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Based on robots, the market is divided into robots and end effector tools/manipulator. The robots segment is expected to reach a value of over USD 1 billion by 2032.
Based on end user, the fruit thinning robots market is divided into individual farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and corporate farming enterprises. The agricultural cooperatives segment is the fastest growing segment with a CAGR of over 15% between 2024 and 2032.
North America market is expected to reach USD 630 billion by 2032. In North America, the adoption of fruit thinning robots is driven by the increasing labor costs and shortage of seasonal agricultural workers. Farmers are turning to automation to maintain productivity and efficiency in fruit thinning operations.
The U.S. market for fruit thinning robots is propelled by technological advancements and a strong emphasis on precision agriculture. Farmers are integrating robotics to enhance yield quality and reduce dependence on manual labor, thereby improving overall farm profitability. For instance, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) collaborated to build advanced foundational research in agricultural robotics. Such partnerships are encouraging the farmers to use robots.
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development division of Human resource departments report, after Brexit in February 2020, the UK lost about 330,000 farm laborers. This famer shortage in the country left the famer business with incorporating automation in the farming business. This need for automation in the UK will create a demand for fruit thinning robots.
In China, rapid urbanization has led to a decline in agricultural labor availability. Fruit thinning robots are increasingly adopted to mitigate labor shortages and ensure timely and efficient fruit thinning, catering to the growing demand for high-quality produce.
Japan's aging agricultural workforce and declining population are key drivers for the adoption of fruit thinning robots. Robotics technology offers a solution to maintain productivity levels in fruit farming while addressing the challenges posed by labor scarcity and an aging demographic.
In South Korea, government support for agricultural innovation and a focus on sustainable farming practices are driving the adoption of fruit thinning robots. Farmers are embracing automation to achieve higher efficiency, reduce production costs, and meet the consumer demand for premium quality fruits.