Space agriculture market to grow at 11% CAGR, reaching $11.51 billion by 2032.

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Space Agriculture Market” that contains information from 2018 to 2032. The Space Agriculture market is estimated to register a CAGR of 11.00% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global Space Agriculture market—Orbital Technologies Corporation, Space Garden, Zero G Kitchen, Canopy Growth Corporation, Cronos Group, SpaceX, AeroFarms, Blue Origin, Aeroponics International, Space Tango.

Market Highlights

The global Space Agriculture market is accounted to register a CAGR of 11.00% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 11.51 billion by 2032.

The increasing focus on long-duration space missions, including missions to the Moon and Mars, is a primary driver for the space agriculture market. These missions demand sustainable and efficient food production systems to support astronauts' nutritional needs in the challenging and isolated environments of space. As space agencies and organizations work to establish self-sustaining ecosystems beyond Earth, space agriculture becomes a critical component, ensuring a renewable source of fresh food, reducing the reliance on resupply missions, and contributing to the success and safety of extended space exploration.

Segment Analysis

The global Space Agriculture market has been segmented based on type and application.

On the basis of type, the market is segmented into Plant and Seed. The seed segment was attributed to holding the largest market share in 2022 due to the need to adapt crops to the unique challenges of space environments.

Based on application, the global Space Agriculture market has been segmented into scientific research and agriculture. The agriculture segment was expected to hold the largest market share in 2022 due to their significant potential for sustainability and food production in space environments.

Regional Analysis

The global Space Agriculture market, based on region, has been divided into the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America consists of US and Canada. The Europe Space Agriculture market comprises of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Space Agriculture market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World Space Agriculture market comprises of Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

The largest market share for Space Agriculture was maintained by the North American regional sector. This increase is attributed to the region's leadership in space exploration and the presence of space agencies like NASA, which are actively investing in research and development of sustainable food production systems for long-duration space missions. Additionally, the private sector's growing involvement in space ventures, including space tourism and colonization projects, further fuels the demand for advanced space agriculture technologies and solutions, positioning North America as a hub for innovation and investment in this emerging field.

Moreover, the Europe market has been persistently growing over the forecast period. The demand for Space Agriculture is driven by the region's increasing participation in international space missions and collaborations, as well as its growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental awareness, which aligns with the development of closed-loop life support systems and sustainable food production methods for future space exploration.

Additionally, the market of space agriculture in the Asia Pacific region is primarily driven by the increasing interest and investments in space exploration and satellite technology, which is fostering a conducive environment for space-related research and development, including agricultural experiments in space. Furthermore, Asia Pacific's rapidly growing population and the need for food security are encouraging governments and organizations in the region to explore novel solutions, such as space agriculture, to address food production challenges and contribute to long-term sustainability on Earth and in space.

Furthermore, the rest of the world's Space Agriculture market is divided into the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. This growth is attributed to the region's growing interest in space exploration, space research, and the need to develop sustainable life support systems for long-duration missions, which has prompted investments in space agriculture technologies and initiatives aimed at reducing the reliance on Earth for food supply during space missions.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global Space Agriculture market is expected to reach USD 11.51 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 11.00% during the forecast period.


• The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the fastest-growing global market due to the increasing interest and investments in space exploration and satellite technologies and the rapid growing population.


• Based on type, the seed segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2022, with an approximate market share of 45–65%.


• Orbital Technologies Corporation, Space Garden, Zero G Kitchen, Canopy Growth Corporation, Cronos Group, SpaceX, AeroFarms, Blue Origin, Aeroponics International, Space Tango.