France Agricultural Machinery Market

France Agricultural Machinery Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Agricultural Machinery Market Size Was Estimated at USD 5.033 Billion in 2024.
• The France Agricultural Machinery Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 6.11% from 2025 to 2035.
• The France Agricultural Machinery Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9.66 Billion by 2035.

According to a research report published by Decisions Advisors, the France Agricultural Machinery Market size is anticipated to reach USD 9.66 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.11% from 2025 to 2035. The France agricultural machinery market is driven by the growing need to improve farm productivity and efficiency, especially as the country faces rising labor shortages in the agriculture sector. Increasing adoption of precision farming, mechanization, and smart technologies encourages farmers to invest in modern equipment.

Market Overview

The France agricultural machinery market refers to the sector that includes the production, distribution, and use of equipment and machines designed to perform various agricultural operations such as plowing, planting, harvesting, irrigation, and crop protection. This market includes tractors, harvesters, tillage equipment, sprayers, irrigation systems, and advanced precision farming machinery. It plays a key role in improving farm productivity, efficiency, and sustainability while addressing labor shortages and supporting modern agricultural practices across France.

France’s agricultural machinery market is increasingly important due to rising labor shortages, an aging farming population, and growing pressure to maintain high agricultural output. With more than 456,000 farms and many farmers nearing retirement, France faces a shrinking workforce, making mechanization essential to sustain productivity. Larger farm sizes and the need for efficient crop production further push the adoption of tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and precision-farming tools. Government initiatives such as modernization subsidies, digital agriculture programs, and funding for robotics and precision-farming research support farmers in upgrading equipment and reducing reliance on manual labor. These conditions, combined with future needs for sustainable, low-emission, and high-efficiency farming, create strong opportunities for advanced agricultural machinery, ensuring stable food production and improved environmental performance across France.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France agricultural machinery market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France agricultural machinery market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France agricultural machinery market.  

Driving Factors

The France agricultural machinery market is driven by several key factors. Rising labor shortages and an aging farming population are pushing farmers to rely more on mechanization to maintain productivity. The expansion of large-scale farms and the need to increase efficiency in crop production further boost demand for tractors, harvesters, and precision-farming equipment. Government support through subsidies, modernization programs, and digital farming initiatives encourages the adoption of advanced machinery. Additionally, increasing focus on sustainable and high-efficiency farming, including reduced emissions and better resource management, drives the need for modern, smart agricultural equipment across the country.

Restraining Factors

The France agricultural machinery market faces several restraining factors. High initial investment costs for advanced machinery make it difficult for small and medium-sized farms to afford modern equipment. Maintenance and repair expenses, along with rising fuel and operating costs, add financial pressure. Limited technical knowledge and training among some farmers can slow the adoption of precision and smart farming technologies.

Market Segmentation

The France agricultural machinery market share is categorized by product and application.

• The tractors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France agricultural machinery market is segmented by product into tractors, harvesters, planting equipment, spraying equipment, hay & forage equipment, and others. Among these, the tractors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The tractors’ segmental growth is due to the essential role tractors play in almost every farming operation, from soil preparation and planting to hauling and field maintenance, making them the most widely used machinery on France farms. Increasing farm mechanization, expansion of large-scale farming, and the need to improve productivity amid labor shortages further boost tractor demand.

• The harvesting & threshing segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The France agricultural machinery market is segmented by application into sowing & planting, weed cultivation, plant protection, harvesting & threshing, land development & seed bed preparation, and others. Among these, the harvesting & threshing segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The harvesting & threshing segmental growth is due to the critical role of efficient harvesting in maximizing crop yields and reducing post-harvest losses across major France crops such as wheat, barley, corn, and oilseeds. As farms expand in size and labor shortages persist, farmers increasingly rely on advanced combine harvesters and threshing equipment to complete harvesting quickly and accurately. Improvements in machine efficiency, automation, and capacity. These factors collectively drive strong growth in the harvesting & threshing segment in France.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France agricultural machinery 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 elaborate 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.   

List of Key Companies

• Deere & Company
• CNH Industrial N.V.
• AGCO Corporation
• Kubota Corporation
• Claas KGaA mbH
• Same Deutz-Fahr
• Yanmar Co. Ltd.
• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
• Lovol International Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.
• Iseki & Co. Ltd.
• TAFE
• Argo Tractors S.p.A.
• Lindsay Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Developments

• In April 2024, AGCO Corporation and Trimble closed their joint venture to form PTx Trimble, aiming to provide advanced precision-farming solutions, including in France, enabling farmers to adopt smart, factory-fit, and retrofit agricultural technologies for improved efficiency.
• In January 2025, AGCO Corporation announced plans to build a new €87 million European Parts Distribution Centre in Amneville, near Metz, France, a move set to enhance parts supply for dealers and farmers, improve machine uptime, and bolster the broader France agricultural machinery market.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the France Agricultural Machinery Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Agricultural Machinery Market, By Type

• Tractors
• Harvesters
• Planting Equipment
• Spraying Equipment
• Hay & Forage Equipment
• Others

France Agricultural Machinery Market, By Application

• Sowing & Planting
• Weed Cultivation
• Plant Protection
• Harvesting & Threshing
• Land Development & Seed Bed Preparation
• Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the CAGR of the France agricultural machinery market?

The France agricultural machinery market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.11% from 2024 to 2035.

2. What is the France agricultural machinery market size in 2024?

The France agricultural machinery market size was estimated at USD 5.033 billion in 2024.

3. What is the projected market size of the France agricultural machinery market by 2035?

The France agricultural machinery market size is expected to reach USD 9.66 billion by 2035.

4. What are the key growth drivers of the France agricultural machinery market?
5. Growing need to improve farm productivity and efficiency, and rising labor shortages in the agriculture sector. Increasing adoption of precision farming, mechanization, and smart technologies.
6. Which application segment dominated the market in 2024?

The harvesting & threshing segment held the largest market share in 2024.

7. Which product segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024?

The tractors segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024.