Smart Harvest Global Market Report 2026

Smart harvest refers to the application of advanced technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to automate and optimize agricultural harvesting processes. The primary objectives of smart harvest are to enhance efficiency in harvesting, reduce labor costs, and improve overall crop quality.

The key crops involved in smart harvest predominantly include fruits and vegetables. Fruits, which are the edible products of plants containing seeds, encompass a variety of produce such as apples, strawberries, and oranges. The technology used in smart harvest is typically categorized into hardware and software components. These smart harvest systems can be deployed in various locations, including on-field, in greenhouses, and indoors, and find applications across diverse sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, vertical farming, and other related fields. The integration of smart harvest technologies aims to revolutionize traditional harvesting methods and bring about advancements in agricultural practices.

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 have increased costs in the smart harvest market by raising prices of imported sensors, robotics components, drones, and automated machinery used in harvesting systems. These cost pressures have slowed adoption among small and mid scale farms, especially in regions dependent on imported agri technology such as Asia Pacific and parts of Europe. Hardware intensive segments including robotic harvesters and drone based solutions are most affected, while software platforms remain less impacted. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, regional sourcing, and development of cost efficient smart harvest technologies.

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The smart harvest market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $19.71 billion in 2025 to $22.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to labor shortages in agriculture, rising demand for improved harvesting efficiency, increasing mechanization in farming operations, growth of large scale commercial agriculture, need to reduce harvest time and crop wastage.

The smart harvest market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in ai and machine learning technologies, increased investment in smart agriculture solutions, growing adoption of sustainable farming practices, expansion of connected farm infrastructure, rising focus on data driven decision making in agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include ai enabled vision based harvesting, autonomous robotic harvesters, real time crop monitoring integration, precision harvesting for quality optimization, automation driven labor efficiency.

The increasing demand for food is expected to support the growth of the smart harvest market. Food demand refers to the quantity of food that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price within a specific period. Smart harvesting helps meet rising food demand by enhancing agricultural productivity and efficiency. These advanced farming techniques allow farmers to monitor individual plants and adjust their nutrition, helping prevent crop issues and improve overall plant health. Smart harvest systems integrate multiple advanced technologies that boost agricultural output and operational efficiency. For example, in December 2024, FoodNavigator, a UK-based B2B digital media platform, reported that total consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) store sales volumes for food and beverage increased by 1.1% in 2024, marking the first rise in three years. Therefore, the growing demand for food is contributing to the expansion of the smart harvest market.

Major companies in the smart harvest market are focusing on developing technological innovations such as AI-driven farming solutions to strengthen their competitive position. An AI-driven farming solution uses artificial intelligence to analyze data, make predictions, and automate agricultural tasks. For instance, in June 2023, Aigen, a US-based agricultural technology startup, launched Aigen Element, an autonomous and scalable robotics platform designed for crop management. This system is powered by solar and wind energy, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels and reducing environmental impact. Its AI-enabled technology precisely identifies and removes weeds without the use of herbicides. The robots operate autonomously, covering large fields efficiently and reducing labor costs while improving crop management outcomes.

In September 2024, Kubota Corporation, a Japan-based manufacturing company, acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kubota aims to enhance its precision agriculture capabilities by integrating Bloomfield Robotics' advanced robotic systems and data analytics technologies. These enhanced capabilities are expected to improve crop monitoring and yield optimization for farmers. Bloomfield Robotics Inc. is a US-based agricultural technology company specializing in advanced robotic solutions for crop management and precision agriculture.

Major companies operating in the smart harvest market are Agrobot SL, Deere and Company, Harvest Automation Inc., Root Al Inc., Abundant Robotics Inc., Harvest CROO Robotics LLC, FFRobotics Ltd., Iron Ox Inc., Vision Robotics Corp., Metomotion Ltd., Smart Harvest Agritech Ltd., Dogtooth Technologies Ltd., Octinion, Ripe Robotics Pty Ltd., Agrobotix LLC, Fieldwork Robotics Ltd., Naio Technologies, FarmWise Labs, Inc., Green Robot Machinery Private Limited, Saga Robotics AS, Harvesting Inc., Octagrow Ltd., Yanmar Co. Ltd.

Western Europe was the largest region in the smart harvest market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global smart harvest market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart harvest market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the smart harvest market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart harvest market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing harvesting robots, automation and control systems, imaging systems, and softwires. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart harvest market also includes sales of soil sensors, tractors, and drones. 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software
• 2) By Crop Type: Fruits; Vegetables
• 3) By Site Of Operation: On-Field; Greenhouse; Indoor
• 4) By End User: Agriculture; Horticulture; Floriculture; Vertical Farming
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Sensors; Drones; Automated Machinery; Robotics; GPS Systems
• 2) By Software: Farm Management Software; Data Analytics Software; Crop Monitoring Applications; Yield Prediction Software
• Companies Mentioned: Agrobot SL; Deere and Company; Harvest Automation Inc.; Root Al Inc.; Abundant Robotics Inc.; Harvest CROO Robotics LLC; FFRobotics Ltd.; Iron Ox Inc.; Vision Robotics Corp.; Metomotion Ltd.; Smart Harvest Agritech Ltd.; Dogtooth Technologies Ltd.; Octinion; Ripe Robotics Pty Ltd.; Agrobotix LLC; Fieldwork Robotics Ltd.; Naio Technologies; FarmWise Labs, Inc.; Green Robot Machinery Private Limited; Saga Robotics AS; Harvesting Inc.; Octagrow Ltd.; Yanmar Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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