Asia-Pacific Agricultural Tractor Market Outlook, 2029

Asia-Pacific Agricultural Tractor Market Outlook, 2029


In the Asia-Pacific area, emerging economies like China and India have led the way in the quantity of tractors sold. Given that the top tractor manufacturers hold a sizable portion of the market overall, the market share study for agricultural tractors in the Asia-Pacific region indicated a concentrated market. Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. (TAFE), Escorts Limited, Kubota Corporation, CNH Industrial NV, Deere & Company, AGCO Corporation, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. are a few of the key companies in the tractor market in the region. These companies are progressively implementing crucial tactics, such joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and new product introductions, to expand their consumer base inside the area. For example, in December 2018, the Japanese tractor and heavy equipment producer Kubota Corporation and Escorts Ltd agreed to produce co-branded tractors in India. This alliance facilitated the sharing of technologies and the cooperative production of a line of high-end, cost-effective utility tractors. The Mahindra Group Company Swaraj Tractors introduced a new tractor line in March 2018 that included 60 HP and 75 HP models. Due to a number of factors, the Asia-Pacific Tractor Market has been growing significantly. Significant progress in farming methods has enabled farmers in the area to increase yield and efficiency. Farmers may streamline their processes and reduce resource waste by implementing precision agriculture techniques, such as GPS guidance and remote sensing. Furthermore, new and environmentally friendly tractor technologies have been developed as a result of the growing demand for organic and sustainable agricultural practices. Growth in the Asia-Pacific tractor market is being driven by government programs supporting sustainable agriculture, rising food demand, and improvements in farming techniques. The industry is anticipated to grow further with the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, completely changing the way farming is conducted in the area.

According to the research report ""Asia Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Asia Pacific Agriculture Tractor market is projected to add more than USD 10 Billion from 2024 to 2029. The Asia-Pacific region's need for food has been fuelled in part by rapid urbanization. A more productive and efficient agricultural system is required as the population continues to rise at an unprecedented rate. Since tractors are an essential component of contemporary farming, farmers may meet this demand by producing more in total. China, Japan, and India are the market leaders and have become important contributors. Interestingly, India has shown off its strong agriculture sector by surpassing other nations to become the world's largest tractor maker. The tractor market in India has expanded as a result of the government's emphasis on agricultural modernization and its programs to supply small- and medium-sized farms with subsidized machinery. Growth in the Asia-Pacific tractor market is being driven by government programs supporting sustainable agriculture, rising food demand, and improvements in farming techniques. The industry is anticipated to grow further with the introduction of cutting-edge technologies, completely changing the way farming is conducted in the area. Demand for agricultural machinery, such as tractors, is rising as nations in the Asia-Pacific area work to upgrade their farming methods in an effort to increase farming operations' productivity and efficiency. Incentives, assistance programs, and subsidies are provided by numerous governments in the Asia-Pacific area to farmers who wish to purchase agricultural equipment like tractors. These programs aid in lowering the cost and increasing the accessibility of tractors for farmers, which fuels market expansion.

Major Drivers

Growing Population and Demand for Food: A lot of the Asia-Pacific region is rapidly being urbanized and industrialized, which is converting agricultural land to uses other than agriculture. As a result, there is less arable land available per person. Farmers must make the most of the productivity of the land they already have in order to make up for the loss of arable land and sustain or enhance food production. With the use of tractors, farmers can increase yields per hectare by using mechanical farming methods like precision agriculture to maximize land utilization. The Asia Pacific region's numerous governments understand the value of agricultural mechanization in increasing food production and enhancing rural livelihoods. Governments may grant farmers loans, subsidies, and technical help to purchase tractors and other agricultural equipment as part of their agricultural development programs. By providing incentives, these support programs help farmers embrace mechanical farming methods and expand the market for agricultural tractors.

Growth in Commercial Agriculture: Larger-scale activities are usually associated with commercial farming as opposed to traditional smallholder farming. In order to handle the growing workload, commercial farms are in greater need of powerful and effective equipment, such as tractors, as they extend the area under cultivation. Using a tractor drastically cuts down on the amount of time needed to complete different farming tasks. Tractors are a vital tool for commercial farmers who have to work within seasonal and schedule constraints. They are also fast and versatile. They are able to maximize their production cycles since they can cover greater areas in less time.

