Middle East Vertical Farming Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East Vertical Farming Market Report is Segmented by Growth Mechanism (Aeroponics, Hydroponics, and Aquaponics), Structure (Building-Based Vertical Farms and Shipping Container Vertical Farms), Crop Type (Fruits and Vegetables, Herbs and Micro-Greens, Flowers and Ornamentals, and Other Crop Types), and Geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Rest of the Middle East). The Report Offers the Market Size in Value Terms in USD for all the Abovementioned Segments.

Middle East Vertical Farming Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Middle East Vertical Farming Market Size

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Middle East Vertical Farming Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 403.97 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 801.99 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 14.70 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Middle East Vertical Farming Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East Vertical Farming Market Analysis

The Middle East Vertical Farming Market size is estimated at USD 403.97 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 801.99 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The Middle Eastern region is highly suitable for developing vertical farms due to water scarcity, less arable land, and higher dependency on imports for food requirements. Factors like increased investments in food security, the use of vertical farming in production and delivery, and public-private sector collaborations contribute to market growth. Moreover, companies are focusing on various strategic activities, including partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions, to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) signed a joint venture agreement with AeroFarms, a US-based sustainable agriculture company, to build indoor vertical farms across the Middle Eastern region. The first farm to be built in Saudi Arabia is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 1.1 million kgs of crops with the country’s USD 620 billion PIF. Furthermore, other players are focused on developing vertical farms in the region. For instance, in July 2022, Crop One Holdings and Emirates Flight Catering opened the world’s largest vertical farm. It is a 330,000-square-foot facility near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central. It can produce over 2 million pounds of leafy greens annually.

Middle East Vertical Farming Industry Overview

The vertical farming market in the Middle East is fragmented. Aerofarms, Pure Harvest Smart Farm, Crop One Holdings, Kalera Farms, and Mowreq are some of the major players operating in the market. The players are investing in product improvisation for business expansions. They have also been expanding their business by adopting various strategies such as acquisitions and partnerships.

Middle East Vertical Farming Market Leaders

  1. Aero Farms

  2. Crop One Holdings Inc.

  3. Kalera Farms

  4. Pure Harvest Smart Farm

  5. Mowreq

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Middle East Vertical Farming Market Concentration
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Middle East Vertical Farming Market News

  • December 2023: Pure Harvest Smart Farms acquired RedSea, a Saudi Arabian player that deals with climate-smart technology solutions. According to the acquisition terms, Pure Harvest took over RedSea’s existing six-hectare controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production facility near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Through this acquisition, the company aimed to increase its production of fresh produce in the Saudi Arabian market.
  • September 2023: Pure Harvest Smart Farms partnered with Richel Group (Richel), one of the leading organizations providing turnkey, mid- to high-tech greenhouse solutions worldwide. With the main focus on the Middle East and Asia, the partnership aimed to deploy over USD 150 million worth of smart growing systems promoting the production of fresh produce with the flexibility to expand the partnership into new markets of different geographies.
  • March 2023: AeroFarms expanded its indoor vertical farming ventures in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. The company signed a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and established a vertical farm producing 1,100 metric tons of crops annually.

Middle East Vertical Farming Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increased Focus on Food Security by GCC Countries
    • 4.2.2 Low Precipitation and Shrinking Area of Arable Land
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Operational Costs
    • 4.3.2 Decreasing Fresh Water Available and Increasing Salinity
  • 4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Growth Mechanism
    • 5.1.1 Aeroponics
    • 5.1.2 Hydroponics
    • 5.1.3 Aquaponics
  • 5.2 Structure
    • 5.2.1 Building-based Vertical Farms
    • 5.2.2 Shipping Container Vertical Farms
  • 5.3 Crop Type
    • 5.3.1 Fruits and Vegetables
    • 5.3.2 Herbs and Micro-greens
    • 5.3.3 Flowers and Ornamentals
    • 5.3.4 Other Crop Types
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.4.3 Egypt
    • 5.4.4 Rest of Middle East

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Aero Farms
    • 6.3.2 Madar Farms
    • 6.3.3 Crop One Holdings Inc.
    • 6.3.4 Kalera Farms Inc.
    • 6.3.5 Pure Harvest Smart Farms
    • 6.3.6 Armela Farms LLC
    • 6.3.7 Mowreq
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Middle East Vertical Farming Industry Segmentation

Vertical farming, an innovative agricultural approach, cultivates crops in vertically stacked layers. This method employs soil-less techniques like aquaponics, hydroponics, and aeroponics, all within a meticulously controlled environment.

The Middle East vertical farming market is segmented by growth mechanism (aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics), structure (building-based vertical farms and shipping container vertical farms), crop type (fruits and vegetables, herbs and micro-greens, flowers and ornamentals, and other crop types), and geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Rest of Middle East).

The report offers market sizing and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Growth Mechanism Aeroponics
Hydroponics
Aquaponics
Structure Building-based Vertical Farms
Shipping Container Vertical Farms
Crop Type Fruits and Vegetables
Herbs and Micro-greens
Flowers and Ornamentals
Other Crop Types
Geography Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Rest of Middle East
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Middle East Vertical Farming Market Research FAQs

How big is the Middle East Vertical Farming Market?

The Middle East Vertical Farming Market size is expected to reach USD 403.97 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 14.70% to reach USD 801.99 million by 2030.

What is the current Middle East Vertical Farming Market size?

In 2025, the Middle East Vertical Farming Market size is expected to reach USD 403.97 million.

Who are the key players in Middle East Vertical Farming Market?

Aero Farms, Crop One Holdings Inc., Kalera Farms, Pure Harvest Smart Farm and Mowreq are the major companies operating in the Middle East Vertical Farming Market.

What years does this Middle East Vertical Farming Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Middle East Vertical Farming Market size was estimated at USD 344.59 million. The report covers the Middle East Vertical Farming Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East Vertical Farming Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Middle East Vertical Farming Industry Report

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