Automatic Feeding Machine Market

Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market Size (2022 - 2027)

The Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market was worth US$ 5.2 billion in 2021, and it is estimated to reach a valuation of US$ 8.1 billion by the end of 2027, expanding at an annual growth rate of 7.7% between 2022 and 2027.

Automatic Feeding Machine is a kind of machine that is used to feed animals or to load machines in a manufacturing plant. These machines are helpful is n dividing the feed in equal proportion with right amount of ingredients and save time as well as money.

The automatic feeding machine helps in increasing consistency and efficiency by automatically separating parts and then placing them into the specific location. Automatic feeding machine ensure farmers that livestock are fed on regular schedule that helps the livestock innumerous ways. Automatic feeders are designed to provide same amount of feed at the same time each day and having this kind of regularity regarding the feeding is generally good for the digestive system of the livestock. It also helps in avoiding waste of food as it can be very precise in doling the out pre-planned quantities of the food. The automatic feeding machine consists of a hopper, driving motor, conveying pipe, feeder pans, auger, and suspension lifting device, an anti perching device and a feed sensor.

Market Drivers:

The driving force of the Automatic Feeding Machine Market is the wide range of benefits in livestock farming. As these feeding machines provides right amount of feed in right time which helps in improving the digestibility of the feed that drives the demand of the automatic feeding system in market.

The increasing adoption of automatic feeding machine by livestock farmers is fueling the market growth as these machines save time, able to mix feed in efficient manner, can be used without the presence of farmer and does not allow waste. So these machines are very much cost effective to the farmers along with the wellbeing of the livestock.

The growing sizes of the dairy farms across the globe are fueling the demand of the automatic feeding machines and additionally, the population of livestock is increasing which further increase the demand of the automatic feeding machine in order to feed large herd of livestock, therefore, the growing demand of the automatic livestock feeding machine is boosting the growth of the market. The government of several nations are providing subsidiary for well being of the livestock, which further boosts the growth of automatic feeding machine market in the forecast period between 2022 and 2027.

Market Restraints:

Automatic feeding machine require high initial invest, efficient management tools and a skilled knowledge farmer for efficient and uninterrupted use. Most the small and medium size farms don not have the capital required to invest in such automatic feeding equipment. Therefore, high setup cost is one of the major restraining factor that hinders the growth of the automatic feeding machine market.

GLOBAL AUTOMATIC FEEDING MACHINE MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

Market Segmentation:

Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market - By Feeding Line:

• Controllers

• Mixers
• Distributors
• Conveyors

Based on Feeding Line, the Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market is segmented into Controllers, Mixers, Distributors, and Conveyors. The distributors segment is expected to dominate the global market followed by conveyors segment. There are two different types of feeding equipments are used for distribution of feed among livestock i.e. rail-guided wagon and self-propelled feeder. The automatic equipment help to distribute feed at precise and regular interval of time to the livestock

Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market - By Individual Feeding Equipments:

• Equine Feeders

• Cow Feeders
• Waterers

Based on Individual Feeding Equipments, the Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market is segmented into Equine Feeders, Cow Feeders, and Waterers. Equine Feeder segment is dominating the market as farmers concerns towards health and wellbeing of the animals is increasing and providing proper feed to the livestock for better development and growth. Therefore the demand of the automatic equine feeders is rising as they are easy to use, save time and offer accuracy. I also help farmers to feed horses and stags efficiently and improve health of equine.

Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market - By Livestock:

• Poultry
• Swine
• Ruminants
• Fish
• Equine

Based on Livestock, the Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market is segmented into Poultry, Swine, Ruminants, Fish, and Equine. The ruminants segment is expected to dominate the market as automated feeding machines helps farmer to provide feed according to the requirements of the ruminants and help to maintain a large herd. Ruminants are the source of the milk and meat and the quality of these products depends not only on the quality of the feed used but also on the efficiency and precision of the feeding process.

Regional Analysis:

The Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market has been categorized in four regions:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• RoW (Rest of the World). 

Europe is experiencing dominance in the global automatic feeding machine due to rising focus of companies on technological advancements in feeding management. The key players in this region are focusing in the advancement of the feeding machine in order to provide accurate amount of feed in proper time of interval. The automated feeding machines can efficiently manage nutritional requirement of the animal husbandry and the increasing adoption of software automated feeding machines is driving the growth of the automated feeding machine market.

North America is expected to dominate the market owing to various innovations in feeding line as well as feed equipments in order to fulfill the demand of the farm owners and farmers. Moreover, the demand of the meat is rising in this region which in turn increases the demand of the automated feeding machines in order to provide proper feed to animals so that livestock become healthy.

Asia-Pacific is estimated to have steady growth rate during this period due to increasing demand of the meat and the growing awareness among farmers regarding the technological advancement of animal farming.

Leading Company:

AGCO Corporation had the largest share of the world’s automatic feeding machine market in terms of sales revenue

Covid-19 Impact on Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market: 

The Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. New projects have stalled throughout the world, which, in turn, have led to a decline in demand for automatic feeding machine. The pandemic lockdown and other restrictions have caused loss to several industries including dairy and meat industries which in turn affect the livestock farmer’s economy. Therefore, due to adverse economic conditions of farmers due to pandemic has led to decline the demand of the automated feeding machine. But with the fading effects of COVId-19, the consumption of dairy and meat is increasing again worldwide and it is expected that the demand of the automatic feeding will increase again and it will boost the growth of global automatic feeding machine market during the forecast period.

Key Players:

Some of the leading companies operating in the Global Automatic Feeding Machine Market are 

1. AGCO Corporation
2. Anderson International Corp.
3. Bauer Technics A.S.
4. Big Dutchman Inc.
5. Cormall AS
6. Daviesway Pty Ltd.
7. DeLaval Holding AB
8. GEA Group AG
9. KUHN SA
10. Lely Holding SARL

Recent Developments:

• In September 2020, the AGCO (a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology) has announced that it has acquired Faromatics (Farm Robotics and Automation S.L) which is a precision livestock farming company in order to create smart technology solutions for livestock producers and accelerate innovations that has helped their customers to increase their profitability while improving animal welfare.
• In June 2020, Malechain has completed the wide range of Big Dutchman products for broiler breeder management.