The Germany greenhouse market is estimated to be valued at 204.540 million in 2020. Due to its ease of availability and lower initial infrastructure costs, commercial greenhouse horticulture began by employing soil as the foundation for all plants. Glass or plastic roofs, as well as glass or plastic walls, are common covering materials used in commercial greenhouses. It's a new application with a lot of promise that employs a variety of technologies, including heating, cooling, ventilation, LED grow lights, communication technology, irrigation systems, and control systems, among others. In the commercial greenhouse sector, heating and cooling systems are the most important pieces of equipment. The increasing trend of organic farming and rooftop farming and the increasing population are driving factors for the market. Using greenhouse farming brings in more yield than traditional cultivation as farmers can have more control over the environment by managing the temperature, air humidity, and light. Once controlled, farmers can grow vegetables, flowers, and fruits all year.
In Germany, since people give a lot of importance to their health, sustainability, and regional products, the greenhouse cultivation market is forecasted to grow in the given period. The German Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection's '5-a-day' campaign has encouraged Germans to embrace a healthy lifestyle by increasing their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent diseases caused by nutritional insufficiency. The demographic profile of Germany's population indicates that the bulk of the population is ageing. As long as this tendency continues, older individuals will undoubtedly make up a larger proportion of the population. Because fruits and vegetables are an important element of the elderly's diet, it's possible that demand for fresh fruits and vegetables will rise throughout the country.
Key Developments
REWE, a chain of supermarkets in Germany, is coming up with the supermarket of the future by opening their first green farming pilot store in Wiesbaden. It is the first supermarket with a rooftop greenhouse in Europe with a basil and fish farm. The Dutch company InVDH FolieKassen has built a greenhouse in Germany. Ackerlei Bioland Betrieb in Bruchkobel erected the greenhouse. It's an 8,000-square-meter F-clean-covered foil greenhouse
By type, the German commercial greenhouse market is segmented into gutter-connected, free-standing & venlo greenhouses. The Venlo greenhouse with plastic cover is the most widely used type of structure in Europe as its maintenance and construction are easier and cheaper and it provides a large volume with better ventilation capacity.
By equipment, Germany's commercial greenhouse market is segmented into heating, cooling, and control systems. Heating systems are one of the most important needs for successful plant production in commercial greenhouses. Plant growth is aided by systems that maintain a steady temperature and do not emit hazardous materials.
By application, Germany's commercial greenhouse market is segmented into fruits & vegetables, flowers, ornaments, and nursery crops. Fruits and vegetables have the highest scope to increase production and are the best and most widely grown. Growing vegetables in greenhouses also allows for the establishment of the ideal conditions for the crops due to the controlling variables available in greenhouses, such as moisture, light, temperature, fertilizer, humidity, and irrigation.
COVID-19 Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe influence on agriculture's whole supply chain and, as a result, the commercial greenhouse market. Many growers have lost store distribution and are either reducing their supply or closing their shops entirely. The need for transportation and trucking services is increasing rapidly. However, because fewer individuals leave their houses for errands and shopping, the supply is extremely limited. Consumers have panicked-purchased from supermarkets and merchants, causing firms to constantly send products to replace their shelves. However, as a result of the supply-chain interruption, many greenhouse producers are having difficulty shipping their stock out.
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