The Global Microirrigation Systems Market size is expected to reach $16.5 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 9.5% CAGR during the forecast period. Micro-irrigation refers to the irrigation procedure having lower water pressure and flow as compared to the conventional sprinkler system. The primary reason to deploy micro-irrigation systems is water conservation. Various kinds of system parts are installed in micro-irrigation systems.
The majority of these involve sand separators, pre-filters, screen filters, media filters, and disc filters. Moreover, micro-irrigation systems have gained high popularity in the last couple of years due to their water-efficiency and low-cost. Additionally, these systems can slow down the development of unwanted plants (weeds), cost of cultivation and soil erosion.
Micro agricultural systems help to reduce water waste and soil erosion and as a result, the market is expected to see a surge in demand from emerging countries. Small-scale farmers are focusing on using these technologies to boost agricultural yields while using the least amount of water possible. Additionally, growing technology improvements in micro irrigation systems are making it easier for vast land farmers in the agricultural sector and large lawn owners in the residential sector to control and monitor water flow and intake.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic had a worldwide influence, with grave consequences for various industries. The pandemic's consequences on the water-energy-ecosystem-food nexus are still complex and far-reaching. The irrigation industry, which supports hundreds of millions of agricultural jobs in rural regions, is responsible for the world's key food production systems, the lives of the majority of the poor across the world, and the transition to water-saving sustainable practices. Despite difficult circumstances, drip irrigation firms around the world have continued to operate. However, there have been several shocks that have impacted service delivery, including economic limits, supply chain disruptions owing to travel restrictions, and labor shortages.
Infrastructure projects have been halted around the world, and maintenance has been postponed, thereby jeopardizing service delivery, safety and quality. In India, for example, pre-monsoon irrigation activities such as dam inspection and maintenance have been halted. Irrigation companies are battling to maintain effective equipment, inputs, and maintenance even though they qualify as vital services during lockdowns in many nations. They are under severe financial strain as a result of increased costs and decreasing revenues from both state transfers and tariffs.
Market Growth Factors:
Utilization of water resources effectively during the drought conditions
Farmers have been witnessing varying degrees of success with appropriate irrigation scheduling approaches. Irrigation scheduling using advanced technology is becoming more popular, and many farmers are successfully implementing these strategies. Farmers may maintain the same level of production using Microirrigation, even during a drought year because such systems use less water and produce a higher yield.
Water Scarcity in agriculture is motivating the Farmers to use micro irrigation
The desire to boost crop output while solving water scarcity challenges is driving the micro irrigation systems market. As a result, governments are concentrating their efforts on developing projects that will expand the use of micro irrigation systems as it is really helpful in preventing water scarcity. Farmers have been looking for new ways to grow more crops with the same amount of water. Sprinklers and drippers as well as other micro irrigation systems are in high demand.
Market Restraining Factor:
Huge cost of installation
Microirrigation systems are appropriate for high-cost agriculture, such as orchards, nurseries, greenhouses, and vineyards, where traditional irrigation methods are not feasible. Microirrigation has a large initial investment cost, making it less suitable for low-value crops, especially as returns on investments may be minimal. The cost of purchasing tubing, emitters, and pumps, especially for large-scale operations, is a disadvantage of Microirrigation.
Type Outlook
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Drip and Micro Sprinkler. The drip product segment was the leading the product segment of the microirrigation system market in 2020. The applicability of these systems for the growing of food crops is expected to fuel their market expansion over the forecast period. Drips systems are cost-effective and consume less water, which are expected to fuel the growth of the segment.
Crop Type Outlook
Based on Crop Type, the market is segmented into Orchard Crops & Vineyards, Plantation Crops, Field Crops and Others. The plantation crops segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. Plantation crops are a set of perennial commercial crops that, when grown widely in tropical and subtropical environments necessitate the year-round employment of personnel and yield that is often consumed after processing. Plantation crops are primarily artificially planted farms or forests that have been constructed for commercial objectives to produce crops, notably for international markets. Plantations are used to grow fast-growing plants including cotton, coffee, tobacco, sugarcane, and rubber.
End User Outlook
Based on End User, the market is segmented into Farmers, Industrial Users and Other End Users. The industrial user segment is expected to have the maximum growth rate in the global market during the forecast period. The need for microirrigation systems differs depending on the type of business. Demand for microirrigation systems on a large scale is generated by large farmers engaging in commercialized farming, landscape irrigation, farming contracts issued by companies for raw material procurement, and various other corporations. Microirrigation systems utilize less water than traditional sprinkler systems and can help minimize water usage in residential and commercial landscape irrigation.
