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Agricultural Robots Market Size, share, Industry trends Segmentation Analysis by Type (drones, driverless tractors, robotic arms) by Application (harvesting, spraying, seeding, weed control) Growth, demand, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2024-2032

Report ID: AG185

Published : Jun 2024

Pages : 155

Format : Agricultural Robots Market

REPORT ATTRIBUTEDETAILS
MARKET SIZE (2032)USD 41 Billion
MARKET SIZE (2024)USD 12.5 Billion
CAGR (2023-2029)18.5 %
HISTORIC YEAR2019
BASE YEAR2023
FORECAST YEAR2032
BY TYPEdrones
driverless tractors
robotic arms
BY APPLICATIONharvesting
spraying
seeding
weed control
GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSISNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
KEY PLAYERSJohn Deere, AGCO Corporation, Trimble Inc., DJI, DeLaval Inc., Harvest Automation, AG Leader Technology, Lely Holding S.A.R.L., Topcon Positioning Systems, BouMatic Robotics.

Agricultural robots, more popularly known as AgriBots or Agrobots, are a new implement in modern agriculture. The list includes various robots: from autonomous tractors to drones, optimizing a wide variety of different agricultural operations related to seeding, tracking, harvesting, and crop management. As the world's rapidly growing population soars past 9 billion, heading toward a projected thumbprint of more than 9 billion within the next 30years, that creates constant pressure for increasing food production and encourages the adoption of new technologies like machinery in farming that will boost productivity, output, and profitability in the relevant agriculture industries. Type Segment includes driverless tractors, unmanned aerial vehicles, and dairy robots. The current window for the dairy robot front goes from automation in milking to health monitoring, registering a revenue share of 38.3% by 2022. The fastest-growing segment in UAVs, with a CAGR of over 22.0% during the forecast period, is driven by precision agriculture needs and sustainable practices in action.

Agricultural Robots Market valued at $12.5 Billion in 2024 and projected to reach $41 Billion by 2032, growing at a 18.5 % CAGR

Market Dynamics:

Drivers include: 

  • Need for Labor Data: The support from agricultural machinery for the labor shortage by automating similar types of tasks.
  • Precision Farming: Growing the use of precision farming technologies is driving demand for sensor- and GPS-equipped robots for precision farming.
  • Relevance: Agricultural robots also provide the growers with the opportunity to use resources efficiently, reduce the usage of chemicals, and lower the impact on the environment.

Limitations:

  • initial investment: The initial cost of agricultural robots remains a disincentive for its adoption by small and large farmers.
  • Technology: The integration of robots into the traditional farming system is highly technical, thus posing difficulty to farmers in today's world. Objectives Emerging Markets: Growing awareness regarding advantages associated with farm machinery in economies is creating significant prospects for growth among the market players. Technology Advances: Advancements in robotics, AI, and data analytics are creating significant avenues for innovation and product development for the agricultural robotics sector.

    Agricultural Robots Market

    Size, by Product, - (USD Billion)

    drones

    driverless tractors

    robotic arms

    Other Products

    18.5

    The Market will Grow

    At the CAGR of:

    18.5 %

    The Forecast Market

    Size for in USD:

    $41 Billion

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Effects of Agriculture Robots

This would influence the Agricultural Robots Market, as it produces a ripple in everything from a shift in global food production and sustainability to economic dynamics and technological innovation. By having these robots execute the most tiresome tasks of planting, harvesting, and monitoring, productivity and efficiency are raised a notch, which in turn increases yields and reduces labor costs. Furthermore, with their precision in applying inputs, one can adopt sustainable farming practices by economizing on chemical usage and reducing soil compaction, thus being environmentally friendly.

Outside of agriculture, the development of the market helps create economic growth through investment, innovation, and employment in the respective sectors. Furthermore, it is noted that the surety of agricultural robots is a critical solution to food security for surging global populations and is associated with the capability of meeting growing demands and constraining climate alteration and resource exhaustion.

