Smart Irrigation Market Report 2026

The smart irrigation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.14 billion in 2025 to $2.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional overuse of water in irrigation, limited availability of moisture-based irrigation tools, rising demand for improved landscape maintenance, early adoption of climate-based controllers, increasing awareness of water conservation.

The smart irrigation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing emphasis on sustainable water management, rising adoption of IoT-enabled irrigation controllers, increasing integration of predictive climate analytics, expanding use of soil moisture sensing technology, rising investment in smart landscaping solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for water-efficient irrigation systems, rising adoption of automated landscape irrigation, growth in real-time moisture and weather monitoring, expansion of smart irrigation in residential and commercial spaces, rising use of precision water flow control solutions.

The rising impact of climate change is expected to drive the growth of the smart irrigation market in the coming years. Climate change refers to long-term alterations in global or regional climate patterns, including changes in temperature, precipitation, and extreme weather events, caused by both natural processes and human activities. A key factor contributing to climate change is the excessive emission of greenhouse gases from the burning of fossil fuels, which traps heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, disrupts the natural energy balance, and intensifies global warming. Smart irrigation systems help address the effects of climate change by optimizing water usage through data-driven control, minimizing resource wastage, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices that conserve energy and reduce environmental stress. For example, in May 2023, the World Meteorological Organization, a Switzerland-based agency, reported that global near-surface temperatures for each year from 2023 to 2027 are expected to be 1.1°C to 1.8°C higher than in previous years. Therefore, the increasing impact of climate change is supporting the growth of the smart irrigation market.

Leading companies in the smart irrigation market are increasingly focusing on technological innovations such as AI-powered automated irrigation systems to optimize water usage, boost crop productivity, and support sustainable agricultural practices. An AI-powered automated irrigation system is a sophisticated water management solution that integrates artificial intelligence with environmental sensors to monitor soil, crop, and weather conditions, enabling precise, data-driven irrigation control. For example, in January 2025, Full Nature Farms, a Hong Kong-based provider of vertical farming and agricultural technology solutions, launched the Rocket 2 Smart Irrigation Platform. This platform combines advanced sensors with artificial intelligence to provide automated, real-time irrigation management that reduces water wastage and enhances plant health. Its flexible design and cost-efficient model make advanced irrigation technology accessible to a wide range of farming operations, contributing to global efforts for more sustainable and efficient agriculture.

In July 2023, Lindsay Corporation, a USA-based manufacturer of irrigation tools and systems, acquired FieldWise LLC. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Lindsay Corporation's position in the smart irrigation and AgTech markets, leveraging FieldWise's expertise in subscription-based precision irrigation solutions. Lindsay Corporation envisions expanding its customer base and distribution network through the integration of FieldWise's market-leading solutions.

Major companies operating in the smart irrigation market are AquaSpy Inc., Calsense, Galcon Ltd., Hunter Industries Inc., HydroPoint Data Systems Inc., Netafim USA, Rachio Inc., Rain Bird Corporation, Stevens Water Monitoring Systems Inc., The Toro Company, Weathermatic Industries Inc., Banyan Water Inc., Caipos GmbH, Delta-T Devices Ltd., Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Manna Irrigation Ltd., Orbit Irrigation Products LLC, Soil Scout Oy, Valmont Industries Inc., Nelson Irrigation Corporation, Tucor Inc., Irritec S. p. A., Antelco Pty Ltd., Conserva Irrigation Holdings LLC, WaterBit Inc., Hortau Inc., Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply Inc., Signature Control Systems Inc., Green IQ Ltd., Hortech Systems Ltd., Acclima Inc., HortControl LLC.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the smart irrigation market by increasing the costs of imported components such as sensors, controllers, water flow meters, and connectivity modules used in climate-based and sensor-based systems. These cost escalations particularly affect regions in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific where reliance on imported electronics is high, slowing adoption among residential and commercial users. However, tariffs have also driven growth in local manufacturing, encouraging domestic innovation in sustainable irrigation technologies. Overall, tariffs are reshaping supply chains, altering pricing structures, and promoting regionalized production strategies across core smart irrigation components.

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Smart irrigation involves a technique that calculates the irrigation needs of a landscape using meteorological or soil moisture data. By analyzing weather information or measuring soil moisture, this approach determines the optimal irrigation requirements for the landscape. Smart irrigation solutions enhance efficiency by reducing water waste while ensuring the health and quality of plants.

The main types of smart irrigation are climate-based and sensor-based. Climate-based smart irrigation involves devices and services provided by entities manufacturing climate-based controllers that utilize local weather data. These controllers, also known as evapotranspiration controllers, gather local weather information to make irrigation run-time adjustments, ensuring the landscape receives the appropriate amount of water. Various technologies, including evapotranspiration and soil moisture, are employed, utilizing components such as sensors, controllers, water flow meters, software, and others. Smart irrigation is applied in sectors including agriculture, golf courses, residential areas, and others.North America was the largest region in the smart irrigation market in 2025. The regions covered in the smart irrigation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart irrigation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart irrigation market includes revenues earned by entities by maximize irrigation efficiency, reducing water waste, and maintaining plant health and quality. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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