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Drip Irrigation Market Share

ID: MRFR//6780-HCR | 111 Pages | Author: Snehal Singh| September 2024

drip irrigation market is experiencing several notable trends that are reshaping its landscape and influencing its growth trajectory. Drip irrigation, also known as trickle irrigation, is a method of delivering water directly to the root zone of plants through a network of tubes, emitters, and valves. One prominent trend in this market is the increasing adoption of drip irrigation systems in agriculture. As water scarcity becomes a growing concern in many parts of the world due to factors such as climate change, population growth, and urbanization, there's a greater emphasis on water conservation and efficient irrigation practices. Drip irrigation offers significant water savings compared to conventional irrigation methods by delivering water precisely where it's needed, minimizing evaporation, runoff, and soil erosion, thus driving its adoption among farmers globally.
Drip Irrigation Market Trends
The rapid expansion of greenhouse vegetable production is driving growth in the drip irrigation market. Maintaining soil moisture levels, particularly for specialty greenhouse crops, necessitates the use of automated drip irrigation. Fully automated drip irrigation systems provide a precise and efficient means of managing soil moisture and delivering water. Factors contributing to the increased demand for automatic drip irrigation systems include efficient time management, elimination of human estimation errors, and the ability to adjust soil moisture levels as needed. Furthermore, these techniques are expected to enhance yields and profitability per crop.
Water scarcity poses a significant challenge for many greenhouse vegetable growers, particularly in European countries like the United Kingdom and Germany. As a result, drip irrigation systems are increasingly popular in these regions, particularly in southeastern European countries, to enhance greenhouse production.
Moreover, there's a growing trend towards the use of smart and precision irrigation technologies in drip irrigation systems. With advancements in sensor technology, data analytics, and automation, farmers can now monitor and manage their irrigation systems remotely, optimizing water use efficiency and crop performance. Smart drip irrigation systems utilize sensors to measure soil moisture levels, weather conditions, and plant water requirements in real-time, allowing for precise irrigation scheduling and automated control of water delivery. This trend towards precision irrigation not only maximizes water savings but also improves crop yields, quality, and resource utilization, driving the demand for advanced drip irrigation solutions.

Another significant trend in the drip irrigation market is the expansion of applications beyond traditional agriculture. While drip irrigation has long been used in row crops such as vegetables, fruits, and field crops, its adoption is now extending to new sectors such as greenhouse horticulture, landscaping, and urban agriculture. In greenhouse production, drip irrigation systems offer precise water and nutrient delivery to potted plants, hanging baskets, and hydroponic systems, optimizing growth conditions and minimizing water waste. Similarly, in landscaping and urban agriculture settings, drip irrigation provides an efficient and water-saving solution for irrigating gardens, lawns, parks, and green spaces, contributing to sustainable urban development and water management practices.

Technological innovations and product advancements are also driving market trends in the drip irrigation industry. Manufacturers are continuously developing new drip irrigation components, materials, and systems that improve performance, durability, and ease of installation. Innovations such as pressure-compensating emitters, self-cleaning filters, and UV-resistant tubing enhance system reliability and longevity, reducing maintenance requirements and operating costs for end-users. Additionally, the integration of drip irrigation systems with other agricultural technologies such as fertigation (fertilizer injection), automation, and remote sensing enables more efficient and precise management of irrigation and nutrient application, further driving market growth.

Furthermore, market trends in the drip irrigation industry are influenced by regulatory policies, government incentives, and environmental considerations. Governments and regulatory bodies are increasingly promoting water-saving irrigation technologies through policies, subsidies, and incentive programs aimed at conserving water resources and promoting sustainable agriculture. In regions facing water scarcity or experiencing drought conditions, there's a heightened focus on adopting drip irrigation and other water-efficient practices to mitigate water stress, maintain agricultural productivity, and safeguard the environment. Additionally, environmental concerns such as soil degradation, water pollution, and ecosystem conservation drive the adoption of drip irrigation as a sustainable and environmentally friendly irrigation solution.

Market dynamics are also shaped by macroeconomic factors such as commodity prices, exchange rates, and global trade patterns. Fluctuations in input costs, currency exchange rates, and trade tariffs can impact the affordability and competitiveness of drip irrigation systems and components for farmers and end-users. Moreover, changes in consumer preferences, dietary trends, and food supply chains influence the demand for irrigated crops and drive investment in drip irrigation infrastructure and technology.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Base Year For Estimation 2022
Forecast Period 2023-2030
Growth Rate 12.20 % (2023-2030)

Global Drip Irrigation Market Overview


Drip Irrigation Market Size was valued at USD 6.62 billion in 2023. The Drip Irrigation market industry is projected to grow from USD 7.31 Billion in 2024 to USD 15.42 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.77% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The rise in popularity of drip irrigation among growers for its precise application of the crops is linked to government initiatives and financial institution support, water constraint around the world, and technological progress are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Drip Irrigation Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Drip Irrigation Market Trends



