Satellite Imaging For Agriculture Market
Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Farm Type (Large, scale Commercial Farms, Smallholder Farms, Medium-scale Farms, and Other Farm Types), Offering, Deployment Mode, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography
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Years Covered |
2024-2032 |
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Estimated Year Value (2025) |
US $677.60 MN |
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Projected Year Value (2032) |
US $1279.01 MN |
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CAGR (2025-2032) |
9.5% |
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Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
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Countries Covered |
US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa |
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Largest Market |
Asia Pacific |
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Highest Growing Market |
North America |
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market is accounted for $677.60 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $1279.01 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. Satellite imaging for agriculture uses remote sensing technology from satellites to monitor and manage farming activities. It provides detailed data on crop health, soil conditions, irrigation levels, and weather impacts. This information helps farmers make informed decisions, improve yields, and reduce resource waste. By enabling precision farming, satellite imaging supports sustainable agriculture and early detection of issues such as pests, diseases, or drought stress across large agricultural areas.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increased adoption of smart farming
The rising need for precision agriculture is driving widespread adoption of satellite imaging in farming operations. Farmers are leveraging high-resolution satellite data to monitor crop health, soil conditions, and irrigation needs more effectively. Governments worldwide are promoting smart farming initiatives to enhance food security and optimize resource usage. Advanced satellite analytics enable real-time decision-making, improving yield predictions and reducing waste. As a result, satellite imaging is becoming an essential tool in modern agricultural practices.
Restraint:
High initial investment
The deployment of satellite imaging technology requires significant upfront costs for hardware, software, and data subscriptions. Small and medium-sized farms often struggle to afford these advanced systems, limiting market penetration. Additionally, the need for skilled personnel to interpret satellite data adds to operational expenses. Maintenance and periodic upgrades further increase the total cost of ownership. These financial barriers hinder the widespread adoption of satellite imaging in agriculture, particularly in developing regions.
Opportunity:
Rising awareness of sustainable farming practices
Growing environmental concerns are pushing farmers toward sustainable agriculture, creating new opportunities for satellite imaging. Precision farming techniques enabled by satellite data help reduce water usage, minimize chemical inputs, and lower carbon footprints. Governments and NGOs are funding programs to encourage eco-friendly farming with satellite-based monitoring. Consumers' increasing preference for sustainably produced food further drives demand for these technologies. Companies offering cost-effective satellite solutions stand to benefit from this expanding market.
Threat:
Lack of standardized data formats
The absence of uniform data standards complicates the integration of satellite imaging with other agricultural technologies. Different providers use varying formats, making it difficult for farmers to consolidate and analyze data efficiently. This inconsistency also limits interoperability between farm management software and satellite platforms. Without industry-wide standardization, adoption rates may slow as users face compatibility challenges. Addressing this issue is crucial for seamless implementation across diverse agricultural systems.
Covid-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic initially presented challenges for the Satellite Imaging for Agriculture market. Lockdowns and economic uncertainties led to potential delays in satellite launches and impacted the investment capacity of some farmers, possibly delaying technology adoption. However, the pandemic also highlighted the importance of remote monitoring in agriculture due to restricted movement and labour shortages. This increased the recognition of satellite imaging as a crucial tool for crop health monitoring, yield forecasting. Consequently, the demand for satellite imaging in agriculture is expected to have grown post-pandemic, driven by the need for sustainable and efficient farming practices.
The data services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The data services segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to increasing demand for processed and actionable agricultural insights. Farmers rely on service providers for analytics, crop health reports, and yield forecasting derived from satellite imagery. Subscription-based models offer cost-effective access to real-time data without heavy infrastructure investments. Companies are also integrating AI to enhance data accuracy and predictive capabilities.
The research institutes segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the research institutes segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, fuelled by rising demand for precision farming, climate monitoring, and sustainable agricultural practices. Government funding, technological advancements in remote sensing, and increasing collaborations with space agencies further fuel innovation. These institutes focus on crop health monitoring, yield prediction, and resource optimization, supporting food security initiatives and aiding policymakers and agribusinesses in data-driven decision-making for efficient agricultural management.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to its vast agricultural sector and increasing government support for agri-tech. Countries like India and China are deploying satellite imaging to enhance food production for their large populations. Favourable policies promoting digital farming and subsidies for smallholders accelerate adoption. The region’s focus on reducing post-harvest losses through better monitoring also contributes to growth.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, fuelled by advanced farming infrastructure and strong R&D investments. The U.S. and Canada are early adopters of satellite technology for large-scale precision agriculture. Private sector players are developing high-resolution imaging solutions tailored to regional crop needs. Supportive regulations and funding for sustainable farming practices further propel market growth.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market include Planet Labs PBC, Airbus Defence and Space, Maxar Technologies, EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), Farmonaut, Pixxel, ICEYE, Satellogic, European Space Imaging, Satellite Imaging Corporation (SIC), L3Harris Technologies, Esri, GEOSAT, Syngenta, and Farmers Edge Inc.
