Saudi Arabia Smart Agriculture System Market Overview, 2029

Saudi Arabia’s agricultural system is shaped by its arid climate, limited arable land, and reliance on innovative farming techniques to overcome the natural challenges of its desert environment. The country’s agricultural land is concentrated in regions like Al-Qassim, Hail, and parts of the Eastern Province, where modern irrigation systems have transformed deserts into productive farmland. Saudi agriculture is highly dependent on irrigation, with water sourced from underground aquifers and desalination plants. Key crops include wheat, barley, dates, and fruits like citrus and pomegranates, with the date industry being a particularly significant sector. Livestock farming, particularly for sheep, goats, and poultry, is also common in rural areas. Due to the scarcity of water and limited rainfall, Saudi Arabia has shifted its focus from water-intensive crops like wheat, which was once produced in abundance, to more sustainable farming practices and crops that require less water. The population involved in agriculture is relatively small, with much of the work being done by migrant labor. Despite the harsh climate and limited resources, the Saudi government has heavily invested in developing its agricultural sector to enhance food security, leading to the modernization of farming methods and the adoption of sustainable practices.

According to the research report, "Saudi Arabia Smart Agriculture Market Outlook, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Saudi Arabia Smart Agriculture market is anticipated to add to more than USD 142 Million by 2024–29. The smart agriculture market in Saudi Arabia is witnessing rapid growth, driven by the need to optimize resource use, particularly water, and enhance agricultural productivity in the face of environmental challenges. Precision agriculture technologies are being increasingly adopted, with the use of IoT devices, drones, and sensors becoming more common to monitor soil conditions, manage irrigation, and track crop health. These technologies allow farmers to make data-driven decisions, reducing water waste and improving the efficiency of fertilizer and pesticide applications. Smart irrigation systems, which are crucial in a country where water conservation is a top priority, are helping farmers regulate water usage more precisely, ensuring that crops receive just the right amount of water needed to thrive. Vertical farming and hydroponics are also gaining traction in urban areas, where controlled environment agriculture allows for the production of vegetables and herbs with minimal water and space requirements.

Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant advancements in agricultural technology, driven by the need to enhance food security and optimize resource use in its arid climate. In precision agriculture, the adoption of advanced technologies such as GPS-guided equipment and remote sensing is on the rise, enabling farmers to maximize crop yields while minimizing water consumption, which is crucial in a water-scarce environment. The precision fish farming sector is also gaining momentum as the country seeks to diversify its food sources and reduce reliance on imports; innovative aquaculture practices are being implemented to improve sustainability and efficiency in fish production. The smart greenhouse market is expanding, with controlled environment agriculture technologies being utilized to grow high-value crops in urban areas, ensuring year-round production while conserving water and energy. Additionally, the precision livestock monitoring market is evolving, as ranchers increasingly adopt IoT devices and wearable technologies to track animal health and productivity, enhancing livestock management and welfare in a country known for its extensive camel and sheep farming.

The smart agriculture market is experiencing significant growth across its key segments: hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment is thriving due to the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as sensors, drones, and automated irrigation systems that enhance agricultural efficiency in the arid climate. These tools enable farmers to optimize water usage and monitor crop health, addressing critical challenges related to food security and resource scarcity. The software segment is also expanding rapidly, with farm management platforms providing real-time data analytics that assist farmers in making informed decisions regarding planting schedules, irrigation needs, and pest control. This trend is further supported by government initiatives aimed at promoting digital transformation in agriculture. Additionally, the services segment is growing as agricultural technology companies offer consulting, installation, and maintenance services to help farmers effectively integrate these advanced systems into their operations. The Saudi government’s investment in research and development fosters innovation and encourages private sector participation in agricultural technology startups.

COVID-19 Impacts:
COVID-2019 has a substantial impact on agriculture in two key areas: the supply and demand for food. These two factors have a direct impact on food security. Due to mobility constraints, less buying power, and a disproportionate impact on the most disadvantaged demographic groups, food demand and, consequently, food security are significantly impacted. Governments adopt increasingly extreme steps to restrict the virus's spread as cases rise, which also has an impact on the world's food supply. Although some governments take the opposite tack, the fundamental tenet of any policy taken should be to safeguard the population's health and food security at the expense of economic growth.



Considered in this report
• Geography: Saudi Arabia
• Historic Year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report
• Saudi Arabia smart agriculture Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Application wise smart agriculture distribution
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

Based on types:
• Precision agriculture
• Precision Fish Farming
• The smart greenhouse market
• The Precision Livestock Monitoring market,
• The forestry market

Based on offering:
• Hardware
• Software
• Services

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to agricultural industry, food & beverage industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.