The Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market is projected to reach $128.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2030. The growth of this market is driven by the improved credit availability for agriculture equipment manufacturers, increasing government initiatives to support farmers, a shrinking labor force coupled with rising farm wages, and growing awareness regarding the mechanization of agricultural operations. However, the rising fragmentation of land and the high costs of advanced agriculture equipment restrain the growth of this market.
Furthermore, technological advancements in agriculture equipment, the presence of prominent agriculture equipment manufacturers in the region, and the increasing adoption of precision farming techniques are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, challenges for market players include the low awareness of advanced agriculture technologies and limited purchases of highly advanced agriculture equipment due to high costs, resulting in a significant dependence on rental services. Additionally, digitalization in agriculture is a prominent trend in the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market.
Key Players
The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by leading market players over the past 3-4 years. The key players profiled in the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market research report are AGCO Corporation (U.S.), Agromaster (Turkey), AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER SE & Co. KG (Germany), APV - Technische Produkte GmbH (Austria), CLAAS KGaA mbH (Germany), CNH Industrial N.V. (U.K.), Deere & Company (U.S.), HORSCH Maschinen GmbH (Germany), ISEKI & CO., LTD. (Japan), KUBOTA Corporation (Japan), KUHN SAS (France), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (India), Mascar SpA (Italy), Morris Equipment Ltd (Canada), SDF S.p.A. (Italy), and Valmont Industries, Inc. (U.S.).
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Improved Credit Availability for Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers to Spur the Growth of the Agriculture Equipment Market in Asia-Pacific
In the agricultural sector, acquiring machinery and equipment requires significant initial investments. The high cost of equipment stems from the expenses associated with its production. Establishing an agriculture equipment production facility requires substantial capital investment, although it can prove to be a profitable venture in the long term. Furthermore, specialized skills and knowledge are indispensable for agriculture equipment manufacturing, along with the need for adequate infrastructure facilities. All these factors collectively contribute to the high costs of agricultural equipment.
The agriculture equipment sector presents promising growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. Recognizing these opportunities, certain private investors and companies have already begun to invest in this sector. Some recent investments by major stakeholders in the agriculture equipment sector are:
- In January 2022, Tubes Investments of India Ltd (TII)(India) purchased around 70% stake in Cellestial E-Mobility Pvt Ltd (India), a company that designs and manufactures electric tractors.
- In March 2021, Guangzhou XAG Technology Co., Ltd (China), a manufacturer of agricultural drones and robots, secured around USD 46 million in funding in a Series C-plus-plus round. The funding will be used for R&D and developing its robotics products.
- In April 2021, Eavision Technologies Co., Ltd (China), an agricultural drone company, raised USD 30 million in its Series C funding round. This investment was led by the Singapore-headquartered investment company Temasek, Chinese state-sponsored fund CITIC, and Chinese agrifood tech VC Bits x Bites. The funds will be used to enhance R&D and accelerate market expansion in China and overseas.
- In November 2020, Guangzhou XAG Technology Co., Ltd. (China) raised USD 181.6 million in its funding round led by Baidu Capital and SoftBank Vision Fund II.
Thus, the increasing investments are expected to drive the growth of the agriculture equipment market in the Asia-Pacific in the forthcoming years.
Key Findings in the Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Study:
In 2024, the Tractors Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market
Based on type, the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market is segmented into tractors, harvesting equipment, soil preparation & cultivation equipment, irrigation equipment, spraying equipment, and other agriculture equipment. In 2024, the tractors segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to several factors, including the heavy reliance of farmers on tractors for agricultural purposes, increasing demand for mechanization, a rise in farm labor shortages, government initiatives aimed at improving the agricultural sector, and technological advancements in tractors.
However, the irrigation equipment segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024–2030 due to increasing water shortages for agricultural use, extensive area of land under crop cultivation in the region, rising government initiatives promoting the adoption of drip and sprinkler irrigation, and growing automation in irrigation systems.
In 2024, the Semi-automatic Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market
Based on mode of operation, the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market is segmented into semi-automatic, manual, and automatic. In 2024, the semi-automatic segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the higher adoption of semi-automatic agricultural equipment over automated agriculture equipment due to their easy availability and accessibility. Additionally, semi-automatic agriculture equipment is more cost-effective than automatic agriculture equipment, driving their adoption among small- and medium-sized farmers, particularly in China and India.
However, the automatic segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2024–2030 due to factors such as the increasing adoption of precision agriculture, the shortage of skilled agriculture laborers, and ongoing technological advancements in agricultural equipment. Furthermore, the increasing utilization of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies within the agriculture sector is expected to create opportunities for companies operating in this market.
In 2024, the Non-electric Equipment Segment is Expected to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market
Based on power source, the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market is segmented into non-electric and electric-powered agriculture equipment. In 2024, the non-electric equipment segment is expected to account for the larger share of the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the growing adoption of non-electric equipment due to its simplicity and comparatively lower cost over its electric counterparts. Additionally, non-electric equipment typically comes with lower upfront costs and power requirements, making them more affordable and accessible to a wider range of farmers with limited financial resources in the Asia-Pacific region.
In 2024, the Land Development and Seedbed Preparation Segment is Expected to Dominate the Agriculture Equipment Market
Based on application, the agriculture equipment market is mainly segmented into land development and seedbed preparation, harvesting & threshing, irrigation, sowing & planting, crop protection, and other applications. In 2024, the land development and seedbed preparation segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to factors such as the increasing adoption of advanced cultivation techniques to reduce labor costs, the availability of technologically advanced equipment, and the advantages offered by advanced agricultural equipment during land development and seedbed preparation, such as high productivity and efficiency.
China to Dominate the Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market in 2024
The Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market is segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific. In 2024, China is expected to account for the largest share of the Asia-Pacific agriculture equipment market. China’s significant market share is attributed to the large number of farmers in the country coupled with an extensive area under agriculture cultivation, the increasing demand for advanced agriculture equipment due to labor shortages, the increase in government initiatives aimed at modernizing and mechanizing the agriculture sector, and the presence of numerous agriculture equipment manufacturers in the country.
Scope of the Report:
Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Assessment, by Type
- Tractors
- 30-50 HP
- Less than 30 HP
- 51-100 HP
- More than 100 HP
- Harvesting Equipment
- Combine Harvesters
- Forage Harvesters
- Other Harvesters
- Soil Preparation & Cultivation Equipment
- Irrigation Equipment
- Irrigation Equipment Market, by Type
- Drip Irrigation
- Sprinkler Irrigation
- Other Irrigation Equipment
- Irrigation Equipment Market, by Component
- Tubing
- Sprinklers
- Emitter/Drippers
- Irrigation Valves
- Filters
- Irrigation Controllers
- Other Components
- Spraying Equipment
- Other Agriculture Equipment
Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Assessment, by Mode of Operation
- Semi-automatic
- Manual
- Automatic
Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Assessment, by Power Source
- Non-electric powered Agriculture Equipment
- Electric-powered Agriculture Equipment
Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Assessment, by Application
- Land Development & Seedbed Preparation
- Harvesting & Threshing
- Irrigation
- Crop Protection
- Sowing & Planting
- Other Applications
Asia-Pacific Agriculture Equipment Market Assessment, by Country
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific (RoAPAC)
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