  • Rapid Growth in Greenhouse Vegetable Production to boost market growth


Controlling soil moisture, especially in the case of specialty greenhouse plants, requires automatic drip irrigation. Drip irrigation systems that are fully automated offer a straightforward, careful way to manage soil moisture and administer water. Some elements boosting demand for automatic drip irrigation systems are efficient time management, abolishing human estimation mistakes, and adjusting the available soil moisture levels. Also, it is anticipated that these techniques will boost earnings per yield. Water scarcity is a significant problem for many growers of greenhouse vegetables in many European nations like the United Kingdom and Germany. Drip irrigation systems are becoming extremely popular in these areas, especially in southeast European countries, primarily to improve greenhouse production.


Furthermore, these systems improve crop productivity and minimize the use of fertilizers and water, along with the risk of pathogen attacks. In the United States, Canada, Japan, the Middle East, and European countries, soilless culture is primarily used to produce greenhouse vegetables. As greenhouse vegetables require ample water, farmers are switching to sprinkler and drip irrigation systems to achieve higher crop productivity. Thus, increasing the production of greenhouse vegetables is expected to augment the market's growth.


Therefore, the rise in popularity of drip irrigation among growers for its precise application of the crops, attributed to government initiatives and support from the financial institution, global water scarcity, and technological innovation has enhanced the Drip Irrigation market CAGR across the globe in the recent years that drives the growth of the Drip Irrigation market revenue.


Drip Irrigation Market Segment Insights


Drip Irrigation Type Insights


The Drip Irrigation Market segmentation, based on Emitter Type, includes Inline Emitters, Online Emitters. The inline emitters segment witnessed the largest revenue share of the drip irrigation market. During the manufacturing process of inline drip tubing, drip emitters are inserted directly into the tubing at evenly spaced intervals. For each emitter, typically, two holes are punched into the tubing at a particular spot through which the water will drip. The segment's growth is increasing at a very rapid pace due to the ease of deployment of this type of emitter this increase the  global Drip Irrigationmarket revenue.


Jan 2022: Netafim came into a partnership with Bayer, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Through this partnership, the companies aimed to develop an accurate Defense program to represent a comprehensive solution developed in order to address nematodes. The new solution would deliver a robust one-two punch by leveraging the precision drip irrigation technology of Netafim.


Feb 2021: The Irritec Group partnered with Raphael by Talis, a control valve sector leader. Following this partnership, Irritec aimed to distribute the wide range of innovative products made by Raphael by Talis in the market.


Figure 1:  Drip Irrigation Market, by Emitter Type, 2022& 2030(USD Billion)Drip Irrigation Market, by Emitter Type, 2022& 2030


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Drip Irrigation By Application Technique Insights


The Drip Irrigation Market segmentation, based on Application, Drip Irrigation Market is divided into Surface and Subsurface applications. In 2021, the surface drip segment witnessed the largest drip irrigation market revenue share. The growing demand for surface drip irrigation systems is caused by their low installation and maintenance costs. Widespread usage of surface drip irrigation equipment for perennials, like vines and trees, and annual row crops. However, the design and operation of irrigation equipment for these crops differ from that of conventional row crops. Hence, the popularity of drip irrigation among growers for its precise application of the crops is linked to government initiatives and financial institution support, water constraint around the world, and technological progress impacts the market growth.


Aug-2022: Rain Bird released the S5 Smart Spacing in Pressure Compensating Heavywall Dripline, a leading smart irrigation solution. Through this launch, the company aimed to address the uncertain water availability throughout the Western US by offering relevant solutions to farmers. Hence, the new solution would also eliminate unnecessary emitters in order to conserve water and lower input costs. This approval has further broadened the growth opportunity for the Drip Irrigation industry.


Feb-2022: The Toro company introduced ultra-low flow options to its Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape range of products. With this product expansion, the company aimed to offer a uniform and consistent delivery of nutrients, water, and other essential inputs to enable farmers to achieve increased irrigation uniformity.Drip Irrigation End User Insights


Based on End Users, the global Drip Irrigation industry has been segmented into end-use, the drip irrigation market has been separated into field crops, plantation crops, ranch yields, scene, and others. Field crops held the largest segment share in 2022. Moreover, in popularity of drip irrigation among growers for its precise application of the crops is linked to government initiatives and financial institution support, water constraint around the world, and technological progress.


The third fastest growing segment in the Drip Irrigation industry is Plantation Crops. The demand has increased due to expanding exports, a healthy profit margin, and the technique’s increased application. The technology benefits fruit trees such as grapes, bananas, citrus, pomegranate, papaya, sweet lime, mango, and watermelon. They increase fruit production, hasten maturation, and conserve water.


