Smart Irrigation Market by System Type (Weather-based, Sensor-based), Controllers, Sensors (Soil Moisture Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Rain/Freeze Sensors, Fertigation Sensors), Water Flow Meters, Greenhouses, Open Fields - Global Forecast to 2030
The global smart irrigation market was valued at USD 1.59 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.65 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.8% during the forecast period. With the increasing global concern over water scarcity and the rising demand for sustainable agricultural practices, smart irrigation systems are gaining significant traction. These systems are designed to automate and optimize water usage, ensuring that crops and landscapes receive the appropriate amount of water based on real-time environmental data. Farmers, government agencies, and landscaping service providers are progressively adopting advanced irrigation technologies, including weather-based controllers, soil moisture sensors, and cloud-based irrigation management platforms to improve water efficiency and crop yields. These technologies enable precise water delivery, reduce wastage, and lower operational costs while also supporting environmental conservation goals.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2021-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Billion)
Segments
By Component, System Type, Technology, Application, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
"Weather-based segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period."
The weather-based segment is anticipated to have the largest market share during the forecast period due to its superior water-saving capacity, simplicity in installation, and compatibility with climate-responsive technologies. Superior water-saving capacity makes these systems highly appealing in water-scarce regions, resulting in huge adoption by consumers seeking environmentally friendly irrigation solutions. In addition, compatibility with IoT sensors, satellite weather forecasting, and automatic control systems facilitates extremely high-efficiency and intelligent irrigation control. This saves water wastage, electricity, and operational costs and adds economic feasibility to the technology. Additionally, growing concerns regarding climate change, strict regulatory requirements for water conservation, and increased availability of financial incentives and subsidies for environment-friendly irrigation solutions are driving the market. With increasing environmental concerns globally, weather-based smart irrigation systems are becoming highly sought after for their ability to optimize water usage based on actual climatic needs, supporting optimum resource efficiency while ensuring agricultural productivity and ecosystem health.
"Sensor segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
The sensor segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the smart irrigation market due to its critical role in enabling data-driven irrigation, optimized water-use efficiency, and supporting precision agriculture. Data-driven irrigation enables accurate water application, which attracts farmers seeking to accomplish more with less and attain improved crop yield. Optimized water-use efficiency not only prevents water wastage but also reduces operational costs. In addition, the growing adoption of precision agriculture of a site-specific nature is leading to growing demand for integrated sensor systems that enable informed real-time decision-making.
"Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest CAGR in the smart irrigation market during the forecast period. Rising agricultural demand forces higher crop yield, and resource savings, thereby driving the adoption of smart irrigation solutions. Meanwhile, increasing water scarcity issues position water conservation as a priority, which significantly increases the demand for precision irrigation solutions. In addition, government subsidies and special programs further promote the adoption of these systems. Rapid technological adoption, and improved digital infrastructure enable quicker and broader rollout of smart irrigation systems in the region. Moreover, advancements in IoT, AI, and sensor technology, coupled with the presence of global and regional agritech players, are responsible for the rapid rollout of smart irrigation systems. All these factors drive the growth of the smart irrigation market in Asia Pacific.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted with key industry experts in the smart irrigation market space to determine and verify the market size for various segments and subsegments gathered through secondary research. The breakdown of primary participants for the report is shown below.
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
By Company Type - Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
By Designation -Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
By Region - Asia Pacific - 45%, Europe - 30%, North America - 20%, and RoW - 5%
The smart irrigation market is dominated by a few globally established players, such as The Toro Company (US), Rain Bird Corporation (US), HUNTER INDUSTRIES INC. (US), NETAFIM (Israel), HydroPoint (US), Manna Irrigation Ltd. (Israel), Stevens Water Monitoring Systems Inc. (US), Galcon (Israel), Rachio Inc. (US), Weathermatic (US), Irrigreen (US), Banyan Water, Inc. (US), Delta-T Devices Ltd (UK), CALSENSE (US), and AquaSpy (US).
