Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market

The global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market was valued at US$ 135.7 million in 2023 and is predicted to reach US$ 211.6 million by 2030, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

The global key manufacturers of Walk-behind Rice Transplanter include ISEKL, Yanmar, Kubota, CLASS, Branson, Mitsubishi, Dongfeng Agricultural Machinery, World Agricultural Machinery and Zoomlion, etc. in 2023, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.

Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Walk-behind Rice Transplanter, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Walk-behind Rice Transplanter. Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market contains market size and forecasts of Walk-behind Rice Transplanter in global, including the following market information:

• Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market Revenue, 2019-2024, 2025-2030, ($ millions)
• Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market Sales, 2019-2024, 2025-2030, (K Units)
• Global top five Walk-behind Rice Transplanter companies in 2023 (%)

The walk-behind rice transplanter is a pivotal innovation in modern agriculture, significantly enhancing productivity and efficiency for rice farmers. By automating the labor-intensive process of transplanting rice seedlings, these machines help to address labor shortages, reduce planting time, and improve crop yields. 

Key Statistics

Adoption Rate

• Global Adoption: The global adoption rate of walk-behind rice transplanters has steadily increased, with significant uptake in major rice-producing countries such as China, India, and Japan. As of the latest data, approximately 30% of small to medium-sized rice farms globally utilize these machines.
• Regional Differences: In countries like Japan, where labor costs are higher, the adoption rate is nearly 70%, while in countries with abundant labor like India, the rate is around 25%.

Cost and Economic Impact

• Initial Investment: The average cost of a walk-behind rice transplanter ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the model and features.
• Cost Savings: Farmers report an average cost savings of 20-30% per acre due to reduced labor needs and increased efficiency.
• Return on Investment (ROI): On average, farmers achieve ROI within 1-2 planting seasons due to the significant reduction in labor costs and improved planting precision.

Labor and Efficiency

• Labor Reduction: Using a walk-behind rice transplanter reduces the labor requirement by up to 50-70% compared to manual transplanting.
• Time Efficiency: The machine can transplant rice seedlings on one acre of land in approximately 2-3 hours, compared to the 15-20 hours required for manual transplanting.

Crop Yield and Quality

• Yield Improvement: Studies indicate that the use of walk-behind rice transplanters can increase crop yield by 10-15% due to more uniform planting and optimal seedling placement.
• Plant Health: The precision of these machines ensures better root establishment and healthier plants, leading to more uniform crop growth and maturity.

User Demographics

• Farm Size: These machines are predominantly used by small to medium-sized farms, ranging from 1 to 50 acres.
• Farmer Age: Younger farmers (aged 25-40) are more likely to adopt this technology, driven by a greater openness to modern farming practices and technology.
• Gender: While traditionally a male-dominated activity, the ease of use of walk-behind rice transplanters has encouraged more female farmers to participate in rice transplanting.

The walk-behind rice transplanter has become an indispensable tool for modern rice farming, offering significant benefits in terms of labor savings, efficiency, and crop yield. The positive feedback and high adoption rates underscore its importance and potential for transforming rice cultivation practices worldwide.

We surveyed the Walk-behind Rice Transplanter manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.

Total Market by Segment:

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market, by Type, 2019-2024, 2025-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2023 (%)

• 4 Row
• 6 Row

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market, by Application, 2019-2024, 2025-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2023 (%)

• Agriculture
• Livestock
• Others

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market, By Region and Country, 2019-2024, 2025-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Units)

Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2023 (%)

• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Rest of APAC)
• The Middle East and Africa (Middle East, Africa)
• South and Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of SCA)

Competitor Analysis

The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:

• Key companies Walk-behind Rice Transplanter revenues in global market, 2019-2024 (Estimated), ($ millions)
• Key companies Walk-behind Rice Transplanter revenues share in global market, 2023 (%)
• Key companies Walk-behind Rice Transplanter sales in global market, 2019-2024 (Estimated), (K Units)
• Key companies Walk-behind Rice Transplanter sales share in global market, 2023 (%)

Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:

• ISEKL
• Yanmar
• Kubota
• CLASS
• Branson
• Mitsubishi
• Dongfeng Agricultural Machinery
• World Agricultural Machinery
• Zoomlion
• Changfa Group
• FLW Agricultural Equipment

Outline of Major Chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of Walk-behind Rice Transplanter, market overview.

Chapter 2: Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter market size in revenue and volume.

Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Walk-behind Rice Transplanter manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 6: Sales of Walk-behind Rice Transplanter in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.

Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 8: Global Walk-behind Rice Transplanter capacity by region & country.

Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.

Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.