Technological innovations that have emerged due to the agricultural robotics sector vary, and most of them have diffused into numerous other sectors, thus driving innovation and progress. Such a development enables farmers, especially the rural ones, to access advanced farming technologies and increases their competitiveness in the marketplace.

More importantly, this market affects the dynamics in global trade relations and, thus, the competitiveness of agricultural producers and exporters. The countries with high robotics technology in agriculture have great strategic advantages in global markets; this influence trade flows and market shares.

Key players; 

  • John Deere
  • AGCO Corporation
  • Trimble Inc.
  • DJI
  • DeLaval Inc.
  • Harvest Automation
  • AG Leader Technology
  • Lely Holding S.A.R.L.
  • Topcon Positioning Systems
  • BouMatic Robotics 

Recent Developments:

  • In 2021, AGCO Corporation launched the pilot of its Precision Ag Line (PAL) program, a tool designed to streamline support services for farming customers using AGCO solutions with mixed-fleet operations. PAL makes precision farming expertise available to farmers using products from widely-used AGCO brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson, and Precision Planting.
  • 'Advanced' route planning technology was presented by Trimble in 2023.With the help of this software-based technology, Trimble end users and equipment producers may automate and optimise the trajectory, speed, and general route design of industrial equipment to boost productivity.
  • In 2022, Precision spraying solution integration was announced by CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY. The integration of ONE SMART SPRAY is a crucial solution that will hasten the development of CNH Industrial's automated and precise spraying capabilities. It will achieve this using several cameras that are mounted on the boom of a sprayer. Customers will receive selective spraying and weed identification using the green-on-green (plant on plant) and green-on-brown (plant on soil) methods.

    Agricultural Robots Market

    Share, by end user, (USD Billion)

    Analytica Global 12.5 Billion%

    Farmers and farm owners

    Agricultural enterprises and corporations

    Agribusinesses and service providers

    Research institutions and universities

    Other End-Users

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    41 Billion

    Total Market Size

    USD (Billion),

    18.5 %

    CAGR

    -

Market Segmentation: 

By Type

  • Driverless Tractors
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)/Drones
  • Milking Robots
  • Harvesting Robots
  • Weeding Robots
  • Others

By Offering

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Services

By Application

  • Crop Monitoring
  • Soil Management
  • Dairy Management
  • Harvest Management
  • Irrigation Management
  • Pruning and Thinning
  • Others

By Farming Environment

  • Indoor Farming
  • Outdoor Farming

By Farm Produce

  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Field Crops
  • Livestock
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Application: The segments are planting & seeding management, milking, and others. Among the facets, the planting & seeding management facet has a high CAGR value of 23.6%, attributed to enhancements in technology and environmental concerns. The milking segment has a dominating revenue share of 30.0% that offers stress-free and efficient milking with reduced operation cost and improved-grade animal welfare conditions.

Small family farms face some economic and financial challenges related to the adoption of robotic solutions. They seek cost-effective and user-friendly options. Medium-sized farms with sufficient land resources increasingly use agricultural machinery for labor facilitation and for substituting labor, which is in short supply. They also need integrated solutions that would be compatible with their existing configuration. Robotics first penetrates large farms with extensive lands and advanced machinery to optimize operations and reduce costs. The application concerns autonomous control systems for large-scale operations. How these different requirements are met through solution adaptation becomes important for market penetration and growth.

Offering: The market segments into hardware, software, and services. Hardware holds the largest share at 54.8% of the revenue in 2022, and the software segment is expected to grow very fast at a CAGR of 26.5% during the forecasting period due to the development in technologies pertaining to AI and ML.

Agricultural Robots Market

Size, by Product, - (USD Billion)

NORTH AMERICA 24

The Market will Grow

At the CAGR of:

18.5 %

The Forecast Market

Size for in USD:

$41 Billion

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Regional Analysis: 

North America

•Leading Dominance: Early adoption of advanced technologies and significant investments in precision farming make North America a leading region within the agricultural robots' market. The United States holds prime importance due to the high concentration of leading agricultural technology companies and governmental initiatives concerning smart farming practices.

• Market Drivers: High labor costs, reduction in the agricultural workforce, and the necessity for sustainable farming practices are driving the market growth in these regions.

Europe

• Market Growth: Europe is another significant market for agricultural robots because of agricultural technology innovation leadership in countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and France. The region is highly emphasizing sustainable agriculture with a focus on conservation of the environment, leading to higher adoption of robotic solutions.

• Key Trends: The European Union's carbon emission reduction policies promote the adoption of smart farming practice, increasing the demand for agricultural robots.

Asia Pacific

• Rapid Expansion: Asia Pacific holds a rapidly expanding market for agricultural robots, especially in countries like China, Japan, and India. The fact that it is the largest agricultural region and the increasing demand for food due to population growth adds up and pushes the speed quicker in which the agricultural robots are being adopted.

• Challenges and opportunities: Even if the market holds a lot of promise, certain factors, such as a high initial cost of robots and lack of awareness among small-scale farmers, are pushing the market to address such challenges in order to realize the full market potential.

Latin America

•    Emerging Market: Latin America is an emerging market for agricultural robots, with Brazil and Argentina leading the charge. The region's large agricultural fields, combined with an increasing emphasis on enhancing crop output, are driving the usage of automation and robotics in farming.

•    Growth Factors: Increasing demand for enhancing productivity and efficiency in agriculture, backed by support from governments, is fostering market growth in this region.

Middle East & Africa

• Market Potential: The Middle East and Africa are two regions where the agricultural robot’s adoption is still their nascent stage. However, the Middle East & Africa region has immense potential given the attention to sustainable agriculture for raising food security is always paramount.

• Regional Focus: The Middle East has an increased focus on acquiring technologies that can manage the water resource efficiently. While in Africa, the focus is towards enhancing the productivity of agriculture by reducing waste, thereby increasing farm produce.

SWOT Analysis:

SWOT Analysis

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Strengths

- Precision and efficiency in agriculture, increasing yields and reducing resource wastage.

 

- Reduction in labor costs by automating repetitive tasks.

 

- Contribution to ecological agriculture by reducing chemical inputs.

Weaknesses

- High initial investment, limiting adoption by small and medium farmers.

 

- Complexity of technology requiring specialized knowledge and technical expertise.

Opportunities

- Emerging markets in developing economies providing opportunities for expansion.

 

- Advances in robotics, AI, and data analytics driving innovation in agricultural machinery.

Threats

- Increased competition leading to price wars and pressure on margins.

 

- Regulatory restrictions on drones and autonomous vehicles hindering market growth.

PESTEL Analysis:

PESTEL Analysis

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Policy Influence

- Government Policy: Support and incentives for agricultural robotics to boost market growth.

Economic Factors

- Labor Costs: Rising labor costs encourage investment in labor-saving technologies like farm machinery.

Social Factors

- Demographic Factors: Aging population in agriculture and preference for healthy food drive demand for technical solutions.

Technology Trends

- Advances in Technology: Rapid advancements in robotics, AI, and sensors fuel innovation in agricultural machinery.

Environmental Issues

- Sustainability Issues: Demand for sustainable agricultural technologies to reduce chemical use and environmental impact.

Legal Requirements

- Regulations: Compliance with regulations on drones, autonomous vehicles, and pesticide use is critical for market participants.

Conclusion:

Success years for the agricultural robot’s market are laden with growth, with increasing labor shortages and growing demand for food security concurrently trending on the rise. Promising enhancements in AI, robotics, and sensor technologies come forth with more sophisticated robots that can handle a wider range of tasks. It comes with initial investments and infrastructural needs, but the efficiencies, productivity, and data-driven decisions of the long run paint a very interesting picture for the future of agriculture. As it is maturing and coming at a cost that is affordable in time, it should be expected that agriculture robots would be no more than just another tool to help mound the way farming can continue on into the future sustainably and be more productive for generations to come.

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