Agricultural sprayers are expected to increase in demand and use over the next decade to help farmers cope with growing concerns of food insecurity and the increased popularity of self-propelled aerial sprayers, which is driving global demand.
The global agricultural sprayers market is predicted to reach US$ 3,106.1 million in 2023 and further register a growth rate of 5.9 percent between 2023 and 2033. Total agricultural sprayer sales are poised to generate revenues worth US$ 5,499.5 million by the end of 2033.
Agricultural sprayers are machines or equipment that come in various types, sizes and demands and apply liquid substances, such as fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides, to crops or plants. Adding these liquid substances using agricultural sprayers allows farmers to maintain crop health during the crop growth cycle.
Incorporating agricultural sprayers helps farmers significantly improve productivity, save labour costs, and benefit production corporations, agrarian cooperatives, agricultural operators, and local governments. Sprayers also protect farmers from pesticide exposure. As a result, the demand for farming sprayers will rise at a healthy pace during the projection period (2023 -2033).
The rapid shift from manual farming to modern mechanised agriculture, specifically in nations such as China, India, and the United States, will bolster agricultural sprayer sales over the next ten years, in addition to the growing concern of food insecurity by population growth and arable land.
As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, severe food insecurity increased from 10.9 percent in 2020 to 11.7 percent in 2021. This growing food insecurity concern prompted farmers worldwide to adopt innovative agricultural products and technologies to enhance crop production. Agricultural sprayers are essential for increasing farm efficacy and crop production.
The interval between crop planting and harvesting is one of the most vital phases of crop production. To prevent the young crop from weed growth, bug, and pest infestation, farmers used various chemicals. For applying them, agricultural sprayers have become ideal tools.
Spraying in agriculture is one of the frequent and essential activities for applying fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. The farmers are shifting from conventional to new-age spraying techniques and novel agrochemicals. Thus, increasing farming activities and the production of liquid-based agrochemicals are expected to drive demand for agricultural sprayers.
The growing popularity of crewless aerial vehicle (UAV) sprayers, portable power sprayers, and air-assisted sprayers worldwide will create market expansion opportunities for agricultural sprayer manufacturers over the next ten years.
