Crop Monitoring Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Offering, By Technology, By Farm Type, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Crop Monitoring Market was valued at USD 3.51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.87 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 14.40% during the forecast period. Crop Monitoring is increasingly indispensable for optimizing the utilization of geospatial technologies and site-specific crop management practices. Remote sensing technology serves as a valuable tool for gathering information on crop conditions, acreage, and production forecasting, facilitating policy decisions related to food security across various nations. Although remote sensing applications are still in the experimental stage, they exhibit an accuracy level for crop acreage forecasts ranging from 70-90 percent, which varies depending on the crop type and its distribution on the terrain.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 3.51 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 7.87 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	14.40%
Fastest Growing Segment	Medium
Largest Market	North America

Key technologies driving the crop monitoring market include Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote sensing technologies (such as satellite imagery and drones), and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools help farmers monitor their fields with precision, offering insights that can lead to improved crop management, efficient irrigation, optimized fertilization, and better pest control. The integration of AI and machine learning also allows for predictive analytics, enabling farmers to anticipate potential issues before they become critical, leading to better crop management and higher yields.

Key Market Drivers

Advancements in Technology Such as Machine Learning & AI

Advancements in technology, notably Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), are anticipated to significantly boost the global demand for crop monitoring. These innovative technologies enable real-time tracking, predictive analytics, and nuanced data interpretation, thereby revolutionizing agricultural practices. ML and AI can analyze vast amounts of data from various sources such as drones, satellites, and IoT devices, facilitating precise crop monitoring. By identifying patterns in the data, they can predict weather conditions, identify disease outbreaks, and suggest appropriate interventions, ultimately optimizing crop yield and quality. In addition, these technologies can provide detailed soil analysis, recommending personalized crop treatment strategies based on individual field characteristics. Such precision farming methods, enabled by ML and AI, are expected to reduce resource wastage, increase cost-effectiveness, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Hence, as the world grapples with the challenges of food security and environmental sustainability, the role of ML and AI in agriculture becomes increasingly pivotal. Their ability to transform data into actionable insights is expected to drive a surge in global demand for their application in crop monitoring.

Key Market Challenges

Lack of Highly Skilled Workers to Operate Digital Tools

The global demand for crop monitoring, though potentially transformative in the field of agriculture, is expected to face a decline due to the glaring lack of highly skilled workers capable of operating advanced digital tools. Technological advancements in crop monitoring have undoubtedly revolutionized farming practices, but the shortage of skilled labor is creating a bottleneck in the adoption and effective use of this technology. Crop monitoring involves intricate tasks such as interpreting data from satellite imagery, handling drones for field scouting, and managing complex software systems for crop health assessment. These tasks require a specialized skill set that is currently scarce in the labor market, which could hamper the global demand for crop monitoring. Furthermore, the cost and time associated with training workers to acquire these skills are significant, which only exacerbates the problem. Hence, until the gap between the complexity of digital tools and the skill set of the labor force is bridged, the global demand for crop monitoring is anticipated to witness a downward trend.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Smartphones with Agricultural Hardware & Software Applications

The integration of smartphones with agricultural hardware and software applications is projected to skyrocket the demand for crop monitoring globally. Smartphones, as accessible, multi-functional tools, are becoming increasingly intertwined with agriculture, offering the ability to control high-tech hardware and interact with sophisticated software applications. This advancement heralds a new era in precision agriculture. Through apps and hardware integrations, farmers can now monitor crop health, track weather patterns, and manage pests directly from their handheld device, making real-time decisions that enhance crop productivity and reduce waste. The ubiquity and ease-of-use of smartphones make them an ideal platform for widespread adoption of these technologies. In developing countries, where large-scale, costly monitoring systems are out of reach for many farmers, this could revolutionize agricultural practices, leading to increased yields and sustainability. Moreover, the leveraging of smartphone technology facilitates the collection and analysis of big data, driving forward the research and implementation of best agricultural practices on a global scale. Thus, the convergence of smartphones with agricultural hardware and software is poised to dramatically escalate the uptake of crop monitoring worldwide.

Key Market Players

Trimble Inc.

Topcon Corporation

Yara International ASA

The Climate Corporation

CropX Technologies Ltd.

Deere & Company

Syngenta Group

Precision Hawk, Inc.

Ag Leader Technology Inc.

AAA Taranis Visual Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Crop Monitoring Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Crop Monitoring Market, By Offering:

Hardware
Software
Services

Crop Monitoring Market, By Technology:

Sensing & Imagery
Variable Rate Technology
Automation & Robotics

Crop Monitoring Market, By Farm Type:

Small
Medium
Large

Crop Monitoring Market, By Application:

Field Mapping
Crop Scouting & Monitoring
Soil Monitoring
Yield Mapping & Monitoring
Others

Crop Monitoring Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Crop Monitoring Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
3.6. Voice of Customer

4. Global Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Offering (Hardware, Software, Services)
- 4.2.2. By Technology (Sensing & Imagery, Variable Rate Technology, Automation & Robotics)
- 4.2.3. By Farm Type (Small, Medium, Large)
- 4.2.4. By Application (Field Mapping, Crop Scouting & Monitoring, Soil Monitoring, Yield Mapping & Monitoring, Others)
- 4.2.5. By Region
- 4.2.6. By Company (2024)
4.3. Market Map

5. North America Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Offering
- 5.2.2. By Technology
- 5.2.3. By Farm Type
- 5.2.4. By Application
- 5.2.5. By Country
5.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 5.3.1. United States Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 5.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 5.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 5.3.1.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 5.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 5.3.2. Canada Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 5.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 5.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 5.3.2.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 5.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 5.3.3. Mexico Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 5.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 5.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 5.3.3.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 5.3.3.2.4. By Application

6. Europe Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Offering
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By Farm Type
- 6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. Germany Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.2. United Kingdom Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.3. Italy Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecasty
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.4. France Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.4.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 6.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.5. Spain Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.5.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 6.3.5.2.4. By Application

7. Asia-Pacific Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Offering
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By Farm Type
- 7.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.2. India Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.3. Japan Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.4. South Korea Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.5. Australia Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Application

8. South America Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Offering
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By Farm Type
- 8.2.4. By Application
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. Brazil Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.2. Argentina Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.3. Colombia Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Application

9. Middle East and Africa Crop Monitoring Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Offering
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Farm Type
- 9.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. South Africa Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.3. UAE Crop Monitoring Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Farm Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Application

10. Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

11.1. Recent Development
11.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
11.3. Product Launches

12. Global Crop Monitoring Market: SWOT Analysis

13. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Trimble Inc.
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Topcon Corporation
14.3. Yara International ASA
14.4. The Climate Corporation
14.5. CropX Technologies Ltd.
14.6. Deere & Company
14.7. Syngenta Group
14.8. Precision Hawk, Inc.
14.9. Ag Leader Technology Inc.
14.10. AAA Taranis Visual Ltd.