China Agriculture IoT Market Size, Share, By Component (Hardware, Software, and Services), By Farm Type (Large, Mid-Sized, and Small), By Application (Precision Farming, Livestock Monitoring, Smart Greenhouse, and Aquaculture), and China Agriculture IoT Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

China Agriculture IoT Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Agriculture IoT Market Size 2024: USD 3285.8 Mn
• China Agriculture IoT Market Size 2035: USD 7834.6 Mn
• China Agriculture IoT Market CAGR: 8.22%
• China Agriculture IoT Market Segments: Component, Farm Type, and Application

The use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in agriculture, such as weather and soil sensors, intelligent irrigation systems, GPS-enabled equipment, drones, livestock monitoring devices, and cloud-based data analytics platforms, is included in the China Agriculture IoT market. By facilitating data-driven decision-making, precision agriculture, and real-time monitoring, these solutions improve crop yields, maximize resource utilization, and promote sustainable farming methods. The market is expanding quickly as both large agribusinesses and small-scale farmers adopt connected farming solutions, driven by the need to increase food security, the scarcity of arable land, and the rise of China's agricultural technology sector.

Through programs under Digital Agriculture and the Rural Revitalization policy, the Chinese government aggressively promotes Agriculture IoT by offering funding, subsidies, and pilot projects to improve supply chain traceability, modernize farming methods, and improve food safety.

AI-driven predictive analytics, high precision sensors, automated irrigation, drone-based crop monitoring, and 5G-enabled connectivity are some of the technological developments driving market expansion and improving farm management effectiveness and decision-making. Precision agriculture and sustainable farming methods are being driven in China by the integration of big data platforms and cloud computing, which provides real-time insights on soil health, crop performance, and livestock conditions.

Market Dynamics of the China Agriculture IoT Market:

The growing need to increase agricultural productivity and food security in the limited arable land and climate variability is driving the China agriculture IoT industry. Real-time monitoring of soil conditions, crop health, and livestock is made possible by the growing use of smart farming technologies, such as sensors, drones, and automated irrigation systems. IoT adoption in China's agricultural industry is further accelerated by robust government backing for digital agriculture, rural modernization, and precision farming efforts.

The market faces obstacles like high initial investment costs, especially for small and medium-sized farms, despite its tremendous development potential. Widespread adoption may be hampered by low digital literacy, complicated data administration, and connectivity issues in isolated rural locations. Adoption may also be hampered by issues with data security and system interoperability.

The efficacy of IoT-based agricultural solutions is increased by developments in AI, big data analytics, cloud computing, and 5G connectivity, which present significant prospects. New growth opportunities are presented by the growing emphasis on smart greenhouses, livestock monitoring, and sustainable farming methods. The industry is anticipated to grow through strategic partnerships between government organizations, agribusinesses, and technology suppliers.

Market Segmentation

The China Agriculture IoT Market share is classified into component, farm type, and application.

By Component:

On the basis of the component, the China agriculture IoT market is categorized into hardware, software, and services. Among these, the hardware segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable rate over the forecast period. This dominance is driven by the extensive use of sensors, drones, GPS enabled equipment, smart irrigation systems, and other networked technologies that allow for precision agriculture and real-time monitoring on Chinese farms

By Farm Type:

Based on the farm type, the China agriculture IoT market is divided into large, mid-sized, and small. Among these, the large farm segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant rate of CAGR during the projected period. Increased ability to invest in IoT enabled technologies, automated machinery, precision farming tools, and sophisticated data analytics, all of which enhance farm management, productivity, and resource efficiency.

By Application:

The China agriculture IoT market is classified by application into precision farming, livestock monitoring, smart greenhouse, and aquaculture. Among these, the precision farming segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Growing use of IoT-enabled drones, automated irrigation systems, soil sensors, and data analytics platforms that maximize agricultural yield, minimize resource use, and improve farm management effectiveness.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China agriculture IoT market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in the China Agriculture IoT Market:

• XAG Co., Ltd.
• DJI Innovations
• Pessl Instruments
• Trimble Inc.
• Deere & Company John Deere
• Bosch Sensortec
• Haier Smart Agriculture
• Tencent Cloud  JD Technology
• Others

Recent Developments in the China Agriculture IoT Market:

• In November 2025, at a technology conference in Guangzhou, XAG Co Ltd unveiled its next-generation agricultural robot products, such as the APC 4 auto-pilot console, F Series 2026 smart farm IoT products, and P Series 2026 drones, showcasing growth in smart agriculture robotics and connected farming solutions.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the China agriculture IoT market based on the following segments:

China Agriculture IoT Market, By Component

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

China Agriculture IoT Market, By Farm Type

• Large
• Mid-Sized
• Small

China Agriculture IoT Market, By Application

• Precision Farming
• Livestock Monitoring
• Smart Greenhouse
• Aquaculture