The automated feeding systems market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for automated feeding systems has been witnessing robust growth over the past few years. Its size is forecasted to expand from $4.95 billion in 2024 to $5.39 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The historical growth surge can be credited to the rise in efficient animal husbandry practices, the need for more affordable solutions, urbanization and diminishing cultivable land, increased demand for organic products, and a growing consumption of meat.
The automated feeding systems market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of automated feeding systems is anticipated to witness substantial expansion in the coming years, expected to catapult to a size of $7.15 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.
This anticipated surge during the forecast period is due to factors like the increasing necessity for labor-saving technology, the growing popularity of precision farming, the higher demand for process and operational efficiency, and the mounting demand for sustainable farming practices. Key trends projected in the forecast period comprise technological breakthroughs, optimising resource consumption, the integration of nanotechnology into feed additives, the combining of RFID and sensor technologies, and the emergence of collaborative robots, or cobots, for feed management.
The rise in livestock production is projected to spur the expansion of the automated feeding systems industry. Livestock production involves the breeding, rearing, and administration of animals for diverse uses, including food, fiber, and additional products. The creation of varied livestock items, like processed meats, value-added goods, and by-products, collectively enhances total livestock production. Automated feeding systems are broadly employed in livestock production to enhance efficiency, exactness, uniformity, and data-centered decision-making, eventually contributing towards improved animal welfare, sustainability, and farm profitability. As an example, in March 2023, data released by the United States Department of Agriculture, a government agency based in the US, revealed that the complete count of sheep and lambs in Canada amounted to 854,400 in 2023, which saw a rise by 3% from the prior year's 827,200. The inventory of breeding sheep stands at 628,700 heads, showing a 1% increase from the former year. Consequently, the fluctuating state of livestock production propels the augmentation of the automated feeding systems market.
The automated feeding systems market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Rail-Guided Feeding Systems, Conveyor Feeding Systems, Self-Propelled Feeding Systems, Other Types
2) By Offering: Software, Hardware, Services
3) By Function: Controlling, Mixing, Filling And Screening, Other Functions
4) By Technology: Robotics And Telemetry, Guidance And Remote Sensing Technology, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology, Other Technologies
5) By Livestock: Poultry, Swine, Ruminants, Equine, Other Livestocks
Subsegments:
1) By Rail-Guided Feeding Systems: Fixed Rail Systems, Mobile Rail Systems
2) By Conveyor Feeding Systems: Belt Conveyors, Chain Conveyors, Roller Conveyors
3) By Self-Propelled Feeding Systems: Autonomous Feeding Vehicles, Remote-Controlled Feeding Systems
4) By Other Types: Pneumatic Feeding Systems, Auger Feeding Systems
Leading businesses in the automated feeding systems industry are focusing on bringing to market fresh, innovative products, such as automatic dispenser systems to facilitate more precise and convenient feeding processes. Designed for individual feeding of sows, the automatic dispenser enables simultaneous feeding of all sows, hence cutting down on waiting periods and stress. For instance, in September 2023, an automated feeding equipment producer based in the Czech Republic known as ROXELL, s.r.o., rolled out a new Dos7 dispenser system used for individual sows feeding. Integrating features that make it convenient for farmers and peaceful during feeding times, the dispenser is tailor-made for contemporary pig farming, guaranteeing precision feeding, simple cleaning to uphold hygiene and the ability to accommodate all feed varieties, from treat foods to enrichment materials. Users can set it to a precise feeding schedule of choice with one or more feedings daily. These features make this dispenser an essential tool in modern pig farming, offering precise feeding, hygiene, and overall enhanced livestock welfare.
Major companies operating in the automated feeding systems market are:
• Cargill Inc.
• Agco Corporation
• GEA Group AG
• Maximus Systems Ltd.
• DeLaval Inc.
• Big Dutchman International GmbH
• Nedap N.V.
• Lely Holding S.à r.l.
• Roxell BVBA
• Trioliet B.V.
• BouMatic LLC
• Agromatic AG
• Fullwood Packo Ltd.
• Fancom B.V.
• AgriTech Ltd.
• Afimilk Ltd.
• Dairymaster Ltd.
• Impex Barneveld B.V.
• Pellon Group Oy
• Faromor Ltd.
• VDL Agrotech
• Rotec Engineering B.V.
• Optimat Ltd.
• Dairy Tech Inc
North America was the largest region in the automated feeding Systems market in 2024.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated feeding systems market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.