The Japan indoor farming market size reached USD 1,336.7 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2,951.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% during 2025-2033. The limited availability of fertile land, harsh weather conditions that make traditional farming challenging, and rising interest in sustainability to promote environmental health represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Indoor farming, also known as controlled environment agriculture, refers to the practice of cultivating plants within an enclosed setting, such as a greenhouse, and a completely closed environment like a warehouse. It relies on vertical farming structures, which enables growers to cultivate plants in stacks and make most of the available space. It allows for the year-round growth of plants, independent of external weather conditions, by controlling factors like light, temperature, humidity, and nutrient levels. It requires significantly less water than traditional soil-based farming as the water in these systems is recirculated. It helps eliminate the need for pesticides as it provides a controlled environment that can be kept free of pests and diseases. It enables the cultivation of fresh produce in urban areas, reduces transportation distances and improves access to fresh food. Moreover, it provides an ideal platform for plant research and allows scientists to control and manipulate the growing environment to better understand plant growth and development.
Japan Indoor Farming Market Trends:
Indoor farming in Japan is currently experiencing growth, largely driven by a combination of societal, technological, and environmental factors. The increasing aging population of the country is gradually leading to a decrease in the workforce involved in traditional farming. This is promoting the adoption of less labor-intensive farming methods, such as indoor farming. Additionally, a large population of Japan is residing on a relatively smaller land area, much of which is mountainous and arable land. As a result, vertical farming, a type of indoor farming, is gaining popularity due to its ability to maximize crop yield per square meter, making efficient use of available space. Moreover, the country is frequently exposed to harsh weather conditions, such as typhoons and heavy rainfall, which devastates outdoor crops. This, in turn, is increasing the need for indoor farming as a more reliable and resilient method of food production. Additionally, advancements in technologies, such as light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, automation, and artificial intelligence are enhancing the efficiency and productivity of indoor farms in Japan. Besides this, innovations in hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics systems are also driving the market in the country.
Key Market Segmentation:
Facility Type Insights:
Greenhouse
Indoor Vertical Farms
Container Farms
Indoor Deep Water Culture
Others
Crop Type Insights:
Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
Lettuce
Spinach
Kale
Tomato
Herbs
Bell and Chilli Peppers
Strawberry
Cucumber
Others
Flowers and Ornamentals
Annuals
Perennials
Ornamentals
Others
Others
Component Insights:
Hardware
Structure
LED Lights
HVAC
Climate Control Systems
Irrigation Systems
Others
Software
Web-based
Cloud-based
Growing System Insights:
Aeroponics
Hydroponics
Aquaponics
Soil-based
Hybrid
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the Japan indoor farming market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the Japan indoor farming market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan indoor farming market?
What is the breakup of the Japan indoor farming market on the basis of facility type?
What is the breakup of the Japan indoor farming market on the basis of crop type?
What is the breakup of the Japan indoor farming market on the basis of component?
What is the breakup of the Japan indoor farming market on the basis of growing system?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan indoor farming market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan indoor farming market?
What is the structure of the Japan indoor farming market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan indoor farming market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence
5 Japan Indoor Farming Market Landscape
5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Breakup by Facility Type
6.1 Greenhouse
6.1.1 Overview
6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.2 Indoor Vertical Farms
6.2.1 Overview
6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.3 Container Farms
6.3.1 Overview
6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.4 Indoor Deep Water Culture
6.4.1 Overview
6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
6.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.5 Others
6.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
6.5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Breakup by Crop Type
7.1 Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
7.1.3 Key Segment
7.1.3.1 Lettuce
7.1.3.2 Spinach
7.1.3.3 Kale
7.1.3.4 Tomato
7.1.3.5 Herbs
7.1.3.6 Bell and Chilli Peppers
7.1.3.7 Strawberry
7.1.3.8 Cucumber
7.1.3.9 Others
7.1.4 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.2 Flowers and Ornamentals
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
7.2.3 Key Segment
7.2.3.1 Annuals
7.2.3.2 Perennials
7.2.3.3 Ornamentals
7.2.3.4 Others
7.2.4 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.3 Others
7.3.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
7.3.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Breakup by Component
8.1 Hardware
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
8.1.3 Key Segment
8.1.3.1 Structure
8.1.3.2 LED Lights
8.1.3.3 HVAC
8.1.3.4 Climate Control System
8.1.3.5 Irrigation Systems
8.1.3.6 Others
8.1.4 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.2 Software
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
8.1.3 Key Segment
8.1.3.1 Web-based
8.1.3.2 Cloud-based
8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Breakup by Growing System
9.1 Aeroponics
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
9.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.2 Hydroponics
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
9.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.3 Aquaponics
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
9.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.4 Soil-based
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
9.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.5 Hybrid
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
9.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
10 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Competitive Landscape
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant
11 Profiles of Key Players
11.1 Company A
11.1.1 Business Overview
11.1.2 Product Portfolio
11.1.3 Business Strategies
11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
11.2.1 Business Overview
11.2.2 Product Portfolio
11.2.3 Business Strategies
11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
11.3.1 Business Overview
11.3.2 Product Portfolio
11.3.3 Business Strategies
11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
11.4.1 Business Overview
11.4.2 Product Portfolio
11.4.3 Business Strategies
11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
11.5.1 Business Overview
11.5.2 Product Portfolio
11.5.3 Business Strategies
11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
11.5.5 Major News and Events
12 Japan Indoor Farming Market - Industry Analysis