Drip Irrigation Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America Drip Irrigation market accounted for USD 2.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. This is attributed to the growing incidence of demand has increased due to expanding exports and a healthy profit margin, as well as the technique’s increased application across the region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: DRIP IRRIGATION MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)DRIP IRRIGATION MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


The Europe Drip Irrigation market held most significant revenue share in 2022. The region's fast-growing agriculture industry is primarily responsible for the segment's substantial expansion. Because a sizeable majority of the people in the region work in agriculture as their primary career, there have been many developments in local agricultural technologies and practices. This element is promoting the use of drip irrigation technology in the region, and as a result, the regional market is predicted to grow more rapidly. Further, the Germany Drip Irrigation market held the largest market share, and the UK Drip Irrigation market was the fastest growing market in the European region


The Asia-Pacific Drip Irrigation Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due to increased demand has increased due to expanding exports and a healthy profit margin, as well as the technique’s increased application. Moreover, China Drip Irrigation market held the largest market share, and the India Drip Irrigation market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region


Hence, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period from 2022–2030.


Drip Irrigation Key Market Players& Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Drip Irrigation market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Drip Irrigation industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.


One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the global Drip Irrigation industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is to manufacture locally to reduce operating costs. In recent years, Drip Irrigation industry has provided medicine with some of the most significant benefits. The Drip Irrigation market major player such as Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, T-L Irrigation Company, Lindsay Corporation, EPC Industrie, Netafim Ltd, Nelson Irrigation Corporation, DripWorks, Inc., The Toro Company, Microjet Irrigation Systems, Rivulis Irrigation Limited, Harvel Agua., Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co. Ltd, Antelco Pty Ltd, Irritec S.P.A, and Kothari Agritech Private Limited, and others are working to expand the market demand by investing in research and development activities.


Rain Bird Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Rain Bird has offered the broadest range of irrigation and water conservation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments, and homes in more than 130 countries around the globe.


 Rain Bird released the S5 Smart Spacing in Pressure Compensating Heavywall Dripline, a leading intelligent irrigation solution. Through this launch, the company aimed to address the uncertain water availability throughout the Western US by offering relevant solutions to farmers. Hence, the new solution would eliminate unnecessary emitters to conserve water and lower input costs.


Medtronic Inc. (Ireland) is a global healthcare solutions company committed to improving the lives of people through medical technologies, services, and solutions. With Covidien, the company has accelerated and advanced its ability to create meaningful innovations for hospitals, health systems, and healthcare providers to deliver the best care possible to patients and their families worldwide.In September 2022, Medtronic expanded its minimally invasive spine surgery ecosystem with next-generation spinal technologies. Medtronic added three new products to the portfolio: Catalyft PL and PL40, Space-D Access System, and Accelerate Graft Delivery System with Grafton DBF.


The Toro Company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf and irrigation, and outdoor lighting solutions. They proudly offer a wide range of products to groundskeepers and agricultural growers worldwide.


The Toro company introduced ultra-low flow options to its Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape range of products. With this product expansion, the company aimed to offer a uniform and consistent delivery of nutrients, water, and other essential inputs to enable farmers to achieve increased irrigation uniformity.


Key Companies in the Drip Irrigation market includes



  • Jain Irrigation Systems Limited

  • T-L Irrigation Company

  • Lindsay Corporation

  • EPC Industrie

  • Netafim Ltd

  • Nelson Irrigation Corporation

  • DripWorks Inc

  • The Toro Company

  • Microjet Irrigation Systems

  • Rivulis Irrigation Limited

  • Harvel Agua

  • Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co. Ltd

  • Antelco Pty Ltd

  • Irritec S.P.A

  • Kothari Agritech Private Limited


Drip Irrigation Industry Developments


Feb-2022: The Toro company introduced ultra-low flow options to its Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape range of products. With this product expansion, the company aimed to offer a uniform and consistent delivery of nutrients, water, and other essential inputs to enable farmers to achieve increased irrigation uniformity.


Jan 2022: Netafim came into a partnership with Bayer, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company. Through this partnership, the companies aimed to develop an accurate Defense program to represent a comprehensive solution developed in order to address nematodes. The new solution would deliver a robust one-two punch by leveraging the precision drip irrigation technology of Netafim.


Drip Irrigation Market Segmentation


Drip Irrigation By Emitter Type Outlook



  • Inline Emitters

  • Online Emitters


Drip Irrigation By Application Technique Outlook



  • Surface

  • Sub-Surface


Drip Irrigation By End Use Outlook



  • Field Crops

  • Orchard Crops

  • Plantation Crops

  • Landscape

  • others


Drip Irrigation Regional Outlook




  • North America



    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe



    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific



    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World




    • Middle East




    • Africa




    • Latin America





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