South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By System Type (Nutrient Film Technique, Deep Water Culture, Drip Systems, Ebb and Flow, and Others), By Crop Type (Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, and Others), and South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by growing consumer demand for clean and locally produced food, along with increased adoption of smart and sustainable farming technologies.

Market Overview

South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market refers to the market of soilless cultivation techniques that produce crops using nutrient water solutions in closed systems. These types of systems include nutrient film technique, deep water culture, drip systems, ebb and flow, and others. These are utilized in vertical farms, smart greenhouses, and indoor farm plans in urban areas. The market is increasing slowly as a result of increasing demand by the consumers for locally grown pesticide-free crops and limited land availability for cultivation. Consumers are keen on clean, safe, and sustainable production that is available year-round. Government incentives for smart agriculture, combined with climate control, automation, and nutrient management technologies, are driving adoption. While the market is limited by financing needs to spend large amounts at start-up and technological complexity, growing demand for effective food production solutions within urban areas will spur significant expansion through to 2035.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market.

Driving Factors

The South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market is driven by growing demand from consumers for pesticide-free, fresh fruits and vegetable produce and the rising demand for sustainable farming in urban cities. Land scarcity is compelling farmers to switch to soilless farming practices. Government policies supporting smart farming and investment in agricultural R&D are also driving growth. Also, automation technology, climate control, and nutrient delivery technology are advancing commercial hydroponic systems to be more economical, scalable, and cost-competitive to commercial growers nationwide.

Restraining Factors

South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market is restrained by high initial investment cost and the requirement of sophisticated technical knowledge to run and sustain systems. Intermittent awareness on the part of small farmers and energy use, infrastructure, and complexity-related issues can also pose constraints to large-scale uptake, particularly in the rural sector.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market share is classified into system type and crop type.

• The nutrient film technique segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market is segmented by system type into nutrient film technique, deep water culture, drip systems, ebb and flow, and others. Among these, the nutrient film technique segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This system holds large share due to its water efficiency, long-term nutrient supply, and leafy crop compatibility in commercial vertical farming.

• The vegetables segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market is segmented by crop type into vegetables, fruits, flowers, and others. Among these, the vegetables segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Vegetables are the leading crop group in hydroponic farming. The consistency of quality and year-round production makes vegetables the best business option from a financial perspective.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Nongshim Engineering
• Pulmuone
• SPC GFS
• LG CNS
• Farm8
• PlanTFarm
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea commercial hydroponic systems market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market, By System Type

• Nutrient Film Technique
• Deep Water Culture
• Drip Systems
• Ebb and Flow
• Others

South Korea Commercial Hydroponic Systems Market, By Crop Type

• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Flowers
• Others