Micro Irrigation Systems Market

Market Insights

Micro irrigation systems are water-efficient irrigation systems that deliver water with minimum losses. Micro irrigation systems are among the most promising ways of achieving productive agricultural practices. The demand for these systems is mainly driven by rising water management issues and a need for higher food production. As a result, many national governments are taking initiatives to achieve higher penetration of micro irrigation systems. This is another factor fueling the micro irrigation systems market growth. Micro irrigation systems are used for different applications, including agriculture, public parks, large gardens, sports grounds, and others. The micro irrigation systems market worldwide was valued at US$ 3,462.7 Mn in 2014. The market is expected to expand with a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period from 2015 to 2022.

1.1 Report Description

Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this strategic research study titled “Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market- Growth, Share, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, 2015 – 2022” is to offer industry investors, company executives, and industry participants in-depth insights to enable them to make informed strategic decisions related to the opportunities in the global micro irrigation systems industry.

Target Audience

• Industry Investors
• Micro Irrigation Systems Manufacturers
• Non-profit Organizations
• Micro Irrigation Component Manufacturers

Overall, the research study provides:

• A holistic view of the global micro irrigation systems market.
• Offering market size and estimates for the period from 2015 to 2022.
• Keeping in mind the factors mentioned above.

Product Type Segmentation Analysis

The micro irrigation systems market is broadly classified based on product types into the following:

• Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
• Traditional Sprinklers (Impact Sprinklers)
• Center Pivot Sprinklers
• Linear Move Sprinklers
• Drip Irrigation Systems

The sprinkler irrigation systems segment dominated the micro irrigation systems market in 2014. The segment accounted for a market share of over 3/4th of the total market in terms of revenue. The sprinkler irrigation systems segment is further categorized into the traditional, center pivot, and linear move sprinklers. Currently, the traditional sprinklers segment dominates the global sprinkler systems market with a more than sixty percent market share in the revenue. This is due to the low cost, ease of operation, and low maintenance of traditional sprinklers compared to other systems. Mechanized sprinkler irrigation systems such as center pivot and linear move are popular in North America and Europe.

Nevertheless, the drip irrigation systems segment is expected to expand at the highest growth rate during the forecast period. This is because drip irrigation systems offer high water efficiency by applying water directly near the plants’ roots. This results in minimal loss of water with better yields. Considering the issues of water scarcity and the need for higher agricultural production, various national governments are promoting the use of drip irrigation systems in agriculture. Thus, the segment will witness strong demand worldwide in the coming years.

Application Segmentation Analysis

Based on applications, the micro irrigation systems market is segmented into the following categories:

• Agriculture
• Gardens, Public Places, and Sports Grounds
• Others (Nurseries, Greenhouses, Residential, etc.)

As of 2014, the agriculture segment led the global micro irrigation systems market. The segment accounted for a market share of over 62% of the total market in terms of revenue. Agriculture is the prime and most traditional application of micro irrigation systems worldwide. Additionally, with rising population, water scarcity issues, and food requirements, it becomes essential to increase agricultural yields with minimum wastage of natural resources. Many national governments are now making efforts towards developing their agriculture sector, which includes micro irrigation as an important component. Thus, the demand for micro irrigation systems will remain strong in agriculture during the forecast period.

Additionally, due to increasing efforts for the advancement of the agriculture sector in India and China, the demand for micro irrigation systems is estimated to expand significantly in the coming years. Hence, the segment is projected to retain its dominant position in the market throughout the forecast period. Nevertheless, the others segment is expected to register the highest growth rate in the market during the forecast period in terms of adoption and revenue. People are increasingly shifting towards greenhouse farming for cultivating a variety of crops. Due to the growing practice of greenhouse farming, the demand for small-scale micro irrigation systems is expected to spur substantially in the coming years.

Due to uneven and unreliable rain distribution over different geographical landscapes, it becomes difficult to carry out productive agricultural practices without reliable water sources. This makes the adoption of a supplementary water supply system essential for agriculture. Irrigation refers to an artificial water supply arrangement designed for supplying water to agricultural farms. Due to the growing scarcity of water resources globally, it is advisable and necessary to use effective irrigation techniques, thereby curbing water wastage. Additionally, with the rising population worldwide and the requirement for higher food production, it becomes important to carry out productive agricultural practices. Micro irrigation systems are the most efficient and reliable methods of irrigation for carrying out productive agriculture.

The concept of irrigation has existed for several centuries across different parts of the world. Traditionally, non-mechanical irrigation techniques, such as flood irrigation, furrow irrigation, lift irrigation, and others, were dominant, resulting in greater water losses. As a result, micro irrigation emerged, focusing on the frugal use of water for different applications. The most common micro irrigation systems are drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation systems. Over the period, these systems have become fairly popular worldwide due to their better efficiency as compared the traditional irrigation techniques.

