Soil Monitoring Market by System Type, Offering, Application

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The Soil Monitoring Market was valued at USD 712.87 million in 2023, expected to reach USD 816.71 million in 2024, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.65%, to USD 1,857.28 million by 2030.

The soil monitoring market focuses on technologies and methods that enable real-time analysis and tracking of soil health, chemistry, moisture, temperature, and compaction. This analysis supports various agricultural and environmental applications, helping farmers optimize crop yields, conserve water, and reduce chemical use. The increasing need for sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation significantly drives the market. Soil monitoring technologies, such as IoT sensors, GIS systems, and data analytics, are essential for precision farming, landscape management, and pollution detection. The end-use scope spans across agriculture, landscaping, research studies, and environmental agencies. The rising global population fuels demand for efficient food production, directly impacting this market. Emergent opportunities lie in integrating AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and decision-making tools in agriculture. Additionally, the expansion of wireless and satellite communication technologies presents new frontiers for market growth. Challenges include high initial costs and the need for technical expertise, which may deter small-scale farmers. Moreover, data privacy concerns and the lack of standardized protocols across regions pose significant hurdles. Market players must tackle these issues to ensure widespread adoption. Companies could innovate by developing user-friendly plug-and-play devices and scalable solutions to cater to diverse users. Research into durable, environmentally-friendly sensors and energy-efficient systems is crucial for long-term sustainability. Localization and customization of soil monitoring technology for different types of soils and climates can offer a significant competitive edge. The market is natured by rapid technological advances and growing governmental support for smart agriculture initiatives, but remains fragmented, offering ample room for consolidation and strategic partnerships. Moving forward, adopting subscription-based models and data-driven consultancy services can diversify revenue streams and build long-term customer relationships, thus proving beneficial for market growth and sustained innovation.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 712.87 million
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 816.71 million
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 1,857.28 million
CAGR (%)	14.65%

Market Dynamics: Unveiling Key Market Insights in the Rapidly Evolving Soil Monitoring Market

The Soil Monitoring Market is undergoing transformative changes driven by a dynamic interplay of supply and demand factors. Understanding these evolving market dynamics prepares business organizations to make informed investment decisions, refine strategic decisions, and seize new opportunities. By gaining a comprehensive view of these trends, business organizations can mitigate various risks across political, geographic, technical, social, and economic domains while also gaining a clearer understanding of consumer behavior and its impact on manufacturing costs and purchasing trends.

Market Drivers
- Need for improving farm productivity to feed rising population
- Rising demand to preserve quality of soil
- Stringent government regulations pertaining to ecological stability
Market Restraints
- Variability of soil causes difficulties in monitoring
- High costs associated with soil monitoring sensors
Market Opportunities
- IoT and data analytics technique integrated in soil monitoring
- Digitization of agriculture and increased adoption of advanced farming techniques
Market Challenges
- Lack of technical skills and awareness pertaining to soil monitoring

Porter's Five Forces: A Strategic Tool for Navigating the Soil Monitoring Market

Porter's five forces framework is a critical tool for understanding the competitive landscape of the Soil Monitoring Market. It offers business organizations with a clear methodology for evaluating their competitive positioning and exploring strategic opportunities. This framework helps businesses assess the power dynamics within the market and determine the profitability of new ventures. With these insights, business organizations can leverage their strengths, address weaknesses, and avoid potential challenges, ensuring a more resilient market positioning.

PESTLE Analysis: Navigating External Influences in the Soil Monitoring Market

External macro-environmental factors play a pivotal role in shaping the performance dynamics of the Soil Monitoring Market. Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors analysis provides the necessary information to navigate these influences. By examining PESTLE factors, businesses can better understand potential risks and opportunities. This analysis enables business organizations to anticipate changes in regulations, consumer preferences, and economic trends, ensuring they are prepared to make proactive, forward-thinking decisions.

