Smart Irrigation Market by Type (Weather Based, Soil Moisture Based) Component (Monitoring, Controlling, Connectivity, Software), Irrigation Type (Sprinkler, Drip, Surface, Pivot), End Use, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2030

The Smart Irrigation Market to reach $10.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 22.4% from 2024 to 2030. The growth of the smart irrigation market is driven by the rising need for water efficiency & conservation, the surge in government policies to promote sustainable agriculture & efficient use of water resources, and the growing demand for soil moisture monitoring in various areas, including agriculture, landscaping, and gardening. In addition, the increasing integration of technologies such as IoT sensors, Wi-Fi, & GPS in irrigation controllers and the increasing adoption of weather and sensor-based controllers are expected to offer significant opportunities for the growth of this market.

However, the high cost of installation hampers the growth of this market. In addition, the lack of proper water infrastructure in developing countries is a major challenge to the growth of this market.

Rising Need for Water Efficiency and Conservation Driving the Growth of the Smart Irrigation Market

Water conservation is preserving, controlling, and managing water resources and their use. Unfortunately, the existing water resources on the earth are limited and unevenly distributed. Therefore, water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges of the 21^st century, where developing countries and developed countries confront water shortage problems due to growing population, increasing need for more agricultural production, and changing climates.

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Irrigation controllers automatically control irrigation systems, such as sprinklers and drip irrigation systems. They can be programmed to water crops based on various factors, such as soil moisture, weather conditions, and crop type. This helps to ensure that crops are watered efficiently and that water is not wasted. Secondly, it helps to improve crop yields. By watering crops efficiently, irrigation controllers can help to reduce crop stress and improve plant health. This can lead to higher yields and increased profits for farmers.

Furthermore, in April 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the U.S. stated that every day, about 50% of 9 billion gallons of water used for residential outdoor purposes is wasted due to overwatering caused by inefficiencies in irrigation methods and systems. Hence, there is a need to swing focus from land productivity to water productivity to get the highest yield from water used in agriculture. As the need for water efficiency and conservation continues to grow, the adoption of irrigation controllers is likely to increase.

Key Findings in the Smart Irrigation Market Study:

The Weather-based Irrigation Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on type, the smart irrigation market is segmented into weather-based irrigation and soil moisture-based irrigation. Weather-based irrigation segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Weather-based systems have become popular among homeowners, commercial building contractors, landscaping, and golf course managers. Major factors driving the growth of the smart weather-based irrigation controllers market include increasing government initiatives to promote water conservation, rising demand for food production, and automatic irrigation scheduling, leading to reduced labor costs. In addition, the increasing importance of effective irrigation solutions and watering practices has stimulated market growth.

The Controlling Components Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on component, the smart irrigation market is segmented into monitoring components, controlling components, connectivity, and software. The controlling components segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The high growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing implementation of intelligent irrigation control systems; growing use of valves, sprays, and sprinklers over a larger area to manage the water supply efficiently and drippers in orchards & vineyards and vegetable gardens; rapid implementation of sensors to give feedback and information about the irrigated area to customers; and increasing demand for smart irrigation controllers and sensors to reduce outdoor water use.

The Drip Irrigation Segment is Expected to Grow at the Highest Fastest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on irrigation type, the smart irrigation market is segmented into sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, surface irrigation, pivot irrigation, and others. The drip irrigation segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high growth of this segment is attributed to rising innovation & automation in drip irrigation systems, and the adoption of new agriculture technologies fuel the demand for drip irrigation controllers. Besides, drip irrigation requires 30-50% less water than sprinklers.

The Non-agricultural Segment to Dominate the Smart Irrigation Market in 2024

Based on end use, the smart irrigation market is segmented into agricultural and non-agricultural. In 2024, the non-agricultural segment is expected to account for the largest share of smart irrigation. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the presence of a large number of golf courses & sports grounds, lawns, and gardens, especially in developed countries, and the increased adoption of irrigation controllers to ensure adequate water supply to these areas. Smart irrigation controllers, with Wi-Fi capabilities and smartphone application management, have become increasingly popular in the non-agriculture industry. In addition, these same tech-savvy devices can make managing one or multiple sports fields easy and water-efficient for field management.

Asia-Pacific to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on geography, the smart irrigation market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This market growth is mainly attributed to the rising adoption of modern irrigation techniques in developing countries, strong government support, rapid population growth, increasing need to enhance crop productivity and minimize water loss, increase in awareness among farmers about the benefits of irrigation controllers, and increased need for reducing wastage of water.

Key Players:

The key players operating in the smart irrigation market are Netafim Ltd. (Israel), The Toro Company (U.S.), Lindsay Corporation (U.S.), Rain Bird Corporation (U.S.), Valmont Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. (Israel), Mottech Water Solutions Ltd. (Israel), Nelson Irrigation Corporation (U.S.), Rachio, Inc. (U.S.), Holman Industries (Australia), Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. (U.S.), HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Weathermatic (U.S.), Galcon Bakarim Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd. (Israel), and Calsense (U.S.).

Scope of the Report:

Smart Irrigation Market Assessment, by Type   

• Weather-based Irrigation
  • Signal-based
  • Historic ET-based
  • On-site Weather Measurement
• Soil Moisture-based Irrigation
  • Suspended Cycle Irrigation System
  • Water on Demand Irrigation

Smart Irrigation Market Assessment, by Component

• Monitoring Components
  • Soil Moisture Sensors
  • Wind Speed Sensors
  • Evaporation Sensors
  • Leaf Wetness Sensors
  • Rain & Snow Sensors
  • Other Sensors (Flow Sensors and Capacitance Sensors)
• Controlling Components
  • Controllers
  • Valves
  • Sprinklers
  • Filters
  • PVC Pipes & Fittings
  • Other Hardware (Spray Heads, Starter, and Timers)
• Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • ZigBee
  • LoRaWAN
  • NB-IoT
• Software
  • Interfacing Software
  • Forecasting Software
  • Other Software (Real Time Alerts Dashboards and Remote Monitoring Mobile Apps)

Smart Irrigation Market Assessment, by Irrigation Type

• Sprinkler Irrigation
• Drip Irrigation
• Surface Irrigation
• Pivot Irrigation
• Other Irrigation (Subsurface Irrigation and Spray Irrigation)          

Smart Irrigation Market Assessment, by End Use

• Agricultural
  • Open Field
  • Greenhouse
  • Other Agricultural End Uses
• Non-agricultural
  • Residential
  • Turf & Landscapes
  • Golf Courses
  • Other Non-agricultural End Uses

Smart Irrigation Market Assessment, by Geography

• North America          
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe        
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Thailand
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America           
• Middle East & Africa

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