Market Assessment for Hydroponics Market in UAE

• 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

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