Cloud Seeding System Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The cloud seeding system market is projected to have a moderate-paced CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. The current valuation of the cloud-seeding system market is USD 126.1 million in 2023.

The market value of the cloud-seeding system software market is anticipated to reach a high of USD 258.3 million by the year 2033. A historical CAGR of 5.3% has been recorded by the experts of Future Market Insights for the concerned market.

Report Attribute Details
Cloud Seeding System Market Value (2023) USD 126.1 million
Cloud Seeding System Market Anticipated Value (2033) USD 258.3 million
Cloud Seeding System Projected Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) 7.4%

Cloud-seeding systems are used to control the weather events such as suppressing storms or causing rain in draught-affected areas and are gaining momentum in the global market owing to fluctuating weather conditions. It is identified that the most common chemicals used for cloud seeding include potassium iodide, silver iodide, and dry ice. The sales of these systems are fueled in the current market as they are also widely being used to evaporate fog and clouds.

Therefore, it is anticipated that the cloud seeding market is going to have significant growth during the forecast period.

Drivers Bolstering the Demand for Cloud Seeding Systems

It has been identified that a number of factors are influencing the growth of the cloud seeding system market.

They are as follows :

Generation of Artificial Rain: It is identified that some regions are witnessing a rise in the application of cloud seeding technologies to generate artificial rain and maintain the level of water in the drought regions and is acting as the primary accelerator in the cloud seeding system market.

Expanding Agricultural Sector: There is an increasing need for water sources and rising demand from the agricultural sector across the world, which is expected to accrue significant benefits to the cloud seeding system market during the forecast perioda.

High Investment: It is projected during the analysis that there is an increase in investment within the cloud modification programs, and in turn is fueling the demand for cloud seeding systems in the forum.

Technological advancement: There is an introduction of new technologies within the marketplace that are mitigating the environmental threats and are therefore rising the need for advanced equipment in different regions.

Deterring Elements Curbing the Expansion of the Cloud Seeding System Market

Although we have identified some fueling aspects that are majorly contributing to the growth of the concerned market, it is also witnessed that numerous obstacles are likely to pose a threat to the smooth-flowing advancement of the cloud seeding system market in the coming years. They are as follows:

High Cost: The experts of FMI have revealed that there are high deployment costs associated with cloud seeding and are anticipated to hinder the market growth during the period 2022 to 2032.

Lack of Awareness: It is witnessed that the major section of the populace is unaware of the operational effectiveness and other benefits associated with the cloud seeding procedure and the technologically advanced systems. This factor is projected to have a negative impact on the cloud-seeding systems market in the long run.

Insecurity: There is prevailing insecurity about the deployment of the cloud seeding systems due to huge initial investments required for setting up these systems for smooth functioning and maintenance of water levels.

Regional Outlook

Market Overview of North America and Europe

Region Market Share Held
North America It is projected that the North American regions are going to hold the highest share in the global cloud seeding system market and dominate the forum during the forecast period.
Current Market Share Held: 31.1%
Europe Europe is projected to hold the second highest share in the global cloud seeding systems market after North America and is likely to have moderate growth in the coming years.
Current Market Share Held: 20.4%
Region Responsible Factors
North America The reasons that are attributing to the rapid expansion of the North American market can be attributed to:
  • Introduction of latest technologies in this region with major investments being made in research and development activities.
  • Cloud seeding systems are being actively deployed for communication and surveillance purposes, which is driving the growth of the concerned market in North America.
  • The presence of major players in this region is another key factor making a contribution to the propelling growth of the cloud seeding market.
Europe The factors contributing to the growth of the cloud seeding system market are identified as below:
  • This region has a significant deployment of cloud seeding system owing to the rise in the artificial rain in drought areas.
  • The continued growth of population in this region is generating more water demand and the weather modification technique is likely to cater to the rising market demand of fresh water through increasing cloud precipitation activities.

Start-Up Ecosystem

Performance of Start-Ups in the Cloud Seeding Market

The new entrants in the cloud seeding market are continually indulging in several collaborations and highly investing in research and development activities to provide more convenient cloud seeding solutions to the end-users for optimizing the adoption of these systems for deploying further ease in fighting droughts and save lives.