Market Share Analysis: Understanding the Competitive Landscape in the Soil Monitoring Market

A detailed market share analysis in the Soil Monitoring Market provides a comprehensive assessment of vendors' performance. Companies can identify their competitive positioning by comparing key metrics, including revenue, customer base, and growth rates. This analysis highlights market concentration, fragmentation, and trends in consolidation, offering vendors the insights required to make strategic decisions that enhance their position in an increasingly competitive landscape.

FPNV Positioning Matrix: Evaluating Vendors' Performance in the Soil Monitoring Market

The Forefront, Pathfinder, Niche, Vital (FPNV) Positioning Matrix is a critical tool for evaluating vendors within the Soil Monitoring Market. This matrix enables business organizations to make well-informed decisions that align with their goals by assessing vendors based on their business strategy and product satisfaction. The four quadrants provide a clear and precise segmentation of vendors, helping users identify the right partners and solutions that best fit their strategic objectives.

Strategy Analysis & Recommendation: Charting a Path to Success in the Soil Monitoring Market

A strategic analysis of the Soil Monitoring Market is essential for businesses looking to strengthen their global market presence. By reviewing key resources, capabilities, and performance indicators, business organizations can identify growth opportunities and work toward improvement. This approach helps businesses navigate challenges in the competitive landscape and ensures they are well-positioned to capitalize on newer opportunities and drive long-term success.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Soil Monitoring Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Acclima, Inc., AquaCheck Ltd., Aquamonix, Campbell Scientific, Inc., CropX Inc., Delta-T Devices Ltd., E.S.I. Environmental Sensors, Edaphic Scientific Pty. Ltd., Irrometer Company, Inc., Meter Group, Ranch Systems, Inc., SDEC France, Sentek Pty. Ltd., SGS Group, Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc., The Decagon Devices Inc., The Toro Company, and VWR International, LLC.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Soil Monitoring Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Based on System Type, market is studied across Ground-Based Monitoring Systems, Robotics, Sensing & Imagery Systems, and Telematics. The Sensing & Imagery Systems is further studied across Aerial Photography-Based Soil Monitoring, Drone-Based Soil Monitoring, Manned Aircraft, and Satellite-Based Soil Monitoring.
Based on Offering, market is studied across Hardware, Services, and Software. The Hardware is further studied across Data Loggers & Telemetry Systems, Portable Soil Scanners, Sensors, and Smart Imaging Systems. The Sensors is further studied across Climate Sensors, Nutrient Sensors, pH Sensors, Salinity Sensors, Soil Water Potential Sensors, Temperature Sensors, and Volumetric Soil Moisture Sensors. The Soil Water Potential Sensors is further studied across Granular Matrix Sensors, Gypsum Blocks, and Tensiometers. The Services is further studied across Analytics Services, Assisted Professional Services, Connectivity Services, Farm Operation Services, Managed Services, and System Integration & Consulting Services. The Assisted Professional Services is further studied across Climate Information Services and Supply Chain Management Services. The Software is further studied across Cloud-Based and On-Premise.
Based on Application, market is studied across Agricultural and Non-Agricultural. The Agricultural is further studied across Cannabis or Hemp, Field Crops, Floriculture, Orchards, Smart Greenhouse & Horticulture, and Vertical Farms. The Non-Agricultural is further studied across Forestry, Landscaping & Ground Care, Residential, Sports Turf, and Weather Forecasting.
Based on Region, market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the market, covering key focus areas:

1. Market Penetration: A detailed review of the current market environment, including extensive data from top industry players, evaluating their market reach and overall influence.

2. Market Development: Identifies growth opportunities in emerging markets and assesses expansion potential in established sectors, providing a strategic roadmap for future growth.

3. Market Diversification: Analyzes recent product launches, untapped geographic regions, major industry advancements, and strategic investments reshaping the market.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides a thorough analysis of the competitive landscape, examining market share, business strategies, product portfolios, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent trends, and technological advancements of key players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: Highlights cutting-edge technologies, R&D activities, and product innovations expected to drive future market growth.

The report also answers critical questions to aid stakeholders in making informed decisions:

1. What is the current market size, and what is the forecasted growth?

2. Which products, segments, and regions offer the best investment opportunities?

3. What are the key technology trends and regulatory influences shaping the market?

4. How do leading vendors rank in terms of market share and competitive positioning?

5. What revenue sources and strategic opportunities drive vendors' market entry or exit strategies?

Product Code: MRR-4F4C362632D1

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Need for improving farm productivity to feed rising population
  - 5.1.1.2. Rising demand to preserve quality of soil
  - 5.1.1.3. Stringent government regulations pertaining to ecological stability
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. Variability of soil causes difficulties in monitoring
  - 5.1.2.2. High costs associated with soil monitoring sensors
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. IoT and data analytics technique integrated in soil monitoring
  - 5.1.3.2. Digitization of agriculture and increased adoption of advanced farming techniques
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Lack of technical skills and awareness pertaining to soil monitoring
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.3.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.3.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.3.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.3.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.3.5. Industry Rivalry
5.4. PESTLE Analysis
- 5.4.1. Political
- 5.4.2. Economic
- 5.4.3. Social
- 5.4.4. Technological
- 5.4.5. Legal
- 5.4.6. Environmental

6. Soil Monitoring Market, by System Type

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Ground-Based Monitoring Systems
6.3. Robotics
6.4. Sensing & Imagery Systems
- 6.4.1. Aerial Photography-Based Soil Monitoring
- 6.4.2. Drone-Based Soil Monitoring
- 6.4.3. Manned Aircraft
- 6.4.4. Satellite-Based Soil Monitoring
6.5. Telematics

7. Soil Monitoring Market, by Offering

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Hardware
- 7.2.1. Data Loggers & Telemetry Systems
- 7.2.2. Portable Soil Scanners
- 7.2.3. Sensors
  - 7.2.3.1. Climate Sensors
  - 7.2.3.2. Nutrient Sensors
  - 7.2.3.3. pH Sensors
  - 7.2.3.4. Salinity Sensors
  - 7.2.3.5. Soil Water Potential Sensors
  - 7.2.3.5.1. Granular Matrix Sensors
  - 7.2.3.5.2. Gypsum Blocks
  - 7.2.3.5.3. Tensiometers
  - 7.2.3.6. Temperature Sensors
  - 7.2.3.7. Volumetric Soil Moisture Sensors
- 7.2.4. Smart Imaging Systems
7.3. Services
- 7.3.1. Analytics Services
- 7.3.2. Assisted Professional Services
  - 7.3.2.1. Climate Information Services
  - 7.3.2.2. Supply Chain Management Services
- 7.3.3. Connectivity Services
- 7.3.4. Farm Operation Services
- 7.3.5. Managed Services
- 7.3.6. System Integration & Consulting Services
7.4. Software
- 7.4.1. Cloud-Based
- 7.4.2. On-Premise

8. Soil Monitoring Market, by Application

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Agricultural
- 8.2.1. Cannabis or Hemp
- 8.2.2. Field Crops
- 8.2.3. Floriculture
- 8.2.4. Orchards
- 8.2.5. Smart Greenhouse & Horticulture
- 8.2.6. Vertical Farms
8.3. Non-Agricultural
- 8.3.1. Forestry
- 8.3.2. Landscaping & Ground Care
- 8.3.3. Residential
- 8.3.4. Sports Turf
- 8.3.5. Weather Forecasting

9. Americas Soil Monitoring Market

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States

10. Asia-Pacific Soil Monitoring Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam

11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Soil Monitoring Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom

12. Competitive Landscape

12.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
12.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
12.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

Companies Mentioned

1. Acclima, Inc.
2. AquaCheck Ltd.
3. Aquamonix
4. Campbell Scientific, Inc.
5. CropX Inc.
6. Delta-T Devices Ltd.
7. E.S.I. Environmental Sensors
8. Edaphic Scientific Pty. Ltd.
9. Irrometer Company, Inc.
10. Meter Group
11. Ranch Systems, Inc.
12. SDEC France
13. Sentek Pty. Ltd.
14. SGS Group
15. Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.
16. The Decagon Devices Inc.
17. The Toro Company
18. VWR International, LLC