HYDROPONICS MARKET ANALYSIS

Hydroponics Market Size and Trends

The hydroponics market is estimated to be valued at USD 47.38 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 105.39 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% from 2024 to 2031.

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The growing popularity of organic foods and the need for alternative farming practices are expected to drive the hydroponics market during the forecast period. Consumers are increasingly looking for organically grown leafy greens and vegetables due to rising health concerns regarding the chemicals used in traditional farming. Moreover, hydroponic farming provides higher yields while using less water and fertilizers, making it a more sustainable option. With diminished agricultural land and water resources, hydroponics is emerging as a solution to fulfill the growing demand for fresh produce. Further, technological advancements in hydroponics equipment and expanded applications in urban farming is likely to boost the adoption of hydroponic solutions in the coming years.

 Growing urban population and less availability of land

With the steady growth in urban population across the globe, major cities are becoming more densely populated than ever. According to United Nations projections, around 68% of the world is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. As cities continue to swell with new residents, the availability of fresh agricultural land near urban centers is shrinking rapidly. Traditional open field farming is no longer a viable option to meet the rising food demand of city dwellers. At the same time, factors like increased land and rental costs also make it tough for farmers to access large tracts of farmland close to cities. Hydroponic farming provides a sustainable solution to overcome these land constraints. It enables crops to be grown indoors in vertically stacked layers or multi-level spaces, utilizing only a fraction of the land needed for conventional agriculture. Hydroponic systems can be easily set up on rooftops, in warehouses or inside shipping containers close to major points of consumption. This significantly reduces transportation and logistics costs, ensures faster delivery of fresh produce to local markets and lowers food wastage. With well-designed hydroponic farms, almost year-round harvesting is possible as the environment can be precisely controlled. The ability to grow crops within urban limits using minimal land and water resources makes hydroponics highly suitable for densely populated urban areas facing land shortage issues.

Rising health consciousness among consumers has boosted the popularity of organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables in recent years. Shoppers are increasingly preferring fresh produce that has been grown naturally without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. They also like to purchase from farmers living within their state or region to minimize the carbon footprint and get produce that has higher nutritional value from being harvested close to ripeness. This changing trend has created strong demand for organically certified and locally sourced agricultural products in both retail and food service sectors. Hydroponic farming is very well positioned to cater to this growing demand. The controlled environment hydroponics setup allows crops to be grown using only natural inputs while excluding the need for synthetic fertilizers and agrochemicals. This satisfies consumer preferences for organic produce. At the same time, hydroponic farms can be situated on a much smaller piece of land within or very near cities, allowing easy localized production and distribution of fruits and vegetables.