South America Agricultural Sprayers Market Size (2024 - 2029)

South America Agricultural Sprayers Market Analysis

The South America Agricultural Sprayers Market size is estimated at USD 501.09 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 667.11 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.89% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Agribusiness is a primary economic driver in South American countries like Brazil and Argentina. The region's diverse climates and vast land areas enable the production of various agricultural products, including soybeans, maize, coffee, and yerba mate. According to the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Mato Grosso, Brazil's largest agricultural state, saw a 25% increase in planted area in 2023 by converting degraded pastureland into cropland. Soybeans and corn account for over 90% of the crop-planted area in Mato Grosso under the double-cropping system. Furthermore, in the Center-West states, Mato Grosso do Sul and Goias show significantly higher potential for agricultural expansion, reaching 69% and 67% respectively, compared to 2022. This increase in agricultural area contributes to the growth of the agricultural sprayer market.

Plant protection is crucial in crop production, with pesticide application being a key component. Traditional spraying methods have created tension between economic growth and environmental conservation in agriculture. Recent decades have seen continuous advancements in spraying techniques. Robotic and automated technologies, such as variable rate sprayers, UAV sprayers, and electrostatic sprayers, are emerging to enhance pesticide utilization, minimize residues, provide real-time application, reduce costs, and improve the compatibility of plant protection products. These innovations fall under the precision agriculture category. By reducing labor costs and promoting environmental protection, these advanced spraying technologies are anticipated to drive market growth in the coming years.

South American countries have been emphasizing innovative technologies to address labor shortages and water scarcity in the production of their major crops. According to World Map data, the percentage of agricultural labor in Argentina decreased from 7.33% in 2021 to 7.20% in 2022. Farmers increasingly use smart spraying technology that employs multiple sensors and detectors to identify pests and automatically disperse chemicals on crops following preset regulations, ensuring an efficient and sustainable process. The country's industry trend is towards mechanizing agricultural processes and using labor-replacing sprayers, which are in high demand among Argentine farmers.

Major players in the industry are developing advanced sprayers that incorporate AI and IoT technologies. The four-wheeled sprayers are designed to automate the complex, time-intensive, and potentially dangerous task of applying chemicals and other agents to high-value crops in orchards and vineyards. The introduction of these innovative sprayers, tailored to meet the specific needs of South American farmers, is a key factor driving market growth for sprayers during the forecast period.

South America Agricultural Sprayers Industry Segmentation

An agricultural sprayer is a piece of equipment that is used to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers on crops. The South America agricultural sprayers market is segmented by the Source of Power (Manual, Battery-operated, Solar Sprayers, and Fuel-operated), Usage (Field Sprayers, Orchard Sprayers, and Gardening Sprayers), Mode of Capacity (Ultra Low Volume, Low Volume, and High Volume) and Country (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.