Microirrigation market seen topping $19 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the global microirrigation systems market is on track to surpass $19 billion by 2030, with drip irrigation accounting for the biggest share. Growth is being driven by water scarcity, policy support and precision agriculture adoption, especially in Asia-Pacific and the U.S.

Why it matters: - Microirrigation is moving from a niche farm input to a core water-efficiency tool as agriculture faces tighter freshwater constraints. - The market’s growth reflects rising demand for higher yields, climate-resilient farming and more precise water and nutrient delivery. - Drip irrigation alone is projected to hold 60% of the market by 2030, making it the main profit pool for suppliers.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected the global microirrigation systems market will exceed $19 billion by 2030. - The market is forecast to grow at a 13% CAGR through 2030. - The report said Asia-Pacific will be the largest regional market by 2030 at $5 billion, up from $3 billion in 2025. - The U.S. is projected to be the largest single-country market, reaching $4 billion by 2030, up from $2 billion in 2025. - Netafim Ltd. was the top seller in 2025 with a 4% share, according to The Business Research Company. - Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. matched Netafim with a 4% share in 2025.

The details: - Drip irrigation is expected to be the largest mechanism segment by 2030, at $11 billion or 60% of the market. - Sprinkler irrigation and other microirrigation systems are expected to add $3 billion and $1 billion, respectively, between 2025 and 2030. - The combined market opportunity across drip, sprinkler and other microirrigation systems is expected to add more than $9 billion in value by 2030. - Water scarcity is estimated to contribute about 2.5% annual growth to the market. - Government policies, including subsidies, incentives, low-interest loans and technical assistance, are adding about 2.0% annual growth. - Precision agriculture practices, including IoT-enabled irrigation, soil moisture tracking and fertigation, are adding about 1.8% annual growth. - The market is segmented by mechanism, crop type, cultivation technology and application. - Crop categories include plantation crops, field crops, orchard crops and others. - Cultivation methods include open field and protected cultivation. - Applications include small-scale farming, large and corporate farming, government projects and others. - The top 10 companies accounted for 22% of revenue in 2025, indicating a moderately fragmented market. - Other major players listed in the report include Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, The Toro Company, Valmont Industries, Rain Bird Corporation, Hunter Industries, Irritec S.p.A., Lindsay Corporation and Nelson Irrigation Corporation. - Raw material suppliers cited in the report include BASF SE, Dow Inc., DuPont de Nemours, SABIC, Covestro AG, LyondellBasell Industries and Exxon Mobil Corporation. - The report says manufacturers are expanding capacity, including Rivulis Irrigation’s September 2024 plant opening in Tijuana, Mexico. - Rivulis said the facility is its largest North American microirrigation plant and will boost T-Tape production. - T-Tape products are designed for uniform water application, clog resistance and durability. - The Business Research Company said its 2026 reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and technology and trend analysis. - More information is available in the company’s market report and the free sample request.

Between the lines: - The report points to a market still small relative to the broader agriculture industry, but growing faster than many traditional farm inputs. - The concentration of growth in drip irrigation suggests suppliers with strong precision and automation offerings may have the clearest advantage. - Regional growth in Asia-Pacific reflects policy support and water stress, while the U.S. market appears tied to modernization and yield improvement.

What's next: - Suppliers are likely to keep investing in smart irrigation, sensor-based monitoring and AI-driven water management. - Capacity additions and distributor networks should remain a priority as demand rises for efficient irrigation hardware. - Further adoption may depend on continued subsidies, climate pressures and farm-level returns from water savings and yield gains. - The company lists its contact email as marketing@tbrc.info and provides regional phone numbers for Americas, Europe, Asia and other markets.