Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market Size was Valued at USD 1.25 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Greenhouse Irrigation System Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3.31 Billion by 2033
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market Size is Anticipated to Exceed USD 3.31 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

A Greenhouse Irrigation System is a kind of micro-irrigation system. By allowing water to slowly seep into plant roots through a pipeline that is either submerged under the soil's surface or placed slightly above it, it conserves both water and nutrients. A greenhouse irrigation system's goals are to minimize waste and evaporation while providing the root zone with the ideal amounts of water and nutrients. Water is dispensed via a system of emitters, pipes, tubing, and valves. Depending on how the system is designed, installed, maintained, and used, it can be more efficient than other irrigation system types like sprinkler or surface irrigation.

For Instance, in January 2023, The Saudi Arabian Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture unveiled plans to invest USD 1 billion in growing the nation's greenhouse and plant resource industries. It is anticipated that the country's agriculture business will grow, improve, and become more sustainable as a result of the greenhouse sector's expansion.

The market for smart greenhouse irrigation systems is undergoing a radical shift due to the convergence of artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, and the Internet of Things. Integrated sensor technology and data analytics are revolutionizing irrigation techniques, increasing crop yields, and optimizing resource efficiency. Innovation convergence offers automated, effective solutions for modern agriculture that satisfy sustainability standards.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the greenhouse irrigation system market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the greenhouse irrigation system market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the greenhouse irrigation system market.

Driving Factors

Rising labor costs, a growing emphasis on sustainability, and the need for year-round produce are just a few of the drivers propelling the vast and expanding worldwide greenhouse irrigation system market. The demand for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs has increased due to the growing worldwide population and growing health consciousness. Due to they enable farmers to establish controlled environments for optimal plant development, greenhouses are crucial to modern agriculture. One of the most important parts of agriculture in greenhouses is efficient water management. For optimal growth and productivity, greenhouse farming requires irrigation to ensure that plants receive adequate moisture. Irrigation methods used in greenhouses vary and include fogging systems, ebb and flow systems, drip irrigation, and overhead sprinklers. Accurate control over irrigation cycles, focused water delivery and decreased evaporative water loss are all made possible by this greenhouse water system. Effective irrigation control in greenhouses minimizes water waste in a regulated growing environment, supports appropriate soil moisture levels, and improves plant health.  

Restraining Factors

Greenhouse watering systems must work with the architecture and design of the greenhouse structure. Installing irrigation systems in greenhouses that already exist can be challenging, particularly in older or uniquely designed structures. It could be challenging for some farmers to make the adjustments and extra financial outlays required to change the irrigation system to suit the particular requirements of the greenhouse. The quantity and quality of water supplies available can have a significant impact on the viability and effectiveness of greenhouse irrigation systems.

Market Segmentation

The greenhouse irrigation system market share is classified into type and application.

• The drip irrigation systems segment is estimated to hold the highest market revenue share through the projected period.

Based on the type, the greenhouse irrigation system market is classified into sprinkler irrigation systems, drip irrigation systems, capillary irrigation systems, and boom irrigation systems. Among these, the drip irrigation systems segment is estimated to hold the highest market revenue share through the projected period. Drip irrigation minimizes water loss from evaporation or runoff and provides water directly to plant root zones, it is a highly efficient method of water management. Comparing this focused strategy to more conventional watering techniques like sprinklers or flood systems can save water consumption by as much as 70%. With drip irrigation, the amount of water given to each plant might be precisely controlled. This is particularly crucial in a greenhouse due to various plants might demand different amounts of water. Every plant or area of the greenhouse might have its watering schedule and flow rate simply adjusted.

• The vegetables segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share through the forecast period.

Based on the application, the greenhouse irrigation system market is divided into flowers & ornamentals, vegetables, nursery crops, and fruit plants. Among these, the vegetable segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share through the forecast period. When producing vegetables in the garden, a greenhouse is a tremendous advantage as it extends the growing season and even supplies farmers with fresh veggies in the winter and early spring. Greenhouses in particular allow for complete control over the environment, plant nutrition, the installation of CO2 and other necessary equipment, and automation of the production process. This makes it possible to produce throughout the off-season and/or year-round, which is becoming more and more in demand in global markets. This is especially true for warm-season vegetable crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, but it also applies to cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and broccoli.  

Regional Segment Analysis of the Greenhouse Irrigation System Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the greenhouse irrigation system market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the greenhouse irrigation system market over the predicted timeframe. It is well known that agricultural technology innovation, particularly that of sophisticated irrigation systems, is concentrated in North America. Leading companies in the area have been using automation tools, sensors, and smart irrigation systems to maximize crop yields, cut labor costs, and conserve water. In addition, financial incentives and subsidies are provided by the regional government agencies to promote the use of sustainable farming methods, such as effective irrigation systems. These tactics serve as a stimulant for the expansion of the local market.

Asia Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the greenhouse irrigation system market during the forecast period. Through policy initiatives, governments throughout the region also realize how important it is to promote protected cultivation. The government's low-interest loan and subsidy programs for installing cutting-edge micro-irrigation systems are among its most notable efforts. For instance, by 2025, China intends to have robotic and automated farming on more than 2 million hectares of greenhouse structures. A directive outlining objectives for infrastructure improvements and mechanization to increase productivity and farmers' revenue was released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to support the nation's facility-based agricultural planting. China aims to attain over 50% mechanization for facility-based planting, a subset of protected agriculture also known as controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), by 2025. The country now maintains over 2 million hectares of facilities, including plastic greenhouses.   

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the greenhouse irrigation system market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.  

List of Key Companies

• Rain Bird Corporation
• The Toro Company
• Valmont Industries
• Lindsay Corporation
• Netafim
• Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
• Rivulis Irrigation Ltd.
• Micro Grow Greenhouse Systems
• Crane Garden Buildings
• Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
• FlyBird Farm Innovations Pvt. Ltd
• Irritec S.p.A.
• Nigma Holding & Projects Management LTD.
• irrigation Direct Canada
• Delta Irrigation LLP.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In December 2020, An Israeli irrigation tech company called Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. saw its majority ownership purchased by the international investment firm Temasek Holdings Limited. The purchase would enable Temasek to enter the global sustainability scene and provide the micro irrigation portfolio of Rivulis to some industries, including mining, agriculture, landscaping, and other fields.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the greenhouse irrigation system market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market, By Type

• Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
• Drip Irrigation Systems
• Capillary Irrigation Systems
• Boom Irrigation Systems.

Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market, By Application

• Flowers & Ornamentals
• Vegetables
• Nursery Crops
• Fruit Plants

Global Greenhouse Irrigation System Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa