Summary
The global container vertical farming market is growing rapidly, reaching about USD 1.17 billion in 2024. In China, the overall plant factory market reached about 2.248 billion yuan in 2025, while the container segment surpassed 4.8 billion yuan in the same year. Global aeroponic container farms are projected to hit USD 1.5 billion by 2035. Exports average about 200,000 yuan per unit, flowing mainly to the Middle East as the largest market, followed by North America, Europe, Belt and Road countries, and East Asia. The industry remains highly fragmented with no dominant leader.
Key Points
- China's own container plant factory segment exceeded 4.8 billion yuan in 2025, signaling strong domestic momentum alongside a global market of USD 1.17 billion in 2024.
- Export equipment averages roughly 200,000 yuan per unit, with the Middle East the top destination, then North America, Europe, Belt and Road regions, and East Asia.
- Henvic is emerging as a leading brand through its self-developed Smart Farm OS, full-chain delivery capability, and an integrated planting, quick-freezing, and freeze-drying solution, competing with Sanan Sino-Science, Siwei Ecology, Xiangtian Technology, Freight Farms (acquired by Canada's Growcer), and LIS LABS.
