The global agriculture robots market size is estimated to grow from USD 12.2 billion in the current year to USD 139.4 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 24.78% during the forecast period, till 2035.
The opportunity for agriculture robots market has been distributed across the following segments:
Type of Robot
- Automated Harvesting Systems
- Driverless Tractors
- Milking Robots
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
- Other Robots
Type of Offering
- Hardware
- Services
- Software
Type of Farming Environment
- Indoor
- Outdoor
Type of Farm Products
- Field Crops
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Livestock
- Others
Type of Application
- Dairy and Livestock Management
- Field Farming
- Harvest Management
- Irrigation Management
- Pruning Management
- Soil Management
- Others
Type of Distribution Channel
- Direct Sales
- Indirect Sales
- Leasing / Rental Model
- Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS)
Type of Farm Size
- Small-scale Farms
- Medium-scale Farms
- Large-scale Farms
Geographical Regions
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Other North American countries
- Europe
- Austria
- Belgium
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Russia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- UK
- Other European countries
- Asia
- China
- India
- Japan
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Other Asian countries
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Other Latin American countries
- Middle East and North Africa
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Other MENA countries
- Rest of the World
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Other countries
Agriculture Robots Market: Growth and Trends
As of now, the global population exceeds 8 billion, and projections suggest this figure could reach 10 billion by 2050, highlighting the urgent need to boost food production. Agricultural robots are driving the future of the robotics sector through their efficiency and innovative capabilities. It is important to note that there are various applications of agricultural robots throughout the farming industry; these include planting, harvesting, weeding, and automated crop monitoring. Some of the key benefits of these robots include improved operational efficiency, lower labor costs, and enhanced safety as they handle repetitive or hazardous tasks. Moreover, agricultural robots offer numerous features, such as the use of advanced sensor technologies and computer vision to adapt to changing farming environments. Additionally, the market for agricultural robots is becoming an essential element in the global movement towards innovation and digital transformation aimed at achieving greater farming efficiency. Notably, there was a substantial year-over-year growth of 48% in sales of professional robots, as reported by the International Federation of Robotics.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been crucial in realizing the full potential of agricultural robots, enhancing precision agriculture and enabling real-time evaluations of crop conditions. Further, state-of-the-art sensors, such as LiDAR and machine vision, along with edge AI, facilitate prompt decision-making, marking a significant modern advancement. Recently, in March 2024, SIZA Robotics unveiled TOOGO, an autonomous robot tailored for vegetable and beet crops, which is set to be commercially launched in 2025. This entirely electric machine aims to tackle labor shortages and the increasing costs in agriculture.
Driven by the increasing focus on market research agricultural automation and operational efficiency, coupled with advancements in technologies, the global agriculture robots market is expected to grow at a healthy pace during the forecast period.
Agriculture Robots Market: Key Segments
Market Share by Type of Robot
Based on the type of robot, the global agriculture robots market is segmented into automated harvesting systems, driverless tractors, milking robots, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other robots. According to our estimates, currently, milking robots capture the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to various benefits offered by milking robots including, boosting milk production, reducing labor costs, enhancing animal welfare, and saving farmers' time. However, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Offering
Based on the type of offering, the agriculture robots market is segmented into hardware, software and services. According to our estimates, currently, hardware segment captures the majority share of the market, owing to its essential role in enabling autonomous functions and ongoing technological advancements. However, software segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Farming Environment
Based on the type of farming environment, the agriculture robots market is segmented into indoor and outdoor. According to our estimates, currently, outdoor segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to the demand for automation in labor-intensive agricultural tasks. The growth in technology and economic efficiency is promoting the use of robots, such as agricultural drones and autonomous tractors. However, indoor segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Farm Product
Based on the type of farm product, the agriculture robots market is segmented into field crops, fruits and vegetables, livestock and others. According to our estimates, currently, field crops segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to the widespread deployment of agricultural robots for various tasks like planting, harvesting, and monitoring. However, livestock segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Application
Based on the type of application, the agriculture robots market is segmented into dairy and livestock management, field farming, harvest management, irrigation management, pruning management, soil management and others. According to our estimates, currently, field farming segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to the rising labor costs, the need for enhanced productivity, and the expanding global population. However, soil management segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Distribution Channel
Based on the type of distribution channel, the agriculture robots market is segmented into direct sales, indirect sales, leasing / rental model and robot-as-a-service (RaaS). According to our estimates, currently, direct sales segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to the fact that manufacturers are selling their robots directly to end-users and building strong relationships with customers. However, robot-as-a-service (RaaS) segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Market Share by Type of Farm Size
Based on the type of farm size, the agriculture robots market is segmented into small-scale farm, medium-scale farm and large-scale farm. According to our estimates, currently, large-scale farms segment captures the majority share of the market and this trend is unlikely to change in the future as well. Notably, this trend can be attributed to their ability to invest in cutting-edge agriculture robots, address labor shortages, meet productivity requirements, benefit from economies of scale, and stimulate business growth.
