Watering Equipment Market
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The global watering equipment market size was valued at USD 12.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.6% from 2025 & 2034. Decreasing water availability, coupled with preserving the ecosystem, has (in recent years) led to increased demand for watering tools that are efficient - this is also endorsed by the state and NGOs alike. It has been observed that there has been a greater reliance on smart irrigating devices due to the water shortage in the area. Over the past five years, there has been increased reliance on micro-sprinklers, drip systems, and water timers, which keep plants healthy while minimizing water waste.
Government policies and subsidies are also incentivizing the population to resort to water-preserving technologies. Regulations are now being placed on the farming, landscaping, and gardening industry, particularly on water usage - this is also backed up by incentivizing schemes such as tax breaks and subsidies, which aim to encourage homeowners, businesses, and farmers to switch to efficient watering tools.
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Base Year: | 2024 |
Watering Equipment Market size in 2024: | USD 12.2 Billion |
Forecast Period: | 2025 – 2034 |
Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR: | 6.6 |
2023 Value Projection: | USD 23.3 Billion |
Historical Data for: | 2021 – 2024 |
No of Pages: | 230 |
Tables, Charts & Figures: | 83 |
Segments Covered: | By Type, Material, End Use, Distribution Channel, Region |
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All the factors mentioned above can be beneficial for manufacturers while helping the environment. The environmental awareness of consumers serves to benefit the market on a larger scale: people, as never before, are trying to find eco-friendly watering solutions, such as equipment equipped with moisture sensors and automated controls. All the previously mentioned aspects, such as government regulations and environmental awareness, together play a crucial role in determining the amount of water conservation that will take place, upwards pushing growth in the market.
The high cost of advanced watering equipment, such as IoT-enabled irrigation systems and automated sprinklers, limits market growth, especially among small-scale farmers and residential users. These barriers are excessive for some market segments, such as small farm holders or household users. Even in the developing regions of the world, the cost of such systems, which is highly integrated with sensors, software, and durable materials, is too expensive for a majority of users. Adding up more concerning factors about the systems is their technical complexity and the poor accessibility, training, as well as support for them, which further prevents potential (buyers) from purchasing them, often settling for simpler traditional ones instead. Due to these factors, wider and faster dissemination of advanced equipment, as well as raising water efficiency, will remain concentrated in high-price segment regions and large-scale operations.
North America: The watering equipment market in the United States is ranked high globally with growing demands from households, businesses, and farms for irrigation systems. This has resulted in the integration of technology into the irrigation systems, for example, IoT sprinklers and automated drip irrigation, especially with the increasing concern around the world of water scarcity. Companies in the United States are beginning to use technology such as AI-based systems for water management as well as water recycling systems to better manage their water usage. The introduction of government rebates and water management programs has garnered interest amongst the US population towards urban landscaping as well as gardening, further assisting in the market expansion.
Europe: Germany is one of the key countries within Europe which concentrates on the irrigation market as a result of their innovative and efficient water management systems catered towards modern agriculture needs. The irrigation systems that German manufacturers build make use of integrated technologies enabling the systems to use less water. The government funds that are geared towards providing incentives and setting water use targets have opened the doors to high demand for these watering systems. Germany leads the market in both utilization and advancement of irrigation systems with its distinct gardening culture and engineering systems.
Asia Pacific: China’s watering equipment market is expected to witness huge growth owing to the immense agricultural productivity of the country, increasing population density in the cities, and the enhancement of integrated water resources management. Being one of the biggest agricultural producers in the world, China aims to implement modern irrigation technologies to increase agriculture productivity and mitigate water activities in the dry regions. This, accompanied by the country’s preference for a clean environment and technological development, encourages smart irrigation solutions to be commercialized promptly. This market incorporates the solar-powered drip irrigation system, automated devices that help to monitor water supply consumption in real-time, and inexpensive durable sprinklers for smallholders. These developments not only meet the special requirements of the agricultural market in China but also enable China to emerge as the most cost-effective and accessible watering technology market.
The industry of landscaping and irrigation tools is growing, further increasing the need for water-efficient solutions that are strictly required, since many companies have been pouring in money into R&D for the purpose of creating automated as well as IoT compatible technologies for efficient water management systems. A large percentage of the manufacturers are also switching over to eco-positive products, materials, and energy efficient equipment. The market currently is fragmented, with a few key players holding a market share of only 10-15%.
Major players operating in the watering equipment industry include:
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The U.S. watering equipment market accounted for USD 2.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period, fueled by strong demand across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.
Key players in the market include Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Gilmour Manufacturing Company, Hunter Industries Incorporated, Irritrol Systems, Inc., Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., John Deere & Company, K-Rain Manufacturing Corporation, Lindsay Corporation, Netafim Ltd., Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc., Rain Bird Corporation, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, The Toro Company, and T-L Irrigation Company.
The global watering equipment industry was valued at USD 12.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.6% from 2025 to 2034, driven by increasing concerns over water scarcity and environmental sustainability.
The sprinklers segment generated USD 4.3 billion in revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, as they efficiently distribute water across large areas, catering to agricultural, residential, and commercial needs.