Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Cropping up
The Hydroponic Crop Farming industry remained resilient during the recession, due to consistently high demand for healthy and organic produce. With extreme weather conditions damaging many crops for fresh field farmers, grocery stores and other markets turned to the industry to satisfy their demand. This factor will continue to benefit firms over the next five years, as consumers increasingly demand organic and local food.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
Concentration in the Hydroponic Crop Farming industry is high, with the top four players holding an estimated 59.1% market share. Furthermore, concentration is higher at the top, with the two largest companies, Eurofresh Farms and Village Farms International, holding an estimated 53.4% share of the market. The two largest players benefit from owning their own distribution networks and marketing agreements, which have enabled them to increase their market share over the five years to 2011. In addition, their revenue figures have attracted the attention of large private equity and hedge fund managers, who have helped them access debt markets to fund expansion. In contrast, the rest of the industry is composed of small farms, with the average farm earning about $181,400... purchase to read more