Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 132.6 Million
Market Size in 2033: USD 325.6 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 9.4%
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Crop Type, Equipment, and Region, 2025-2033”, The Saudi Arabia hydroponics market size reached USD 132.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 325.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% during 2025-2033.
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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Market
- AI-powered sensors and data analytics in Saudi hydroponics track nutrient levels and climate in real time, boosting crop yields and reducing water consumption by up to 90%.
- Government schemes under Vision 2030 drive AI adoption, helping deploy smart farming systems that optimize water usage and cut operational costs in resource-scarce environments.
- Startups like Arable, backed by $2.55 million in seed funding, use AI to create climate-adaptive systems that operate at up to 2.5x lower cost than standard hydroponic setups.
- AI automation enables predictive maintenance and dynamic crop scheduling, allowing year-round production and higher efficiency even in extreme Saudi desert conditions.
- Integrated AI/IoT platforms send farmers instant alerts about plant stress or nutrient imbalances, ensuring faster actions and consistently high-quality hydroponic produce across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Market Trends & Drivers:
A major factor steering Saudi Arabia’s hydroponics market is the country’s need to optimize water use and boost food security. With more than 90% of the land covered by desert and less than 59mm annual rainfall in most regions, traditional farming isn’t sustainable. Hydroponics uses up to 90% less water compared to conventional agriculture while producing high-quality crops year-round. This makes it a lifeline, especially as Saudi generates rising demand for pesticide-free, locally grown produce. Hydroponics’ resource efficiency and consistent output are clear answers to national challenges of water scarcity and import dependence.
Another major growth driver is robust government support and fresh investment through Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has rolled out grants, incentives, and policies for hydroponic farm licensing, investing in new technologies and supporting research partnerships. For example, vertical farming and hydroponics systems have received a $27 million government boost for localized development. Add to this the recent $2.55 million seed funding rounds for agritech startups, and the rapid rise of demonstration farms and training centers, and you have a market thriving on innovation and public-private backing.
Cutting-edge tech and active agribusiness participation are reshaping the landscape. Operators like Arable and international partners are rolling out climate-controlled hydroponic farms, using smart sensors and automation to run highly productive systems in arid conditions. Tech advancements enable farms to maximize yields in smaller spaces and supply consistent produce to supermarkets and consumers—even exporting to Europe. Farms operating in Saudi’s harshest climates are now reaching new self-sufficiency milestones, underscoring how hydroponics supports national goals while opening big opportunities for entrepreneurs and tech-driven agriculture.
Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Type Insights:
- Aggregate Hydroponic System
- Closed System
- Opened System
- Liquid Hydroponic System
Crop Type Insights:
- Tomato
- Lettuce and Leafy Vegetables
- Pepper
- Cucumber
- Microgreens
- Others
Equipment Insights:
- HVAC
- LED Grow Light
- Irrigation Systems
- Material Handling
- Control Systems
- Others
Regional Insights:
- Northern and Central Region
- Western Region
- Eastern Region
- Southern Region
Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Hydroponics Market
- July 2025: Saudi-based AgriTech startup Arable secured $2.55 million in seed funding, launching locally optimized hydroponic systems that cut operating costs by 2.5 times and set up facilities four times faster, boosting affordable sustainable farming in extreme desert climates.
- June 2025: Government-backed investment enabled the launch of new training centers and partnerships for hydroponics, supporting over 300 agripreneurs and pushing smart farming adoption with AI-driven platforms, as part of Vision 2030’s push for food security and water savings up to 90%.
- May 2025: Rapid expansion of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) has seen leading companies and startups roll out climate-adaptive hydroponic farms with real-time monitoring and automated nutrient management, allowing for year-round crop production in indoor facilities across major Saudi cities.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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