The hydroponics market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing substantial growth, driven by the country’s need to enhance food security, optimize water usage, and adapt to the arid climate. Hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil using mineral nutrient solutions in water, offers a sustainable and efficient solution for agricultural production in the UAE. This content explores the current state of the hydroponics market in the UAE, key trends, driving factors, challenges, and future prospects.
Market Overview
As of 2024, the hydroponics market in the UAE is expanding rapidly, with significant investments from both the government and private sector. The market is estimated to be valued at around USD 50 million, with expectations of robust growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 15% over the next five years. This growth is primarily attributed to the UAE’s strategic initiatives to achieve food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
Out of 150 covered farms in Abu Dhabi, 50–60 are hydroponic farms. Large hydroponic farms include Pure Harvest, Armela, Emirates Hydroponics, etc. Abu Dhabi has approx. 150 functional covered field farms. Majority of them are small farm under 8 ha with basic greenhouse structure with limited ventilation
Food consumption growth remained flat with a CAGR of 0.8% in the last five years, while food production experienced a healthy CAGR of 4.4%
Opportunities exist across the product categories. The overall self-sufficiency has reached just 11.8%, with Pulses, Cereals, and Roots & Tubers having negligible self-sufficiency
Launched in 2018, National Food Security Strategy 2051 primary objective is to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their economic classifications, have access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food throughout the year
There is a significant market potential and government support for new players to enter hydroponic market in the UAE. However, mid-size and smaller farms face challenge due to lower scale and higher competition
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Table of Content:
UAE Farming / Agriculture Overview
Introduction to Agriculture Sector
Historical and future growth
Climatic conditions
Water supply
Harvested area etc.
Emerging techniques and technological advancements in agriculture space
Agriculture contribution to GDP
Self-sufficiency ratio and reliance on imports
Supply & Demand Overview
Total cultivated area: Cultivated area by method of cultivation, emirates
Total agriculture production: overall, by region
Agriculture production data by crops: including covered cultivation
Fastest growing crops in covered cultivation
Crops consumption
Agriculture Imports Data by Crops
Total agriculture produce import (Quantity and value)
Imports by crop type (Quantity and value)
Fastest growing import categories
Exports by crop type (value) and Major export region
Government initiatives to address the gap — reduce reliance on imports
UAE Hydroponics Market Overview
Hydroponics: Market Structure and Value chain
Specific of the players and arrangements between them for each part of the value chain
Consultants
Hydroponic farm design and installation providers
Components and equipment suppliers
Hydroponic farm players
Hydroponics Crops Production Overview
Area under cultivation (covered / non covered)
Types of crops produced using hydroponic farming
Estimated total addressable market for Hydroponic farming and sector outlook (2019–2027F)
List of new / upcoming farms with estimated capacity / production area (as available)
Market segmentation (2023 on best effort basis) by
Type: Aggregate Hydroponic System, Liquid Hydroponic System),
Technology Type (HVAC, LED Grow Light, Irrigation Systems, Material Handling, Control Systems, Others)
Farming type: Indoor / Outdoor
Government initiatives, subsidies and programs in UAE for supporting hydroponic agriculture: Nature of each, subsidy, funding, tax benefits, fast track processing, etc.
National Food Security Strategy 2051
Innovation and efforts by producers at high level
Key trends, drivers and challenges impacting the outlook e.g.,
Drivers: Smart farming technology penetration, crop diversification and specialty crops focus, etc.
Challenges: Initial capital investment and opex cost, lack of technical expertise and training
Hydroponics Farms: Competition Assessment
List of key hydroponics players in the market — Farms and suppliers / installation companies: E.g., Armela Farms, GreenOponics Agricultural Services LLC, Wafra Farms, A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP, VeggiTech, Madar Farms, Uns Vertical Farms, BADIA FARMS, Greener Crop Inc, and Aranya Farms
Profile of top 3–4 large hydroponics farms / producers operating in the UAE:
Overview: Vintage, Management group, employees, revenue (best effort basis)
Location and area covered
Type of farm in terms of technology, indoor / outdoor, etc.
Facility / infrastructure features
Production capacity
Crops produced
Partnerships and tie ups
Key customers
Future plans, etc.
Profile of top 2–3 large hydroponics technology / design and installation players
Overview: Vintage, Management group, employees, revenue (best effort basis)
Credentials: # of Clients / farms
Specialties: LEDs, lighting, racks and growth structures, HVAC systems, irrigation & plumbing systems, consumables
Partnerships and tie ups
Strategies and future plans.
Industry M&A: Key deals, period, parties to M&A and objective of the deals
UAE Hydroponics Market: Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Industry SWOT Assessment
Key risks and mitigants
Recommendations
Customer Acquisition
Partnerships / Tie Ups
Marketing / Branding
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