Soilless Growing Mediums Market by Product (Inorganic, Organic, Synthetic), Farming Type (Aeroponic, Aquaponic, Hydroponic), Distribution Channel, Application - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Soilless Growing Mediums Market by Product (Inorganic, Organic, Synthetic), Farming Type (Aeroponic, Aquaponic, Hydroponic), Distribution Channel, Application - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Soilless Growing Mediums Market size was estimated at USD 1.14 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 1.25 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 9.82% to reach USD 2.19 billion by 2030.

Global Soilless Growing Mediums MarketThe soilless growing mediums encompass various substrates, materials, and technologies that facilitate plant growth without the use of soil. The primary function of these mediums is to provide plants with essential nutrients, water, support, and aeration required for their growth and development. These mediums have various applications in agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, and landscaping. Some common soilless growing mediums are coco coir, perlite, vermiculite, peat moss, hydroton clay pellets, and sphagnum moss. The popularity of soilless growth mediums is driven by rising food demand, increasing agricultural productivity, growing sustainability, resource conservation, climatic challenges, crop variability, and technological advancements. However, issues such as initial setup costs and skilled labor requirements impede the wide usage of the product. Businesses should prioritize the development of eco-friendly substrates, affordable technologies, and creating customized solutions to foster sustainable growth in this market. The development of cost-effective solutions can also encourage wider adoption among small-scale growers while tapping into emerging markets' potential in developing countries. Moreover, with the popularity of soilless indoor smart agriculture, the use of soilless growing mediums is expected to rise.Regional InsightsThe Americas show strong adoption of soilless growing mediums due to increased agricultural productivity, the rising popularity of vertical farming, and the presence of diverse regional players expanding production activities. Manufacturers are subject to strict regulations from organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to ensure the environmental safety of using the product. Manufacturers are focused on developing environmentally friendly products and promoting sustainable farming practices to expand their soilless growing media product commercialization. APAC is a significant player in soilless growing mediums due to its rapidly growing population and expanding agricultural production. As governments across APAC prioritize food security concerns, they have introduced policies encouraging advanced agricultural techniques such as hydroponics and aeroponics systems. Manufacturers of soilless growing mediums are seizing this opportunity by collaborating with local authorities to support research projects or pilot programs for novel applications of these techniques. The EMEA region has been an early adopter of soilless growing mediums owing to its extensive and growing horticulture industry. European countries have stringent regulations under the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy that promote sustainable agriculture practices. Market players are introducing products that strictly adhere to regulatory standards while investing in research and expanding partnerships with regional stakeholders to develop innovative solutions.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Soilless Growing Mediums Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Soilless Growing Mediums Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Soilless Growing Mediums Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include AeroFarms, LLC, AmHydro, Brio Hydroponics, Carolina Perlite Co., Inc., Cevahir Perlite, CoCoir, FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co., GrowLife, Inc., Hawthorne Gardening Company, Hydrodynamics International, Inc., Hydrofarm, Just Hydroponics, Lambert Peat Moss Inc., Les Tourbières Berger Ltée, Pegasus Agritech, Pelemix Ltd. by SunGro Horticulture, Pennsylvania Perlite Corporation, PF Harris Manufacturing Co. LLC, PittMoss, LLC, Plantonix, Premier Tech Ltd., Quick Plug by Profile Products, Rise Hydroponics, Sri Ragavendra Coir Factory, Supreme Perlite, Thanet Earth Limited, and The Horticulture Company.

Market Segmentation & Coverage



This research report categorizes the Soilless Growing Mediums Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product
Inorganic
Gravels & Pebbles
Perlite
Rock Wool
Sand
Vermiculite
Organic
Coconut Coir
Peat
Rice hulls
Sawdust
Straw
Synthetic
Foam Ship
Moisture Absorbent Plastic Fibre
Sponges
Farming Type
Aeroponic
Aquaponic
Hydroponic
Distribution Channel
Offline
Online
Application
Greenhouses
Indoor Farms
Vertical Farms
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Soilless Growing Mediums Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Soilless Growing Mediums Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Soilless Growing Mediums Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Soilless Growing Mediums Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Soilless Growing Mediums Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Soilless Growing Mediums Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Increasing agricultural production with emphasis on crop yield and quality
5.1.1.2. Initiatives encouraging precision agriculture and vertical farming worldwide
5.1.1.3. Rising adoption o eco-friendly substrate-based growing mediums
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. High cost of initial setup and need for trained expertise for product use
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. New research to develop high-performing soilless growing mediums
5.1.3.2. Emerging popularity of soilless indoor smart agriculture
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Requires constant monitoring and maintenance to achieve optimum benefit
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Soilless Growing Mediums Market, by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Inorganic
6.3.1. Gravels & Pebbles
6.3.2. Perlite
6.3.3. Rock Wool
6.3.4. Sand
6.3.5. Vermiculite
6.3. Organic
6.4.1. Coconut Coir
6.4.2. Peat
6.4.3. Rice hulls
6.4.4. Sawdust
6.4.5. Straw
6.4. Synthetic
6.5.1. Foam Ship
6.5.2. Moisture Absorbent Plastic Fibre
6.5.3. Sponges
7. Soilless Growing Mediums Market, by Farming Type
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Aeroponic
7.3. Aquaponic
7.4. Hydroponic
8. Soilless Growing Mediums Market, by Distribution Channel
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Offline
8.3. Online
9. Soilless Growing Mediums Market, by Application
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Greenhouses
9.3. Indoor Farms
9.4. Vertical Farms
10. Americas Soilless Growing Mediums Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States
11. Asia-Pacific Soilless Growing Mediums Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam
12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Soilless Growing Mediums Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
13.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
13.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
13.3.1.1. SunGro Horticulture Announces Acquisition of Pelemix Americas Operations
13.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
13.3.2.1. Certhon and Living Greens Farm Announce Partnership
13.3.2.2. This Partnership Brings Our Hydroponic Innovations to North America
14. Competitive Portfolio
14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.1.1. AeroFarms, LLC
14.1.2. AmHydro
14.1.3. Brio Hydroponics
14.1.4. Carolina Perlite Co., Inc.
14.1.5. Cevahir Perlite
14.1.6. CoCoir
14.1.7. FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co.
14.1.8. GrowLife, Inc.
14.1.9. Hawthorne Gardening Company
14.1.10. Hydrodynamics International, Inc.
14.1.11. Hydrofarm
14.1.12. Just Hydroponics
14.1.13. Lambert Peat Moss Inc.
14.1.14. Les Tourbières Berger Ltée
14.1.15. Pegasus Agritech
14.1.16. Pelemix Ltd. by SunGro Horticulture
14.1.17. Pennsylvania Perlite Corporation
14.1.18. PF Harris Manufacturing Co. LLC
14.1.19. PittMoss, LLC
14.1.20. Plantonix
14.1.21. Premier Tech Ltd.
14.1.22. Quick Plug by Profile Products
14.1.23. Rise Hydroponics
14.1.24. Sri Ragavendra Coir Factory
14.1.25. Supreme Perlite
14.1.26. Thanet Earth Limited
14.1.27. The Horticulture Company
14.2. Key Product Portfolio
15. Appendix
15.1. Discussion Guide
15.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY FARMING TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY FARMING TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. AMERICAS SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. AMERICAS SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. UNITED STATES SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. UNITED STATES SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. ASIA-PACIFIC SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. ASIA-PACIFIC SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 22. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 23. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 24. SOILLESS GROWING MEDIUMS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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