Key Developments:
In April 2025, L3Harris Technologies has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its SAMI-L3Harris Joint Venture (JV) and Zamil Shipyards, a leading maritime company based in Saudi Arabia. The MOU will advance local maritime engineering by incorporating autonomous technology into existing and next-generation vessels.
In November 2024, McDonald’s USA and Syngenta North America, a leader in agricultural technology, announced a collaboration that aims to increase feed efficiency and help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production.
Farm Types Covered:
• Large-scale Commercial Farms
• Smallholder Farms
• Medium-scale Farms
• Other Farm Types
Offerings Covered:
• Data Services
• Imaging Services
• Software Solutions
• Hardware
Deployment Modes Covered:
• Cloud-Based
• On-Premise
Technologies Covered:
• Remote Sensing
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Geospatial Imaging
• Thermal Imaging
• Multispectral Imaging
• Hyperspectral Imaging
• Other Technologies
Applications Covered:
• Crop Monitoring
• Livestock Monitoring
• Soil Mapping
• Farm Resource Planning
• Irrigation Management
• Agricultural Insurance
• Field Mapping
• Weather Forecasting & Climate Monitoring
• Yield Monitoring
• Pest & Disease Detection
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Agribusinesses
• Environmental Agencies
• Agricultural Cooperatives
• AgTech Companies
• Government Agencies
• Individual Farmers
• Research Institutes
• Insurance Companies
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Farm Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Large-scale Commercial Farms
5.3 Smallholder Farms
5.4 Medium-scale Farms
5.5 Other Farm Types
6 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Offering
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Data Services
6.3 Imaging Services
6.4 Software Solutions
6.5 Hardware
7 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Deployment Mode
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Cloud-Based
7.3 On-Premise
8 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Remote Sensing
8.3 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
8.4 Geospatial Imaging
8.5 Thermal Imaging
8.6 Multispectral Imaging
8.7 Hyperspectral Imaging
8.8 Other Technologies
9 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Crop Monitoring
9.3 Livestock Monitoring
9.4 Soil Mapping
9.5 Farm Resource Planning
9.6 Irrigation Management
9.7 Agricultural Insurance
9.8 Field Mapping
9.9 Weather Forecasting & Climate Monitoring
9.10 Yield Monitoring
9.11 Pest & Disease Detection
9.12 Other Applications
10 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Agribusinesses
10.3 Environmental Agencies
10.4 Agricultural Cooperatives
10.5 AgTech Companies
10.6 Government Agencies
10.7 Individual Farmers
10.8 Research Institutes
10.9 Insurance Companies
10.10 Other End Users
11 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Planet Labs PBC
13.2 Airbus Defence and Space
13.3 Maxar Technologies
13.4 EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA)
13.5 Farmonaut
13.6 Pixxel
13.7 ICEYE
13.8 Satellogic
13.9 European Space Imaging
13.10 Satellite Imaging Corporation (SIC)
13.11 L3Harris Technologies
13.12 Esri
13.13 GEOSAT
13.14 Syngenta
13.15 Farmers Edge Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Farm Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Large-scale Commercial Farms (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Smallholder Farms (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Medium-scale Farms (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Other Farm Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Offering (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Data Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Imaging Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Software Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Hardware (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Deployment Mode (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Cloud-Based (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By On-Premise (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Remote Sensing (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Geospatial Imaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Thermal Imaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Multispectral Imaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Hyperspectral Imaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Other Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Crop Monitoring (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Livestock Monitoring (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Soil Mapping (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Farm Resource Planning (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Irrigation Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Agricultural Insurance (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Field Mapping (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Weather Forecasting & Climate Monitoring (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Yield Monitoring (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Pest & Disease Detection (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Agribusinesses (2024-2032) ($MN)
37 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Environmental Agencies (2024-2032) ($MN)
38 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Agricultural Cooperatives (2024-2032) ($MN)
39 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By AgTech Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
40 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Government Agencies (2024-2032) ($MN)
41 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Individual Farmers (2024-2032) ($MN)
42 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Research Institutes (2024-2032) ($MN)
43 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Insurance Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
44 Global Satellite Imaging for Agriculture Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
We at ‘Stratistics’ opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.
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Data Mining
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Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.
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