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Agricultural Robots Market Growth & Trends:
The global agricultural robots market size is projected to achieve a valuation of USD 48.06 billion by 2030, according to a recent report from Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.0% from 2025 to 2030. This anticipated growth is underpinned by factors reshaping the agricultural sector such as labor shortage, and precision agriculture. As the global population continues to grow and the imperative to meet escalating food demand becomes more pronounced, the agricultural community is actively pursuing innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency of farming operations.
For instance, the agriculture sector is constantly adopting advanced robotic technologies to automate tasks such as planting, harvesting, weeding, and sorting & overcome labor shortage issues, precise application of fertilizers, and boost overall productivity by overcoming constraints such as time limitations or adverse weather conditions faced by farmers. Thus, the ability of agriculture robots to address labor shortages, optimize resource use, enhance productivity, promote sustainability, and contribute to food security renders them essential assets for the agriculture sector.
The market growth is primarily attributed to the rapid advancements in technology such as autonomous navigation, and machine visions. Robotics companies and agricultural equipment manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development, resulting in the emergence of sophisticated robots specifically designed for farming application. For instance, GEA, an international technology group company, aims to increase its R&D investments by nearly 45% from 2022 to 2026 to enhance its sales of products across various segments, including farm technologies, which comprises automatic milking & feeding systems, also known as GEA feeding robot. These robots are equipped with advanced sensors, machine vision, and artificial intelligence algorithms, enabling them to perform tasks such as planting, seeding, harvesting, and crop monitoring with precision and efficiency.
Adopting agricultural robots enables farmers to embrace more sustainable farming practices, effectively reducing soil compaction, minimizing chemical usage, and limiting the environmental footprint of their operations. This aligns with the global emphasis on sustainable agriculture and responsible resource management. These robots are equipped with advanced sensors and data analytics capabilities, collecting extensive data on crop conditions, soil quality, and weather patterns. This valuable dataset can be analyzed to make informed decisions about crop management, leading to improved yields and reduced wastage.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dual impact on the market for agricultural robots. On one hand, it has highlighted the need for automation and reduced human intervention in farming processes. On the other hand, the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic have led to a cautious approach toward investments in advanced agricultural robotics technology due to the high initial capital requirements and lack of awareness about the potential benefits.
The market is competitive with the presence of several key players. The prominent players are adopting strategies such as partnerships and collaborations to gain a competitive edge. For instance, in 2022, AGCO Corporation and Apex A.I., an autonomous mobility software company, announced a collaboration to advance robotic planting technology. This collaboration aims to develop and deploy autonomous planting machinery that can operate with precision and efficiency in the field. By leveraging Apex.AI's expertise in autonomous software systems, AGCO aims to integrate cutting-edge technology into their planting equipment, potentially revolutionizing how crops are sowed.
Agricultural Robots Market Report Highlights:
- The milking application segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 29.9% in 2024. This automatic milking machine helps increase the milk yield and reduces workforce costs.
- The dairy robots segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 38.1% in 2024, driven by the increasing number of dairy farmers worldwide.
- The hardware segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 53.9% in 2024. The hardware segment plays a pivotal role in the agricultural robots market, serving as the backbone of these advanced farming solutions.
- The North America agricultural robots market held a significant share of around 36.4% in 2024 and has become one of the most influential markets.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4. Methodology
- 1.5. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Country Based Segment Share Calculation
- 1.8. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Agricultural Robots Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.3. Industry Challenge
- 3.3. Agricultural Robots Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic and social landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4. Pain Point Analysis
Chapter 4. Agricultural Robots Market Application Outlook
- 4.1. Agricultural Robots Market, By Application Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
- 4.2. Planting & Seeding Management
- 4.2.1. Planting & Seeding Management Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Spraying Management
- 4.3.1. Spraying Management Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Milking
- 4.4.1. Milking Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Monitoring & Surveillance
- 4.5.1. Monitoring & Surveillance Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Harvesting Management
- 4.6.1. Harvesting Management Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Livestock Monitoring
- 4.7.1. Livestock Monitoring Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.8. Others
- 4.8.1. Others Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Agricultural Robots Market Type Outlook
- 5.1. Agricultural Robots Market, By Type Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
- 5.2. Driverless Tractors
- 5.2.1. Driverless Tractors Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3. UAV's
- 5.3.1. UAV's Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Dairy Robots
- 5.4.1. Dairy Robots Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Spraying Robots
- 5.5.1. Spraying Robots Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Material Management
- 5.6.1. Material Management Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Agricultural Robots Market Offering Outlook
- 6.1. Agricultural Robots Market, By Offering Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
- 6.2. Hardware
- 6.2.1. Hardware Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Software
- 6.3.1. Software Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Services
- 6.4.1. Services Market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Agricultural Robots Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Agricultural Robots Market Share, By Region, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. U.S.
- 7.2.2.1. U.S. Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. Canada
- 7.2.3.1. Canada Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. UK
- 7.3.2.1. UK Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Germany
- 7.3.3.1. Germany Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. France
- 7.3.4.1. France Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. China
- 7.4.2.1. China Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Japan
- 7.4.3.1. Japan Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. India
- 7.4.4.1. India Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Brazil
- 7.5.2.1. Brazil Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Mexico
- 7.5.3.1. Mexico Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East and Africa Agricultural Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Company Categorization
- 8.2. Company Market Positioning
- 8.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.4.1. AGCO Corporation
- 8.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.2. Autonomous Solutions, Inc
- 8.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.3. BouMatic
- 8.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.4. CNH Industrial N.V.
- 8.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.5. CLAAS KGaA mbH
- 8.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.6. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
- 8.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.7. Harvest Automation, Inc.
- 8.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.8. Trimble, Inc.
- 8.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.9. Agrobot
- 8.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.10. Lely
- 8.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.4.11. DeLaval
- 8.4.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.4.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives