Global Drip Irrigation Market Research Report: Forecast (2023-2028)

Market Definition

Drip irrigation is the most efficient way to supply water & nutrients to crops. It enables farmers to increase yields while conserving time, water, fertilizers, and energy. Drip irrigation equipment, such as drippers, sprinklers, pressure pumps, and others, helps in the slow application of water to the soil surface constantly during a long period through small diameter tubes & pipes.

Therefore, the drip irrigation technique is utilized for almost all types of horticulture crops & vegetables around the globe. Additionally, as water scarcity increases globally, drip irrigation systems will become increasingly popular as a way to reduce water wastage, thus escalating the market growth.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Drip Irrigation Market (2023-28)

The Global Drip Irrigation Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.36% during the forecast period, 2023-2028, owing to the growing initiatives & programs by governments of different countries, shifting the focus of the farmers to make higher profits by utilizing their 100% of farms. For instance, in 2022, Andhra Pradesh, India announced to spend approximately USD181 million to provide drip irrigation facilities on 3.75 lakh acres of agricultural land in the state.

The project aimed to enhance the productivity of agricultural land across the state. Moreover, the rising government initiatives for wastewater management have catalyzed the usage of drip irrigation systems, which eventually stimulated the market growth during 2018-21. For instance:

• In 2021, the Turkish government initiated an action plan for efficient water management due to the scarcity of water in the country. The plan includes the development of a drip irrigation system, building new underground dams, etc., to reduce water wastage.

Furthermore, the rapidly growing population around the world is intensifying the demand for agricultural products such as arable land, water, and energy. Therefore, the increasing water scarcity around the world due to global warming & poor water management has shifted the focus of various countries like India, Turkey, Australia, etc., toward more efficient water conservation programs & activities to reduce the wastage of water. Hence, the rising water conservation program across the globe resulted in enhancing market growth in the forthcoming years.

Key Trend in the Market

• Increasing Shift from Traditional to Modern Water-efficient Irrigation Technology

The shift from traditional to modern water-efficient irrigation technology in developing countries such as India, Turkey, etc., to conserve water, energy, and labor, has resulted in increasing demand for modern irrigation technology to reduce water consumption during agricultural activities.

Furthermore, the rapidly depleting water resources across the globe have raised concerns about the global agricultural economy. As a result, the demand for water-saving agricultural practices & modern irrigation systems has increased globally. In addition, drip irrigation systems deliver water directly to the roots of plants, enabling healthy growth.

Moreover, the low cost of installation & no additional labor cost associated with the drip irrigation system has further escalated the market growth globally. Therefore, the demand for drip irrigation systems is estimated to increase significantly in the forthcoming years.

Market Segmentation

Based on Component:

• Emitters/Drippers
• Pressure Pumps
• Drip Tubes/Drip Lines
• Valves
• Filters
• Fittings & Accessories

Among them, Drip Tubes/Drip Lines held a considerable share in the Global Drip Irrigation market, owing to their easy & convenient usability. The tubing has an emitter installed at the same interval along the length that allows direct water supply to the required plant without hassle.

In addition, other components that have emitters at different intervals along the length of the dripper could cause inconvenience during the irrigation process. Moreover, Drip tubes are made of special grade polyethylene material, which is anticipated to boost the market for drip irrigation systems in the forthcoming years.

Based on the Crop Type:

• Field Crops
• Fruits & Nuts
• Vegetable Crops
• Other Crops (turf, ornamental, and spice crops)

Of them all, the Field Crop has shown notable growth during the historical period as the drip system is very peculiar & fulfills the need for the water & nutrition of every crop as per its growth requirements. In addition, the drip system is used to grow a variety of crops like sugarcane, cotton, corn, etc.

Thus, the increasing crop productivity of the farmer due to drip irrigation is helping the farmers shift towards this irrigation system. Hence, these factors are enhancing the usage of drip irrigation in the field crop, which further results in escalating the market growth during 2023-2028.

Based on the Application:

• Agriculture
• Landscape
• Greenhouse

Among them, Greenhouses witnessed significant growth in the Global Drip Irrigation market, owing to the soaring implementation of greenhouses around the globe. For instance, in 2021, around USD110 million were invested in the construction of an around 40-acre greenhouse in Texas, the US, for the better production & continuous supply of leafy greens in the region.

In addition, the rising atmospheric temperature due to climate change has forced the development of greenhouses in farms around the world. Therefore, rising climatic issues globally would increase the number of greenhouses, which would positively escalate the market growth in the upcoming years.

Based on Emitter Type:

• Inline
• Online

Among them, the inline emitter type holds a significant share in the Global Drip Irrigation market during the historical period. The inline emitter has a drip emitter that is directly attached to the tubing space and is convenient to use the farms where the plants are close together or are evenly spaced.

Furthermore, the farmers grow their plants close together to make effective use of their land & enhance productivity. Hence, the inline emitter types are more preferred by the farmers. Therefore, owing to such factors, the growth of these emitters has considerably increased in the forthcoming years.

Regional Landscape

Geographically, the Global Drip Irrigation Market expands across:

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• The Middle East & Africa
• Asia-Pacific

Of all the regions globally, the Asia-Pacific Drip Irrigation market has been portraying a noticeable growth since 2018, owing to the increasing installation of drip irrigation systems in emerging economies, such as China & India. The rising adoption of micro-irrigation systems across the globe has propelled market growth during the historical period.

Furthermore, some other factors responsible for the market growth are rising up-gradation in the agricultural industry along with growing farmer awareness about modern farming techniques & irrigation systems such as drip irrigation system, which is expected to boost the market growth in the coming years.

Moreover, increasing government support to implement micro-irrigation & high subsidies offered during the installation of irrigation systems are projected to escalate the market growth in the forthcoming years.

Recent Development by Leading Companies:

• In 2020, Lindsay Corporation announced the acquisition of Net Irrigate, LLC (US), an agriculture Internet of Things technology company, that provides remote monitoring solutions for irrigation customers.

Market Dynamics:

Key Driver: Pressing Need for Water Conserving Technologies in Agriculture to Rise the Market Growth

According to the World Bank, 70% of global water reserves are used for agriculture, while 60% is wasted, thus highlighting the need for water-saving technologies in agriculture. Furthermore, agricultural products are a necessity for the survival of the human population, hence the demand for water-conserving technologies for irrigation purposes enhanced significantly across the globe.

Moreover, there are numerous benefits associated with the use of drip irrigation systems, such as reduction in weed growth & soil erosion & providing proper field leveling, which resulted in escalating the demand for drip irrigation systems across the globe.  

Possible Restraint: Soil Salinity Hazards & Bio Clogging in Drip Irrigation Systems to Hamper the Market

Water containing high saline content can limit drip irrigation systems, which can pose a threat to crops. The excess salt content is one of the major concerns with water used for irrigation. In addition, high salt concentration present in the water & soil would negatively affect crop yields, which further results in degrading the land & pollutes groundwater.

Furthermore, the use of drip irrigation systems causes no foliar sprays to crops & accumulation of salts. However, the salt accumulates near the edge line of the wetted area, leading to a decrease in the life of the crop.

Hence, this salt accumulation is a cause for concern when the inline emitter placement does not coincide with the location of the plant row, particularly for crops that are sensitive to soil salinity, thus, resulting in a decline in market growth.

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