Two start-ups to watch for in the cloud seeding system market :

Rain Makers: This firm is offering turnkey cloud seeding solutions and has drawn up ambitious plans. They are making an active attempt in doing modifications to the weather by injecting sodium chloride, silver iodide, and dry ice into clouds.

Apeiron Aerospace: An Indian-promoted aviation company in New Zealand is developing what it claims to be the world's first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for cloud seeding. Auckland-based.

Apeiron Aerospace, an innovative aerospace company focused on delivering technology to the global UAV sector, has designed a tactical UAV system for cloud seeding as the existing process involving manned aircraft endangers the lives of pilots.

Competitive Landscape

How are Key Market Players Revolutionizing the Cloud Seeding System Market?

The growing competition in the market is compelling the key players to adopt various growth strategies such as promotional activities and spending on advertisements to improve the visibility of their services. Some manufacturers are also adopting inorganic growth strategies such as M&As to remain competitive in the market.

Three Market Players with Noteworthy Impacts

  • RHS Consulting is an important cloud seeding service provider, seeking to develop and design effective cloud seeding programs which provide additional water sources for the environment, families, and future generations. Its portfolio includes a range of cloud seeding equipment (aircraft and ground-based), as well as cloud seeding services (program design, modeling, feasibility studies, and assessment)
  • Likewise, Weather Modification Inc. offers both aerial and ground-based cloud seeding facilities. These are primarily deployed to enhance precipitation levels, mitigate hail damage and disperse fog conditions. Its services are Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) approved and emphasize functionality and safety
  • Mettech S.p.A is yet another prominent cloud seeding service provider, which has implemented numerous projects throughout South America, most notably across Chile. These include Precipitation Stimulation across San Antonio and Casablanca; Precipitation Stimulation across Petorca and La Ligua and Precipitation Stimulation Program for Valparaiso among others.

Recent Developments

  • in April 2022, the Saudi Arabia Council of Ministers announced the inauguration of a cloud seeding program over three cities to increase rainfall.
  • Apeiron Aerospace, a firm floated by Sanjeev Rao last year exhibited its model at India Aviation 2012 here recently. Apeiron, which has tied up with Bangalore-based Krishi Air Private Limited, feels there is a market for such UAVs in India.
  • In 2009, Siri Aviation, an Indian-based cloud seeding start-up, came into existence. Founded by two software students, the company is engaged in cloud seeding which induces weather pattern modifications via injection of sodium chloride, silver iodide, and dry ice into clouds. The company offers turnkey cloud seeding solutions and has drawn up ambitious plans.
  • A total of 219 cloud seeding operations were carried out across the nation in July 2020, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM), UAE, using more than 4,500 flares produced by the NCM's Weather Enhancement Plant.

Some of the key players proliferating in the market are

Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2033
Base Year for Estimation 2022
Historical Data 2018 to 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Quantitative Units Revenue in USD million and CAGR from 2023 to 2033
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends, and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered Type, Flare, Region
Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Profiled USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BENELUX, Australia & New Zealand, China, India, ASEAN, GCC, South Africa
Key Companies Profiled Crystal Engineering LLC.; RHS Consulting; Weather Modification Inc.; North American Weather Consultants Inc; Redington; Snowy Hydro Ltd.; Mettech S.p.A.
Customization Available Upon Request

Key Segments in The Cloud Seeding System Market

By Type :

  • Aerial-Cloud Seeding
  • Ground-Based Cloud Seeding

By Flare :

  • Static Cloud Seeding System
  • Dynamic Cloud Seeding System
  • Hygroscopic Cloud Seeding System

