United States Irrigation Valves Market Size

US Irrigation Valves Market Analysis

The United States Irrigation Valves Market is expected to register a CAGR of approximately 5% over the forecast period. The increasing investment in automation and advanced agricultural irrigation equipment to drive productivity and make it less labour-intensive are driving the growth of the studied market. Additionally, the need to reduce the wastage of water in agricultural applications, especially in water-scarce areas, also supports the examined market's growth in the United States.

• Irrigation valves are a necessary component in irrigation systems. There are many types of irrigation valves, which can regulate the direction of water flow and control switches, function as a perfect pipeline, and ensures the stable and safe operation of the entire farm irrigation system. An irrigation valve is responsible for regulating the pressure and flow of the water in the sprinklers. Therefore, the irrigation valve can help managers control the entire irrigation system in more detail and accurately, which is a safety component in water-saving irrigation equipment.
• Several irrigation valve types are used in agricultural irrigation applications, including ball valves, automatic valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, etc. Irrigation valves are also widely used in non-agricultural applications such as demineralized water systems, high-integrity pressure protection systems, pressure control systems, on/off systems, and other applications.
• Although decreasing, the United States still has the largest area of arable land. The country has some giant farms that produce agricultural products to fulfill domestic requirements but also make the country among the largest exporters of agricultural products. According to USDA, in 2021, the number of farms in the United States was estimated at 2,012,050, down 6,950 farms from 2020. However, the average farm size increased to 445 acres in 2021 from 444 acres the previous year.
• The rising demand for irrigation equipment in farms and agricultural lands, the growing adoption of modern techniques in agriculture, and several government initiatives for water conservation are creating a favorable market scenario for the studied market growth. For instance, in April 2022, the U.S. government announced USD 10 million in Bipartisan infrastructure law investments for Irrigation and power projects across Indian country, which included USD 3.74 million for Wapato Irrigation Project, USD 1.85 million for the Colorado River Indian Irrigation Project, and USD 1.25 million for Fort Peck Irrigation Project.
• However, considering the longer operating duration of irrigation activities, opening or closing, leaking, or becoming extremely hot are the most frequent problems with irrigation valves. Additionally, the valves' cost is among the major factors challenging the studied market's growth.
• A notable impact of COVID-19 has been observed on the studied market as the supply chain disruption created due to widespread lockdown imposed across various parts of the country significantly impacted the demand for agricultural and non-agricultural applications, especially during the initial phase, as investments in new projects and expansion activities were put on hold for at least a brief period. However, with the conditions returning to normalcy, the demand is expected to gain traction during the forecast period.