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the smart irrigation market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage:
The report segments the smart irrigation market and forecasts its size by system type (weather-based, sensor-based), component (controllers, sensors, water flow meters, others), and application (agricultural, non-agricultural). It also discusses the market's drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. It gives a detailed view of the market across four main regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The report includes a value chain analysis of the key players and their competitive analysis in the smart irrigation ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
Analysis of key drivers (Growing deployment of automated monitoring systems in farming sector, Advancement in sensor technology & connectivity, Government initiatives to promote water conservation), restraints (Lack of training and education among farmers, Interoperability issues due to lack of standardization in communication interfaces and protocols), opportunities (Declining costs of smart irrigation components, Constant advancements in irrigation technologies and farming practices, Growing demand for 5G network for remote monitoring), challenges (Connectivity issues in rural areas, Data security and privacy concerns)
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and new product launches in the smart irrigation market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the smart irrigation market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the smart irrigation market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as The Toro Company (US), Rain Bird Corporation (US), HUNTER INDUSTRIES INC. (US), NETAFIM (Israel), HydroPoint (US), Manna Irrigation Ltd. (Israel), Stevens Water Monitoring Systems Inc. (US), Galcon (Israel), Rachio Inc. (US), Weathermatic (US), Irrigreen (US), Banyan Water, Inc. (US), Delta-T Devices Ltd (UK), CALSENSE (US), and AquaSpy (US)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Major secondary sources
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primaries
2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.1.1 Approach to estimate market size using bottom-up analysis (demand side)
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2.1 Approach to estimate market size using top-down analysis (supply side)
2.3 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.3.1 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3.2 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.4 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ANALYSIS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SMART IRRIGATION MARKET
4.2 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
4.3 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY SYSTEM TYPE
4.4 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY REGION
4.6 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Deployment of automated monitoring systems in farming sector
5.2.1.2 Advancements in sensor technology & connectivity
5.2.1.3 Government-led initiatives to promote water conservation
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Lack of training and education among farmers
5.2.2.2 Interoperability issues due to lack of standardization in communication interfaces and protocols
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Declining costs of smart irrigation components
5.2.3.2 Ongoing developments in irrigation technologies and farming practices
5.2.3.3 Growing demand for 5G network for remote monitoring
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Connectivity issues in rural areas
5.2.4.2 Data security and privacy concerns
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.4.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF SENSORS, BY REGION, 2021-2024
5.4.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF COMPONENTS, BY KEY PLAYER, 2024
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.1.1 Smart valves and pumps
5.7.1.2 Mobile and cloud-based applications
5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.2.1 Digital image processing
5.7.2.2 Remote sensing
5.7.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.3.1 Precision agriculture
5.7.3.2 Blockchain
5.8 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842482)
5.9.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 842482)
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 HUNTER INDUSTRIES HELPS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT REDUCE WATER WASTE
5.11.2 NETAFIM DELIVERS WATER-EFFICIENT FARMING TO KENYAN SMALLHOLDERS
5.11.3 TORO COMPANY ENABLES EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT FOR LUXURY RESORT IN DUBAI
5.11.4 JAIN IRRIGATION MODERNIZES SUGARCANE CULTIVATION IN MAHARASHTRA WITH AUTOMATED IRRIGATION
5.12 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.13 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.13.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS
5.13.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.13.3 REGULATIONS
5.14 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.14.1 THREATS OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.14.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.14.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.14.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.14.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.15 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.15.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.15.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON SMART IRRIGATION MARKET
5.16.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON SMART IRRIGATION MARKET
5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
5.17.4.1 US
5.17.4.2 Europe
5.17.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.17.5 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
6 INTEGRATION OF DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES IN SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 IOT
6.3 AI/ML
6.4 GIS/GPS
7 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 CONTROLLERS
