Precision Harvesting Market worth $29.79 billion by 2030

The precision harvesting market is expected to reach USD 29.79 billion by 2030 from USD 21.52 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Key drivers fueling the growth of the precision harvesting market are the rising labor costs and shortages in agriculture, strong RoI from yield optimization and reduced waste, government subsidies and smart farming initiatives, and integration of AI, IoT, and imaging in harvesting equipment. These factors are encouraging farmers to adopt advanced harvesting solutions to improve efficiency and profitability. Additionally, increasing demand for food due to population growth is pushing stakeholders to invest in technologies that enhance agricultural productivity.

Harvesting robots are expected to record the highest CAGR within the harvester-type segment of the precision harvesting market during the forecast period. This growth is largely driven by the increasing need for automation in agriculture due to rising labor costs and labor shortages, especially in developed regions. As harvesting robots are highly accurate, even, and efficient, work unlimited hours without tiredness, they work well for growing fruits and vegetables, increasing the quality of crops, and curbing post-harvest losses, big farms and agribusinesses are more inclined to this technology.

With new progress in AI, computer vision, and robotics, harvesting robots have improved and are capable of reacting and adapting on the spot to any field changes or crops. Leading firms are investing in research to develop innovative robots for valuable crops. For instance, robots built by Agrobot (Spain) and Octinion (Belgium) can sort apples and strawberries on the production line. Due to the rising use of automation in farming, there is an expected fast rise in demand for harvesting robots in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia Pacific.

Medium-sized farms are set to dominate the application sector in the precision harvesting market over the projection period. As these farms are both large and flexible, they can easily integrate new technology. With greater access to financial resources than smaller farms, medium-sized farms are increasingly able to invest in precision harvesting tools like combine harvesters, guidance systems, and yield monitoring equipment. Because they aim to improve their efficiency, lower their waste, and make more profit, several farms now rely on technology and automated processes to be competitive.