Europe Agricultural Irrigation Machinery Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Europe Agricultural Irrigation Machinery Market Analysis

The Europe Agricultural Irrigation Machinery Market size is estimated at USD 1.24 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

As water scarcity intensifies, farmers are innovating ways to maximize crop yields with limited water resources. This has led to a surge in demand for irrigation machinery, particularly sprinklers and drippers. Key drivers for the rising adoption of sprinkler irrigation include dwindling water supplies, a push for efficient water management, and a growing emphasis on sustainable farming. Sprinkler systems are favored by farmers for their high application efficiency, mechanization benefits, reduced labor costs, and effective fertilizer delivery.

Government-backed initiatives across various European nations are set to bolster the demand for efficient water management solutions. For instance, in the United Kingdom, water management grants have been covering 40% of the costs for businesses involved in irrigated crops, ornamentals, or forestry nurseries since November 2021. Regions like South Portugal, Southeast Spain, and parts of Southeast Italy and Greece are grappling with freshwater scarcity. This has heightened the urgency for water-saving strategies that do not compromise crop yields, leading to the widespread adoption of advanced irrigation methods, even for crops like bananas.

Drip irrigation systems have proven to be more profitable than conventional methods for horticultural and fruit production. This led to their widespread adoption, with over half of Spain's irrigated land and 20% of Italy's utilizing drip systems as of 2022, as per the report from Irrigation Europe. There is a growing trend in fertigation, where fertilizers are administered alongside irrigation. Drip systems excel in this area, enhancing water and fertilizer efficiency by 30-50% and reducing labor costs. Key market players include Deere & Company, Lindsay Corporation, Rain Bird Corporation, and Rivulis Irrigation Ltd. These companies are solidifying their market presence through strategies like new product launches, mergers, acquisitions, and expanding manufacturing facilities.

Europe Agricultural Irrigation Machinery Industry Segmentation

Machinery that is used to supply water to agricultural land and crops to promote hydration and growth is categorized as agricultural irrigation machinery. The report presents a wide-ranging analysis of the market for agricultural irrigation machinery in Europe. To eliminate any double-count error in market estimations, bulk buyers procuring irrigation machinery for retail sales are not considered in the market after value-addition through further processing. 

The market is segmented by type (sprinkler, drip, and pivot), application (crop and non-crop), and geography (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Rest of Europe). The report offers market sizes and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.