Global Drippers Market - 2023-2030

Market Overview

Drippers are a type of watering device that utilizes water in agricultural regions in a controlled and environmentally beneficial manner. The drip system lets the water trickle down and hydrate the plant's roots. Through a dripper, water may be delivered to plant roots in one of two ways: either it is dripped directly over the roots, or it is installed to drip on the surface of the soil. The dripper is a terrific way to conserve as much water as possible when watering crops. With the aid of these dripper systems, farmers may also employ many nutrients to feed their crops, preventing the evaporation and drainage of water during cultivation. The problem is managed with the aid of an agricultural dripper.

Moreover, they use far less water than the conventional approach while ensuring that the plants are cared for and adequately watered, which may be why the market for agriculture drippers is expanding so quickly. Since many nations have limited water resources for irrigation, drippers came to the rescue. Farmers and the public prefer it because it is more resourceful and conserves water while preventing soil erosion.

The global drippers market was valued at USD YY million in 2022. It is forecasted to reach USD YY million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.46% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Market Dynamics: An increase in crop productivity and profitability drives the market growth

Farmers usually need help with rolling topography, shifting elevations, erratic weather patterns, excessive water waste, and nutrient leaching. Up to 30-40% of operating expenses can be attributed to the fertilizers used to replenish soil nutrients. Many of the issues that farmers confront have practical solutions with drip irrigation. Drip irrigation systems emit small amounts of water and nutrients directly into the soil for every plant over the entire field, in contrast to systems with a saturated water flow. Drip irrigation thus speeds up crop maturity while increasing crop production, yield, and quality. All of this while utilizing much less water than conventional irrigation techniques like sprinklers, center pivot irrigation, and lateral irrigation. Drip irrigation is now a proven technique that helps supply a uniform quantity of water to plants, increasing farm productivity when facing water scarcity. The total farm productivity is estimated to increase by 40-50% with drip irrigation systems. Drip irrigation helps reduce water and fertilizer costs through proper usage and increases crop productivity by providing plants with appropriate water and fertilizer. These factors, in turn, are forecasted to support the growth of the drippers market. The key manufacturers are also launching new products, which are expected to drive market growth. For instance, on August 9, 2022, Toro introduced Toro Fittings, a new line of drip irrigation fittings for drip tape, hose, and drip line. With their new line of fittings, growers get easy-to-install, superior-quality fittings in popular configurations as well as revolutionary and innovative fittings, such as the new Flex-Connect lay flat and 6/8" ID tape fittings. All configurations are designed to last for the system's lifetime, making installation easier and more flexible for the grower.

However, the market for drippers' potential growth could be slowed down due to the high cost of maintaining the agriculture dripper system. The entire cost will go up because the agriculture dripper will require regular chlorination treatment. Additionally, because the agriculture dripper is always on and there is a continual flow of water, algae may eventually grow in the pipes, causing clogging, and the need to replace the agriculture dripper, which is an expensive process, is expected to restrain the market.

Market Segmentation: The field crop segment accounted for the highest global dripper's market share

The use of drip irrigation in field crops such as cotton cultivation is increasing, further propelling the segment's growth. Management of soil fertility and irrigation water plays a major role in increasing cotton productivity. It is not easy to keep the cotton fields' moisture levels stable. It might encourage disease and pest outbreaks. The ideal option, in this case, is drip irrigation, which keeps moisture levels constant. In addition, problems with flowering, ball growth, and ball opening exist in cotton farming. Drip irrigation is necessary for cotton farming since these characteristics necessitate balanced nutrition, a 95% germination rate, and other requirements, as cotton plantations are done in close placing. Inline drippers are preferred. The key manufacturers are also launching new products, which are expected to drive market growth. For instance, on April 17, 2020, Netafim USA, a subsidiary of Netafim, launched PioneerLine, a new dripline hailed as the first dripline specifically designed for use in hemp growing. Netafim stated that its new product, PioneerLine, would address the growing demand for precision irrigation solutions for hemp growing.

Geographical Penetration: Asia Pacific is the dominant region during the forecast period

The market growth in the Asia Pacific region is primarily driven by the large population engaged in agriculture. Most of the population in countries such as India still depends on agriculture as their major source of livelihood. With the increasing support from governments in the form of subsidies, drip irrigation systems are becoming more affordable for farmers having mid-size farms. It is, in turn, fostering the growth of the regional drippers market. Moreover, there is an increased focus on cash crops, further propelling the market growth. The key manufacturers are also launching new products, which have expected to drive market growth. For instance, on August 18, 2021, Netafim introduced a portable drip kit for small farmers in India. The kit is designed for small farmers with farmland up to one acre and offers installation assistance without additional labor. The Portable Drip Kit is available across India through Netafim's dealer network. It is suitable for all Rabi and Kharif crop varieties, including vegetables, cucurbits, and close-spaced crops. Through the launch of the Portable Drip Kits, the company will cover 10,000 hectares of land under irrigation and reach 25,000 farmers across India in the upcoming year.

Competitive Landscape:

Prominent market players collaborate by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies also invest in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. The major companies in the market are Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., The Toro Company, Rivulis Irrigation Ltd., Hunter Industries, Inc., Netafim Limited, Rain Bird Corporation, Chinadrip Irrigation Equipment Co., Ltd., Elgo Irrigation Ltd., Metzer, and Azud. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to extend their product portfolios. For instance, in May 2019, a joint venture of India's Skipper Ltd. and Israel's Metzer established a manufacturing facility in the city for drip and sprinkler irrigation products. On March 28, 2022, PepsiCo India and N-Drip, manufacturer of an innovative gravity-powered micro-irrigation system, announced a partnership as a lead-up to World Water Day 2022 to help farmers in India adopt game-changing technology in water efficiency.

COVID-19 Impact: Positive impact on the global drippers market

The pandemic increased agricultural activities due to the stocking of food, which led to increased food production. It led to high demand for agriculture machinery, which has increased the demand for drippers market. The key manufacturers have also launched new products, which have been expected to drive market growth. For instance, on March 28, 2021, "Responsive Drip Irrigation (DRI)" designed a watering system that installs tubes under the earth filled with pore-like depressions. As plants begin to get thirsty, they produce a certain chemical in their roots. When the micropores in the tubes detect this chemical, they release a water drip that will continue until the plants fill.

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