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Irrigation Equipment Production in Central Asia: Industrializing the Water Sector

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  • Evgeny Vinokurov

    (Eurasian Development Bank)

  • Arman Ahunbaev

    (Eurasian Development Bank)

  • A. Adakhaev
  • Stanislav Chuev

    (Eurasian Development Bank)

  • F. Russo
  • S. Sackda
  • A. Savrasov
  • G. Todua

Abstract

The management of water resources in Central Asia is a critical and pressing issue for the region. The sustainable development of agriculture depends heavily on the adoption of advanced irrigation systems and innovative technologies that maximize water efficiency. To address these challenges, Central Asian governments have already implemented significant initiatives aimed at improving water management. The current irrigation equipment market is valued at approximately $130–200 million,with a substantial portion of demand met through imports. Projections indicate that by 2040, the area of irrigated land in the region will increase to 10.6 million hectares, with a notable shift toward sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. This growth in irrigated land, along with the adoption of advanced technologies, is expected to drive demand for approximately 2 million units of irrigation equipment. As a result, the local production of irrigation equipment in Central Asia could generate up to $426 million annually, offering a promising opportunity to address the region's needs while tapping into the market potential.

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  • Evgeny Vinokurov & Arman Ahunbaev & A. Adakhaev & Stanislav Chuev & F. Russo & S. Sackda & A. Savrasov & G. Todua, 2025. "Irrigation Equipment Production in Central Asia: Industrializing the Water Sector," Working Papers 023512, Eurasian Development Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:eabrwp:023512
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    JEL classification:

    • D20 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - General
    • E61 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Policy Objectives; Policy Designs and Consistency; Policy Coordination
    • L52 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - Industrial Policy; Sectoral Planning Methods
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology
    • O25 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Industrial Policy

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