Major Challenges

Educational and Technological Barriers: A lot of farmers might not have easy access to knowledge regarding tractors and other contemporary agricultural equipment, especially those who live in isolated or rural locations. Informed decision-making on the adoption of tractors might be impeded by farmers' ignorance regarding the features, availability, and advantages of this equipment. Tractor operation and maintenance call for specific knowledge and abilities. Nonetheless, farmers might not have enough access to technical support services and training programs, especially in underprivileged or marginalized areas. Farmers may find it difficult to operate tractors properly and efficiently without sufficient training and assistance, which could result in underuse or misuse of the machinery.

Water Scarcity and Difficulties with Irrigation: Scarcity of water restricts crop growth and output potential, thereby limiting agricultural productivity. Farmers may choose to invest in irrigation infrastructure and water-saving technologies over tractor purchases in areas where water is scarce. In the absence of adequate water for irrigation, tractors become less necessary for crop cultivation and management. Farmers in areas with limited water resources could choose to plant drought-tolerant crops or convert to less water-intensive farming methods like dry land farming or agroforestry. In comparison to traditional irrigation-dependent farming systems, these alternative farming techniques might require less tractors or other types of machinery, which would have an impact on the demand for tractors in such locations.

Based on the Engine Power, the market is divided into 30 HP, 30 HP - 100 HP, 100 HP - 200 HP, and Above 200 HP.

The Asia-Pacific agricultural tractor market is seeing a rise in the prominence of the 30 HP to 100 HP categories. Tractors of between 30 and 100 horsepower are suitable for a variety of agricultural jobs because they strike a balance between power and mobility. They work well on small to medium-sized farms and are capable of efficiently carrying out a variety of tasks like transporting, planting, tilling, and ploughing. Larger, higher-horsepower tractors are often more expensive than tractors in the 30–100 HP range. They provide smallholder farmers and newly established agricultural businesses with an affordable option that enables them to mechanize their operations without having to pay the greater expenses linked with larger tractors.

Based on the Drive Type, the market is divided into 2WD, 4WD.

In the Asia-Pacific agricultural tractor market, the 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) sector is becoming more and more significant. Compared to 2WD (two-wheel drive) tractors, 4WD tractors have better traction and pulling capacity, especially in difficult terrain and bad weather that are frequent in many regions of the Asia-Pacific area. Farmers can now work more efficiently in muddy fields, on steep hills, and on uneven terrain thanks to this improved traction, which boosts output and performance all around. Larger tools and heavier loads can be handled more easily by 4WD tractors because of their superior efficiency in transmitting engine power to the ground. Since farmers can now finish field operations more quickly and effectively, they can maximize their output and use less labour overall. This enhanced efficiency translates into higher productivity.

Based on the Level of Autonomy, the market is divided into Manual Tractor Vehicle, Autonomous Tractor Vehicle.

Tractors equipped with manual transmissions often have a more straightforward design and build than those with automatic or semi-automatic gearboxes. Smallholder farmers and agricultural businesses with tight budgets, which are common in many parts of the Asia-Pacific region, can access them because they are generally more economical. Comparing manual tractors to their automatic counterparts, the former frequently feature fewer intricate parts. Their ease of maintenance and repair might be attributed to their simplicity, particularly in rural locations where access to specialized equipment and technicians may be limited.

Based on the Application the market is divided into Harvesting, Seed Sowing, Spraying, Others.

The agricultural tractor market in the Asia-Pacific region is seeing growth in the harvesting sector. In the Asia-Pacific area, mechanization of agriculture is becoming more and more popular. Farmers are investing more in robotic harvesting solutions as a means of increasing output, lowering labour costs, and improving efficiency. Because they provide dependable and effective harvesting capabilities, harvesting tractors are essential to this process of mechanization. The Asia-Pacific area is facing a labour crisis in agriculture as a result of changes in job patterns, population upheavals, and rural-to-urban migration. In order to finish harvest activities quickly and economically, there is an increasing dependence on harvesting machinery, such as specialist harvesting tractors, as labour for these duties becomes scarcer.

