Automated Feeding Systems Market Report 2026

The automated feeding systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.32 billion in 2025 to $5.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing livestock population globally, increasing labor shortages in farming, widespread adoption of traditional mechanized feeding systems, rising focus on livestock productivity improvement, growing demand for consistent feed distribution.

The automated feeding systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising deployment of automated feeding vehicles, increasing investment in smart farm infrastructure, growing need for precision livestock feeding, expansion of robotics in agricultural operations, rising adoption of data-driven feeding optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated feeding vehicles and rail-guided systems, rising demand for precision feed mixing and distribution, expansion of remote-controlled and semi-automated feeding solutions, growing need for labor-efficient feeding methods in large farms, greater focus on consistent feed quality to improve livestock performance.

The increasing livestock production is expected to propel the growth of the automated feeding systems market going forward. Livestock production refers to the breeding, raising, and management of animals for various purposes, including food, fiber, and other products. The production of a variety of livestock products, including processed meats, value-added products, and by-products, contributes to increased overall livestock production. Automated feeding systems are extensively used in livestock production to improve efficiency, precision, consistency, and data-driven decision-making, ultimately contributing to better animal welfare, sustainability, and profitability on the farm. For instance, in March 2023, according to data published by the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, the total number of sheep and lambs in Canada was 854,400 in 2023, a 3% increase from 827,200 the previous year. The breeding sheep inventory is at 628,700 head, up 1% from the previous year. Therefore, increasing livestock production is driving the growth of the automated feeding systems market.

Major companies operating in the automated feeding systems market are concentrating on new innovative products, such automatic dispenser, to provide a premium, automatic feeding solution that makes feeding easier and more precise. This automatic dispenser is designed for individual feeding of sows, allowing every sow to be fed at the same time, reducing waiting times and stress. For instance, in September 2023, ROXELL, s.r.o., a Czech Republic-based automated feeding equipment manufacturer, launched a new Dos7 dispenser for sows, which is an automatic dispenser for individual feeding of sows. It is equipped with features to make farmers' lives easier and feeding times calmer. The dispenser is designed for modern pig farming, offering high-precision feeding, easy cleaning for maintaining hygiene, and the capability to handle all types of feed, including treat foods and enrichment materials. It can be set to follow a high-precision feeding regime of choice with one or more feeding times per day. Additionally, these features make the dispenser a valuable asset for modern pig farming, offering benefits such as precise feeding, hygiene, and overall improved animal well-being.

In August 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a US-based technology and software company, acquired Afag Holding AG for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aimed to diversify Emerson's offerings, tap into new markets, enhance their technological capabilities in the fast-growing factory automation sector, and strengthen their position as a global leader in automation solutions and technology. Afag Holding AG is a Switzerland-based manufacturer of electric linear motion, automatic feeding, and handling automation solutions for livestock.

Major companies operating in the automated feeding systems market are Cargill Inc., Agco Corporation, GEA Group AG, Maximus Systems Ltd., DeLaval Inc., Big Dutchman International GmbH, Nedap N.V., Lely Holding S.à r.l., Roxell BVBA, Trioliet B.V., BouMatic LLC, Agromatic AG, Fullwood Packo Ltd., Fancom B.V., AgriTech Ltd., Afimilk Ltd., Dairymaster Ltd., Impex Barneveld B.V., Pellon Group Oy, Faromor Ltd., VDL Agrotech, Rotec Engineering B.V., Optimat Ltd., Dairy Tech Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported hardware components such as motors, sensors, conveyor systems, and robotics used in automated feeding solutions are increasing manufacturing and deployment costs, particularly in regions relying on global supply chains like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Segments including self-propelled feeding systems, rail-guided systems, and RFID-enabled technologies are most affected. While tariffs raise installation costs and slow adoption for price-sensitive farms, they also open opportunities for domestic manufacturers to localize production and reduce dependency on foreign parts.

The main types of automated feeding systems are rail-guided feeding systems, conveyor feeding systems, self-propelled feeding systems, and others. Rail-guided feeding systems are machines used for distributing feed in various industries, such as agriculture and manufacturing. These offer software, hardware, and services that can perform various functions such as controlling, mixing, filling, screening, and others also they uses various technologies, including robotics and telemetry, guidance and remote sensing technology, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and others, which can be used on various livestock such as poultry, swine, ruminants, horses, and others.

Automated feeding systems refer to technologies designed to streamline and optimize the process of providing food to animals in agricultural or livestock farming settings. These systems use various mechanisms and technologies to automate the feeding process, reducing labor requirements, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall productivity.

The main types of automated feeding systems are rail-guided feeding systems, conveyor feeding systems, self-propelled feeding systems, and others. Rail-guided feeding systems are machines used for distributing feed in various industries, such as agriculture and manufacturing. These offer software, hardware, and services that can perform various functions such as controlling, mixing, filling, screening, and others also they uses various technologies, including robotics and telemetry, guidance and remote sensing technology, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and others, which can be used on various livestock such as poultry, swine, ruminants, horses, and others.North America was the largest region in the automated feeding Systems market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated feeding systems market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated feeding systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automated feeding systems market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as feeding schedule management, feed dispensing, portion control, maintenance, and support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated feeding systems market consists of sales of feeders, control units, sensors, and storage bins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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