PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1670949
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1670949
A soil aerator is a piece of equipment used to create openings or punctures in the soil, facilitating the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, as well as essential nutrients, between the soil and the surrounding atmosphere. Soil aerators are primarily employed to alleviate soil compaction.
The main categories of soil aerators include primary tillage equipment, secondary tillage equipment, soil aerating equipment, and weeding equipment. Primary tillage equipment refers to agricultural devices designed to break down and loosen the soil. These devices operate through mechanical and pneumatic mechanisms, and they can be used in both mounted and trailed modes of operation for various applications, including farms, agricultural institutions, and others.
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The soil aerators market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $29.05 billion in 2024 to $31.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to shift to sustainable agriculture practices, increased concerns about soil compaction, rising demand for food production, environmental conservation focus, and increased research and development
The soil aerators market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of no-till farming, government initiatives for sustainable agriculture, growing focus on carbon sequestration, demand for improved crop yields, climate change mitigation strategies. Major trends in the forecast period include smart and autonomous aerating equipment, regenerative agriculture adoption, collaboration with precision farming technologies, biological soil aerators, and remote and wireless connectivity.
The anticipated surge in demand from the agriculture industry is set to drive the future growth of the soil aerators market. The agriculture industry, encompassing crop and livestock farming, farming engineering, and the production of agricultural equipment and related items, plays a pivotal role in propelling the soil aerators market. These aerators enhance root development, elevate the rate of photosynthesis, and increase chlorophyll content, thereby fostering improved plant growth and reducing plant mortality, especially under NaCl stress conditions. For instance, in February 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture reported an 11% growth in U.S. agricultural exports in 2022, amounting to $19.5 billion over the previous record set in 2021. This underscores how the escalating demand from the agriculture industry is a driving force behind the soil aerators market.
The substantial growth of urbanization is a significant contributor to the expanding soil aerators market. Urbanization, marked by the migration of people from rural to urban areas, results in city growth and expansion. The demand for soil aerators in urban settings arises from the necessity to overcome challenges linked to soil compaction, promote sustainable landscaping practices, and ensure the health of green spaces in densely populated areas. For example, according to data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in July 2023, the global urban population is projected to increase 1.5 times, reaching 6 billion by 2045. Hence, the growing trend of urbanization is expected to drive the soil aerators market.
Leading companies in the soil aerators market are focusing on the development of innovative products, such as multifunctional aerators, to improve efficiency and meet a range of agricultural needs. These multifunctional aerators are advanced machines capable of performing multiple soil treatment tasks. For example, in January 2024, Z Turf Equipment, a US-based manufacturer of aerators, ride-on sprayers, and fertilizer spreaders, introduced the Z-Aerate 50. This multifunctional aerator is designed for efficiency and flexibility in lawn care, featuring a 50-inch, 12-row aeration head that can aerate up to three acres per hour. The machine includes durable tines that pull plugs with a core depth of up to 3.5 inches, effectively reducing soil compaction and enhancing air and water movement within the soil. Additionally, the Z-Aerate 50 is equipped with a built-in broadcast spreader with a 150-pound capacity hopper, enabling it to simultaneously aerate and apply granular materials.
Collaborations and partnerships represent another notable trend gaining traction in the soil aerators market. Collaborations between equipment manufacturers, technology companies, and agricultural researchers aim to enhance soil aerators' capabilities, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and address specific challenges in soil management. For instance, in January 2022, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, a U.S.-based green industry supplier, joined forces with Z-Turf Equipment to offer industry-leading spreader-sprayers, aerators, and slicer seeders in select locations. The Z-Aerate stand-on aerators, available in various sizes, feature an innovative design that allows operators to aerate areas around trees, flower beds, and other landscaping simultaneously with an available spreader attachment.
In June 2022, Linamar Corporation, a Canada-based manufacturer of soil aerators and advanced equipment, acquired Salford Group Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move positions Linamar Corporation as a global leader among Canada's short-line original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of agricultural equipment. Salford Group Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in the manufacture of soil aerators, precise application equipment, and tillage equipment.
Major companies operating in the soil aerators market include Deere and Company, CNH Industrial N.V., Kubota Corporation, AGCO Corporation, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., Linamar Corporation, Bucher Industries AG, Alamo Group Inc., Buhler Industries Inc., Great Plains Manufacturing, LEMKEN GmbH and Co. KG, Agri-Fab Inc., Suncast Corporation, Billy Goat Industries Inc., ZANON S.r.l, Orthman Manufacturing Inc., Brinly-Hardy Company, Craftsman Tools Ltd., Snow Joe LLC., Tomahawk Manufacturing Inc., Aerator Solutions, Evers Agro, Vanmac B.V., Selvatici Srl, Soil Service Inc., Northstar Attachments, Zappator S.R.L.
North America was the largest region in the soil aerators market in 2024. The regions covered in the soil aerators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the soil aerators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The soil aerators market consists of sales of aerators shoes, spike aerators, hand aerators, rolling aerators, and plug aerators. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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