Based on country report is majorly divided into various major countries, China, Japan, India, and Australia.

China's agriculture industry is essential to the country's economy and to feeding its enormous population. Modern farming methods would not be possible without agricultural tractors, which are essential for the effective completion of numerous chores like planting, harvesting, and ploughing. The manufacturing, distribution, and use of these vehicles all fall under the purview of the Chinese market for agricultural tractors. The market is expanding due to consumer preferences for farm mechanization and a rise in government-funded regulations. With the goal of producing a third of its high-end machinery, such as agricultural tractors, being made in China by 2020, the country has launched the 'Made in China 2025' initiative. This in turn encourages the production of tractors made domestically, expanding the nation's agricultural tractor market. In contemporary agriculture, agricultural mechanization is crucial to raising farmers' incomes. Japan's agricultural landscape is a unique mosaic of meticulously tended vegetable farms, raised rice paddies, and verdant mountains. There is a booming agricultural tractor sector in this picturesque environment where innovation and tradition meet. Japan is home to several renowned tractor manufacturers. Japan is well known for its high level of production and technological innovation. This knowledge is reflected in the market for agricultural tractors, where manufacturers continuously spend in R&D to develop innovative features and technologies. There are many significant competitors in the very competitive Australian tractor market, including Case IH, New Holland, and John Deere. These businesses sell a variety of tractors with various horsepower ratings, from compact models with 25 horsepower to huge models with more than 500 horsepower. Depending on their individual needs, farmers can select tractors with a range of features, including GPS navigation systems, cab options, and four-wheel drive. Australia's agriculture industry has been using cutting-edge technologies, such as automation and precision farming. Modern tractors with features like telematics and GPS navigation systems are becoming more and more common. South Korea has a sizable local manufacturing presence in the agricultural tractor sector. Companies that manufacture KIOTI tractors, such as Daedong Industrial Co., Ltd., are among the top producers in the sector. These domestic producers meet the particular needs of South Korean farmers by integrating cutting-edge technologies into their goods. The well-known excellent technology environment in South Korea is advantageous to the agricultural sector.

Vendors actively invest in R&D to develop fundamental technology to establish competitiveness by enhancing core product technology in the agricultural tractor industry. Vendors differentiate themselves by enhancing product development, focusing on after-sales business, and cutting costs through greater operational efficiency. There is competition in the industry in the pursuit of large-scale farming. The agriculture industry is experiencing slow growth and tends to have a competitive environment, heavily influenced by price due to supply balancing demand. Price competition tends to be more significant for new tractor orders than aftermarket services. Considering the forecast for 2029, pricing for new tractor orders is expected to be a particularly influential competitive factor. Competition in the aftermarket portion of the tractor market is majorly against large, well-established national and global competitors and, in some markets, against regional and local companies.

Considered in this report
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Agricultural Tractor market Outlook with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Engine Power
• Below 30 HP
• 30 HP - 100 HP
• 100 HP - 200 HP
• Above 200 HP

By Propulsion
• IC
• Electric

By Drive Type
• 2WD
• 4WD

By Level of Autonomy
• Manual Tractor Vehicle
• Autonomous Tractor Vehicle

By Application
• Harvesting
• Seed Sowing
• Spraying
• Others

The approach of the report:

