Agricultural Sensor Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis, and Forecast (2024 – 2030)

Agricultural Sensor Market Size
The global agricultural sensor market size was valued at $7.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $16.94 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period.

Agricultural Sensor Market Overview
An agricultural sensor is a specialized device designed to collect data and monitor various environmental and crop conditions in agricultural settings. These sensors are equipped with advanced technologies such as temperature and humidity sensors, soil moisture sensors, light sensors, and GPS receivers. They are deployed across fields, greenhouses, and livestock operations to gather real-time data on factors like soil moisture levels, nutrient content, weather conditions, and crop growth stages. Agricultural sensors play a crucial role in precision farming practices by providing farmers with accurate insights into their crops and livestock, allowing for informed decision-making and optimizing resource use. This data-driven approach helps farmers improve crop yields, manage irrigation more efficiently, monitor plant health, and reduce environmental impact by minimizing water and chemical usage. With ongoing advancements in sensor technology and data analytics, agricultural sensors continue to evolve, offering greater precision and automation in modern farming techniques.

Agricultural Sensor Market Dynamics
• The agricultural sensor market is expected to witness significant growth in the future due to increasing adoption of precision agriculture and smart farming practices, rising demand for real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making, and government initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture and digital farming technologies.
• Additionally, the technological advancements in sensor miniaturization, wireless connectivity, and data analytics, growing awareness of the need for efficient resource management in agriculture, and expansion into emerging markets with increasing adoption of precision agriculture are the prominent factors driving the growth of the market.
• However, the high initial investment and installation costs of agricultural sensor systems, concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity risks associated with sensor data, and limited technical skills and knowledge among farmers for effective sensor utilization are restraining the market growth.
• On the contrary, the development of affordable and easy-to-install sensor solutions for smallholder farmers, integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for advanced data analysis, and partnerships and collaborations between sensor manufacturers and agricultural technology companies are creating opportunities for market growth.
  
By Application, the Yield Monitoring and Mapping Segment Constitutes Immense Share with Agricultural Sensor Market
The yield monitoring and mapping segment holds a significant share within the agricultural sensor market owing to the increasing adopting of precision agriculture techniques to enhance productivity and optimize resource use. Agricultural sensors provide real-time data on crop health, soil conditions, and environmental factors, enabling farmers to make informed decisions about planting, fertilization, and irrigation. Yield monitoring and mapping technologies, which rely heavily on these sensors, allow for accurate measurement and analysis of crop yields across different fields and conditions. This data-driven approach helps in identifying patterns and variations in crop performance, leading to more efficient and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the integration of advanced technologies such as GPS and IoT with agricultural sensors has further improved the accuracy and usability of yield monitoring and mapping systems. As a result, the agricultural sector's focus on maximizing yields, reducing waste, and ensuring food security is driving the robust demand for sensors in this segment.

By Geography, North America is Projected to Show Strong Presence in the Agricultural Sensor Market
North America is anticipated to show a robust presence during the forecast period due to the robust government support aimed at boosting agricultural output, extensive infrastructure, and widespread adoption of smart farming techniques. The region has seen a rapid rise in the use of soil moisture sensors, particularly in the sports turf sector, for more effective monitoring and turfgrass management. Studies indicate that sensor adoption helps farmers reduce drought stress and lower maintenance and labor costs in controlled cultivation by up to 20%. The United States known for its early adoption of precision farming technologies, accounts for the largest share in this market globally. The country's agricultural sector has experienced a transformative shift towards smart farming practices, driving demand for sensor-based technologies like IoT cellular devices, gear tooth sensor-equipped irrigation and fertilization equipment, and valve position sensors. Canada's increasing embrace of modern agricultural methods also contributes significantly to the sector's growth trajectory.

Key Target Audience:
• Farmers and Agricultural Landowners
• Agricultural Technology Companies 
• Sensor Manufacturers
• Government Agencies and Regulatory Bodies

List of the Key Players Profiled in the Report Includes:
• Texas Instruments
• Auroras s.r.l.
• Acquity Agriculture 
• Bosch
• Avidor High Tech
• Libelium
• Sol Chip Ltd
• Pycno Agriculture
• CropX Inc
• Trimble Inc
• Sentera, LLC.
• The Yield Pty Ltd

Recent Developments:
• In January 2023, CropX Technologies, known for its digital solutions in agronomic farm management, acquired Tule Technologies, a precision irrigation firm located in California. This acquisition integrates advanced data capture technologies into CropX's Agronomic Farm Management System, enhancing its capabilities in serving California's specialty crops irrigated by drip systems.

