PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1872800
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1872800
An autonomous farm-to-store delivery display is a technology-enabled system used in retail or supply chain environments to showcase fresh produce or goods delivered directly from farms through autonomous vehicles or drones. It provides real-time visibility of farm-fresh products while ensuring efficient, contactless delivery, reducing spoilage, and enhancing customer confidence in product freshness. It often incorporates tracking, temperature monitoring, and interactive information for consumers.
The primary components of an autonomous farm-to-store delivery display are hardware, software, and services. The display is a self-operating hardware unit designed to transport, store, and present fresh products directly from farms to retail locations, ensuring timely delivery, optimal freshness, and minimal human intervention in the supply chain. It is widely used with various vehicle types, including ground vehicles, aerial drones, and hybrid vehicles, employing technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, the internet of things, global positioning systems, and navigation systems. Applications include fruits and vegetables, dairy products, grains and cereals, meat and poultry, among others, serving end users such as farmers, retailers, distributors, and logistics providers.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The accelerated imposition of U.S. tariffs and the emerging trade conflicts in spring 2025 are significantly influencing the agriculture sector by increasing input costs for seeds, fertilizers, and machinery parts sourced from abroad. Tariffs on imported agrochemicals and farm equipment have raised production expenses for growers, while retaliatory measures from key trading partners have reduced export opportunities for U.S. crops such as corn, wheat, and dairy products. As a result, many farmers are experiencing shrinking profit margins and heightened financial stress. In response, agricultural producers are diversifying crop portfolios, adopting precision farming technologies to reduce input waste, and advocating for government subsidies and market access relief.
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The autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2024 to $1.90 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to a rising aging population, increasing urbanization, demand for higher crop yields, growing food demand, and a shortage of skilled labor.
The autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding farm sizes, rising demand for sustainable agricultural practices, adoption of precision agriculture, growth of e-grocery platforms, and increasing focus on environmental, social, and governance factors. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in robotics, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), incorporation of blockchain and data analytics, the rising trend of digitalization, and growing investments in smart farming technologies.
The increasing demand for organic products is expected to drive the growth of the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market. Organic products are items produced without synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The growing adoption of organic products is primarily fueled by rising consumer awareness of the health risks associated with synthetic chemicals. Autonomous farm-to-store delivery displays improve the food supply chain by ensuring efficient, timely, and direct distribution of organic products, reducing logistical delays and preserving product freshness, thereby enhancing consumer satisfaction. For example, in May 2024, LETIS S.A., an Argentina-based organic certification authority, reported that organic food sales reached $61.67 billion in 2022, marking a 4.3% increase from 2021. As a result, the rising demand for organic products is accelerating the growth of the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market.
The continued growth of e-commerce platforms is expected to further drive the expansion of the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market. E-commerce platforms are online services or digital applications that allow consumers to order groceries and household items through the internet. The expansion of e-commerce is largely due to the growing demand for convenience and contactless shopping, enabling quick access to fresh produce without the need to visit physical stores. E-commerce platforms enhance autonomous farm-to-store delivery displays by incorporating real-time order tracking and efficient logistics management, making last-mile delivery faster and more reliable. They also improve operational efficiency by optimizing delivery routes and inventory handling, which boosts overall customer satisfaction. For instance, in August 2025, the United States Census Bureau reported that e-commerce sales in Q2 2025 increased by 5.3% compared to the same period in 2024, while overall retail sales grew by 3.8%. Consequently, the expansion of e-commerce platforms is fueling the growth of the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market.
Companies in the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display sector are developing advanced products like automated vertical farming systems to revolutionize urban agriculture and improve supply chain efficiency, produce fresher items, and reduce costs and environmental impact. These automated vertical farming systems leverage robotics, AI, and controlled environments to grow crops in vertical stacks, automating tasks such as planting, monitoring, and harvesting to maximize efficiency and yield. For example, in May 2025, AutoStore, a Norway-based automated storage and retrieval systems company, and OnePointOne, a US-based automated vertical farming company, launched the Opollo Farm, a robotics-enabled vertical farming platform. This system manages crops in a precision-controlled environment, minimizing space, maximizing efficiency, and accelerating growth cycles. It addresses challenges like labor shortages, water scarcity, and supply chain inefficiencies, enabling high-quality, locally grown produce to be delivered directly to retail stores. This technology allows ultra-fresh produce to reach Whole Foods Market stores quickly, ensuring fast delivery from farm to shelf with minimal manual intervention.
Major players in the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market are Ocado Group plc, AutoStore ASA, Zipline International Inc., Nuro Inc., Gatik Inc., Kodiak Robotics Inc., Berkshire Grey Inc., Einride AB, Starship Technologies Ltd., Outrider Inc., OnePointOne Inc., Matternet Inc., Ottonomy.IO Inc., Udelv Inc., Agtonomy Inc., Cartken Inc., Refraction AI Inc., Aurora Innovation Inc., Serve Robotics Inc., and Clevon AG.
North America was the largest region in the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market in 2024. The regions covered in autonomous farm-to-store delivery display report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated last-mile delivery services, remote monitoring and fleet management, and on-demand cold chain logistics services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The autonomous farm-to-store delivery display market also includes sales of robotic farm harvesters, autonomous cold storage units, blockchain-enabled traceability platforms, and drone-assisted inventory monitoring systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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