufactures OEM frothers for various global brands. Strong in private-label production.

Breville Group Limited is a luxury market leader in its Breville Milk Café Frother, which features induction heating to provide accurate temperature control. The company enjoys a a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Australia and targets coffee connoisseurs who want luxury automation and temperature precision. Breville's focus on innovation and high-performance frothing technology firmly positions it as a luxury appliance brand.

JURA Inc. is known for its built-in frothing systems in premium espresso machines, catering to high-end clients who are quality—and automation-conscious. The Swiss technology used in JURA frothers makes them long-lasting and highly efficient, a hit in high-end market segments. The company's precision engineering and sophisticated automation have further entrenched its brand among coffee connoisseurs.

Glen Dimplex Group also offers value-for-money mid-range electric frothers to mass-market consumers who desire value without compromising on quality. The firm, which leads the European and North American markets, competes on brand diversification and price. Glen Dimplex's focus on value but consistent products allows it to penetrate a broad customer base.

Koninklijke Philips N.V. is found to be producing small, easy-to-use frothers with automatic shut-off and cleaning ease. The company has a strong grip on the Asian and European home appliances market due to its brand reputation in kitchen appliances. Philips' emphasis on low-cost, efficient, and quality frothing products has helped it become a leading option among frequent shoppers.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has been distributing frother models with its Keurig coffee system as part of product extension, incorporating milk frothing features in single-serve coffee brewers. Keurig is a convenience, price, and broad distribution leadership in North America and competes on convenience, price, and broad distribution in retail chains. Its approach to bringing frothing technology to its existing products makes it more desirable for mass-market coffee consumers.

Melitta Group Management GmbH & Co. KG is also known for manufacturing German-designed frothers of unmatched quality that are strong enough to last. The company emphasizes craftsmanship and sustainability, which is why its products are a favorite among European coffee drinkers. Melitta frothers are unique in terms of their long-term durability and strict attention to detail in engineering, and the company is attentive to sustainability.

Nestlé SA dominates the premium frother market segment with its Nespresso Aeroccino range of products, which employ automated frothing technology for premium customers alone. Nestlé again boosts its share in the market by selling through Nespresso stores and online, cementing its leadership in the automated frother segment. Its high brand recall for premium espresso-based products again places it in the competitive spot.

Sunbird Technology Development Co., Limited is also one of the giant OEM manufacturers with volumes of frothers supplied to most international companies. It excels at low-cost production and private-label orders and becomes an official industry supply house. From its focus on low-price and volume production, Sunbird assists in building numerous brands via high-volume production.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of milk frother market positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of Milk Frother Market Research

• By Type/Power Source :

  • Manual Milk Frothers
  • Automatic Milk Frothers
  • Plug-in/Electric Milk Frothers
  • Battery-powered Milk Frothers

• By End User :

  • Household/Residential Milk Frothers
  • Commercial/HORECA Milk Frothers
    • Hotels
    • Full-Service Restaurants
    • Fast Food Outlets/Quick Service Restaurants
    • Caterers
    • Cafeteria
    • Others

• By Sales Channel :

  • Offline Sales of Milk Frothers
    • Convenience Stores
    • Departmental Stores
    • Homeware/Gift Stores
    • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
    • Others
  • Online Sales of Milk Frothers
    • e-Commerce Websites
    • Company Websites

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa