Precision Harvesting Market Report 2026

The precision harvesting market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.22 billion in 2025 to $18.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in mechanized harvesting adoption, increasing need for higher crop recovery rates, early use of gps-enabled combine harvesters, growing labor shortages in agriculture, adoption of semi-automated fruit picking tools.

The precision harvesting market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in AI-driven crop maturity prediction, rising adoption of autonomous harvesting robots, expansion of big data analytics for harvest planning, increasing integration of smart sensors in harvesting systems, demand for sustainable and low-waste harvesting practices. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated harvesting machinery, increased use of sensor-based crop readiness assessment, expansion of gps-enabled harvest optimization, growing integration of real-time yield monitoring tools, higher demand for waste-reducing harvesting techniques.

The growing demand for high crop yields is expected to drive the expansion of the precision harvesting market in the coming years. High crop yield refers to the amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of cultivated land, usually measured in weight or volume. Several factors influence the demand for higher crop yields, including urbanization, climate change, food security concerns, rising incomes, shifts in dietary patterns, global trade, and market requirements. Precision harvesting technologies and methods help farmers boost crop yields by enhancing efficiency, reducing losses, improving quality, and enabling informed decision-making through real-time data and analytics. For example, in July 2024, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (UK), the value of fruit production rose by 2.2% to slightly over $1.25 billion (£1 billion). Barley exports increased to 937 thousand tonnes in 2023 from 898 thousand tonnes in 2022. Sugar beet production grew by 39% to 7.7 million tonnes, and its production value rose by 82% to £368 million, with prices increasing by 31% to $59.38 USD (£47.5) per tonne per hectare. Therefore, the rising demand for high crop yields is driving the growth of the precision harvesting market.

Leading companies in the precision harvesting sector focus on developing advanced products such as automated harvesting systems to boost productivity and profitability during harvest seasons. Automated harvesting systems use robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. For instance, in June 2024, Case IH launched the Axial-Flow 260 series combine, featuring integrated technology tailored to growers' needs. The Axial-Flow 260 series includes Harvest Command combine automation, adjusting settings automatically to optimize throughput and grain quality. It features Pro 1200 Dual Displays for real-time monitoring of machine metrics, field performance, and grain quality. This advanced technology enhances throughput and grain handling using Case IH's single-rotor harvesting technology.

In October 2023, CNH Industrial N.V., a U.S.-based provider of agricultural and construction equipment and precision agriculture technology, acquired Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. for USD $175 million. Through this acquisition, CNH Industrial aimed to strengthen its in-house precision, automation, and autonomy capabilities - particularly in guidance and connectivity technologies that are vital to the precision harvesting market. Hemisphere GNSS is a U.S.-based provider of satellite navigation positioning systems and machine-control hardware and software for agriculture, construction, and machine-automation applications.

Major companies operating in the precision harvesting market are Deere & Company, CNH Industrial NV, KUBOTA Corporation, AGCO Corporation, Trimble Inc., Topcon Corporation, Raven Industries Inc., Precision Planting LLC, TeeJet Technologies, CLAAS KGAA mbH, Kinze Manufacturing Inc., Ag Leader Technology, FarmWise Labs Inc., Clearpath Robotics Inc., Sentera Inc., Farmers Edge Inc., DICKEY-john Corporation, Taranis Visual Ltd., senseFly SA, PrecisionHawk Inc., Octinion NV, VineView Sciences 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 components such as sensors, robotics parts, GPS units, and automated machinery have increased production and acquisition costs for precision harvesting equipment, with product categories like combine harvesters, harvesting robots, and forage harvesters most affected in regions reliant on external supply chains, including Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs also slow adoption across applications such as crop harvesting and horticulture. However, they stimulate local manufacturing, encourage innovation in cost-efficient robotic systems, and support long-term market resilience by reducing dependency on imported high-tech components.

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Precision harvesting involves leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of agricultural harvesting processes. This approach integrates modern tools such as GPS, sensors, drones, and data management systems to monitor and optimize every aspect of harvesting operations. Its primary goals include maximizing yield, minimizing waste, and reducing environmental impact.

Key products of precision harvesting include combined harvesters, harvesting robots, and self-propelled forage harvesters. Combined harvesters are sophisticated agricultural machines that perform reaping, threshing, and cleaning functions to efficiently harvest crops. They play a crucial role in precision harvesting by incorporating GPS, sensors, and data analytics to optimize the harvesting process and increase crop yields. These offerings encompass hardware, software, and services, catering to various applications such as crop harvesting, greenhouse operations, horticulture, and more.North America was the largest region in the precision harvesting market in 2025. The regions covered in the precision harvesting market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precision harvesting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The precision harvesting market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as logistics and supply chain management, field services and maintenance, precision technology installation, and remote sensing and imaging. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The precision harvesting market also includes sales of GNSS guidance systems, automated harvesters, yield monitors, and climate control and preservation systems. 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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