Emerging Trend of Roof Gardens in the Developed Region to Propel the Demand for Irrigation Controllers

The demand for irrigation controllers is witnessing tremendous growth in the residential sector for their smart watering features. Urban agriculture and the growing trend of rooftop gardens accelerate the demand for irrigation controllers. The incorporation of rooftop gardens on high-raised buildings and the use of irrigation controllers for maintaining the garden drive market growth. Accurate watering with irrigation controllers helps save water and avoid leakages and weakening of the building roof. In Europe and the U.S., the roof gardens have been witnessing huge demand in the past few years, while tropical nations such as Malaysia, Dubai, and Australia are showing signs of adoption.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a decline of around 4% in the global economy. The imposition of government lockdowns and social distancing norms worldwide has negatively impacted production capacities and created disruptions in the global supply chain. The unavailability of raw-materials and shortages in the workforce have created uncertainties for various industries. As the events surrounding the coronavirus unfold, the companies providing irrigation controllers are adopting the necessary steps and practices to ensure the safety of employees and customers.

The key players are manufacturing irrigation controllers to enable consumers in the agriculture sector to maintain the supply of essential food and grains. Due to the effects of the virus, the key participants have reduced production levels in areas that are largely affected, further reducing the demand for irrigation controllers. The risks and challenges associated with the pandemic have negatively impacted key player’s businesses while limiting the industry’s revenue potential.

Key Highlights

• The irrigation controller market is expected to grow with a CAGR of xx% owing to the rising demand for smart technologies and global need to save water
• The non-agricultural sector holds the highest market share during the forecast period, backed by the numerous uses of irrigation controller systems in various applications
• Asia-Pacific dominates the irrigation controller market owing to the strong agriculture sector in the emerging markets, such as India, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia

Market Segments

1. By Product Type
   1. Smart Controllers
      1. Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers
      2. Soil Moisture-Based Controllers
   2. Tap Timers
   3. Basic Controllers
2. By Irrigation Type
   1. Drip Irrigation
   2. Sprinkler Irrigation
3. By Application
   1. Agriculture
   2. Non-Agriculture
      1. Turfs
      2. Sports Ground
      3. Golf Course
      4. Residential
   3. Controlled Agriculture Lands