Regional Outlook
Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market in the microirrigation systems market over the forecast period. Due to rising demand for organic products, increasing acceptance of microirrigation systems among rural farmers, and high adoption of modern irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation for fertigation, the Asia Pacific market is expected to dominate the market. Support for the irrigation industry by the governments of various countries of this region is frequently part of a large pro-rural policy package aimed at boosting agriculture.
Cardinal Matrix - Microirrigation Systems Market Competition Analysis
The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches. Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; The Toro Company and Orbia Advance Corporation are the forerunners in the Microirrigation Systems Market. Companies such as Valmont Industries, Inc., Lindsay Corporation, NDS, Inc. are some of the key innovators in the market.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include NDS, Inc. (Norma Group), Orbia Advance Corporation (Netafim Ltd.), Valmont Industries, Inc., Lindsay Corporation, The Toro Company, Rain Bird Corporation, DripWorks, Inc., Microjet Irrigation Systems, Nelson Irrigation Corporation and Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd.
Recent Strategies Deployed in Microirrigation Systems Market
Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- Jun-2020: Netafim extended its agreement by five years with Amiad Water Systems, a world leader in water treatment and filtration solutions. Through this acquisition, Amiad is expected to continue the access to Netafim’s broad distribution network in more than 110 nations. In addition, Netafim is expected to get the distribution rights of Amiad’s disc filtration products in the irrigation market across the world and Amiad’s screen filtration products in the Netherlands, which is expected to tackle the sales thresholds.
- Mar-2020: Netafim teamed up with FluroSat, a leading company in remote field sensing and analytics. The collaboration aimed to combine FluroSat's data with Netafim Limited’s automated irrigation and Netbeans, a fertigation cloud-based platform. In addition, this collaboration is expected to also assist Netafim Limited’s users to access the site-specific irrigation suggestions.
Product Launches and Product Expansions:
- Jul-2020: Lindsay Corporation acquired Net Irrigate, an agriculture Internet of Things technology company. Under this acquisition, Lindsay Corporation aimed to improve its irrigation technology offering.
- Mar-2020: Toro Company took over Venture Products, a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management. Under this acquisition, the company aimed to expand its product portfolio in the US.
Acquisitions and Mergers:
- May-2021: Netafim released AlphaDisc filter, which is expected to prevent the irrigation system from clogging that, is caused by organic contaminants. This filter is expected to help growers to more consistently irrigate crops, which results in improved productivity and lower cost.
- Feb-2021: Rain Bird launched Rain Bird Resource, a new, free mobile app. This app assists landscape contractors and other landscape irrigation professionals in collecting the required information at anytime and anywhere. By using the Rain Bird mobile app, customers do not require to store bulky printed materials.
- Nov-2020: Netafim introduced FlexNet, a revolutionary mainline and sub-mainline piping. FlexNet helps in above and below ground drip irrigation systems. The FlexNet is different from conventional PVC and lay-flat tubing systems. It is lightweight and robust, which makes it easy for farmers to install and utilize it in irrigation systems.
- Aug-2020: Lindsay Corporation introduced FieldNET with Water Trend. The features provide growers crucial crop water utilization insights to help in efficient and effective irrigation decision-making.
- May-2020: Toro Company released Toro Aqua-Traxx Azul drip tape. This drip tape provides an advanced flow path and is developed to effectively resist clogging. Additionally, this tape also provides a patent-pending filter inlet design and enhanced flow passages, which protect the flow path labyrinth against debris and also pass by more debris to optimize clog resistance and product performance.
- Jan-2020: Chinadrip launched New PC micro-sprinkler. This product is expected to help in fulfilling the needs for sprinkler irrigation systems.
Scope of the Study
Market Segments Covered in the Report:
By Type
- Drip
- Micro Sprinkler
By Crop Type
- Orchard Crops & Vineyards
- Plantation Crops
- Field Crops
- Others
By End User
- Farmers
- Industrial Users
- Other End Users
By Geography
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
List of Companies Profiled in the Report:
- NDS, Inc. (Norma Group)
- Orbia Advance Corporation (Netafim Ltd.)
- Valmont Industries, Inc.
- Lindsay Corporation
- The Toro Company
- Rain Bird Corporation
- DripWorks, Inc.
- Microjet Irrigation Systems
- Nelson Irrigation Corporation
- Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd.
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Companies Mentioned
- NDS, Inc. (Norma Group)
- Orbia Advance Corporation (Netafim Ltd.)
- Valmont Industries, Inc.
- Lindsay Corporation
- The Toro Company
- Rain Bird Corporation
- DripWorks, Inc.
- Microjet Irrigation Systems
- Nelson Irrigation Corporation
- Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd.
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