Vertical Farming Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players Analysis, and Forecast till 2031

The vertical farming market size is projected to reach US$ 29,782.53 million by 2031 from US$ 9,936.39 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 14.7% during 2023–2031. The growing demand for organic foods and growing emphasis on precision farming are likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Vertical Farming Market Analysis

The growing population and consumer awareness of healthy food are acting as a major driver for vertical farming. The rising concern towards smart and precision farming is also positively influencing the vertical farming market globally. Lack of awareness and high cost in maintenance are some of the reasons that might hinder the growth of the market. However, growing government initiatives towards smart agriculture techniques are projected to drive the growth of vertical farming over the forecast period.

Vertical Farming Market Overview

Vertical farming is a process of growing or stacking crops vertically. The complete process is operated in controlled environments utilizing methods such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics. The process helps in cultivating crops in a much lesser amount of water than conventional farming techniques. Apart from that vertical farming also reduces the requirement of pesticides and other toxic pesticides to grow crops. The expanding urbanization and growing population are boosting the food requirements which is acting as a driver for the market. Pharmaceutical companies are also focusing on indoor vertical farming to grow biomedical plants for medicines, which is also one of the major positive trends in the market worldwide.

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Vertical Farming Market: Strategic Insights

Vertical Farming Market

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  CAGR (2023 - 2031)

  14.7%
• Market Size 2023
  US$ 9,936.39 Million
• Market Size 2031
  US$ 29,782.53 Million

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS

• Rise in Popularity of Organic Food Leading to Increased Uptake of Vertical Farming

FUTURE TRENDS

• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to Revolutionize Vertical Farming

OPPORTUNITIES

• Rapid Developments in Precision Farming Technologies

Key Players

• Eden Green Technology
• Elevate Farms Inc
• iFarm
• OSRAM GmbH
• Plenty Unlimited Inc
• Sky Greens
• Vertical Farm Systems
• Square Mile Farms
• Freight Farms
• AeroFarms

Regional Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South and Central America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

Growth Mechanism

• Hydroponics
• Aeroponics
• Aquaponics

Component

• Lighting
• Sensor
• Climate Control
• Irrigation Component
• Building Material

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Vertical Farming Market Drivers and Opportunities

Rise in Popularity of Organic Food to Favor Market

The growing health consciousness and inclination towards healthy food products are acting as major drivers for the vertical farming market. Consumers prefer and show interest in consuming organically grown crops such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Increasing health awareness is one of the prime reasons behind the growing consumer demand for food products without any harmful artificial substances or chemicals. Rising health hazards related to the consumption of chemically treated crops or vegetables are acting as a major driver for organic food, which is driving the demand for vertical farming. The growing demand for unconventional and organically grown food products throughout the year is also positively influencing the market globally.

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics to Transform Vertical Farmings

The growing technological advancement in terms of process automation and integration of robotic technology is anticipated to provide high opportunities for the vertical farming market. The agricultural farms operating in the market are more focused on research and development activities to introduce artificial intelligence technology to advance the maintenance and care of plants in a more organized and streamlined way. In addition, some companies are also concentrating on introducing robots in the vertical farming industry to reduce human intervention and increase time efficiency, which is also projected to drive the growth of the vertical farming market globally.

Vertical Farming Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the vertical farming market analysis are product growth mechanisms and component.

• Based on the growth mechanism, the market is divided into hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics. The Hydroponics segment held a larger market share in 2023.
• By component, the market is segmented lighting, sensor, climate control, irrigation component, building material, and others. The lighting segment held a significant share of the market in 2023.

Vertical Farming Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the vertical farming market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America is leading the market. High investment in advanced technologies for boosting food production and increasing the availability of seasonal fruits and vegetables throughout the year is driving the demand for vertical farming in the North America region. Growing demand for unconventional and organically grown fruits, grains, and vegetables is also boosting the evolution of the market in North America. Temperature variations and changing weather conditions are major factors hampering the growth of vegetables and fruits in various countries. The nations with extreme temperature conditions are fueling the demand for vertical farming in North America. Space constraint is also met by the stacked layered farming, which is one of the major reasons behind the rising adoption of vertical farming techniques. The growing adoption of automation and increasing robotic technology in the farming sector is also having a positive influence on the vertical farming market in the region.  The US is leading the vertical farming market in North America.

Vertical Farming Market Report Scope

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Vertical Farming Market News and Recent Developments

The vertical farming market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the Vertical Farming market are listed below:

• Eden Green Technology secured US$12 million for Its vertical farm-greenhouse combo. (Source: Eden Green Technology, Press Release, March 2024)
• Elevate Farms Inc. announced‎ the expansion of its vertically-farmed leafy greens footprint in both the US and Europe. (Source: Elevate Farms Inc., Press Release, February 2024)

Vertical Farming Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Vertical Farming Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Vertical farming market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Vertical farming market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
• Vertical Farming market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the vertical farming  market
• Detailed company profiles