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Hydroponic Substrate Market Size and Forecast, by Type {Inorganic (Rockwool, Perlite & Vermiculite, Clay Pellets), Organic (Coir, Peat Moss)} - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 4322
  • Published Date: Nov 21, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Hydroponic Substrate Market Outlook:

Hydroponic Substrate Market size was valued at USD 802.28 million in 2025 and is set to exceed USD 2.32 billion by 2035, expanding at over 11.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of hydroponic substrate is estimated at USD 883.15 million.

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The primary growth factor for the expansion of the hydroponic substrate market is anticipated to be the large usage of agricultural land across the world for varied purposes. Hydroponic substrates are of various types namely expanded clay balls, perlite substrate, coconut fiber substrate, rock wool substrate, coir or coco, a ceramic substrate, and plastic sponge substrate to name a few. The World Bank states that the total agricultural land in the world accounts for 36.9% of the total land in 2018. Also, the increasing demand for healthy and nutritious food and the rising prevalence of infectious diseases including coronavirus are estimated to boost the market growth.

Recently, there has been an increased demand for organic crops to escape the diseases and infections spreading around. As a result, the population is being conscious about what they are eating on daily basis. Thus, the rise in farmers and advancements in technological developments the agriculture is expected to increase the adoption rate of the hydroponic substrate in farming for producing high-quality vegetables. According to a report published in 2021, it “estimated that the number of farmers in India totaled to be almost 150 million farmers.”

Key Hydroponic Substrate Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • Asia Pacific is set to command a leading revenue share by 2035 in the hydroponic substrate market, upheld by the region’s rising agricultural employment rate.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The inorganic segment is projected to secure the highest share by 2035 in the hydroponic substrate market, underpinned by the growing global trade and utilization benefits of rock wool.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Swelling Population with Improved Healthcare Facilities Rising Longevity
    • Increasing Presence of Farms Owing to Self Farming to Produce Organic Food

  • Major Challenges:

    • Shortage of Labors
    • Slow Adoption Rate

  • Key Players: Comercial Projar, S.A. (Projar Group), ROCKWOOL International A/S, Galuku Group Limited, CANNA, Ceyhinz Link International, Inc., JB Hydroponics B.V., The Wonderful Soils Company, Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc., Re-Nuble, Inc., Malaysia Hydroponics.

Global Hydroponic Substrate Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 802.28 million
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 883.15 million
    • Projected Market Size: USD 2.32 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 11.2%

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (Majority Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: India, Brazil, South Korea, Indonesia, Mexico

    • Last updated on : 21 November, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Swelling Population with Improved Healthcare Facilities Rising Longevity- The rapidly growing population has increased the demand for organic agriculture and food products. This rise in demand for agricultural ingredients is projected to bring lucrative growth opportunities in the hydroponic substrate market in the assessment period. As per World Bank, the global population stood up at 7.84 billion in 2021, an increase from 7 billion in 2011. This number is further anticipated to rise by United Nations to 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100.
  • Increasing Presence of Farms Owing to Self-Farming to Produce Organic Food – The prevalence of farms across the world is expected to work as a growth factor for the utilization of hydroponic substrates to grow food products in a biological way. Recent estimates suggest that there were approximately 650 million farms worldwide in 2020.
  • Rise in Demand for Food Products Owing to Increasing Immigration – As per a recent report published in 2018, suggests the global food demand is about to increase by 60% by 2050.
  • Boom in Agriculture Industry to Cater to the Rising Food Needs - In 2020, the revenue generated by the United States agriculture, food, and related industries stood up at USD 1.060 trillion.
  • High Consumption of Chemicals Across the World – The global chemical consumption in 2021 accounted for 4 trillion euros.

Challenges

  • Shortage of Labors
  • Slow Adoption Rate
  • Additional Expenses in the Production Process
  • Need for hydroponic systems for various equipment which are of high investment cost and require relevant knowledge to improve productivity and profit hinders market growth. To run hydroponic crops, need plants, nutrients, water, a way to anchor plants, light, and nutrients. Besides, dealing with issues like root rot, molds, plant leaf issues, and pests increases the cost of the process.

Hydroponic Substrate Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Year

2026-2035

CAGR

11.2%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 802.28 million

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 2.32 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Hydroponic Substrate Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The hydroponic substrates market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type into organic and inorganic. Out of these, the inorganic segment is anticipated to garner the highest market share by 2035. The growth of the segment is attributed to the high trade of rock wool which is a type of inorganic hydroponic substrate. The Observatory of Economic Complexity stated that 2020, in 2020, rock wool was the world's 521st most traded product. This was equivalent to the value of USD 4.38 billion. The inert characteristics of rock wool provide fruit improvement and quality products with high yield and a way to control, free water flow to the plants is estimated to drive the leca substrate market growth.

Our in-depth analysis of the global hydroponic substrate market includes the following segments:

       By Type
  • Inorganic
  • Rockwool
  • Perlite & Vermiculite
  • Clay Pellets
  • Others
  • Organic
  • Coir
  • Peat Moss
  • Others
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Hydroponic Substrate Market - Regional Analysis

Asia Pacific Market Insights

 Asia Pacific industry is poised to dominate majority revenue share by 2035, as the region has a high employment rate in the agriculture industry.. Asia Pacific region has a high employment rate in the agriculture industry which is projected to be the primary growth factor for the adoption of a hydroponic substrate and the growth of the market. A recent study revealed the total employment in agriculture statistics has gone up from 36% in 2017-18 to 37% in 2018-19 and then to 38% in 2019-20 in India. Additionally, the large agricultural land present in the region is another growth factor. As per World Bank, the agricultural land in East Asia & Pacific held about 47.7% in 2018. Further, the investments in research and development activities, growth in GDP level coupled with high chemical consumption are anticipated to be other growth factors. In 2021, domestic chemical sales in Asia Pacific garnered approximately USD 3 trillion. 

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Hydroponic Substrate Market Players:

    • Comercial Projar, S.A. (Projar Group)
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    • ROCKWOOL International A/S
    • Galuku Group Limited
    • CANNA
    • Ceyhinz Link International, Inc.
    • JB Hydroponics B.V.
    • The Wonderful Soils Company
    • Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
    • Re-Nuble, Inc.
    • Malaysia Hydroponics

Recent Developments

  • ROCKWOOL International A/S announced the launch of Cavityrock Black, which offers the same excellent thermal performance, fire resistance, and moisture control of ROCKWOOL Cavityrock insulation. Its specialty is that it’s a dual-density insulation board designed to mask the insulation layer with a bonded fleece facing to create a crisp, dark aesthetic in open-joint facades.

  • Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. has acquired Aurora Innovations, Inc., Aurora International, Inc., and Gotham Properties LLC, a Eugene, Oregon-based manufacturer, and supplier of organic hydroponic products. This strategic alliance will further strengthen the company’s foothold in the hydroponics equipment and supplies market.

 

  • Report ID: 4322
  • Published Date: Nov 21, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of hydroponic substrate is estimated at USD 883.15 million.

The global hydroponic substrate market size was around USD 802.28 million in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of more than 11.2%, surpassing USD 2.32 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific is set to command a leading revenue share by 2035 in the hydroponic substrate market, upheld by the region’s rising agricultural employment rate.

Key players in the market include Comercial Projar, S.A. (Projar Group), ROCKWOOL International A/S, Galuku Group Limited, CANNA, Ceyhinz Link International, Inc., JB Hydroponics B.V., The Wonderful Soils Company, Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc., Re-Nuble, Inc., Malaysia Hydroponics.

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