Crop Harvesting Robots Market - By Component (Hardware, Software, Service), By Robot Type (Unmanned Ground Vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), By Application (Fruit & Vegetable Harvesting Robots, Grain Harvesting Robots) & Forecast, 2024

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Crop harvesting robots market size is projected to expand at 23% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, due to the increasing labor shortages in agriculture driven by rising urbanization and changing demographics. The growing need to improve efficiency and reduce production costs are fueling the adoption of crop harvesting robots. Moreover, technological advancements, such as AI and machine learning are further enhancing the capabilities and precision of harvesting robots.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the global wheat production for the 2023/2024 season is projected to reach 783.43 million metric tons. Similarly, the U.S. winter wheat planted area is estimated at 34.4 million acres. This increasing area of wheat plantings may favor the demand for crop harvesting robots at the time of harvesting, influencing market growth. The growing awareness about sustainability and environmental benefits is also acting as a catalyst for robotic farming practices. The rising demand for organic and specialty crops, requiring careful handling and selective harvesting will further drive the industry expansion.

The crop harvesting robots market is segregated into component, robot type, application, and region.

In terms of robot type, the industry size from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) robot segment is expected to witness substantial growth from 2024 to 2032, due to the increasing demand for precision agriculture solutions. UAV robots offer advantages, such as aerial monitoring, crop scouting, and targeted spraying for enhancing the overall farm productivity. Additionally, the rising advancements in UAV technology, such as improved flight stability and payload capacity will also favor the segment growth.

Crop harvesting robots market share from the grain harvesting application segment is estimated to grow at rapid pace through 2032. This is owing to the rising need to improve harvesting efficiency and reduce labor costs. The growing demand for automation in large-scale grain farming operations and the availability of advanced robotic harvesting solutions will also fuel the segment expansion.

Regionally, the Asia Pacific crop harvesting robots market is projected to depict over 27% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. This is due to the increasing adoption of mechanized farming solutions to address labor shortages and improve efficiency. The influx of government initiatives is promoting agricultural modernization in the region. Additionally, the rising demand for high-quality crops and the growing adoption of precision agriculture technologies are increasing the appeal of crop harvesting robots. The availability of subsidies to buy harvesting robots will also help in expanding the regional market.

Product Code: 7838

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

1.1 Market scope & definition
1.2 Base estimates & calculations
1.3 Forecast calculation
1.4 Data sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
  - 1.4.2.1 Paid sources
  - 1.4.2.2 Public sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Crop harvesting robots market 360 degree synopsis, 2018 - 2032
2.2 Business trends
- 2.2.1 Total Addressable Market (TAM), 2024-2032
2.3 Regional trends
2.4 Component trends
2.5 Robot type trends
2.6 Application trends

Chapter 3 Crop Harvesting Robots Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Supplier landscape
- 3.2.1 Raw material suppliers
- 3.2.2 Component suppliers
- 3.2.3 Manufacturers
- 3.2.4 Distribution channel
- 3.2.5 End users
3.3 Role of crop harvesting robots in sustainable agriculture practices
3.4 Profit margin analysis
3.5 Cost breakdown analysis
3.6 Technology & innovation landscape
3.7 Patent analysis
3.8 Price trend analysis
3.9 Key news and initiatives
- 3.9.1 Partnership/collaboration
- 3.9.2 Merger/acquisition
- 3.9.3 Investment
- 3.9.4 Product launch & innovation
3.10 Regulatory landscape
3.11 Impact forces
- 3.11.1 Growth drivers
  - 3.11.1.1 Increasing labor shortages drive adoption of crop harvesting robots
  - 3.11.1.2 Global trend toward precision agriculture
  - 3.11.1.3 Ongoing technological advancements in robotics, AI, computer vision, and sensors
  - 3.11.1.4 Rising agricultural product demand
  - 3.11.1.5 Government support and incentives worldwide
- 3.11.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
  - 3.11.2.1 High initial costs
  - 3.11.2.2 Adaptation challenges
3.12 Growth potential analysis
3.13 Porter's analysis
3.14 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2023

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share, 2023
4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players, 2023
- 4.3.1 AgJunction
- 4.3.2 Agrobot
- 4.3.3 Energid Technologies
- 4.3.4 Harvest CROO Robotics
- 4.3.5 Muddy Machines Ltd.
- 4.3.6 Naio Technologies
- 4.3.7 Saga Robotics
4.4 Competitive positioning matrix, 2023
4.5 Strategic outlook matrix, 2023

Chapter 5 Crop Harvesting Robots Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component (Revenue & Units)

5.1 Key trends, by component
5.2 Hardware
5.3 Software
5.4 Service

Chapter 6 Crop Harvesting Robots Market Estimates & Forecast, By Robot Type (Revenue & Units)

6.1 Key trends, by robot type
6.2 Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)
6.3 Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Chapter 7 Crop Harvesting Robots Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application (Revenue & Units)

7.1 Key trends, by application
7.2 Fruit & vegetable harvesting robots
7.3 Grain harvesting robots

Chapter 8 Crop Harvesting Robots Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region (Revenue & Units)

8.1 Key trends, by region
8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 U.S.
- 8.2.2 Canada
8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 UK
- 8.3.2 Germany
- 8.3.3 France
- 8.3.4 Italy
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.6 Netherlands
8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 China
- 8.4.2 India
- 8.4.3 Japan
- 8.4.4 Australia
- 8.4.5 South Korea
- 8.4.6 Southeast Asia
8.5 Latin America
- 8.5.1 Brazil
- 8.5.2 Mexico
- 8.5.3 Argentina
8.6 MEA
- 8.6.1 UAE
- 8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.3 South Africa

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

9.1 AgJunction
9.2 Agrobot
9.3 Balyo
9.4 Bear Flag Robotics
9.5 Bosch Deepfield Robotics
9.6 Energid Technologies
9.7 Fendt (AGCO Corporation)
9.8 FFRobotics
9.9 Greenbotics
9.10 Harvest CROO Robotics
9.11 Iron Ox
9.12 Lely International
9.13 Metomotion
9.14 Muddy Machines Ltd.
9.15 Naio Technologies
9.16 Octinion
9.17 Ripe Robotics
9.18 Saga Robotics
9.19 Shibuya Seiki
9.20 Vision Robotics