Although drip and sprinkler irrigation systems have existed for more than a century, the commercial application of these systems was achieved in the mid-twentieth century. Sprinkler irrigation systems have become popular since the early 1930s, whereas drip irrigation systems have been under development since the 1860s. Since these irrigation systems offer better water efficiency, these are by far the most commonly used micro irrigation systems worldwide. Due to usability across many applications, sprinkler irrigation systems currently dominate the overall micro irrigation systems.

This report considers the sprinkler irrigation systems segment, including traditional sprinklers (impact sprinklers), center pivot, and linear move sprinkler systems. Soon after the commercial adoption of traditional sprinklers, mechanized sprinkler systems, i.e., center pivot and linear move, was invented in the U.S. These sprinkler systems provide precise water supply compared to the traditional sprinklers; however, they are costlier. Nevertheless, drip irrigation systems are the most efficient, with water efficiency ranging from more than 90%. Netafim Ltd., one of the leading players in the market, claims to have developed the first drip irrigation system.

Based on geographic regions, the micro irrigation systems market varies significantly as per the agricultural and climatic conditions of different regions. Considering the present micro irrigation systems market scenario, countries such as the U.S., Israel, and Australia are developed markets with high penetration of these irrigation systems. On the other hand, India and China collectively account for the largest arable land, with micro irrigation penetration among the lowest. Thus, the micro irrigation system market is yet to mature in these countries and holds large room for further penetration.

Geography Segmentation Analysis

The global micro irrigation systems market has been segmented, based on geographical regions, as per the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • The U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South-east Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

As of 2014, the global micro irrigation systems market is dominated by the North American region, accounting for over one-third of the total market revenue. The agricultural this is because the agriculture sector in North America is well developed with strong penetration of micro irrigation systems. Additionally, a significant proportion of agriculture in the region is equipped with mechanized irrigation systems such as center pivot and linear move irrigation systems. Due to this, the region is expected to retain its dominant position in the market throughout the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific is estimated to register the highest growth in the market during the forecast period. The demand for micro irrigation is expected to be mainly driven by India and China. India and China have large agricultural sectors, with the two countries being among the largest producers of agricultural products globally. Nevertheless, the penetration of micro irrigation systems is relatively less in the countries, making them highly lucrative for micro irrigation systems. Further, North Africa and Latin America are expected to witness strong adoption of micro irrigation systems in the coming years.

Chapter 1 Preface 15
1.1 Report Description 15
1.1.1 Purpose of the Report 15
1.1.2 Target Audience 15
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings 15
1.2 Research Scope 16
1.3 Research Methodology 17
1.3.1 Phase I – Secondary Research 17
1.3.2 Phase II – Primary Research 18
1.3.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review 18
1.3.4 Assumptions 19
1.3.5 Approach Adopted 19

Chapter 2 Executive Summary 20
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market 20
2.2 Global Micro Irrigation SystemsMarket, By Type 21
2.3 Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market, By Application 22
2.4 Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market, By Geography 23

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 24
3.1 Product and Market Insights 24
3.1.1 Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %) 24
3.2 Key Trends Analysis 25
3.2.1 Evolution of Micro Irrigation Systems 25
3.2.2 Recent Trends and Outlook 26
3.3 Market Drivers 27
3.3.1 Rising population and water scarcity issues worldwide 27
3.3.2 High Advantages of Micro Irrigation Systems over Traditional Irrigation Methods 28
3.3.3 Government Encouragement for Micro Irrigation Systems 29
3.4 Market Growth Inhibitors 29
3.4.1 High Initial and Maintenance Costs of the Micro Irrigation Systems 29
3.4.2 Low Awareness among the People 30
3.5 See-Saw Analysis 31
3.6 Attractive Investment Proposition 32
3.7 Competitive Analysis 33
3.7.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors 33

Chapter 4 Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Product Type 35
4.1 Market Analysis 35
4.2 Sprinkler Irrigation Systems 36
4.2.1 Global Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 37
4.3 Drip Irrigation Systems 37
4.3.1 Global Drip Irrigation Systems, Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 38

Chapter 5 Global Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market, By Type 39
5.1 Market Analysis 39
5.2 Traditional Sprinkler (Impact/Geared Sprinklers) 40
5.2.1 Global Traditional Sprinkler (Impact/Geared Sprinklers) Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 40
5.3 Center Pivot Sprinklers 41
5.3.1 Global Center Pivot Sprinkler Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 42
5.4 Linear Move Sprinklers 42
5.4.1 Global Linear Move Sprinklers Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 43
Chapter 6 Global Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market, By Component 44
6.1 Market Analysis 44
6.2 Tubing 45
6.2.1 Global Tubing Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 46
6.3 Pump Units 46
6.3.1 Global Pumps Units Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 47
6.4 Sprinklers Head 47
6.4.1 Global Sprinklers Head Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 48
6.5 Fittings 48
6.5.1 Global Fittings Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 49
6.6 Others (Spans, Towers etc) 49
6.6.1 Global Others (Spans, Towers etc) Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 50

