Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Research Report: Forecast (2024-2030)

Market Definition

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an approach to growing more and more crops in protected settings where environmental factors like water, temperature, light, nutrients, humidity, gasses concentration, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other necessary plant materials are provided artificially. This includes high tunnels, greenhouses, vertical farms, and plant factories. CEA gradually protects from the impact of extreme conditions like droughts, floods, or unexpected frosts, and also facilitates by enhancing the growth of crops, reducing pests or diseases, building efficiencies, saving costs, and increasing the popularity of CEA worldwide.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market  (2024-30):

The Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market size was valued at USD 18.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at around 25.71% CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. The growth of the market is propelled mainly by the rising food requirements and gradually reducing arable land worldwide, i.e., leading to the growing need for a controlled environment for agriculture. Various advancements in technologies as well as their rising adoption in the agricultural sector have led to the emergence of more innovative farming solutions & equipment to attain healthy crops & higher output. Thus, with the continuous advancements & trending adoption of innovative solutions, the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market is destined to emerge in the future.

Moreover, this technique offers a convenient & adaptable environment that is not affected by any external natural elements, such as weather, pests, diseases, etc., hence widely adopted worldwide. Also, the high demand for unique & well-nutrient food due to the growing health consciousness & awareness is favoring the rapid adoption of the CEA technique globally, thus aiding in enhancing the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market size in the forthcoming years.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Driver:

Rising Demand for Chemical-free, High-quality, and Sustainably-produced Food – As more & more consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential health risks associated with chemicals & other contaminants in food, there are growing concerns over the quality, safety, and sustainability of the food they consume. Thus, in line with this numerous people are adopting food products that are free from harmful residues, and are grown organically. This, in turn, is aiding in driving the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market. CEA provides a controlled environment where crops can be grown without using pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, which results in safer & higher-quality produce that meets stringent food safety regulations.

Furthermore, using vertical farming techniques, CEA maximizes land efficiency & minimizes land degradation while reducing the carbon footprint associated with traditional agriculture practices. Hence, these aspects are augmenting the popularity of CEA worldwide and spurring growth in the Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Challenge:

Higher Initial & Operation Costs, High Capital Investment, and Shortage Of Labor – Controlled environmental agriculture (CEA) requires significant setup costs for maintaining the sophisticated technology. Due to rising energy consumption and an intensive production system, there is an upgrade in operational costs. Additionally, CEA not only requires a well-equipped setup but also skilled labor who can easily coordinate with those setups, however, there is a shortage of well-trained skilled labor because of the high-cost demand. This is also a major factor that acts as a restraint for a market.

Besides, these large-scale settings involve sufficient investment in advanced technology that consists of lighting, climate control, proper irrigation systems, substantial energy setups, inputs to regulate temperature, and automated systems. Hence, the high initial & operational cost is limiting the Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market growth.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Trend:

Involvement of Vertical Farming & Urban Agriculture – Nowadays, vertical farming is gaining traction, especially in urban areas where space is limited. This farming method involves the process of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often in shipping containers or urban buildings, maximizing space usage & reducing the distance food travels from fields or farms to our tables. Also, vertical farming methods considerably use less water & land compared to traditional farming. Thus, owing to its positive factors, the method of farming is witnessing a growing trend across the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market (2024-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2024-2030 at the Global levels. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on the Growing Method:

• Hydroponics
• Aquaponics
• Aeroponics

As per the growth perspectives, the Hydroponics segment showcases the growth graph slopes in an upward directions across the Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market during 2024-40. This is due to the usage of mineral solutions without soil. This growing method of agriculture refrains the consumers from the harmful impact caused by soil-borne pests. Also, this smart way of producing yield with less water consumption gives better results in comparison with soil-grown plants.

Hydroponics requires less effort as it is cost-effective in implementation, with fewer labor requirements and still provides a significant return on investment.  These large-scale advantages contribute to a rise in flourishing demand for hydroponics, proceeding with further progress in the Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market during 2024-30.

Based on Components:

• Sensors
• Lighting
• Nutrients

The Lighting segment demonstrated to be the most prominent component in the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market and has held the largest market share over the past few years. Artificial lighting acts as an influencing element that not only replaces the sunlight but also provides the necessary intensity of light as per the availability. As in traditional food production excessive or inadequate intensity of light can ruin the yields in the field.  This LED light consists of herbal daylight with customizable spectra and easily adjustable color temperature as per plant requirements and hence supports increased plant growth.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market (2024-30): Regional Projection

Geographically, the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market expands across:

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• The Middle East & Africa
• Asia-Pacific

North America is anticipated to dominate the market share in the upcoming years. The essential reason behind this drive in the particular region is the crucial steps taken by the government. The well-developed infrastructure setup not only strengthens the controlled environmental agriculture but also proceeds towards the strengthened food safety measures. Additionally, growing urbanization, rapidly increasing population, and availability of low-cost labor are other such factors influencing the growth of the North America Controlled Environment Agriculture Market. Moreover, the geographical boundaries also institute the other benefits of technological advancement, attracting investments & supportive surroundings.

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry Recent Development

• January 2024: AmHydro joined hands with Ryzee to launch the latest All-in-one Farm Optimization Platform.
• April 2024: Vertical Future, a professional in vertical farming technology and production founded in the UK, has been rewarded a new grant of GBP 1.5 million to venture into the second phase of the "Autonomous Agriculture for Space Exploration" project.

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