Irrigation Controllers Market

Key Insights

The global Irrigation Controllers Market is valued at USD 58.32 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 115.45 Billion by 2035 at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.40% between 2025 and 2035.

Overview and Description

An irrigation controller is a device to operate automatic irrigation systems such as lawn sprinklers and drip irrigation systems. Most controllers have a means of setting the frequency of irrigation, the start time, and the duration of watering.

The global Irrigation Controllers market is segmented based on products, applications, regions, and countries. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. The research study provides complete assessment of the market on the basis of competition, drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and industry-authenticated data. The market is estimated from 2016 to 2020 with forecast from 2023 to 2032.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 pandemic led to government of numerous countries across the globe to impose strict lockdown restrictions during the preliminary stages. In 2021, numerous countries faced the adverse effects of the pandemic due to the outbreak of second wave, which also led governments to again impose lockdown measures. Business shutdowns, partial business operations, and travel restrictions have led to challenges in supply chain and in turn production. However, it is expected that reopening of trade activities, the market will witness steady growth in the demand in the coming years. Impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.

The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:

• Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
• Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size
• Qualitative analysis on the short term & long term impact of COVID-19 on the market
• The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.

Industry Insights

It waters more efficiently because it only does so at programmed intervals or when it senses the soil is not moist enough. Sprinkler controllers save you time and should pay for itself, giving you time to do other things. This is driving the market growth.

The majority of plants lost in landscaping beds can be blamed on overwatering. It’s not as easy to control how much water goes to each area of your yard, but you can control it with smart controllers. The water also goes exactly where the plants are and not on the hardscapes like sidewalks and edging. This prevents cracking and erosion of your hardscape. This is fueling the demand.

Sprinkler controllers can be expensive–a lot more than a non-smart timer. Depending upon the variety you purchase, the sensor may not be the most accurate, leading to over- or under-watering. If your controller links to an offsite weather station, there may be monthly fees for the connection. If, for some reason, the controller malfunctions and you don’t check it, your lawn or garden could go days without being watered. These are some of the restraining factors for Irrigation Controllers Market.

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Regional Analysis: Preview

Based on region, the global Irrigation Controllers market is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America region led the market with the largest share in 2024. Some of the key countries contributing to the surge in the market are the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.

The market comprises of numerous small, medium, and large sized players spread across various geographies. Some of the main competitors in the global Irrigation Controllers market are Valmont Industries, Toro, Lindsay Corporation, Rain Bird, Hunter Industries, Netafim, HydroPoint Data Systems, Glacon, Calsense, Weathermatic, Rachio, Green IQ, Nelson Irrigation. The report covers company market share analysis which gives a comprehensive overview of the main competitors in the market. In addition, the report also covers major strategies adopted by market players such as new product launch, acquisitions & mergers, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion. The study also covers the product portfolio of major companies operating in the market.

The global Irrigation Controllers market can be categorized as Type, Application, End-Use Industry, and Region.