PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1729338
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1729338
The Japan agricultural robot market size reached USD 376 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,370 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% during 2025-2033.
Agricultural robots or agribots are autonomous machines that are utilized to improve the quality and efficiency of farm yield. They also minimize the reliance on manual labor and increase overall crop productivity. Agribots are equipped with end effectors and specialized arms, which perform various horticultural activities. These include weed control, seeding and planting, aerial data collection, field mapping, fertilizing and irrigation, intercultural operations, harvesting, soil analysis, and environmental monitoring. Agricultural robots are also used for washing and milking cattle in the dairy farming industry.
Japan is one of the largest markets for agricultural robots in the Asia Pacific region. The growing demand for food primarily drives the market growth, as it has encouraged farmers to adopt modern machinery and robotics to replace traditional processes. Additionally, the rising cost of manual labor and the shortage of skilled agricultural workers are contributing to the demand for agricultural robots for substituting labor-intensive tasks. Besides this, the Government of Japan is actively investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technologies to facilitate smart farming projects. For instance, they are developing robots in collaboration with Japan's National Agriculture Food Research Organization (NARO). Furthermore, many established companies, as well as startups, are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce an innovative range of farming robots.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.