The global soil aerator market was valued at USD 27.71 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 29.39 billion in 2024 and reach USD 47.13 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.
The market is driven by rising net farm incomes due to mechanization, shrinking arable land, and rapidly escalating commercial and residential spaces, leading to escalated calls for landscaping.
Soil aerators are a type of equipment employed to make small holes in the soil to allow air, nutrients, and water to enter the roots of plants or grass. This process loosens compact soil and allows nutrients to reach the roots. Soil Aerator is commonly employed during the peak of the growing season for plants because they can recover quickly. Depending on the type of soil, the frequency of aeration can be decided. This process helps improve the health of the plant or lawn. Aeration involves inserting small holes into the soil to provide air circulation, better nutrients, and water for the roots. Air circulation in the soil lets out rancid carbon dioxide and leaves room for fresh oxygen in the soil. It is necessary to aerate the soil because some of the soil particles are very compact and, therefore, accumulate in a small space. Soil aeration separates these particles, helping to block root access to nutrients, water, and air. Aeration helps the development and expansion of a mature root system. Hard or clay soils need aeration once a year as it is difficult to supply water and air to the roots in these soils.
The manufacture of towed and mounted equipment has grown enormously in the last two decades due to its escalated use by farmers, facilitated by the ease of application. The market for soil aerators employed in agriculture is growing rapidly due to government initiatives, extensive R&D activities in agricultural and non-agricultural industries, and the escalated call for food from countries with agricultural land is shrinking.
The escalating call for food for a growing population with limited arable land is a major factor in the expansion of the global soil aerators market. Soil aeration increases the activity of microorganisms, which contributes to the decomposition of organic matter and nitrification of the soil. This process also improves the absorption of water and nutrients. Low oxygen levels in the soil can increase the formation of toxic materials. The reduction of arable land and the need to maintain arable land are some of the factors driving the expansion of the world market. Also, the expansion of organic agriculture in both urban and rural areas is another factor that is foreseen to drive the expansion of the worldwide soil aerators market in the near future.
The escalated emphasis on the mechanization of agriculture is one of the main factors in the expansion of the soil aerators market. It is the process of using automation in agricultural machinery to ensure the speed of agricultural operations, thus improving the quality of production. The escalating importance of soil aeration and the escalating call for mechanization of agricultural operations are likely to drive the call for soil aerators during the projection period. Soil aerators are employed during the peak of the flowering season for plants for deed recovery. Moreover, with the increase in population and defined land, this is an important expansion factor for the market. The activity of the microorganisms increases due to the aeration of the soil, which helps to break down organic matter and nitrify the soil.
The inability to operate heavy agricultural equipment on small land is a factor that can hamper the expansion of the worldwide soil aerators market.
Introducing cost-effective aeration equipment of various sizes can create high-income opportunities for target market players. Improving soil seedbeds through fine grinding, destroying weeds and removing crop residues, conserving moisture, reducing evaporation, and breaking up soil clods improve soil conditions for growing germination and sowing. Therefore, the call for soil aerators is anticipated to grow steadily from 2022 - 2027. With less land available and maintaining arable land are the expansion drivers, more so with the increase in net farm income due to mechanization.
Lack of awareness among farmers and landscapers and the growing trend towards no-tillage in the United States, along with small and fragmented properties that restrict the use of heavy agricultural machinery, are the main limitations to the expansion of this market.
Along with its impact on public health, Coronavirus and the following lockdown conditions have had a significant economic impact on the agricultural sector of the world. Despite the fact that food is a commodity that, in principle, is not subject to movement restrictions, food markets have been significantly affected by the spread of the new coronavirus disease. The impact was manifested in the form of supply and demand shocks. The employment and income shocks that led to a general compression of demand were exacerbated by the closure of production units. On the supply side, along the value chain, there are labor and logistical limitations.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
6.8% |
Segments Covered |
By Equipment Type, Application, Mechanism, Mode of Operation and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Deere and Company, CNH Industrial, AGCO Corporation, Alamo Groups Inc, Mahindra &Mahindra Ltd., Bucher, Buhler Industries Inc, Salford Grupu Inc, and Evers Agro. |
The soil aerators market is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR between 2021 and 2026. The manufacture of towed and mounted equipment has seen tremendous expansion in the last two decades due to its escalated use by farmers, facilitated by the ease of application.
The soil aerators market, by application, was led by the agriculture sector in 2020.
The mounted segment dominated the market share in 2020 and is foreseen to rise at a higher CAGR by 2026.
The North American market represents a significant share in terms of revenue and is predicted to maintain its position over the foreseen period. The availability of large farms and the high adoption of new technologies for agriculture are key factors for the expansion of the target market in this area. The Asia Pacific market is estimated to see the fastest expansion in terms of revenue in the near future, followed by Europe. The escalating adoption of agricultural equipment by farmers is an expansion factor for the target market in the Asia-Pacific region. The Latin American, Middle Eastern, and African markets are determined to record a moderate expansion rate in the worldwide soil aerators market during the foreseen period. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the majority of the soil aerator market and is also estimated to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. This region has soils with underdeveloped layers, so farmers are inclined to use soil aerators to improve soil texture and structure. In addition, the area has abundant clay soil that compacts and forms cracks when it dries, which subsequently results in the need for aeration of the soil to make the land suitable for cultivation.
North America accounted for the majority of the soil aerator market share in 2020 and is predicted to continue similarly over the foreseen period. The expansion in this region is attributed to the presence of leading suppliers seeking to enhance their product portfolio in the floor aerators market. Escalating professional landscaping services in countries like the United States and Canada are estimated to drive calls for soil aerators during the projection period. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the highest CAGR between 2021 and 2026 due to escalating productivity calls. Escalating urbanization has escalated the consumer call for food and other related products, thus supporting the expansion of the agricultural industry. Additionally, strong government support through subsidies and overgrazing by livestock has driven the modernization of agriculture.
The major players covered in the soil aerators market report are Deere and Company, CNH Industrial, AGCO Corporation, Alamo Groups Inc, Mahindra &Mahindra Ltd., Bucher, Buhler Industries Inc, Salford Grupu Inc, and Evers Agro.
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