Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 11.36% By 2034

Global Controlled Environment Agriculture Market size was valued at USD 1,22,143.4 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,21,681.5 Million by 2034 at a CAGR of 11.36% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

Controlled Environment Agriculture Market Overview

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is an advanced approach to food production that makes use of various technologies to create the most desirable growing situations for plants. The controlled environment agriculture regulates the environmental elements which include temperature, humidity, light, and nutrient levels, CEA permits 12 months-round cultivation, independent of external climate conditions. This approach includes different systems, such as greenhouses, vertical farms, and hydroponics aim to increase crop yield.

The growing need for food safety and sustainable agricultural practices is the motive force of the controlled environment agriculture market. As the world population continues to develop, conventional farming techniques face demanding situations in meeting the increasing food needs.

Controlled environmental agriculture market structures are acknowledged for their water performance. For instance, vertical farming can expend ninety-five percent less water in comparison to traditional agriculture, making it specifically effective in areas experiencing water shortage.

Technological advancements in areas consisting of hydroponics, aeroponics, and LED lights similarly contribute to the adoption of CEA, positioning it as a promising method to address international food protection worries at the same time as minimizing environmental effects.

Pharmaceutical groups are increasingly adopting the CEA for the cultivation of medicinal plants and herbs beneath managed situations, ensuring regular supply and fine. This is expected to open new avenues for market enlargement, as CEA can meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical-grade plant manufacturing.

By crop, the tomatoes segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period owing to their adaptability to each indoor and outdoor cultivation, high yield, and extensive demand in food processing and exports.

The strawberry segment is expected to grow at substantial growth rates during the forecast period, pushed by using regular demand in Western international locations and high export fees.

By region, North America dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period, attributed to its advanced technological infrastructure and growing demand for domestically sourced, pesticide-free produce. The United States and Canada are the main adopters of CEA technologies, in particular vertical farming and hydroponics.

Significant investments in studies and improvement have spurred innovations in LED lighting, climate manipulation structures, and automation, enhancing the performance and sustainability of CEA operations. Additionally, the emphasis on reducing food imports and bolstering nearby food production has similarly propelled market increase on this location.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at significant growth rates during the forecast period. Various factors including fast urbanization, a developing population, and growing recognition of food safety and security are riding the adoption of CEA practices in countries like China, Japan, and India. Government tasks selling sustainable agriculture and technological advancements also are contributing to the market expansion in this region.

Report Scope

CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global Controlled environment agriculture market. The drivers, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict depth scenario of the Controlled environment agriculture market. Segment wise market size and market share for Controlled environment agriculture during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of the Global Controlled environment agriculture industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, market giants as well and niche players are studied and analyzed extensively concerning their strengths, weaknesses as well as value addition prospects. In addition, the report covers Controlled environment agriculture key players profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends and dynamics in partnerships.

List of the prominent players in the Controlled Environment Agriculture Market:

• AeroFarms
• Gotham Greens
• Plenty (BrightFarms)
• Lufa Farms
• IDEA Protected Horticulture
• Green Sense Farms
• Metro Farms
• Mirai
• Sky Greens
• Greenland
• Scafil
• Jingpeng
• Metropolis Farms
• Garden Fresh Farms
• Infinite Harvest
• Spread
• Agricool
• Kalera
• Infarm
• Oishii
• Others

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Market is segmented as follows:

By Crop

• Leafy Greens
• Tomato
• Strawberries
• Cucumber
• Cannabis
• Others

By Growing Methods

• Hydroponics
• Aquaponics
• Aeroponics
• Others

By Components

• Lighting
• Growing Media
• Nutrients
• Others

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America