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A combine harvester is a substantial agricultural machine designed for harvesting grain crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans. It performs multiple functions, including reaping, threshing, and winnowing, significantly enhancing the efficiency and speed of harvesting operations in farming.
Two primary types of combine harvesters include the tractor-pulled or PTO-powered combine harvester and the self-propelled combine harvester. The tractor-pulled or PTO-powered combine harvester operates by connecting to a tractor through a power take-off (PTO) system, allowing the tractor's engine to power and tow the harvester. This type is commonly used in small farms, diversified farms, and fields with varying accessibility. Combine harvesters come in different variations, such as wheel-type and crawler-type, categorized based on their movements and available in varying sizes classified by their horsepower (HP). These sizes range from below 150 HP, 150-300 HP, 300-450 HP, 450-550 HP, to above 550 HP. They are utilized for harvesting various crops, including wheat, rice, soybeans, and other similar grains.
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.
Tariffs are influencing the combine harvester market by increasing costs of imported engines, transmission systems, electronic control units, and high-strength steel components used in harvester manufacturing. Agricultural equipment producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on global supply chains, while developing regions face higher equipment acquisition costs. These tariffs are contributing to higher machinery prices and delayed replacement cycles for farmers. However, they are also driving localization of manufacturing, increased regional sourcing of components, and innovation in modular harvester designs to reduce long-term cost exposure.
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The combine harvester market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $59.89 billion in 2025 to $62.28 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in large-scale farming operations, rising labor shortages in agriculture, increasing mechanization of harvesting processes, availability of advanced harvesting machinery, expansion of commercial farming practices.
The combine harvester market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous harvesters, increasing use of data-driven farming solutions, expansion of smart agriculture investments, rising demand for sustainable farming equipment, continuous improvements in harvester efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of high-capacity self-propelled harvesters, rising integration of precision agriculture technologies, growing demand for fuel-efficient harvesting equipment, expansion of multi-crop harvesting capabilities, enhanced focus on yield optimization.
Rising demand for agricultural production is expected to drive the growth of the combine harvester market in the coming years. Agricultural production involves cultivating crops and raising livestock to produce food, fiber, and other products, including activities such as soil preparation, planting, harvesting, livestock management, and farm resource management. Combine harvesters play a crucial role in large-scale farming operations by making harvesting faster, easier, and more efficient. For example, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a U.S.-based government agency, corn yields rose from 173.4 bushels per acre in 2022 to a record 177.3 bushels per acre in 2023, an increase of 3.9 bushels per acre. Therefore, growing demand for agricultural production is supporting the expansion of the combine harvester market.
Key players in the combine harvester market are focusing on advanced solutions, such as real-time machine tracking and operational parameter monitoring, to improve harvesting efficiency, reduce grain loss, and enhance crop quality. Real-time machine tracking allows operators to monitor live location, fuel consumption, and acres harvested, helping optimize operational decisions and maintenance schedules. For instance, in August 2023, Swaraj Tractors, an India-based farm machinery company, launched the Swaraj 8200 Wheel Harvester, featuring an intelligent TREM-IV engine, live machine location access, service and engine health alerts, and ergonomic operator design. This solution maximizes acreage per hour, minimizes grain loss, and provides personalized support through dedicated relationship managers and app-based video assistance.
In August 2024, Yanmar Holdings Co. Ltd., an industrial equipment manufacturer based in Japan, acquired CLAAS India. This acquisition aims to accelerate the growth of Yanmar's Agribusiness in India by integrating a company recognized for its world-class facility and a strong legacy of producing high-quality, durable combine harvesters. As a result of this acquisition, Yanmar will be able to offer a wider range of products, significantly enhancing its presence in the Indian market. CLAAS India is a company based in India that manufactures tractors, agricultural balers, and green crop harvesting machines.
Major companies operating in the combine harvester market are Deere & Company, CNH Industrial NV, Kubota Corporation, New Holland Agriculture, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Yanmar Co. Ltd., Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Claas KGaA GmbH, Lovol Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Sonalika International Tractors Limited, Iseki & Co. Ltd., Same Deutz-Fahr S.p.A, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), Sampo Rosenlew Ltd., Malkit Agrotech Private Limited, Zhengzhou Amisy Machinery Co. Ltd., Hind Agro Industries, KS Group, Buhler Versatile Incorporated, Kartar Agro Industries Private Limited, OAO Rostselmash, Massey Ferguson Limited, Preet Agro Industries Pvt Ltd., Jiangsu World Agriculture Machinery Co. Ltd., Gomselmash Oao, Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery Co. Ltd., Agrinar SA, Wuhan Wubota Machinery Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the combine harvester market in 2025. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the combine harvester market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the combine harvester market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The combine harvester market consists of sales of track combine harvesters, stripper combine harvesters, and control combine harvesters. 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.
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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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