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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1679197
自動餵料機市場預測至 2030 年:按類型、組件、牲畜、技術、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析Automatic Feeding Machine Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Stationary Feeding Systems and Mobile Feeding Systems), Component, Livestock, Technology, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球自動餵食器市場規模預計在 2024 年達到 67.2 億美元,到 2030 年將達到 104.9 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 9.8%。
自動餵料器是一種機械化裝置,用於在無需人工干預的情況下將食物或原料分配給動物、生產線或加工單元。這些機器提高了效率,降低了人事費用並確保了一致的餵食計劃。自動餵食器可以利用感測器、計時器或物聯網整合實現智慧控制。它可以被編程為在特定時間間隔釋放精確數量的飼料。自動餵食器可提高生產力、減少浪費並改善營養管理,使其成為現代農業和製造業的重要組成部分。
歐洲的一項民意調查發現,大城市中近 52% 的寵物主人依靠自動餵食器來照顧他們的動物。
提高畜牧業產量
隨著酪農尋求高效、經濟的解決方案來提高生產力,自動餵料器變得越來越受歡迎。這些機器最佳化了飼料分配,降低了人事費用,減少了浪費並改善了動物營養。大型農場和商業畜牧業擴大轉向自動化以滿足高需求同時確保永續性。此外,物聯網智慧餵料器等技術進步進一步推動了市場成長。
技術挑戰
自動餵料器面臨的技術挑戰包括初始成本高、系統故障、維護複雜以及與現有農場基礎設施整合的問題。這些機器需要先進的感測器、物聯網連接和精確校準,如果管理不當,可能會導致營運效率低落。此外,技術專長有限和缺乏標準化也減緩了採用速度並影響了市場擴張。
與智慧農業融合
物聯網、人工智慧和資料分析等技術使自動餵食器能夠根據牲畜的需求最佳化飼料分配,減少浪費並改善牲畜健康。智慧感測器監控消費模式並即時調整分量。這些進步降低了人事費用、提高了生產力並支持了大規模農業。精密農業的需求,加上不斷成長的糧食生產需求,加速了對自動餵料器的需求,使其成為現代技術主導的農業運作的重要組成部分。
初期投資高
自動送料器由於技術先進、自動化組件、物聯網整合和精密工程,需要較高的初始投資。這些成本包括機械、安裝、軟體和維護,這對於中小型農民和企業來說難以承受。這些經濟障礙限制了採用,特別是在預算受限的新興市場,阻礙了市場成長。
COVID-19疫情對自動餵食器市場產生了重大影響。全球封鎖導致生產停止、計劃延遲並減少需求。酪農和肉類產業因疫情而面臨經濟挑戰,進一步減少了對自動飼養系統的投資。然而,隨著限制措施的放寬,乳製品和肉品的消費開始增加,這表明未來對自動餵食器的需求可能會反彈並再次成長。
飼料儲存單元部分預計將在預測期內成為最大的部分
預計在預測期內,飼料儲存單元部分將佔據最大的市場佔有率。飼料儲存單元是自動飼養系統的重要組成部分,用於儲存牲畜飼料並防止其污染、變質和蟲害。它們有多種類型,包括筒倉、箱子和料斗,由不銹鋼和增強塑膠等材料製成。這些單位確保穩定的飼料供應並維持牲畜的最佳營養水平。
預計預測期內商業牲畜農場部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。
預計商業牲畜農場部分在預測期內將呈現最高的成長率。商業牲畜農場的自動餵食器透過自動化飼料分配、確保準確分量、減少浪費和最佳化動物營養來提高效率。這些系統適用於乳牛、肉牛、家禽、豬肉和水產養殖,可提高生產力並降低人事費用。支持大規模運作並改善牛健康和生長率。
在預測期內,由於農業和畜牧業管理中擴大採用自動化,預計亞太地區將佔據最大的市場佔有率。該地區的農民正在採用自動餵食系統來提高效率、降低人事費用並改善動物健康。中國、印度和日本等國家正引領這一趨勢,反映出全部區域向農業經營現代化轉變的趨勢。人們對牲畜飼養管理認知的不斷提高以及滿足該地區對乳製品和肉品日益成長的需求的需要正在刺激市場擴張。
在預測期內,由於農業自動化的採用不斷增加以及對高效畜牧業管理的需求不斷增加,預計北美將呈現最高的複合年成長率。美國和加拿大在採用方面處於領先地位,特別是在酪農和家禽行業。該地區是 GEA 集團、DeLaval 和 Trioliet 等主要企業的所在地。此外,永續性趨勢和智慧農業解決方案的興起進一步推動了市場擴張。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market is accounted for $6.72 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $10.49 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. An automatic feeding machine is a mechanized device designed to dispense food or raw materials to animals, production lines, or processing units without manual intervention. These machines enhance efficiency, reduce labour costs, and ensure consistent feeding schedules. Automatic feeders may utilize sensors, timers, or IoT integration for smart control. They can be programmed to release precise amounts of feed at specific intervals. They improve productivity, reduced waste, and better nutrition management, making them essential in modern agriculture and manufacturing industries.
