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市场调查报告书
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2032 年全球水果采摘机市场预测:按产品类型、水果种类、材料、供应来源、分销管道、最终用户和地区进行分析Fruit Picker Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Manual Tools and Automated Tools), Fruit Type (Apples, Oranges, Berries, Grapes and Peaches), Material, Source, Distribution Channel, End User and By Geography |
根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,全球水果采摘机市场预计在 2025 年达到 21.8 亿美元,到 2032 年将达到 49.8 亿美元,预测期内的复合年增长率为 12.5%。
采摘机是一种专门的设备或机械,用于有效采摘水果,而不会危及树木或农产品。它们通常由一根长桿组成,桿的末端有一个篮子或爪状装置,用于够到高处的树枝并采摘苹果、橙子、芒果和梨等水果。有些甚至配有带衬垫的篮子和垫片,以防止刮伤。商业农场经常使用机械化或自动化采摘机来提高生产力,但家庭花园和小果园仍然经常使用手动采摘机。
全国农民联盟 (NFU) 的一项研究发现,由于劳动力短缺,2022 年上半年浪费了价值 2,380 万美元的农产品。这相当于英国园艺业约三分之一的浪费食物,浪费的食物总价值估计超过 6,480 万美元。
人们对新鲜水果的兴趣日益浓厚
人们对健康和营养的认识不断提高,推动了全球对新鲜水果的需求。消费者对天然和有机农产品的偏好正在推动已开发国家和新兴国家的市场发展。鑑于日益增长的需求,有效的收穫方法对于减少收穫后的损失并确保水果以最佳状态到达市场至关重要。此外,机械化水果收割机减少了加工时间和物理损伤,有助于生产超级市场、食品加工商和出口市场所需的高品质、无损的水果。
收穫各种水果的困难
与传统作物不同,水果的收穫需要小心处理以保持品质并避免损坏。水果的大小、质地、成熟模式和生长环境的差异使得创建通用的自动化解决方案变得困难。例如,与草莓和樱桃等更娇嫩的水果相比,苹果和橙子需要不同的抓握技巧。此外,由于难以区分成熟水果和未成熟的水果、避免用力过度以及难以驾驭复杂的果园布局,自动化在某些情况下可能不是很有效。
开发机器人和人工智慧以实现精准收割
水果采摘技术正在透过机器人、机器学习和人工智慧 (AI) 的结合进行革命性变革,从而提高采摘的效率、速度和精度。利用深度学习演算法、电脑视觉和雷射雷达感测器,配备人工智慧的采摘水果者现在可以区分成熟水果和未成熟水果,避开腐烂的水果,并在几乎不需要人工协助的情况下穿越复杂的果园环境。此外,随着人工智慧和机器人技术变得越来越普及和价格越来越便宜,对精准采伐解决方案的需求预计将会增加,为製造商和技术供应商提供丰厚的前景。
作物受损和敏感的风险
自动化系统无法有效率地收穫所有水果,而且也不可能避免造成损坏。必须小心处理浆果、葡萄、桃子和樱桃等娇嫩的水果,以防止擦伤、破裂或破碎。机器人水果采摘器无法复製人类手的细腻触感,而人类手在精度和握力方面已经取得了长足的进步。例如,机器人夹持器施加的过度压力所造成的损害可能会损害水果的品质和市场竞争力。此外,一些水果采摘设备缺乏确定水果成熟时间所需的精确度,这可能导致收穫不一致或过早。水果种植者面临巨大的挑战,因为他们必须遵守出口商和零售商制定的严格品质标准。
由于劳动力短缺加剧、供应链中断以及农业自动化加速,COVID-19 疫情对水果分级市场产生了重大影响。由于出行限制和门锁导致季节性工人短缺,增加了对机械化疏果方法的需求。然而,供应链中断导致感测器、微晶片和原材料等关键零件短缺,从而延迟了自动分类机的生产和交货。此外,许多中小型农场由于资金限製而不得不推迟自动化投资。这场危机凸显了手工采摘的脆弱性,并激发了人们对人工智慧和机器人水果采摘机的兴趣,将其作为解决劳动力依赖问题的长期补救措施。
预计在预测期内,苹果市场将成为最大的市场。
预计预测期内苹果将占据最大的市场占有率。采摘苹果需要大量的工作和精确的作业,以避免损坏树木或果实。机械和机器人水果采摘机的使用受到世界各地(尤其是北美、欧洲和亚洲)对苹果的强劲需求的推动。真空拾取器和视觉引导机械臂手臂等先进技术正越来越多地被用于提高生产力并减少对体力劳动的依赖。此外,苹果采摘的季节性和人事费用的上升推动了对自动化的需求,导致苹果采摘设备引领市场。
预计复合材料部分在预测期内将达到最高的复合年增长率。
预计复合材料领域在预测期内将呈现最高的成长率。复合材料因其重量轻、耐腐蚀和耐用而越来越受欢迎。复合材料结合了金属的强度和塑胶的轻重量。这些材料确保了采摘的精度,同时减少了采摘设备的磨损并提高了其效率。自动化和机器人水果采摘机的使用日益增多,进一步推动了对复合材料的需求,因为这些机器比传统的金属或塑胶零件具有更高的强度和灵活性。此外,市场成长最快的部分是基于复合材料的果实疏果解决方案,这得益于永续性趋势和对环保农业设备的需求所带来的技术创新。
预计北美地区将在预测期内占据最大的市场占有率。这是因为该地区农业自动化程度高、劳动力短缺以及水果种植业规模庞大。一个主要贡献者是美国,那里大规模的浆果、柑橘和苹果种植园需要有效的采摘技术。该地区人事费用的上升和劳动法的日益严格推动了对机械化机器人水果采摘机的需求。进一步推动市场发展的是人工智慧、视觉引导水果采摘技术的发展,并得到了政府计画和农业补贴的支持。
预计亚太地区在预测期内的复合年增长率最高。这是由于中国、印度和日本等主要农业经济体的水果种植面积迅速扩大、机械化程度不断提高以及劳动力短缺日益加剧。随着工资上涨和农场劳动力减少迫使农民采用自动化生产,对先进的水果采摘设备的需求日益增长。政府支持智慧农业和机器人收割系统技术发展的计画进一步推动了市场扩张。此外,亚太水果采摘机市场的强劲成长轨迹也可归因于该地区水果出口的增加以及对有效采摘方法的需求,以保持品质并减少收穫后的损失。