PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2035990
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Long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways are communication devices that allow Internet of Things sensors and systems on farms to transmit data efficiently over cellular networks. They enable low-power, wide-area connectivity, supporting real-time monitoring of environmental conditions, soil health, and crop status. They deliver reliable and scalable wireless communication, enabling automated agricultural operations and supporting data-driven decision-making.
The product types of long term evolution for machines agriculture gateways include standalone gateways and integrated gateways. Standalone gateways are independent communication devices that enable agricultural sensors, equipment, and monitoring systems to connect with long term evolution for machines networks to support real-time data transmission and remote management. These gateways function through both wired and wireless connectivity options and are distributed through direct sales, distributors or resellers, and online channels. The various applications involved include precision farming, livestock monitoring, irrigation management, smart greenhouses, and other applications, and they are utilized by several end users such as farmers, agribusinesses, research institutes, and other end users.
Tariffs on imported semiconductor components, communication modules, and IoT hardware have increased production costs for LTE-M agriculture gateways, particularly affecting standalone gateways and integrated multi-network systems. Regions such as North America and Europe that rely on Asian electronics manufacturing are most impacted, especially within precision farming and smart greenhouse applications. Higher hardware costs may slow short-term adoption among small farmers; however, tariffs are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional supply chain development, and innovation in cost-efficient, solar-powered gateway solutions, strengthening long-term market resilience.
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The long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.65 billion in 2025 to $0.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of smart farming technologies, increasing need for remote farm monitoring, rising demand for efficient irrigation management, expansion of cellular network coverage in rural areas, increasing focus on crop yield optimization.
The long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing deployment of 5G and LTE-M infrastructure, increasing integration of AI-driven farm analytics, rising demand for climate-resilient agricultural solutions, expansion of connected livestock monitoring systems, increasing government support for digital agriculture initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of LTE-M based precision farming networks, rising adoption of solar powered agricultural gateways, growing integration of edge computing in farm monitoring systems, expansion of real-time soil and climate data transmission, rising demand for scalable and low-power wide-area connectivity solutions.
The rising demand for food is expected to propel the growth of the long term evolution for machines (LTE M) agriculture gateways market going forward. The demand for food is increasing due to population expansion, urban development, and rising income levels, which collectively drive higher consumption of diverse and resource-intensive food products. LTE-M agriculture gateways assist in meeting the increasing food demand by enabling farmers with real-time data access and connectivity, allowing them to monitor crop conditions, optimize resource utilization, enhance production efficiency, and improve supply chain coordination, ultimately increasing yields and reducing waste. For instance, in October 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government department, in 2023, total food expenditures by U.S. consumers, businesses, and government entities reached $2.57 trillion, averaging $7,672 per individual, reflecting a 7.5% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising demand for food is driving the growth of the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market.
The growing demand for precision farming is expected to drive the growth of the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market. Precision farming refers to a data-oriented agricultural method that utilizes connected sensors, analytical tools, and automation technologies to improve crop management and optimize the use of resources. The demand for precision farming is increasing as farmers aim to enhance crop yields, minimize input expenses, and make well-informed decisions regarding planting, irrigation, and harvesting activities. LTE-M agriculture gateways enable precision farming by delivering dependable, low-power, wide-area network connectivity for real-time transmission of data from agricultural sensors and machinery, supporting continuous monitoring and data-based decision-making. For instance, in January 2024, according to the Government Accountability Office, a US-based government agency, 27% of U.S. farms and ranches adopted precision agriculture methods in 2023, with these technologies applied across 58% of corn-planted acres and 54% of soybean-planted acres, demonstrating substantial adoption and strong potential for further expansion. Therefore, the growing demand for precision farming is driving the growth of the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market.
In January 2023, Semtech Corporation, a US-based technology company, acquired Sierra Wireless for $1.2 billion. Through this acquisition, Semtech intends to strengthen its presence in the Internet of Things market by integrating its low-power connectivity capabilities with Sierra Wireless' high-bandwidth cellular Internet of Things solutions, thereby enabling a comprehensive cloud-to-chip platform and accelerating growth in intelligent, connected applications across various industries. Sierra Wireless is a Canada-based technology company that focuses on delivering LTE-M and NB-IoT modules, gateways, and device-to-cloud services for Internet of Things applications across enterprise, industrial, transportation, agriculture, and healthcare sectors.
Major companies operating in the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market are HUAWEI Technologies Co. Ltd., Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd., Advantech Co. Ltd., Fibocom Wireless Inc., Laird Connectivity, Digi International Inc., Moxa Inc., Lantronix Inc., AAEON Technology Inc., Teltonika Networks UAB, Eurotech S.p.A., MultiTech Systems Inc., Robustel Co. Ltd., Particle Industries Inc., InHand Networks Inc., RAKwireless Technology Limited, Kerlink SA, Monnit Corporation, NEXCOM International Co. Ltd., and Seeed Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The long term evolution for machines (LTE-M) agriculture gateways market consists of sales of LTE-M gateways, IoT routers, data concentrators, and sensor integration modules. 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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