Chapter 7 Global Drip Irrigation Systems Market, By Component 51
7.1 Market Analysis 51
7.2 Drippers 52
7.2.1 Global Drippers Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 53
7.3 Tubing 53
7.3.1 Global Tubing Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 54
7.4 Backflow Preventers 54
7.4.1 Global Backflow Preventers Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 55
7.5 Valves 55
7.5.1 Global Valves Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 56
7.6 Filters 56
7.6.1 Global Filters Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 57
7.7 Pressure Regulators 57
7.7.1 Global Pressure Regulators Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 58
7.8 Fittings 58
7.8.1 Global Fittings Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 59

Chapter 8 Global Micro Irrigation Systems Market, By Application 60
8.1 Market Analysis 60
8.2 Agriculture 61
8.2.1 Global Micro Irrigation Market for Agricultural, Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 62
8.3 Large Gardens, Public Places and Sports Grounds 62
8.3.1 Global Micro Irrigation Market for Large Gardens, Public Places and Sports Grounds, Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 63
8.4 Others 63
8.4.1 Global Micro Irrigation Market for Other Applications Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %) 64

Chapter 9 North America Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis 65
9.1 Overview 65
9.1.1 North America Micro Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 65
9.2 North America Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 66
9.2.1 SRC Analysis 66
9.3 North America Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 66
9.3.1 SRC Analysis 66
9.4 North America Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 67
9.4.1 SRC Analysis 67
9.5 North America Drip Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 68
9.5.1 SRC Analysis 68
9.6 North America Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 69
9.6.1 SRC Analysis 69
9.7 North America Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Region, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 70

Chapter 10 Europe Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis 71
10.1 Overview 71
10.1.1 Europe Micro Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) 72
10.2 EuropeMicro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 72
10.2.1 SRC Analysis 72
10.3 EuropeSprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 73
10.3.1 SRC Analysis 73
10.4 EuropeSprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 74
10.4.1 SRC Analysis 74
10.5 EuropeDrip Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 74
10.5.1 SRC Analysis 74
10.6 EuropeMicro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 75
10.6.1 SRC Analysis 75
10.7 Europe Micro Irrigation Systems Terminals Market Analysis, By Region, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 76
10.7.1 SRC Analysis 76

Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis 78
11.1 Overview 78
11.1.1 Asia Pacific Micro Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %) 78
11.2 Asia Pacific Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 79
11.2.1 SRC Analysis 79
11.3 Asia Pacific Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 80
11.3.1 SRC Analysis 80
11.4 Asia Pacific Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 81
11.4.1 SRC Analysis 81
11.5 Asia Pacific Drip Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 81
11.5.1 SRC Analysis 81
11.6 Asia Pacific Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 82
11.6.1 SRC Analysis 82
11.7 Asia Pacific Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Region, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 83
11.7.1 SRC Analysis 83

Chapter 12 Rest of the World Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis 84
12.1 Overview 84
12.1.1 Rest of the World Micro Irrigation Systems Market Revenue and Growth, 2013 – 2022, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %) 85
12.2 Rest of the World Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 85
12.2.1 SRC Analysis 85
12.3 Rest of the World Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 86
12.3.1 SRC Analysis 86
12.4 Rest of the World Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 87
12.4.1 SRC Analysis 87
12.5 Rest of the World Drip Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Component, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 87
12.5.1 SRC Analysis 87
12.6 Rest of the World Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 88
12.6.1 SRC Analysis 88
12.7 Rest of the World Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Region, 2013 – 2022 (US$ Mn) 89
12.7.1 SRC Analysis 89

Chapter 13 Company Profiles 90
13.1 Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. 90
13.1.1 Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 90
13.2 Lindsay Corporation 92
13.2.1 Lindsay Corporation.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 92
13.3 Valmont Industries, Inc. 94
13.3.1 Valmont Industries, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 94
13.4 Hunter Industries, Inc. 96
13.4.1 Hunter Industries, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 96
13.5 Rain Bird Corporation 98
13.5.1 Rain Bird Corporation: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 98
13.6 Netafim Ltd. 100
13.6.1 Netafim Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 100
13.7 The Toro Company 102
13.7.1 The Toro Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 102
13.8 T-L Irrigation Company 104
13.8.1 T-L Irrigation Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 104
13.9 Elgo Irrigation Ltd. 106
13.9.1 Elgo Irrigation Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 106
13.10 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. 108
13.10.1 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Product Applications, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments) 108