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Fruit Picker Market is accounted for $2.18 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $4.98 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period. A fruit picker is a specialized instrument or machine made to effectively harvest fruits without endangering the tree or the produce. In order to reach high branches and gather fruits like apples, oranges, mangoes, and pears, it usually consists of a long pole with a basket or claw-like mechanism at the end. To avoid bruising, some sophisticated fruit pickers have padded baskets or padded grips. While commercial farms frequently use mechanized or automated fruit pickers to increase productivity, home gardens and small orchards still frequently use manual fruit pickers.
According to the National Farmers' Union (NFU), a survey highlighted that USD 23.8 million worth of produce was wasted in the first half of 2022 due to insufficient workers. This represents about a third of the UK horticulture sector, with the total value of wasted food estimated at over USD 64.8 million.
Growing interest in fresh fruits
Growing health and nutrition consciousness is driving up demand for fresh fruits worldwide. Customers' preference for natural and organic produce is fueling market growth in both developed and developing nations. In light of this growing demand, effective harvesting methods are essential to reducing post-harvest losses and guaranteeing that fruits arrive at markets in the best possible condition. Additionally, mechanized fruit pickers reduce handling time and physical bruising, which helps produce high-quality, undamaged fruits that are needed for supermarkets, food processors, and export markets.
Difficulty of gathering various fruits
Fruit harvesting, in contrast to traditional crops, necessitates cautious handling to preserve quality and avoid damage. It is difficult to create a universal automated solution because different fruits have different sizes, textures, ripening patterns, and growing environments. For example, compared to more delicate fruits like strawberries or cherries, apples and oranges require different gripping techniques. Furthermore, automation can be less effective in some situations due to the difficulty of distinguishing between ripe and unripe fruit, avoiding excessive force, and navigating intricate orchard layouts; in many cases, manual intervention is necessary.
Developments in robotics and AI for accurate harvesting
Fruit-picking technology is being revolutionized by the combination of robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), which allows for increased harvesting efficiency, speed, and accuracy. With the use of deep learning algorithms, computer vision, and LiDAR sensors, AI-powered fruit pickers can now distinguish between ripe and unripe fruit, steer clear of spoiled produce, and maneuver through intricate orchard environments with little assistance from humans. Moreover, the demand for precision harvesting solutions is anticipated to increase as AI and robotics become more widely available and reasonably priced, offering manufacturers and technology provider's profitable prospects.