Market Segmentation:
The research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry analysis with size, share, and forecast for the below segments:

Market by, Product:
• Airflow Sensors
• Electrochemical Sensors
• Humidity Sensors
• Livestock Sensors 
• Location Sensor s
• Mechanical Sensors 
• Optical Sensors
• Pressure Sensors
• Soil Sensors
• Water Sensors 
• Other Products

Market by, Application: 
• Climate Management   
• Dairy Management   
• Disease Control and Detection
• Irrigation and Water Management
• Soil Monitoring 
• Yield Monitoring and Mapping
• Crop Monitoring
• Others Applications

Market by, Geography:
The agricultural sensor market report also analyzes the major geographic regions and countries of the market. The regions and countries covered in the study include:
• North America (The United States, Canada, Mexico), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia Pacific), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis
• Middle East & Africa (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), Market Estimates, Forecast & Opportunity Analysis

The report offers insights into the following aspects:
• Analysis of major market trends, factors driving, restraining, threatening, and providing opportunities for the market.
• Analysis of the market structure by identifying various segments and sub-segments of the market.
• Understand the revenue forecast of the market for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.
• Analysis of opportunities by identification of high-growth segments/revenue pockets in the market.
• Understand major player profiles in the market and analyze their business strategies.
• Understand competitive developments such as joint ventures, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and new product launches in the market.

Table Of Content

1 Market Introduction             
    1.1 Market Definition          
    1.2 Research Scope and Segmentation        
    1.3 Stakeholders          
    1.4 List of Abbreviations         
                
2 Executive Summary              
                
3 Research Methodology             
    3.1 Identification of Data         
    3.2 Data Analysis          
    3.3 Verification          
    3.4 Data Sources          
    3.5 Assumptions          
                
4 Market Dynamics              
    4.1 Market Drivers          
    4.2 Market Restraints          
    4.3 Market Opportunities         
    4.4 Market Challenges          
                
5 Porter's Five Force Analysis             
    5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers         
    5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers         
    5.3 Threat of New Entrants         
    5.4 Threat of Substitutes         
    5.5 Competitive Rivalry in the Market        
                
6 Global Agricultural Sensor Market by, Product           
    6.1 Overview          
    6.2 Airflow Sensors          
    6.3 Electrochemical Sensors         
    6.4 Humidity Sensors          
    6.5 Livestock Sensor          
    6.6 Location Sensors          
    6.7 Mechanical Sensors          
    6.8 Optical Sensors          
    6.9 Pressure Sensors          
    6.10 Soil Sensors          
    6.11 Water Sensors          
    6.12 Other Products          
                
7 Global Agricultural Sensor Market by, Application           
    7.1 Overview          
    7.2 Climate Management            
    7.3 Dairy Management            
    7.4 Disease Control and Detection         
    7.5 Irrigation and Water Management        
    7.6 Soil Monitoring          
    7.7 Yield Monitoring and Mapping         
    7.8 Crop Monitoring          
    7.9 Other Applications          
                
8 Global Agricultural Sensor Market by, Geography           
    8.1 Overview          
    8.2 North America          
             8.2.1 US  
             8.2.2 Canada  
             8.2.3 Mexico  
    8.3 Europe           
             8.3.1 Germany  
             8.3.2 France  
             8.3.3 UK  
             8.3.4 Italy  
             8.3.5 Spain  
             8.3.6 Rest of Europe 
    8.4 Asia Pacific          
             8.4.1 China  
             8.4.2 Japan  
             8.4.3 India  
             8.4.4 South Korea 
             8.4.5 Australia  
             8.4.6 New Zealand 
             8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific 
    8.5 South America          
             8.5.1 Brazil  
             8.5.2 Argentina 
             8.5.3 Chile  
             8.5.4 Rest of South America
    8.6 Middle East & Africa         
             8.6.1 UAE  
             8.6.2 Saudi Arabia 
             8.6.3 Qatar  
             8.6.4 Iran  
             8.6.5 South Africa 
             8.6.6 Rest of Middle East & Africa
                
9 Key Developments              
                
10 Company Profiling              
    10.1 Texas Instruments          
             10.1.1 Business Overview 
             10.1.2 Product/Service Offering
             10.1.3 Financial Overview 
             10.1.4 SWOT Analysis 
             10.1.5 Key Activities 
    10.2 Auroras s.r.l.          
    10.3 Acquity Agriculture           
    10.4 Bosch           
    10.5 Avidor High Tech          
    10.6 Libelium           
    10.7 Sol Chip Ltd          
    10.8 Pycno Agriculture          
    10.9 CropX Inc           
    10.10 Trimble Inc          
    10.11 Sentera, LLC.          
    10.12 The Yield Pty Ltd