Aquaponics Market Report 2026

The aquaponics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $1.72 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing awareness of sustainable farming methods, rising interest in home-based food production, increasing need for water-efficient agriculture techniques, early adoption of simple aquaponic systems, expansion of small-scale urban farming.

The aquaponics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for organic aquaponic produce, growth in commercial aquaponics infrastructure, increasing investment in climate-controlled farming systems, expansion of aquaponics in educational and research institutions, rising consumer focus on local farm-to-table produce. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of integrated fish-vegetable production systems, growing demand for chemical-free and organic aquaponic produce, expansion of controlled environment aquaponics for year-round production, increasing use of efficient water recirculation and filtration designs, greater focus on high-value crops such as leafy greens and herbs.

The increasing scarcity of arable land is expected to propel the growth of the aquaponics market in the future. Arable land refers to areas suitable for crop cultivation, which are diminishing due to urbanization, soil degradation, and conversion for non-agricultural purposes. Aquaponics addresses this challenge by enabling efficient crop cultivation in limited spaces, employing vertical farming methods, and integrating aquaculture with hydroponics for sustainable agricultural practices. For example, statistics from the UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs revealed a decrease in arable and cereal crop areas from 2022 to 2023, underscoring the trend towards reduced available farmland. This trend is a significant driver for the expansion of aquaponics systems.

Major companies are increasingly backing enterprises within the aquaponics sector, particularly those targeting the restaurant industry. Strategic investments inject vital capital into technology advancements, infrastructure expansion, and operational scaling, thereby enhancing efficiency and market penetration. For instance, in October 2023, Italy-based aquaponics firm The Circle launched a $0.0022 billion expansion initiative, aimed at boosting production capacity, establishing advanced technological hubs, and leveraging intellectual property for improved sustainability and scalability. Supported by Opes Italia and previous financing from Invitalia, this investment underscores a commitment to sustainable product availability and technological progress, thereby fostering market growth.

In March 2024, Cannaray Limited, a UK-based cannabis company, completed a merger with Aqualitas Inc., a Canadian aquaponic cannabis company. This merger integrates exclusive aquaponics cultivation methods with Clean Green Certified organic products, renowned cannabis strains, vertical integration capabilities, global distribution networks, and extensive research and innovation capacities.

Major companies operating in the aquaponics market are Hydrofarm, AquaCal, Stuppy Greenhouse, AquaBioTech Group, Red Ewald, Portable Farms Aquaponics Systems, Lucky Clays Fresh, Practical Aquaponics, FUTURE FARMING, Pentair Aquatic Eco-System Inc., Aquatic Network, Nelson & Pade Aquaponics, AquaSprouts, ECF Farmsystems GmbH, Ichthys Aquaponics, Symbiotic Aquaponic LLC, The Aquaponic Source, Endless Food Systems, The Urban Farming Guys, Aponic Ltd., NutraPonics, Gothic Arch Greenhouses, FriendlyAquaponics, ECOLIFE Conservation.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported aquaponics equipment such as pumps, grow lights, filtration systems, and sensors are driving up installation and operational costs, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions that depend heavily on globally sourced components. Segments including aeration systems, water quality testing devices, and fish tank components are most affected due to cross-border supply chains. Although tariffs increase procurement costs and slow adoption for commercial growers, they also encourage local manufacturing and innovation in cost-effective aquaponics technologies, supporting long-term domestic ecosystem development.

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Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural technique that combines aquaculture (the raising of aquatic animals) with hydroponics (growing plants in water without soil) in a mutually beneficial environment. In this system, water from the aquaculture tanks is circulated to the hydroponic plant beds, where plants use nutrients from fish waste as natural fertilizer. Aquaponics results in reduced water usage compared to conventional farming methods, eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, and enables the simultaneous production of fish (a protein source) and vegetables within a single integrated system.

Key components of aquaponics include biofilters, settling basins, fish tanks, soil-free plant beds, rearing tanks, aquaponic produce, and other supporting elements. The biofilter plays a crucial role in breaking down fish waste into nutrients that plants can absorb, maintaining the system's overall equilibrium. Supporting equipment such as grow lights, pumps, valves, water heaters, water quality testing systems, fish pump systems, and aeration systems are essential for various growing methods such as deep-water culture (DWC), nutrient film technique (NFT), and media-filled grow beds. Aquaponics systems are utilized for cultivating fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, suitable for applications ranging from commercial farming and home production to research and educational environments.North America was the largest region in the aquaponics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aquaponics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aquaponics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aquaponics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as system design consultancy, training workshops, maintenance services, feasibility studies, and educational programs. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The aquaponics market also includes sales of aquaponic gardening kits, aquaponic fish feed, automated aquaponic monitoring systems, and aquaponic greenhouse structures. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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