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Fertigation and chemigation involve the introduction of chemicals into irrigation systems. Fertigation specifically pertains to the application of fertilizers or plant nutrients through irrigation systems, while chemigation focuses on the application of pesticides using irrigation systems. These systems are employed for purposes such as soil or water testing, addressing nutrient deficiencies in plants, and managing weed or pest control.
The primary techniques utilized in fertigation and chemigation include drip irrigation and other methods. Drip irrigation refers to a crop irrigation system that is regulated by pipes, valves, tubing, and emitters, delivering water to plants at a controlled rate. Various inputs, including fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and others, are administered through this system for a wide range of crops such as food crops, cash crops, horticulture crops, plantation crops, turf and ornamental plants, among others. These techniques find application in agriculture, horticulture, greenhouses, and other related fields.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are affecting the fertigation and chemigation market by increasing costs of imported valves, injectors, sensors, control units, and specialized irrigation components. Agricultural producers in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Europe are most impacted due to dependence on imported precision irrigation hardware. These cost increases are slowing system upgrades and adoption in cost-sensitive regions. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing of fertigation equipment, regional supplier development, and innovation in low-cost, modular nutrient delivery solutions.
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The fertigation & chemigation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $48.38 billion in 2025 to $51.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of irrigated agriculture practices, rising awareness of nutrient management, growth of greenhouse farming, availability of micro-irrigation infrastructure, increasing adoption of modern farming techniques.
The fertigation & chemigation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $69.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable agriculture, rising demand for water-efficient farming solutions, expansion of precision farming technologies, growing adoption of digital farm management systems, increasing investment in high-value crop production. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of precision fertigation systems, rising use of drip-based nutrient delivery, growing integration of automated dosing controls, expansion of crop-specific chemigation practices, enhanced focus on water and nutrient efficiency.
The increasing production of vegetables is expected to drive the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market in the future. Vegetables refer to edible parts of plants, such as leaves, roots, stems, and flowers. Drip irrigation is the most widely used method of fertigation in vegetable production, as it reduces water contact with the above-ground parts of the crops (leaves, stems, and fruit), thereby lowering the risk of various crop diseases. For example, in June 2024, the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, a UK government department, reported that in 2023, potatoes experienced the largest value increase among crop items, with a rise of £237 million ($296.25 million), or 30.8%, from 2022, resulting in a total value of £1,005 million ($1.26 billion) in 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for vegetable production is a key factor propelling the growth of the fertigation and chemigation market.
Major companies operating in the fertigation and chemigation market are emphasizing technological advancements, including fully automated, self-learning fertigation systems designed to enhance nutrient application efficiency and improve crop yield and quality. Fully automated, self-learning fertigation systems are IoT-based platforms that continuously monitor field and crop conditions, apply predictive analytics, and automatically regulate fertilizer dosing. For instance, in November 2024, Irritec S.p.A., an Italy-based provider of irrigation solutions, introduced SFIDA (Intelligent Fertigation System for Biofortified Agricultural Production) at EIMA International 2024. The system combines satellite and on-field data with self-learning algorithms via its smart control unit, "Commander," to improve micronutrient levels in crops while enabling automated precision fertigation for greater efficiency and sustainability. It adjusts fertilizer application in real time according to crop growth phases and soil parameters, ensuring accurate nutrient delivery with reduced input losses. Additionally, the system enables remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, allowing farmers to enhance crop quality while minimizing environmental impact.
In January 2023, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., a chemicals company based in the Netherlands, acquired ADOB Fertilizers for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Nouryon's product offerings, bolster its position in the crop nutrition market, and utilize ADOB's innovative technologies and specialty solutions for agricultural and horticultural applications. ADOB Fertilizers is a Poland-based company that specializes in producing cutting-edge fertilizers.
Major companies operating in the fertigation & chemigation market are Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Netafim, Rivulis Irrigation Ltd., Rain Bird Corporation, Lindsay Corporation, Valmont Industries Inc., T-L Irrigation Company, Nelson Irrigation Corporation, The Toro Company, Senninger Irrigation Inc., Galcon Ltd., Sentinel Fertigation, EZ-FLO Injection Systems, Stago Irrigation, Supreme Irrigation Systems, Smart Irrigation Systems Inc., Flow-Matic Irrigation, FlyBird Farm Innovations, Finolex Plasson Industries Ltd., Greentech India
Europe was the largest region in the fertigation and chemigation market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global fertigation and chemigation market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fertigation & chemigation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the fertigation & chemigation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The fertigation and chemigation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing irrigation systems for the application of acaricides, nematicides, and micronutrients in soilless culture. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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