Market Share by Geographical Regions
Based on the geographical regions, the agriculture robots market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and Rest of the World. According to our estimates, currently, North America captures the majority share of the market, owing to the well-established infrastructure within the region. However, the market in Asia is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.
Sample Players in Agriculture Robots Market Profiled in the Report include:
- AGCO
- Abundant Robots
- AgEagle Aerial Systems
- AgJunction
- Auroras
- BouMatic Robots
- Clearpath Robotics
- Deere & Company
- DeLaval
- Ecorobotix
- GAMAYA
- Grownetics
- Harvest Automation
- Harvest CROO Robotics
- Kubota Agricultural Machinery India
- Monarch Tractor
- Trimble
- Yanmar Holdings
Agriculture Robots Market: Research Coverage
The report on the agriculture robots market features insights on various sections, including:
- Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the agriculture robots market, focusing on key market segments, including [A] type of robot, [B] type of offering, [C] type of farming environment, [D] type of farm products, [E] type of application, [F] type of distribution channel, [G] type of farm size [H] geographical regions.
- Competitive Landscape: A comprehensive analysis of the companies engaged in the agriculture robots market, based on several relevant parameters, such as [A] year of establishment, [B] company size, [C] location of headquarters, [D] ownership structure.
- Company Profiles: Elaborate profiles of prominent players engaged in the agriculture robots market, providing details on [A] location of headquarters, [B]company size, [C] company mission, [D] company footprint, [E] management team, [F] contact details, [G] financial information, [H] operating business segments, [I] agriculture robots portfolio, [J] moat analysis, [K] recent developments, and an informed future outlook.
- Megatrends: An evaluation of ongoing megatrends in agriculture robots industry.
- Patent Analysis: An insightful analysis of patents filed / granted in the agriculture robots domain, based on relevant parameters, including [A] type of patent, [B] patent publication year, [C] patent age and [D] leading players.
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: An analysis of five competitive forces prevailing in the agriculture robots market, including threats of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threats of substitute products and rivalry among existing competitors.
- Recent Developments: An overview of the recent developments made in the agriculture robots market, along with analysis based on relevant parameters, including [A] year of initiative, [B] type of initiative, [C] geographical distribution and [D] most active players.
Key Questions Answered in this Report
- How many companies are currently engaged in this market?
- How does software boost agriculture robots?
- Which are the leading companies in this market?
- What factors are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
- What is the current and future market size?
- How do government policies help the market grow?
- What is the CAGR of this market?
- How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?
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Table of Contents
SECTION I: REPORT OVERVIEW
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- AGCO
- Abundant Robots
- AgEagle Aerial Systems
- AgJunction
- Auroras
- BouMatic Robots
- Clearpath Robotics
- Deere & Company
- DeLaval
- Ecorobotix
- GAMAYA
- Grownetics
- Harvest Automation
- Harvest CROO Robotics
- Kubota Agricultural Machinery India
- Monarch Tractor
- Trimble
- Yanmar Holdings
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