DRIP IRRIGATION MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

• Asia Pacific market is anticipated to grow at a substantial rate over the forecast period, owing to incentives and subsidies provided by the government. Moreover, advantages associated with use of drip irrigation such as high yield and low wastage of water are fueling growth of the market in emerging economies such as China and India. Furthermore, the restriction on soil erosion and easy fertilization are major factors driving growth of the drip irrigation market. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR) has proposed a scheme of approximately 153 Million US$ for the period of 2015 -2016.
• The drip irrigation market in Europe is expected to gain significant traction over the forecast period, owing to reduction in arable land, water scarcity due to industrialization, and increasing population in Europe. Moreover, government is encouraging high crop production with limited resources through drip irrigation. In 2016, EU and Eritrea has signed a deal of US$ 22.24 million for Drip Irrigation Systems Supply and Installation Deal.
• Drip irrigation is also expected to have high demand in the Middle East and North African region (MENA), owing to the need for water management in arid regions. Moreover, increased greenhouse irrigation in Egypt and Qatar has further augmented the growth of drip irrigation market.