Middle East Indoor Farming Report 2025 Now Available

Good morning growers,

Today’s special edition is dedicated entirely to the publication of the Middle East Indoor Farming Report 2025 — an in-depth analysis of the region’s controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) landscape, covering both vertical farming and greenhouse production across the GCC and wider Middle East.

This report brings together regional market sizing, crop trends, investment activity, technology adoption, and country-level insights to provide a practical, data-driven view of where the sector stands in 2025 and where it is heading.

A special thank you to Grow-tec for partnering with us on this edition and contributing a case study on their automation solutions for fruiting crops in vertical farming environments.

Download the full report here.

📌 Key Takeaways from the 2025 Edition

• The Middle East fruits & vegetables TAM is valued at USD 53.5 billion in 2025.

• The grower SOM for CEA is estimated at USD 2.87 billion, with greenhouses accounting for ~92% of regional production.

• The broader CEA ecosystem, including solution providers, is valued at USD 3.6–4.0B.

• The UAE and Saudi Arabia continue to lead in high-tech adoption; Egypt and Turkey drive production scale.

• The report features a dedicated Grow-tec case study highlighting automation strategies for energy-efficient fruiting-crop production in vertical systems.

📊 What’s Inside the Report

Regional Market Overview

A full breakdown of TAM, SAM, and SOM for fruits and vegetables across the Middle East, adjusted for income levels, import dependencies, and local production capabilities.

Technology & System Adoption

Neutral analysis of greenhouse versus vertical farming adoption, energy considerations, water economics, and operational realities across different climatic zones.

Investment Activity & 2025 Outlook

A review of regional investment patterns, facility announcements, public–private partnerships, and technology-led projects that shaped the first half of 2025.

Country Spotlights

Individual assessments for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and the Levant, covering market maturity, policy context, and commercial opportunities.

Case Study: Grow-tec Automation for Fruiting Crops

An examination of Grow-tec’s approach to climate control, sensor-based automation, and modular design for fruiting crops in vertical farming environments. The study outlines operational considerations for growers evaluating high-value crop categories in arid regions.

🌱 Why This Matters for the Region

The Middle East remains one of the world’s most import-dependent regions for fresh produce. As governments prioritize food security and private investment accelerates, controlled-environment agriculture continues to expand — but with different pathways depending on climate, market demand, and energy pricing.

This report helps growers, investors, policymakers, and suppliers understand where opportunities are emerging and how technology choices vary across markets.

📥 Access the Full Report

The complete Middle East Indoor Farming Report 2025 is available below:

👉 2025 Middle East Indoor Farming Report

If you’d like a briefing or see value in additional country-specific cuts, feel free to reach out directly.

Thank you for reading, and thank you again to Grow-tec for their partnership and contribution to this year's edition.