Market Forecast By Product Type (Tractors, Plowing and Cultivating Machinery, Planting Machinery, Irrigation Machinery, Harvesting Machinery, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC172542 | Publication Date: Jan 2022 | Updated Date: Jan 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
South Korea Agricultural Machinery market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 2875, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 2102 in 2017. The market is moving towards concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
Report Name | South Korea Agricultural machinery Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 5.8% |
Growing Sector | Automobile |
The South Korea Agriculture Machinery Market report thoroughly covers the market by Product Type. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The agriculture machinery market in South Korea is witnessing significant growth due to the adoption of mechanization, rising labour costs, and technological advancements. However, limited land resources remain a challenge for further expansion. The government's support and favourable policies are driving the market towards modernization and efficiency. Overall, the industry is expected to experience strong growth in the coming years.
According to 6Wresearch, South Korea Agriculture Machinery Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.8% during 2025-2031. One of the major drivers of the agriculture machinery market in South Korea is the government's focus on modernizing and increasing efficiency in the agricultural sector. The government has implemented various initiatives and policies to incentivize farmers to adopt advanced farming techniques and equipment. This has created a demand for agriculture machinery in South Korea.
Another driving factor is the growing adoption of precision farming practices in South Korea. Precision farming involves using technology and data analysis to optimize crop production, reduce waste, and improve overall farm productivity. This requires specialized machinery such as GPS-guided tractors, drones for crop monitoring, and automated irrigation systems. However, one of the main challenges is the high cost of machinery, which makes it difficult for small and medium-sized farmers to invest. Additionally, the lack of skilled labour in operating and maintaining advanced machinery poses a challenge for adoption. Additionally, the agriculture sector in South Korea faces competition from imported machinery, particularly from other Asian countries such as China and Japan.
Kubota Corporation is a Japanese company that specializes in manufacturing agricultural and construction equipment such as tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. Yanmar is another Japanese company that has a strong presence in the South Korean agriculture machinery market. They offer a wide range of products including tractors, combine harvesters, and rice transplanters. John Deere is an American company that has been operating in the South Korean market since 2005 and offers a wide range of agriculture machinery products such as tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and drills. CNH Industrial is an Italian-American company that manufactures agricultural equipment under various brands such as Case IH, New Holland Agriculture, and Steyr. They have been operating in the South Korean market since 2005 and offer a diverse range of products including tractors.
There are several initiatives that the South Korean government has taken in recent years to boost the agriculture machinery market. One of the major initiatives is the implementation of smart farming technologies. The government has been actively promoting and investing in precision agriculture techniques such as GPS-guided tractors, drones, and sensor-based crop monitoring systems. The government has also launched various subsidy programs to support farmers in adopting modern equipment. This has encouraged many small-scale and traditional farmers to upgrade their equipment and improve their production efficiency. Furthermore, the government is also focusing on developing and promoting locally manufactured agriculture machinery. Another significant step taken by the government is the establishment of agricultural technology innovation centres across the country. These centres serve as a platform for research and development, testing, and commercialization of new farming technologies.
The South Korea Agriculture Machinery Market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years due to the increasing demand for food production, driven by a growing population. The market is also likely to experience advancements in technology, with a focus on precision farming techniques such as GPS-based systems and sensors. Smart farming solutions are also expected to gain popularity in the country, leading to increased adoption of agricultural machinery. Furthermore, the government’s initiatives and support for the modernization of agriculture are also expected to contribute to market growth.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, the tractors segment is dominating the market. This can be attributed to their versatility, as they can perform multiple tasks such as ploughing, cultivating, planting and harvesting. Tractors also require less human labour, making them a popular choice among farmers.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Trends |
6 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Tractors, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Plowing and Cultivating Machinery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Planting Machinery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Irrigation Machinery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Harvesting Machinery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 South Korea Agricultural machinery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |