Livestock Waterer Market Report 2026

The livestock waterer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.08 billion in 2025 to $1.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing livestock population, rising awareness of animal hydration needs, early adoption of basic trough waterers, growth in commercial livestock operations, demand for reduced manual watering efforts.

The livestock waterer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of smart sensor-based waterers, growing need for efficient water management, increasing shift toward climate-resilient livestock equipment, expanding commercial farm infrastructure, higher focus on welfare-driven hydration practices. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated water delivery systems, increased demand for durable and easy-to-clean waterers, growth in heated waterers for extreme climate adaptability, expansion of large-capacity watering solutions, greater focus on reducing manual labor and improving animal hydration.

The growing awareness about animal welfare is expected to drive the growth of the livestock waterer market in the future. Animal welfare refers to the well-being of animals, ensuring they are healthy, comfortable, and free from stress or suffering. This increasing awareness is largely due to rising consumer consciousness and stricter regulations, as more farmers and stakeholders recognize the importance of ethical treatment. As a result, many are adopting advanced livestock waterers to ensure the health and comfort of animals. Livestock waterers are vital in supporting animal welfare by providing consistent access to clean water, promoting animal health, and encouraging humane farming practices. For instance, in July 2024, Montgomery County Animal Control, a US-based public animal shelter, reported an increase in the save rate for cats from 77% in 2023 to 82% in 2024. Consequently, the rising focus on animal welfare is driving the growth of the livestock waterer market.

Key companies in the livestock waterer market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as automatic waterers with real-time monitoring capabilities, to improve water management, ensure animal welfare, and reduce operational inefficiencies. Automatic waterers use sensors and cloud connectivity to track water levels, consumption patterns, and temperature, allowing farmers to monitor usage remotely, receive alerts, and optimize water delivery. For example, in June 2023, Cascada Equine, a US-based equine care solutions company, introduced the Internet of Things (IoT)-based automatic horse waterer. This product features ultrasonic sensor detection for automatic refills, tracks daily water consumption via a mobile app, and offers customizable installation options for easy setup and maintenance. This innovation helps farmers save time, reduce labor costs, and ensure consistent water quality for livestock.

In January 2025, Granite Creek Capital Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Ritchie Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Granite Creek seeks to expand its capabilities in livestock equipment and leverage Ritchie Industries' expertise to strengthen its position in the global agricultural and livestock markets. Ritchie Industries is a US-based provider of automatic livestock waterers.

Major companies operating in the livestock waterer market are Behlen Manufacturing Company, Hog Slat Inc., Priefert Waterers, Tusker Inc., Trojan Specialty Products, Canarm Ltd., Moore Concrete Products Ltd., Kuhl Corp., Nelson Manufacturing Company, Johnson Concrete Products, High Country Plastics, Miraco Livestock Water Systems, Luco Manufacturing, Bohlmann Inc., Farm Innovators, La Buvette SA, Brower Equipment, Cobett Company, Pride of the Farm, Bar-Bar-A, Hoskins MFG Co. Inc., Superior Ag Waterers.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the livestock waterer market by increasing costs for imported materials such as plastic polymers, metal components, valves, heating elements, and sensor modules, raising production and procurement expenses across automatic, non-automatic, heated, and non-heated waterer segments. Regions that rely heavily on imported manufacturing inputs especially North America, Europe, and parts of Asia experience higher price volatility and longer lead times. Nonetheless, tariffs can encourage domestic production of waterers, promote localized supply chains, and foster innovation in cost-efficient and sustainable watering technologies.

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A livestock waterer is a piece of equipment or system designed to provide clean and consistent drinking water to farm animals. It ensures that animals have access to water automatically or on demand, reducing manual labor for farmers. These devices help maintain animal health, improve hydration, and support efficient farm operations.

The primary types of livestock waterers include automatic waterers, non-automatic waterers, heated waterers, and non-heated waterers. Automatic waterers are designed to supply a continuous and controlled flow of water to livestock or pets without manual intervention. They are made from various materials, including plastic, metal, concrete, and others, and are used for different types of livestock such as cattle, poultry, swine, sheep, and more. These products are distributed through both online and offline channels and are utilized by end-users including commercial farms, household farms, and others.North America was the largest region in the livestock waterer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the livestock waterer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the livestock waterer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The livestock waterer market consists of sales of automatic water bowls, heated water troughs, frost-free waterers, portable livestock water tanks, and solar-powered watering systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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