This report consists of a combined approach of primary and secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list the companies that are present in it. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual reports of companies, and government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources, primary research was conducted by conducting telephone interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this; we have started making primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting them in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us, we can start verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and organizations related to the Agricultural Tractor industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing and presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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1. Executive Summary
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Secondary Research
2.2. Primary Data Collection
2.3. Market Formation & Validation
2.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
3. Market Structure
3.1. Market Considerate
3.2. Assumptions
3.3. Limitations
3.4. Abbreviations
3.5. Sources
3.6. Definitions
4. Economic /Demographic Snapshot
5. Global Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size By Value
5.2. Market Share By Region
5.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Engine Power
5.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Propulsion
5.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type
5.6. Market Size and Forecast, By Level of Autonomy
5.7. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
6. Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Share By Country
6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Engine Power
6.4. Market Size and Forecast, By Propulsion
6.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type
6.6. Market Size and Forecast, By Level of Autonomy
6.7. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
7. Market Dynamics
7.1. Market Drivers & Opportunities
7.2. Market Restraints & Challenges
7.3. Market Trends
7.4. Covid-19 Effect
7.5. Supply chain Analysis
7.6. Policy & Regulatory Framework
7.7. Industry Experts Views
7.8. China Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
7.8.1. Market Size By Value
7.8.2. Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power
7.8.3. Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion
7.8.4. Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type
7.8.5. Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy
7.8.6. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7.9. Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
7.9.1. Market Size By Value
7.9.2. Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power
7.9.3. Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion
7.9.4. Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type
7.9.5. Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy
7.9.6. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7.10. India Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
7.10.1. Market Size By Value
7.10.2. Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power
7.10.3. Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion
7.10.4. Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type
7.10.5. Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy
7.10.6. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7.11. Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
7.11.1. Market Size By Value
7.11.2. Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power
7.11.3. Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion
7.11.4. Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type
7.11.5. Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy
7.11.6. Market Size and Forecast By Application
7.12. South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook
7.12.1. Market Size By Value
7.12.2. Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power
7.12.3. Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion
7.12.4. Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type
7.12.5. Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy
7.12.6. Market Size and Forecast By Application
8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Competitive Dashboard
8.2. Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
8.3. Key Players Market Positioning Matrix
8.4. Porter's Five Forces
8.5. Company Profile
8.5.1. Deere & Company
8.5.1.1. Company Snapshot
8.5.1.2. Company Overview
8.5.1.3. Financial Highlights
8.5.1.4. Geographic Insights
8.5.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
8.5.1.6. Product Portfolio
8.5.1.7. Key Executives
8.5.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
8.5.2. Kubota Corporation
8.5.3. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
8.5.4. CNH Industrial N.V.
8.5.5. Yanmar Co., Ltd.
8.5.6. Iseki & Co., Ltd.
8.5.7. AGCO Corporation
8.5.8. J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited
8.5.9. Eicher Motors Limited
8.5.10. CLAAS KGaA mbH
8.5.11. VST Tillers Tractors Ltd.
8.5.12. Action Construction Equipment Ltd
9. Strategic Recommendations
10. Annexure
10.1. FAQ`s
10.2. Notes
10.3. Related Reports
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size (USD Billion) By Region, 2023 & 2029
Figure 2: Market attractiveness Index, By Region 2029
Figure 3: Market attractiveness Index, By Segment 2029
Figure 4: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 5: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Share By Region (2023)
Figure 6: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 7: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Share By Country (2023)
Figure 8: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 9: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 10: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 11: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 12: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 13: Competitive Dashboard of top 5 players, 2023
Figure 14: Porter's Five Forces of Global Agriculture Tractor Market
List of Table
Table 1: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Snapshot, By Segmentation (2023 & 2029) (in USD Billion)
Table 2: Top 10 Counties Economic Snapshot 2022
Table 3: Economic Snapshot of Other Prominent Countries 2022
Table 4: Average Exchange Rates for Converting Foreign Currencies into U.S. Dollars
Table 5: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 6: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 7: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 8: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 9: Global Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 10: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 11: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 12: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 13: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 14: Asia-Pacific Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast, By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 15: Influencing Factors for Agriculture Tractor Market, 2023
Table 16: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 17: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 18: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 19: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 20: China Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 21: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 22: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 23: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 24: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 25: Japan Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 26: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 27: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 28: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 29: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 30: India Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 31: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 32: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 33: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 34: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 35: Australia Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 36: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Engine Power (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 37: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Propulsion (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 38: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Drive Type (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 39: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Level of Autonomy (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)
Table 40: South Korea Agriculture Tractor Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018 to 2029F) (In USD Billion)

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