By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • MEA
  • Europe

Table of Content

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Overview
  • 3. Market Background
  • 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
  • 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type
    • 5.1. Aerial-Cloud Seeding
    • 5.2. Ground-Based Cloud Seeding
  • 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Flare
    • 6.1. Static Cloud Seeding System
    • 6.2. Dynamic Cloud Seeding System
    • 6.3. Hygroscopic Cloud Seeding System
  • 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
    • 7.1. North America
    • 7.2. Latin America
    • 7.3. Western Europe
    • 7.4. Eastern Europe
    • 7.5. South Asia and Pacific
    • 7.6. East Asia
    • 7.7. Middle East and Africa
  • 8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 12. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 13. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
  • 15. Key Countries Market Analysis
  • 16. Market Structure Analysis
  • 17. Competition Analysis
    • 17.1. Crystal Engineering LLC.
    • 17.2. RHS Consulting
    • 17.3. Weather Modification Inc.
    • 17.4. North American Weather Consultants Inc.
    • 17.5. Redington
    • 17.6. Snowy Hydro Ltd.
    • 17.7. Mettech S.p.A.
    • 17.8. 3D SA
    • 17.9. Agni Aviation
    • 17.10. Alfa Aesar
  • 18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
  • 19. Research Methodology

List of Tables

Table 01: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Region, 2018 to 2033

Table 02: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 03: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 04: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 05: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 06: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 07: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 08: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 09: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 10: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 11: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 12: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 13: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 14: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 15: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 16: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 17: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 18: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 19: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 20: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 21: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Table 22: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Country, 2018 to 2033

Table 23: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Type, 2018 to 2033

Table 24: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Forecast by Flare, 2018 to 2033

List of Figures

Figure 01: Global Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 02: Global Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 03: Global Market Value (US$ Million) by Region, 2023 to 2033

Figure 04: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Region, 2018 to 2033

Figure 05: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Region, 2023 to 2033

Figure 06: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Region, 2023 to 2033

Figure 07: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 08: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 09: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 10: Global Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 11: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 12: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 13: Global Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 14: Global Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 15: Global Market Attractiveness by Region, 2023 to 2033

Figure 16: North America Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 17: North America Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 18: North America Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 19: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 20: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 21: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 22: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 23: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 24: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 25: North America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 26: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 27: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 28: North America Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 29: North America Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 30: North America Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 31: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 32: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 33: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 34: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 35: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 36: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 37: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 38: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 39: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 40: Latin America Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 41: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 42: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 43: Latin America Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 44: Latin America Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 45: Latin America Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 46: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 47: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 48: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 49: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 50: Western Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 51: Western Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 52: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 53: Western Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 54: Western Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 55: Western Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 56: Western Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 57: Western Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 58: Western Europe Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 59: Western Europe Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 60: Western Europe Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 61: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 62: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 63: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 64: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 65: Eastern Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 66: Eastern Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 67: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 68: Eastern Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 69: Eastern Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 70: Eastern Europe Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 71: Eastern Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 72: Eastern Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 73: Eastern Europe Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 74: Eastern Europe Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 75: Eastern Europe Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 76: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 77: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 78: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 79: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 80: South Asia and Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 81: South Asia and Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 82: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 83: South Asia and Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 84: South Asia and Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 85: South Asia and Pacific Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 86: South Asia and Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 87: South Asia and Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 88: South Asia and Pacific Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 89: South Asia and Pacific Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 90: South Asia and Pacific Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 91: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 92: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 93: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 94: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 95: East Asia Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 96: East Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 97: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 98: East Asia Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 99: East Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 100: East Asia Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 101: East Asia Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 102: East Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 103: East Asia Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 104: East Asia Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 105: East Asia Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 106: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 107: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 108: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 109: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Country, 2018 to 2033

Figure 110: Middle East and Africa Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 111: Middle East and Africa Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2023 to 2033

Figure 112: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Type, 2018 to 2033

Figure 113: Middle East and Africa Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 114: Middle East and Africa Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 115: Middle East and Africa Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis by Flare, 2018 to 2033

Figure 116: Middle East and Africa Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 117: Middle East and Africa Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 118: Middle East and Africa Market Attractiveness by Type, 2023 to 2033

Figure 119: Middle East and Africa Market Attractiveness by Flare, 2023 to 2033

Figure 120: Middle East and Africa Market Attractiveness by Country, 2023 to 2033

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Outlook for the Cloud Seeding System Market?

The growth outlook for the cloud seeding system market is predicted to advance at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2033

Which Region Leads the Cloud Seeding System Market?

The North American region is anticipated to lead the cloud seeding system market during the forecast period.

How much Growth Potential does Cloud Seeding System Market hold?

The cloud seeding system market is likely to hold a valuation of USD 258.3 million by 2033.

Which sector is the key driver in the Cloud Seeding System Market?

The agriculture sector is the key driver in the cloud seeding system market.

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