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Automated Feeding Systems Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//6576-HCR | 90 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| June 2024

The market for automated feeding systems is influenced by a multitude of factors that collectively shape its size and growth trajectory. One of the primary market factors is the increasing demand for efficiency and productivity in livestock farming. As the global population continues to rise, there's a growing need to produce more food with limited resources. Automated feeding systems offer farmers the ability to streamline their operations, reduce manual labor, and optimize feeding processes, ultimately leading to higher yields and profitability.
The Automated Feeding Systems Market Size reached USD 9.5 billion in 2022. It is projected to grow from USD 10.1 billion in 2023 to USD 15.3 billion by 2030, displaying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). This growth is attributed to the growing preference of livestock farm owners to automate procedures in order to reduce operational expenses and losses associated with manual feeding. Over the past few years, automated feeding systems have gained favor. Key factors driving farmers' increasing adoption of autonomous feeding systems include the presence of large farm sizes, the desire to enhance output, and the pursuit of cost-effective operations. These elements will significantly impact market drivers throughout the forecast period.
Moreover, technological advancements play a crucial role in driving the market for automated feeding systems. With rapid innovations in robotics, sensors, and data analytics, these systems are becoming more sophisticated and capable of meeting the evolving needs of modern agriculture. Integrating technologies such as machine learning and IoT (Internet of Things) enables real-time monitoring and precise control over feeding schedules, portion sizes, and nutritional requirements, enhancing overall efficiency and animal welfare.

Another significant factor contributing to the growth of the automated feeding systems market is the increasing awareness of sustainable farming practices. As environmental concerns mount and regulations pertaining to waste management and resource conservation become more stringent, farmers are seeking solutions that minimize the environmental impact of their operations. Automated feeding systems help optimize feed usage, reduce feed waste, and minimize the carbon footprint associated with traditional feeding methods, aligning with the sustainability goals of both farmers and regulatory bodies.

Furthermore, demographic shifts and changing consumer preferences are driving the adoption of automated feeding systems in livestock farming. Urbanization and the rise of the middle class in emerging economies have led to a greater demand for animal products, putting pressure on farmers to increase production efficiency. Additionally, consumers are becoming more conscious of animal welfare standards and the quality of the food they consume, prompting farmers to invest in technologies that improve the health and well-being of their livestock.

The competitive landscape also plays a significant role in shaping the market dynamics of automated feeding systems. As more companies enter the market and existing players expand their product offerings, there's a greater variety of solutions available to farmers, driving innovation and driving down costs. This competition fosters technological advancements and encourages manufacturers to tailor their products to the specific needs of different livestock sectors, further fueling market growth.

Moreover, macroeconomic factors such as fluctuations in commodity prices, currency exchange rates, and government subsidies can impact the adoption of automated feeding systems. For instance, when feed prices are high, farmers may be more inclined to invest in technologies that help them optimize feed usage and reduce costs. Similarly, government initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture or modernizing the farming sector can create favorable conditions for the adoption of automated feeding systems through incentives and support programs.

Global Automated Feeding Systems Market Overview


Automated Feeding Systems Market Size was valued at USD 9.5 billion in 2022. The Automated Feeding Systems market industry is projected to grow from USD 10.1 Billion in 2023 to USD 15.3 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Due to the rising inclination of livestock farm owners to automate the procedures to decrease operational expenses and losses during hand feeding, automated feeding systems have grown in favor over the past few years. The main elements influencing farmers' increasing desire for autonomous feeding systems are large farm sizes, the need to boost output, and cost-effective operation, impacting market drivers during the forecast


 period.Automated Feeding Systems MarketSource: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Automated Feeding Systems Market Trends



  • Growing Awareness for Livestock Feeding Management to boost the market growth


The demand for automated feeding systems is predicted to develop during the forecast period due to rising knowledge of livestock feeding management, expanding dairy farm sizes globally, and declining operational expenses and losses related to manual feeding methods. Also, when the cattle population is on the edge of growth, managing the herd manually gets more challenging. Because automated feeding systems feed animals consistently and aid in herd management, there is a growing market for them.


