Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market

Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia microgreens market size reached USD 16.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 40.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.50% during 2025-2033. The market is growing due to rising consumer awareness of nutritional benefits, expanding urban farming initiatives, increasing demand for premium culinary ingredients, and government-backed food security programs. Technological advancements in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponics also support consistent year-round production in the region’s arid climate.

Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market Trends:

Growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is gaining momentum in Saudi Arabia as a strategic approach to overcome the country's arid climate and water scarcity challenges. The adoption of technologies such as vertical farming and hydroponics has been instrumental in ensuring consistent agricultural yields while significantly reducing water consumption. This aligns with the nation's sustainability objectives and efforts to enhance resource efficiency. For instance, the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has set ambitious targets to increase organic production by 300%, reflecting a commitment to innovative agricultural solutions. This movement is positioning microgreens as a key component of the Kingdom’s evolving agri-tech landscape and is expected to strengthen domestic food production resilience.

Rising Demand from Hospitality and Fine Dining Sectors
Saudi Arabia's hospitality and fine dining industries are expanding rapidly, driven by Vision 2030’s focus on economic diversification and tourism. In 2024, the country recorded nearly 30 million inbound tourists, a rise from 27.4 million in 2023, with ambitions to reach 70 million annually. This surge is fueling demand for high-end ingredients like microgreens. Hotel performance metrics have shown marked improvements—average daily rates rose by 35.6%, and RevPAR climbed 43.9% by mid-2024. As more visitors seek wellness-oriented experiences, restaurants are adapting by offering healthier, organic menu items. Microgreens are gaining popularity for their nutritional value and visual appeal, positioning them as a preferred choice for chefs aiming to elevate presentation and meet evolving consumer preferences in premium dining spaces.

Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, farming method, distribution channel, and end use.

Type Insights:

• Broccoli 
• Cabbage 
• Cauliflower 
• Arugula 
• Peas 
• Basil 
• Radish 
• Others 

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, arugula, peas, basil, radish, and others.

Farming Method Insights:

• Indoor Vertical Farming
• Commercial Greenhouses
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the farming method have also been provided in the report. This includes indoor vertical farming, commercial greenhouses, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Retail Stores
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, retail stores, and others.

End Use Insights:

• Residential
• Commercial

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes residential and commercial.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market News:

• April 2024: Koppert planned to advance biological crop protection through close collaboration with growers and continued innovation in application methods. The company continues to prioritize innovation, rigorous testing, and grower insights to improve its methods. Beyond supplying biological solutions, Koppert focuses on simplifying their use and boosting grower efficiency through tools like digital twin simulations and flexible release systems, all while promoting sustainable and productive farming practices across diverse crops and regions.
• April 2024: Tabuk Agricultural Development Co. signed a non-binding MoU with TOPIAN, NEOM’s food company, to develop a 100-hectare hydroponic greenhouse project in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Tabuk will provide land, utilities, and infrastructure support, while Topian will manage design, technical operations, staffing, and sales. The facility aims to supply fruits and vegetables to local markets, aligning with NEOM’s self-sufficiency goals. Topian is backed by the Saudi Ministry of Environment and focuses on sustainable food production technologies.

Saudi Arabia Microgreens Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia microgreens market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market on the basis of farming method?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market on the basis of end use?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia microgreens market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia microgreens market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia microgreens market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia microgreens market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia microgreens industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.