Vertical Farming Industry Overview

The global vertical farming market size is expected to reach USD USD 24.95 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2023 to 2030. Increased use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for producing crops is likely to spur market demand over the forecast period. Information obtained from the sensors is stored on the cloud and analyzed to perform the required actions. The growing automation in agriculture and increasing use of big data and predictive analytics for maximizing yields are also likely to drive the market.

Vertical farming is effective in ensuring stability in crop production and maintaining reliability even in adverse climatic conditions. It provides multiple benefits over the traditional farming technique, such as less use of water, the lesser need for agrochemicals, and low dependence on agricultural labor. Vertical farming makes use of metal reflectors and artificial lighting to maximize natural sunlight.

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Genetically modified organisms and the environmental and health effects of pesticides and other non-natural substances that are used for increasing agricultural production have encouraged consumers to adopt organic foods. According to the Organic Trade Association, the U.S. organic industry sales increased by around 5% in 2019 owing to the increased investment in infrastructure and education. As per the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, the handlers and growers of organic products need to comply with the regulations.

Artificial lighting helps in extending the hours of natural daylight, which further increases the health, growth rate, and yield of the plants. Artificial lighting such as high-pressure sodium lighting and LED lighting can extend the availability of crops (throughout a season). LED lighting systems produce a dual-band color spectrum and generate low heat. They are anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

A hydroponic system is a method of growing plants without soil. A hydroponic system eliminates the need for pesticides and artificial ripening agents and helps in producing nutritionally-rich vegetables. However, factors such as high initial investment and fewer crop varieties are likely to restrain the market growth.

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Vertical Farming Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global vertical farming market report based on structure, growing mechanism, crop category and region

Vertical Farming Structure Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Shipping Container
• Building-based

Vertical Farming Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Hardware
  • Lighting
  • Hydroponic components
  • Climate control
  • Sensors
• Software
• Services
  • System Integration Consulting
  • Managed Services
  • Assisted Professional Services

Vertical Farming Growing Mechanism Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Hydroponics
• Aeroponics
• Aquaponics

Vertical Farming Crop Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017- 2030)

• Fruits Vegetables, Herbs
  • Tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Bell Chili Peppers
  • Strawberry
  • Cucumber
  • Leafy Greens (excluding lettuce)
  • Herbs
  • Others
• Flowers Ornamentals
  • Perennials
  • Annuals
  • Ornamentals
• Others (Cannabis, Microgreens)

Vertical Farming Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Key Companies profiled:

• AeroFarms (U.S.)
• Illumitex, Inc. (U.S.)
• American Hydroponics (U.S.)
• Agrilution GmbH
• Brightfarms Inc.
• Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Freight Farms
• GrowUp Urban Farms Ltd.
• Green Sense Farms, LLC
• Vertical Farm Systems

Key Vertical Farming Company Insights

Some of the key players operating in the market include Agrilution GmbH; Aerofarm; Brightfarms Inc.; Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd; Freight Farms; GrowUp Urban Farms Ltd.; Green Sense Farms, LLC; Vertical Farm Systems.

• Vertical Farm Systems is engaged in the development of fully automated growing systems with reusable medium and energy efficient climate cells. The company utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and automation for optimized growing conditions.
• Brightfarms Inc., is an indoor farming company that provides fresh packaged salad. The company sells their product locally that are grown in controlled environment. The company is inclined towards development of efficient vertical farming system with a focus on resource efficiency and sustainable practices.

Bowery Farming and Aerofarm are some of the emerging market participants in the target market.

• Bowery Farming is engaged in providing solutions related to vertical farming and digital agriculture. Bowery Farming is a New York based company having farms in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
• Aerofarm, is a U.S.- based indoor vertical farming solution provider. The company uses artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix broken food system and improve the fresh produce growth

Recent Developments

• In March 2023, BrightFarms, a pioneer in the indoor farming industry, is growing by establishing four additional regional greenhouse centers that introduce sustainably farmed leafy greens to a broader audience in the Eastern and Central United States. The newly built greenhouse centers are expected to meet the rising demand for organic food and initiate distribution to retailers by 2024. With this expansion, the company is expecting 10x revenue growth by 2024.
• In February 2023, AeroFarms and Public Investment Fund (PIF), a wealth funding body of Saudi Arabia, announced a joint venture to establish indoor vertical farms in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia.

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