Feeding the cattle the right grain mixture at the correct times becomes difficult and time-consuming. For livestock producers, the automated feeding system is a feeding solution that enables them to efficiently and profitably produce milk. Such a device effectively monitors and regulates the feed quantity given to the animals. The system is responsible for several tasks, including mixing feed, distributing feed onto different feeding tables, and storing feed components in their respective places. Automated feeding systems are the most modern technique for feeding domestic animals. These methods are primarily used in the management of animal feeding. Automated robots often complete the work and other types of cutting-edge equipment that approach the cow, and they're young to supply them with the milk, food, and many other sorts of consumables they need daily. By handling several tasks automatically, automatic feeding systems save expenses and time. These tasks include separating the different feed ingredients, mixing the meal, and spreading it on the feeding table. Automatic feeding systems primarily aid in maintaining and boosting the nutritional value of the food. They can also aid in maintaining the feed's freshness and length of time for consumption. Therefore, these factors are expected to enhance the Automated Feeding Systems market CAGR globally in recent years.


The market for automated feeding systems is growing as a result of a variety of causes. The scale of dairy farms is growing, along with the number of dairy animals and technology. Dairy products are also becoming increasingly in demand worldwide, driving the growth of the Automated Feeding Systems market revenue.


Automated Feeding Systems Market Segment Insights


Automated Feeding Systems Livestock Insights


Based on livestock, the Automated Feeding Systems Market segmentation includes ruminants, swine, poultry, and others. The ruminants segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing around ~55-57% to the Automated Feeding Systems Market revenue. This is primarily due to the rising demand for dairy products globally. Additionally, the rising middle-class population in emerging economies such as China, India, and Japan, combined with the increasing adoption of automated feeding systems, is expected to widen the footprint of the ruminant segments.Increasing awareness regarding substantial cost savings for automated feeding systems will increase the adoption rate.


March 2021: To create modular feed kitchens, Lely Holding SARL, a provider of cattle ranching and agricultural solutions, teamed up with ID Agro, a producer, and distributor of cutting-edge housing systems for the livestock industry. Both sides stand to gain from this agreement, as Lely Centers will be able to provide their autonomous feeding system while ID Agro can increase its sales market through the new channel.


Figure 1: Automated Feeding Systems Market, by Surgery, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)Automated Feeding Systems Market, by Surgery, 2022 & 2030 (USD Million)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Automated Feeding Systems Integration Insights


Based on integration, the Automated Feeding Systems Market segmentation includes fully integrated and non-integrated. Fully integrated systems are expected to dominate the market in 2022 and are projected to grow with the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to a growth in the need for feeding systems, a rise in customer preference for hardware systems, technical breakthroughs made by major companies to launch novel products, a rise in the demand for dairy products, and an increase in the number of dairy cattle throughout the world. Also, the growing preference for feeding systems and the industrialization of dairy farming due to workforce scarcity fuel the development of these fully integrated systems, fuelling the market growth.


Automated Feeding Systems Type Insights


The Automated Feeding Systems Market data has been bifurcated by type into rail-guided, conveyor, and self-propelled feeding systems. The rail-guided automated feeding systems segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The rail-guided feeders include both sliding scrapers and conveyor belts. This makes it possible to feed a variety of animal groups in small amounts of raw feed at regular intervals. This automated filling and screening process offers consistently high dependability and a decreased daily burden in the feeding stage.


April 2019: To convey the feed with high precision and high sanitary standards for aquaculture, Westair France will introduce its multizone autonomous feeding system. This is expected to widen the footprint of the global Automated Feeding Systems industry


Automated Feeding Systems Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Europe Automated Feeding Systems market accounted for USD 4.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. Europe currently holds a dominant position in the Automated Feeding Systems Market as a result of factors including increasing company focus on technological advancements in feeding management, effectively managing animal nutrition requirements, and increasing adoption of software in automated feeding systems in livestock farming.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: AUTOMATED FEEDING SYSTEMS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)AUTOMATED FEEDING SYSTEMS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


North America Automated Feeding Systems market accounts for the second-largest market share due to several advancements in various equipment categories and feeding apparatus to meet the expanding demand of farm owners and farmers. Further, the Germany Automated Feeding Systems market held the largest market share, and the UK Automated Feeding Systems market was the fastest-growing market in the European region


