Vertical Farming Market Size, Share, COVID 19 Impact, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Type (Indoor, Outdoor), By Components (Platforms, Containers, LEDs, Others), By Growth Mechanism (Aeroponics, Hydroponics, Aquaponics), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2020 To 2025

The vertical farming market is projected to witness a CAGR of 19.85% during the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$10.563 billion by 2025, increasing from US$3.564 billion in 2019. Vertical farming is the urban agricultural practice of growing food crops in vertically stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces, or integrated into other structures. Growing demand for pesticide-free food products owing to the rising health concerns and increasing population is facilitating investment in the research and development of modern agriculture methods. Vertical farming is practiced in a closed environment, which makes it easier to monitor pests and diseases. Mounting demand for food to feed the public will boost the demand for vertical farming as it is feasible to produce fruits and vegetables around the year by providing the plant with suitable temperature, nutrition, and light among other factors.

The rising global population, urbanization, and increased demand for organic products are some of the key factors driving the market growth. The close proximity to the point of end consumption and reduced dependence on water and other natural resources is further expected to boost market growth. Furthermore, various government initiatives are being taken to promote the adoption of vertical farming practices globally. However, the high initial cost and the limited range of products that can be manufactured using the vertical farming method are the major challenges that the market is expected to face during the forecast period.

Increasing demand for organic food products is boosting the demand for vertical farming solutions

Vertical farming is a revolutionary approach in agricultural practices which has enabled the production of high quantities of nutritious and quality fresh food and does not involve the use of pesticides and fungicides. Recently, the growing health issues among people globally have shifted consumer’s attention towards changing their lifestyle patterns and food habits. Thus, the resultant increase in consumer awareness regarding the health hazards of chemically produced fruits and vegetables has led to an increased demand for pesticide-free food, which has further led to a rise in the adoption of organic farming practices, which is a major factor driving the growth of the vertical farming market globally. In vertical farming, hydroponic and aeroponics, are the two main production processes encompassing the use of nutrient-rich solutions to feed the plant. As per the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) in Europe, the organic retail sales in 2016 accounted for €30.7 billion with a 12% annual growth rate of organic retail sales whereas the percentage of organic land accounted for only 6.7%. Thus, the growing organic market due to the higher demand for organically produced products will further increase the adoption of vertical farming methods.

The growth mechanism is an important aspect of vertical farming

By growth mechanism, the vertical market is segmented into aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics. These are the modern agriculture systems that utilize nutrient-rich water than soil for plant nourishment. Moreover, it does not require fertile land to effective which is further fueling its adoption. The use of hydroponic is increasing because of growing investment and its ability to increase crop yields without releasing nutrition pollution into the environment. Similarly, less water, fertilizer, and pesticide usage in aeroponics growth mechanism is increasingly gaining popularity which is driving its adoption while relatively low maintenance of aquaponics system is fueling its growth.

North America remains a key market for vertical farming solutions, while the Asia Pacific region will witness the fastest growth over the forecast period

By geography, the vertical farming market is segmented as North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. North America held a significant market share owing to the presence of well-established companies and rapid adoption of advanced technology. Increasing investment by major market players due to rising popularity regarding the efficacy of vertical farming will boost the demand for vertical farming solutions. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is projected to witness substantial growth in the coming years. Rising demand for organic food products and increasing population are the major factors driving the demand for vertical farming solutions in the APAC region over the forecast period.

Key players profiled in the report are Agrilution GmbH, Aerofarms, Hort Americas, Illumitex, Bright Agrotech, Everlight, Koninklijke Philips N.V, Sky Greens, Modular Farms, and Suncore among others.

Vertical Farming Market Scope:

Segmentation:

Vertical farming market has been segmented as below:

·       By Type

·       Indoor

·       Outdoor

·       By Component

·       Platforms

·       Containers

·       Leds

·       Others

·       By Mechanism

·       Aeroponics

·       Hydroponics

·       Aquaponics

·       By Geography

·       North America

·       US

·       Canada

·       Mexico

·       South America

·       Brazil   

·       Argentina

·       Colombia

·       Others

·       Europe

·       United Kingdom

·       Germany

·       France

·       Spain

·       Italy

·       Others

·       Middle East and Africa

·       UAE

·       Saudi Arabia

·       South Africa

·       Asia Pacific

·       China

·       India

·       Japan

·       Australia

·       South Korea

·       Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the growth prospects for the vertical farming market?
A1. The vertical farming market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.85% over the forecast period.

Q2. What is the size of the global vertical farming market?
A2. Vertical Farming Market was valued at US$3.564 billion in 2019.

Q3. Which region holds the largest market share in the vertical farming market?
A3. North America held a significant share in the vertical farming market owing to the presence of well-established companies and the rapid adoption of advanced technology.

Q4. What will be the vertical farming market size by 2025?
A4. The global vertical farming market is projected to reach a total market size of US$10.563 billion by 2025.

Q5. What factors are anticipated to drive the vertical farming market growth?
A5. The rising global population, urbanization, and increased demand for organic products are some of the key factors driving the vertical farming market growth.