Drip Irrigation Market - Global Size, Share, Trend Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast Report, 2018–2028, Segmented By Component (Emitters/Drippers, Pressure Pumps, Drip Mainlines/Drip Tubes, Valves, Filters & Fertilizers Injectors, Fitting & Accessories),

Drip Irrigation Market - Global Size, Share, Trend Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast Report, 2018–2028, Segmented By Component (Emitters/Drippers, Pressure Pumps, Drip Mainlines/Drip Tubes, Valves, Filters & Fertilizers Injectors, Fitting & Accessories), By Crop Type (Field Crops, Fruits & Nut, Vegetable Crops, Other Crops), By Application (Surface Application, Subsurface Application), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)

Global Drip Irrigation Market Size to Touch USD 11 Billion by 2028
The global drip irrigation market is flourishing because of increasing emphasis and investments from developed and emerging economies toward sustainable agricultural practices due to the diminishing water supplies.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the global drip irrigation market size at USD 5.9 billion in 2021. During the forecast period between 2022 and 2028, BlueWeave expects global drip irrigation market size to expand at a significant CAGR of 9.2% reaching a value of USD 11.0 billion by 2028. Global drip irrigation market is registering substantial growth over the last few years due to the increasing emphasis and investments from developed and emerging economies toward sustainable agricultural practices because of diminishing water supplies. Precision farming is rapidly gaining ground, and drip irrigation is currently used in most agricultural practices. Expanding innovations and technology advancements in the agricultural field are boosting the scope of rooftop agriculture and controlled environment agriculture, which is projected to fuel the overall global drip irrigation market growth in the forecast period. However, the high initial and maintenance costs of large–scale drip irrigation systems may act as a restraining factor for the market growth.
Global Drip Irrigation Market – Overview
Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that uses components such as emitters to dispense water and nutrients to crops directly at their roots, which helps in minimizing evaporation and prevents resource wastage. That is why this type of irrigation system is considered more efficient compared to other types.
Netafim, a leading Israeli manufacturer of irrigation equipment, states that the adoption of a drip irrigation system is not only beneficial for the farmers in cost-saving but is also favorable for the health of the plants and crops. This technique helps in delivering high quality and quantity of water and nutrients to plants and prevents an overdose of fertilizers which may harm the output.
According to the data from World Bank, the agriculture sector is responsible for around 70% of water withdrawals worldwide, and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says that 60% of the 70% of withdrawal is completely wasted. Therefore, the discussion surrounding water conservation in the agriculture industry is boosting the awareness towards efficient agricultural practices, such as drip irrigation, fueling the overall market growth.
Global Drip Irrigation Market – By Application
Based on application, the global drip irrigation market is segmented into surface application and subsurface application. The surface application accounts for a higher market share owing to the several benefits it offers including low labor costs and high water application efficiency. Along with these, the surface drip irrigation application is capable of watering asymmetrical field types with ease, which further helps in conserving water resources and making agricultural processes efficient. However, the subsurface application is also increasingly gaining traction in the market as it prevents water loss by directly applying water to root zones.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Drip Irrigation Market
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic had a direct and major influence on the global drip irrigation market. Lockdown imposed at the national level by different nations stopped the manufacturing of drip irrigation parts, which is a key driver of industry expansion. The market's expansion was also severely hampered by disruption in the distribution channels brought on by prohibitions on cross-border commerce and a labor shortage in the agricultural sector. Nevertheless, the market is anticipated to thrive in the years following COVID-19, partly because of the increased focus on sustainable development and moral farming methods.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in the global drip irrigation market include China Drip Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd., Driptech Incorporated, EPC Industries Limited, Eurodrip S.A, Grupo Chamartin Chamsa, Hunter Industries, Irritec S.P.A., Jain Irrigation Systems, KSNM Drip, Lindsay Corporation, Metzer Group, Microjet Irrigation, Netafim, Rain Bird Corporation, and Rivulis Irrigation. The market is dominated by major corporations offering advanced technologies. These companies constantly expand investments towards boosting innovations in their solutions. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

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