The Asia-Pacific Automated Feeding Systems Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. The increasing demand for meat in this area impacts the market for automated feeding systems. Moreover, China Automated Feeding Systems market held the largest market share, and the India Automated Feeding Systems market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region


For instance, India Automated Feeding Systems market is expected to witness the fastest growing CAGR during the forecast period owing to various factors such as Companies putting more of an emphasis on technology developments in feeding management, effectively controlling animal nutrition needs, and expanding the use of software in automated feeding systems in livestock farming. Additionally, factors such as innovations in various equipment lines and feeding equipment to satisfy farmers' and farm owners' increasing demand will increase the footprint of the automated feeding systems market in India.


Automated Feeding Systems Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to diversify their product lines, which will drive the market for animal vaccines to grow even more. Key market developments include introducing new goods, acquisitions, contractual agreements, increased investments, and collaboration with other businesses. Market participants take these actions. The creation of vaccines is a continuing concern for competitors in the Automated Feeding Systems industry


Manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs is one of the primary business strategies manufacturers adopt in the global Automated Feeding Systems industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector. The Automated Feeding Systems market major player such as Agco Corporation (US), Sum-It Computer Systems (UK), GEA (Germany), Delaval (Sweden), Boumatic LLC (US), Fullwood Packo (UK), and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research and development activities.


American agricultural equipment maker AGCO Company has its main office in Duluth, Georgia. In 1990, it was created. Tractors that combine foragers, hay tools, self-propelled sprayers, intelligent farming technologies, seeding equipment, and tillage equipment are all products that AGCO creates, manufactures, and distributes. When AGCO acquired the Hesston Corporation in March 1991, it gained access to hay and forage machinery and cutting-edge innovations, including Lyle Yost's 1947 grain drill. A joint venture between Hesston and Case International, now part of CNH Global, was split 50/50. White-New Idea, a division of the Allied Companies, sold the White Tractor line to AGCO.


With its headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, GEA Group AG is a German company primarily operating in the food and beverage industry. The business has an MDAX listing in Germany. Metallgesellschaft AG (MG), founded in 1881 in Frankfurt am Main as a metal trade firm by Wilhelm Merton and Leo Ellinger, was the forerunner of today's GEA AG (born November 21, 1852, in Frankfurt am Main; died July 16, 1916, there). MG invested in mining and metallurgical enterprises between 1881 and 1914 when it had established representation on every continent. It lost a significant percentage of its international capital due to World War 1 and began trading chemicals. Otto Happel established Gesellschaft für Entstaubungsanlagen (GEA) in 1920 to create de-dusting machinery.


Key Companies in the Automated Feeding Systems market include

  • Agco Corporation (US)

  • Sum-It Computer Systems (UK)

  • GEA (Germany)

  • Delaval (Sweden)

  • Boumatic LLC (US)

  • Fullwood Packo (UK)

  • Afimilk (Israel)

  • VDL Agrotech (Netherlands)

  • Pellon Group Oy (Finland)

  • Dairy Master (US), among others


Automated Feeding Systems Industry Developments


April 2019: To convey the feed with high precision and high sanitary standards for aquaculture, Westair France will introduce its multizone autonomous feeding system.


April 2019: To offer cost-effective feeding system solutions, SCARA introduced a new product called Intelliflex feeding system, combined with Intelliflex software and visual guidance from Epson robots.


August 2018: Ottevanger Milling Engineers and Anderson International Corp amalgamated to establish Anderson Feed Technology. They provide a variety of automatic feeding equipment together.


Automated Feeding Systems Market Segmentation


Automated Feeding Systems Market Livestock Outlook



  • Ruminants

  • Swine

  • Poultry

  • Others


Automated Feeding Systems Market Integration Outlook



  • Fully Integrated

  • Non-Integrated


Automated Feeding Systems Market Type Outlook



  • Rail-Guided Feeding Systems

  • Conveyor Feeding Systems

  • Self-Propelled Feeding Systems


Automated Feeding Systems Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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