Risks of crop damage and sensitivity
Automated systems cannot harvest all fruits efficiently and without risk of damage. To prevent bruising, cracking, or crushing, delicate fruits like berries, grapes, peaches, and cherries must be handled carefully. Even though robotic fruit pickers have greatly improved in terms of accuracy and grip strength, they are still unable to replicate the delicate touch of human hands. For instance, the fruit's quality and marketability may suffer due to damage caused by excessive pressure from robotic grippers. Additionally, some fruit-picking devices lack the precision necessary to determine when fruit is ripe, which can result in inconsistent or early harvesting. Fruit growers face a great deal of difficulty because they must adhere to stringent quality standards set by exporters and retailers.
Due to its exacerbated labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, and accelerated adoption of automation in agriculture, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the fruit picker market. Because seasonal farm workers were scarce due to travel restrictions and lockdowns, there was a greater need for mechanized fruit-picking methods. However, supply chain interruptions resulted in shortages of vital parts like sensors, microchips, and raw materials, which delayed the production and delivery of automated fruit pickers. Many small and medium-sized farms were also compelled to delay their automation investments due to financial constraints. Positively, the crisis brought to light the fragility of manual harvesting, which sparked a greater interest in fruit pickers that are powered by AI and robotics as a long-term remedy for labor dependency.
The Apples segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Apples segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Harvesting apples requires a lot of work and accuracy to prevent harm to the trees and fruit. The use of mechanical and robotic fruit pickers has been fueled by the strong demand for apples around the world, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia. To increase productivity and lessen reliance on manual labor, advanced technologies like vacuum-based pickers and robotic arms guided by vision are being utilized more and more. Furthermore, the need for automation has increased due to the seasonality of apple harvesting and growing labor costs, making apple-picking equipment a market leader.
The Composite Materials segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the Composite Materials segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Composite materials are becoming more and more popular because of their reduced weight, corrosion resistance, and durability. They combine the strength of metals with the lightweight qualities of plastics. These materials ensure precision in harvesting while lowering wear and tear on fruit-picking equipment, increasing its efficiency. Demand for composites is further increased by the growing use of automated and robotic fruit pickers, which provide greater strength and flexibility than conventional metal or plastic components. Moreover, the market's fastest-growing segment is composite-based fruit-picking solutions, which are being driven by innovation due to sustainability trends and the demand for environmentally friendly agricultural tools.
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by the region's high adoption of agricultural automation, labor shortages, and extensive fruit farming industry. A significant contributor is the United States, where extensive berry, citrus, and apple farms necessitate effective harvesting techniques. The need for mechanized and robotic fruit pickers has increased in the area due to rising labor costs and more stringent labor laws. Furthermore, propelling market expansion are developments in AI-powered and vision-guided fruit-picking technologies, which are backed by government programs and agricultural subsidies.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by the rapid expansion of fruit cultivation, increasing mechanization, and growing labor shortages in major agricultural economies like China, India, and Japan. The need for sophisticated fruit-picking equipment is increasing as farmers are being forced toward automation by rising wages and a shrinking agricultural workforce. Market expansion is further accelerated by government programs supporting smart farming and technological developments in robotic harvesting systems. Moreover, the strong growth trajectory of the Asia-Pacific fruit picker market is also attributed to the region's growing fruit exports and the requirement for effective harvesting methods to preserve quality and lower post-harvest losses.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Fruit Picker market include Agrobot Inc, Nanovel, Advanced Farm Technologies Inc, Dogtooth Technologies Limited, Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, Inc., Red Rooster Inc, Corona Tools Inc, HARVEST CROO Inc, Flexrake Inc, Ohuhu Inc, FFRobotics, Priva Kompano Inc, Octinion Inc and Teejet Technologies.
In September 2024, Nanovel has unveiled an AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking citrus fruit for the fresh market. According to Nanovel, the robot offers a solution to growers dealing with farm labor shortages and rapidly increasing costs.
In June 2024, TeeJet Technologies introduced the FM9380-F75, a brand-new electromagnetic flow meter. According to the company, the flow meter's design contains no moving parts, which means no service or maintenance requirements or risk of clogging. The unit has been optimized for agricultural application equipment and works with any conducting fluid.
In February 2023, Autonomous fruit-picking robot company Advanced Farm Technologies Inc. is adding more barns and manufacturing space to build its equipment. The company started with a third of a barn on agricultural property just south of Davis. It now has the entire original barn, another barn on the same property and another barn and ranch-style home that serves as headquarters and home to engineers.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.