Vertical Farming Market share research by applications and regions for 2017-2024: Global Market Insights Inc. The global Vertical Farming Market share report provides numbers for applications and regional segments of the industry covering historical as well as forecast data for decision makers. Low availability of land and fluctuating weather conditions will lead Vertical Farming Market to generate a sizable revenue over the next seven years. Of late, the issues of excess population, water conservation, crop production, and recycling have been plaguing the world. Vertical farming is expected to provide a feasible solution for these problems. Being the latest phenomenon in urban farming, vertical farming is secured with biosecurity procedures that prevent pest attacks on crops and restrict plant disease. Additionally, there is no concept of seasonal crop or run-offs, which eliminates crop spoilage and transport costs, thereby fueling vertical farming industry expansion. A report by Global Market Insights, Inc., state that vertical farming market size is expected to cross USD 13 billion by 2024, with a striking CAGR of 27% over 2017-2024, having had a base valuation of USD 2 billion in 2017.
Vertical farming involves plants being grown in vertical layers, stacked one after the other in warehouses, barren lands, deserts, high-rise buildings, and shipping containers. It reduces the necessity of pesticides, sprays, and herbicides in cropping systems and helps farmers deliver their produce on time. These benefits are expected to positively influence vertical farming market. Players operating in this market engage in collaborations to enhance crop yield and provide a positive impetus to vertical farming market. For instance, Canada based Ecobain Gardens recently formed an alliance with Philips Lighting Holding B.V. with an aim to replace its lights with Philips GreenPower LED lights to improve crop quality and increase its sales. The product landscape of vertical farming industry encompasses fruits, vegetables & herbs, equipment, and aquatic species. Raising fish and crabs in vertical farms has brought about increased economic growth in most European countries. High consumption of farm-raised fish and tilapia will lead Europe vertical farming market to grow at a modest rate over 2017-2024. Belgium, UK, Netherlands and Germany are slated to be major revenue contributors. Subject to the increased consumption of vegetables and fruits, lettuce held more than 30% of the total fruits, vegetables & herbs segment in 2016 and is expected to increase over the next few years. Vertical farming can be implemented in an outdoor or indoor setting. Outdoor applications held less than 30% of the overall vertical farming market and will depict a slightly sluggish growth rate over the next seven years. Indoor applications, on the
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