Fertigation & Chemigation Global Market Report 2024

The fertigation & chemigation market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $42.64 billion in 2023 to $46.05 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The expansion witnessed in the historical period can be ascribed to the adoption of precision agriculture, increasing apprehensions about water scarcity, the need for enhanced agricultural productivity, governmental initiatives and subsidies, and a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability.

The fertigation & chemigation market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $60.67 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to efforts in climate change adaptation, the increasing need for controlled-release fertilizers, the expansion of the horticulture sector, global population growth, and a rising adoption of greenhouse farming. Key trends expected in this period encompass digital farming platforms, the integration of smart agriculture technologies, the implementation of tailored nutrient programs, the utilization of variable rate technology (VRT), remote monitoring and control, as well as the incorporation of automation and smart farming practices.

The expected surge in vegetable production is set to drive the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market. Vegetables encompass edible plant parts such as leaves, roots, stems, and flowers. In vegetable cultivation, drip irrigation stands out as the preferred fertigation method, reducing water contact with above-ground crop components such as leaves, stems, and fruit, thereby minimizing the risk of various crop diseases. Notably, in 2023, Statistics Canada reported a 3.7% increase in total vegetable production in Canada, reaching $1.6 billion in farm-gate sales. On a global scale, Knoema highlighted that vegetable production grew from 1,138 million tons in 2020 to 1,154 million tons in 2021. Hence, the rising demand for vegetable production is a key driver behind the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market.

The escalating prevalence of pest infestations is anticipated to contribute to the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market. Pest infestations involve the presence and multiplication of undesirable organisms, such as insects and rodents, causing harm or damage to crops, property, and the overall well-being of living organisms. Fertigation and chemigation practices facilitate precision agriculture, offering efficient and cost-effective means of applying nutrients and pesticides. These practices align with water conservation efforts, incorporate technological advancements, and often receive support from government initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture. Notably, in June 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlighted that pests lead to an annual loss of up to 40% in global crop production. Additionally, plant diseases result in economic losses exceeding $220 billion annually, while invasive insects contribute to losses of around $70 billion each year. Therefore, the increasing incidence of pest outbreaks is a significant driver propelling the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend gaining traction in the fertigation and chemigation market. Leading companies in this market are introducing enhanced disc designs to maintain their competitive positions. For example, in September 2022, Tel Aviv, an Israel-based specialty minerals company, unveiled eqo.x, a groundbreaking rapidly biodegradable release technology tailored for open-field agriculture. This innovation assists farmers in maximizing crop performance while minimizing environmental impact by reducing nitrogen waste and boosting Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) by up to 80%. eqo.x is the only product in the market offering a controlled release fertilizer (CRF) coating for urea, designed for quicker biodegradation. This new technique is applied to reduce nitrogen losses in ICL's CRF products for various agricultural crops, including those under the Agromaster and Agrocote brands.

Major companies in the fertigation and chemigation market are also investing in the development of advanced irrigation filters to gain a competitive edge. An irrigation filter is a device used in agricultural and landscaping irrigation systems to eliminate impurities, particles, and debris from water before it reaches the irrigation system. For instance, in February 2022, Netafim USA, a US-based irrigation systems company, introduced the AlphaDisc filter to the U.S. market. The AlphaDisc is designed to protect irrigation systems from clogging caused by organic contaminants, offering high efficiency, precise depth filtration, and a unique modular design for easy scalability. Its features include a low backflush flow rate, a smart controller with constant access to filtration data, and multiple configurations. AlphaDisc aims to help growers enhance growing conditions, reduce clogging risks, and increase crop yields.

In May 2021, Valmont Industries Inc., a US-based company providing infrastructure and irrigation equipment and services for agriculture, acquired Prospera Technologies Inc. for $300 million. Through this acquisition, Valmont aims to establish the first commercially available subscription model of its kind, offering solutions to help growers lower costs, increase yields, use less land, and save time. Prospera Technologies Inc. is an Israel-based autonomous irrigation management solution provider.

Major companies operating in the fertigation & chemigation market report are Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Lindsay Corporation, Netafim Global, Rain Bird Corporation, Rivulis Irrigation Ltd., T-L Irrigation Company, Epc Industries, Finolex Plasson Industries Ltd., Galcon Ltd., Greentech India, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Sentinel Fertigation, FlyBird Farm Innovations, Feeco International, EZ-FLO Injection Systems, Valmont Industries Inc., Nelson Irrigation Corporation, The Toro Company, Senninger Irrigation Inc., Smart Irrigation Systems Inc., Stago Irrigation, Supreme Irrigation Systems, Valley Irrigation Inc., Vesconite Industries, Weathermatic, Fimco Inc., Flow-Matic Irrigation, Hydro-Gardens Inc., Hunter Industries, IDEX Corporation.

Europe was the largest region in the fertigation and chemigation market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global fertigation and chemigation market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fertigation & chemigation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fertigation & chemigation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary techniques utilized in fertigation and chemigation include drip irrigation and other methods. Drip irrigation refers to a crop irrigation system that is regulated by pipes, valves, tubing, and emitters, delivering water to plants at a controlled rate. Various inputs, including fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and others, are administered through this system for a wide range of crops such as food crops, cash crops, horticulture crops, plantation crops, turf and ornamental plants, among others. These techniques find application in agriculture, horticulture, greenhouses, and other related fields.

The fertigation and chemigation market research report provides fertigation and chemigation market statistics, including the fertigation and chemigation industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a fertigation and chemigation market share, detailed fertigation and chemigation market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the fertigation and chemigation industry. This fertigation and chemigation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The fertigation and chemigation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing irrigation systems for the application of acaricides, nematicides, and micronutrients in soilless culture. 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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