2025 Global CEA Census Report

Shape the Insights That Will Drive the Next Generation of CEA

This comprehensive report provides a deep dive into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry worldwide.

 

This year, the 2025 report focuses on:

  • Economic Viability: Understanding the financial realities of CEA operations and how farms are navigating cost structures, pricing strategies, and market dynamics.

  • AI Adoption: Exploring where artificial intelligence is being utilized effectively and identifying the barriers preventing broader integration.

  • Business Model Innovation: Highlighting new revenue models, sustainable practices, and scalable solutions driving CEA forward.

 

Our Partners:

The 2025 Global CEA Census is a collaborative effort led by Agritecture in partnership with CEAg World—two trusted leaders advancing the CEA industry through education, innovation, and strategic insights.

Why Participate in the Census?

Whether you’re a grower, investor, supplier, or policymaker, the 2025 Global CEA Census is your opportunity to shape the future of agriculture. By participating, you contribute to a global understanding of what it takes to build economically viable, tech-driven, and sustainable food systems.

🔍 Your input matters. Help map the economic realities and innovation trends shaping CEA today.
📈 Benchmark your operation. See how your business compares to global peers.
🌱 Drive impact. Inform strategies for sustainable growth and smart technology adoption.

CEA isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither is the data behind it. Join the 2025 Global CEA Census and help build a smarter industry.

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Previous Years’ Reports

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The 2024 Global CEA Census garnered 450 responses across 75 countries from May through August 2024, providing a truly international perspective on CEA practices and technologies across diverse climates and markets. This report gives a comprehensive view of the current state of the CEA industry, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities faced by operators worldwide.

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The 3rd annual CEA Census, produced by Agritecture & WayBeyond, spotlights greenwashing, future production, and sustainability metrics. This report showcases how growers measure specific ESG outcomes, and what their perspectives are on sustainability.

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AgTech leaders Autogrow and Agritecture Consulting have concluded our 2nd Annual Global CEA Census, focusing on understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CEA operations around the world.


Global CEA Census 2019

Autogrow and Agritecture Consulting released the first Global CEA Census Report, the most in-depth global survey of indoor & controlled environment agriculture ever conducted, with 316 total respondents from 54 countries.