7.2.1 EVAPOTRANSPIRATION
7.2.1.1 Integration with smart controllers and weather-based systems to fuel market growth
7.2.2 SOIL SENSORS
7.2.2.1 Increasing emphasis on sustainability and water conservation to support market growth
7.3 SENSORS
7.3.1 SOIL MOISTURE SENSORS
7.3.1.1 Rising demand for precision agriculture solutions and smart farming techniques to drive market
7.3.2 RAIN/FREEZE SENSORS
7.3.2.1 Integration with IoT-enabled platforms and weather-based predictive algorithms to foster market growth
7.3.3 TEMPERATURE SENSORS
7.3.3.1 Ability to deliver actionable insights and support intelligent automation to boost demand
7.3.4 FERTIGATION SENSORS
7.3.4.1 Growing application for maintaining appropriate acidity or alkalinity in irrigation water to drive market
7.3.4.2 pH sensors
7.3.4.2.1 Need to maintain optimal pH levels for different crop types to boost demand
7.3.4.3 EC sensors
7.3.4.3.1 Rising demand for precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices to fuel market growth
7.3.4.4 Other sensors
7.4 WATER FLOW METERS
7.4.1 STRINGENT WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS AND INCREASING AWARENESS OF SUSTAINABLE IRRIGATION PRACTICES TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
7.5 OTHER COMPONENTS
8 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY SYSTEM TYPE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 WEATHER-BASED
8.2.1 INTEGRATION OF AI AND ML INTO WEATHER-BASED SYSTEMS TO OFFER LUCRATIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
8.3 SENSOR-BASED
8.3.1 ONGOING ADVANCEMENTS IN SOIL-BASED SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET
9 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 AGRICULTURAL
9.2.1 GREENHOUSES
9.2.1.1 Growing demand for controlled-environment agriculture and high-value crop production to support market growth
9.2.2 OPEN FIELDS
9.2.2.1 Susceptibility to water scarcity, inefficient irrigation, and inconsistent crop yields to boost demand
9.3 NON-AGRICULTURAL
9.3.1 RESIDENTIAL
9.3.1.1 Increasing adoption of home automation systems to offer lucrative growth opportunities
9.3.2 TURF & LANDSCAPE
9.3.2.1 Growing need for water conservation and efficient resource management to fuel market growth
9.3.3 GOLF COURSES
9.3.3.1 Rising need for data-driven water management solutions to drive market
9.3.4 OTHER NON-AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
10 SMART IRRIGATION MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 NORTH AMERICA
10.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
10.2.2 US
10.2.2.1 Rebates and subsidies for water-efficient technologies to drive market
10.2.3 CANADA
10.2.3.1 Expanding smart city initiatives in urban centers to boost demand
10.2.4 MEXICO
10.2.4.1 Rising investments in modernizing irrigation infrastructure to fuel market growth
10.3 EUROPE
10.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
10.3.2 UK
10.3.2.1 Emphasis on achieving sustainability goals and climate resilience to foster market growth
10.3.3 GERMANY
10.3.3.1 Adoption of advanced irrigation solutions to offer lucrative growth opportunities
10.3.4 FRANCE
10.3.4.1 Government-led initiatives to boost digital transformation of agriculture to spur market growth
10.3.5 ITALY
10.3.5.1 Pressing need to manage water resources efficiently in drought-prone regions to augment market growth
10.3.6 SPAIN
10.3.6.1 Convergence of digital innovation, environmental urgency, and favorable funding mechanisms to boost demand
10.3.7 POLAND
10.3.7.1 Modernization of agricultural infrastructure through precision irrigation technologies to drive market
10.3.8 NORDICS
10.3.8.1 Rising investment in agri-tech and digital infrastructure to fuel market growth
10.3.9 REST OF EUROPE
10.4 ASIA PACIFIC
10.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
10.4.2 CHINA
10.4.2.1 Growing focus on agricultural modernization and sustainable resource management to drive market
10.4.3 JAPAN
10.4.3.1 Increasing investment in smart farming technologies to fuel market growth
10.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
10.4.4.1 Government-led initiatives to promote smart farming to propel market growth
10.4.5 INDIA
10.4.5.1 Rising adoption of agri-tech solutions to spur market growth
10.4.6 AUSTRALIA
10.4.6.1 Increasing awareness of sustainable farming to drive market
10.4.7 INDONESIA
10.4.7.1 Favorable programs under Agricultural 4.0 to offer lucrative growth opportunities
10.4.8 MALAYSIA
10.4.8.1 Improved water management and digital transformation across agri-food sector to fuel market growth
10.4.9 THAILAND
10.4.9.1 Rising water scarcity concerns to drive market
10.4.10 VIETNAM
10.4.10.1 Adoption of water-saving technologies and improved water storage methods to drive market
10.4.11 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
10.5 ROW
10.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW
10.5.2 MIDDLE EAST
10.5.2.1 Bahrain
10.5.2.1.1 Rising environmental concerns to drive market
10.5.2.2 Kuwait
10.5.2.2.1 Adoption of advanced irrigation technologies to support market growth
10.5.2.3 Oman
10.5.2.3.1 Increasing government support and technological advancements to boost demand
10.5.2.4 Qatar
10.5.2.4.1 Emphasis on minimizing water usage while maximizing agricultural output to boost demand
10.5.2.5 Saudi Arabia
10.5.2.5.1 Shift toward sustainable agriculture and efficient water resource management to boost demand
10.5.2.6 UAE
10.5.2.6.1 Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices to drive market
10.5.2.7 Rest of Middle East
10.5.3 AFRICA
10.5.3.1 Increasing popularity of digital farming platforms to fuel market growth
10.5.4 SOUTH AMERICA
10.5.4.1 Increasing water scarcity to boost demand
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020-2024
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020-2024
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.7.1 STARS
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
11.7.5.1 Company footprint
11.7.5.2 Region footprint
11.7.5.3 Component footprint
11.7.5.4 System type footprint
11.7.5.5 Application footprint
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024