According to a poll conducted in Europe, nearly 52% of pet owners in big cities depend on automated feeders to take of their pets.
Increasing livestock production
As farmers seek efficient, cost-effective solutions to enhance productivity, automatic feeding machines are gaining traction. These machines optimize feed distribution, reduce labor costs, minimize waste, and improve animal nutrition. Large-scale farms and commercial livestock operations increasingly adopt automation to meet high demand while ensuring sustainability. Additionally, technological advancements, such as IoT-enabled smart feeders, further boost market growth.
Technical challenges
Automatic feeding machines face technical challenges such as high initial costs, system malfunctions, complex maintenance, and integration issues with existing farm infrastructure. These machines require advanced sensors, IoT connectivity, and precise calibration, which can lead to operational inefficiencies if not properly managed. Further, limited technical expertise and lack of standardization also slow widespread adoption, affecting the market's expansion.
Integration with smart farming practices
Technologies like IoT, AI, and data analytics enable automated feeders to optimize feed distribution based on livestock needs, reducing waste and improving animal health. Smart sensors monitor consumption patterns, adjusting portions in real-time. These advancements lower labor costs, enhance productivity, and support large-scale farming. The demand for precision agriculture, coupled with increasing food production needs, is accelerating the demand of automatic feeding machines, making them essential for modern, tech-driven farming operations.
High initial investments
Automatic feeding machines require high initial investments due to advanced technology, automation components, IoT integration, and precision engineering. Costs include machinery, installation, software, and maintenance, making them expensive for small and mid-sized farmers or businesses. These financial barriers hamper market growth by limiting adoption, especially in developing regions with budget constraints.
The covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the automatic feeding machine market. Global lockdowns led to halted production and project delays, causing a decline in demand. Farmers faced economic challenges due to disruptions in dairy and meat industries, further reducing investments in automated feeding systems. However, as restrictions eased, consumption of dairy and meat products began to rise, suggesting a potential recovery and renewed demand for automatic feeding machines in the future.
The feed storage units segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The feed storage units segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Feed storage units are essential components of automatic feeding systems, designed to store and protect livestock feed from contamination, spoilage, and pests. They come in various types, including silos, bins, and hoppers, made from materials like stainless steel or reinforced plastic. These units ensure a consistent feed supply, maintaining optimal nutrition levels for livestock.
The commercial livestock farms segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the commercial livestock farms segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Automatic feeding machines in commercial livestock farms enhance efficiency by automating feed distribution, ensuring precise portions, reducing waste, and optimizing animal nutrition. These systems cater to dairy and beef cattle, poultry, swine, and aquaculture, improving productivity and reducing labour costs. They support large-scale operations, enhancing herd health and growth rates.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share owing to the increasing adoption of automation in agriculture and livestock management. Farmers in the region are turning to automated feeding systems to enhance efficiency, reduce labour costs, and improve animal health. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are leading this trend, reflecting a broader regional shift towards modernized agricultural operations. The rising awareness of livestock feeding management and the need to meet the growing demand for dairy and meat products in the region are accelerating the market expansion.
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR driven by advancements in agricultural automation and a rising demand for efficient livestock management. The U.S. and Canada lead in adoption, particularly in dairy farms and poultry industries. The region is home for key players such as GEA Group, DeLaval, and Trioliet. Further, rising sustainability trends and smart farming solutions further propel market expansion.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Automatic Feeding Machine market include AGCO Corporation, Sum-It Computer Systems, GEA Group, DeLaval Holding AB, BouMatic LLC, Fullwood Packo, Afimilk, VDL Agrotech, Pellon Group Oy, DairyMaster, Roxell, Cormall AS, Nidec Minster Corporation, KUHN S.A., Trioliet B.V., Fancom B.V., Rovibec Agrisolutions and Siloking Mayer Maschinenbau GmbH.
In December 2023, Nidec Minster Corporation announced the acquisition of the Automatic Feed Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of coil processing machinery and systems. This strategic move aims to enhance Nidec's capabilities in providing integrated manufacturing solutions.
In March 2023, DeLaval introduced the OptiWagon(TM), an autonomous feed distribution robot, as an integral component of its comprehensive automated feeding solution, DeLaval Optimat(TM). This system encompasses the entire feeding process, including weighing, cutting, mixing, and delivering feed to the feed table. This innovation aims to optimize the conversion of forage dry matter into milk, enhancing efficiency on dairy farms.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.