North America Vertical Farming Market was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 12.01 billion by 2030.
North America vertical farming market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% during the forecast period. Increasing popularity of organic food, urbanization and shrinking fertile lands are some of the important factors driving North America vertical farming market. The need for continuous crop production is another potential driver of the market. Furthermore, factors such as rising water scarcity, increasing inclination towards environment-friendly production of fruits and vegetables, climate change, depleting ground water levels, among others are expected to fuel growth in the market during forecast years.

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North America vertical farming market is segmented based on growth mechanism, structure, offering, application, crop type, country and company. Based on growth mechanism, the market can be fragmented into aeroponics, hydroponics, aquaponics and others. The hydroponics segment is expected to hold the largest market share during forecast period owing to the lower installation cost and ease of operation. Based on structure, the market can be bifurcated into building based vertical farms and shipping container vertical farms. The shipping container vertical farms structure is expected to dominate the market owing to the fact that they are easy to transport and do not require a large piece of land or a dedicated building to start cultivating. On the basis of application, the market can be divided into indoor and outdoor. The indoor segment dominates the market during the forecast period since indoor farming requires less water and gives high yield with minimum land utilization. Additionally, the crops remain protected from the adverse climatic conditions.
The major players operating in vertical farming market are Green Spirit Farms, Aerofarms, American Hydroponics, General Hydroponics, Illumitex, Inc., Green Sense Farms, LLC, Hort Americas, LLC, Plenty Unlimited, Inc., Bowery Farming Inc., Freight Farms and others. Major companies are developing advanced technologies and launching new products in order to stay competitive in the market. Other competitive strategies include mergers & acquisitions and new product developments. For instance, in March 2016, Illumitex (US) expanded its LED lighting services to six international countries in the vertical farming industry. Among the international vertical farms, Illumitex is currently working with Remy located in Israel, Asahi Techno in Japan, Agricool in France, and aquaponics start-ups in Norway and Italy.
Years considered for this report
Historical Years2014-2017
Base Year2018
Estimated Year2019
Forecast Period2020–2024
Objective of the Study
- To analyze and forecast the market size of North America vertical farming market.
- To classify and forecast North America vertical farming market based on growth mechanism, structure, offering, application, crop type, company and country distribution.
- To identify drivers and challenges for North America vertical farming market.
- To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in North America vertical farming market.
- To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in North America vertical farming market.
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performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, sourced a list of manufacturers across the region. Subsequently, conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, could include the manufacturers which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. analyzed the manufacturers, distribution channels and presence of all major players across the region.
The North American vertical farming market features several key players contributing to its growth and innovation. Notable companies include
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AeroFarmsBased in the United States, AeroFarms specializes in aeroponic systems for indoor vertical farming, focusing on leafy greens and herbs.
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Plenty Unlimited Inc.This U.S.-based company utilizes advanced technologies to grow a variety of crops in controlled environments, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.
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Bowery FarmingOperating in urban areas, Bowery Farming employs vertical farming techniques to produce fresh produce, aiming to revolutionize the food system.
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BrightFarmsThis company focuses on building greenhouse farms near urban centers to supply supermarkets with fresh, locally grown produce.
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Vertical HarvestBased in the U.S., Vertical Harvest operates vertical farms to provide fresh produce to local communities, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement.
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Gotham GreensKnown for its urban greenhouse operations, Gotham Greens produces a variety of leafy greens and herbs, supplying major retailers and food service providers.
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Square RootsThis company focuses on growing fresh herbs and greens in urban environments, utilizing vertical farming methods to supply local markets.
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80 Acres FarmsOperating in the U.S., 80 Acres Farms uses vertical farming to grow a variety of crops, aiming to provide fresh produce year-round.
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Local Roots FarmsThis company utilizes shipping container-based vertical farming to produce organic vegetables, supplying local communities with fresh produce.
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AppHarvestBased in the U.S., AppHarvest operates large-scale indoor farms, focusing on growing tomatoes and other crops using sustainable practices.
Key Target Audience
- Vertical farming manufacturers and suppliers
- Market research and consulting firms
- Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
- Organizations, forums and alliances related to vertical farming
The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as manufacturers, suppliers and partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.
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