As per our research report, the North America Commercial Greenhouse market size is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2023 to 2030.
The pandemic had a significant impact on the commercial greenhouse market in North America. The pandemic accelerated labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, which affected the growth of commercial greenhouses in the region. Further, geographical restrictions deterred the transport of vegetables, fruits, and flowers to the designed location and hence declined the demand for commercial greenhouses in the region, Moreover, lack of maintenance support for greenhouses, affected their functioning during the latter phase of the pandemic, resulting in declined production of crops in the region.
However, increased consumer demand for healthy and plant-based diets during the pandemic, boosted the sale of commercial greenhouse vegetables and fruits from e-commerce websites, especially farmers’ markets websites, as it provided hassle-free and contactless delivery to consumers. Furthermore, greenhouse farmed natural products such as fruit jams and spreads, witnessed an increase in demand among consumers during the latter phase of the pandemic. In addition, raising awareness for quality and hygienic foods, increased emphasis on automated quality control and monitoring greenhouse equipment, which helped in reducing manual labor costs and errors considerably.
Post-pandemic, there is an increase in demand for locally produced crops such as organic bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, berries, and other fruits, as they provide greater nutrients to consumers than conventional foods. Furthermore, technological innovations in greenhouse monitoring such as the AI-enabled greenhouse farming support system that offers robotic support for monitoring the growth, quality, freshness, and temperature of food crops, are gaining popularity in the region, as the demand for automated farming technologies increases in the market.
The restraints to this market include the expensive cost of energy systems and the lack of skilled workers.
Based on market segmentation by greenhouse type, plastic greenhouse holds the highest share of about 58% in the region. The growth is attributed to the cost-effectiveness of plastic, as they are easy to build and maintain compared to glass greenhouses. Moreover, they offer excellent insulation, which helps in keeping a stable and controlled environment. Additionally, they are energy-efficient and help in conserving the environment by trapping heat effectively. Furthermore, the glass greenhouse is the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to wide applications in plant nurseries and commercial gardens, as they allow for controlling the temperature, promoting photosynthesis, and are durable in nature. Moreover, growing trends in sustainable technology have increased the demand for technologically advanced glass greenhouses that are equipped with automated controlling and monitoring systems.
Based on market segmentation by crops, fruits, vegetables, and herbs segment holds the highest share of about 56% in the region. Growing consumer demand for a plant-based diet has boosted the demand for cultivating fruits, vegetables, and herbs in greenhouses, as they offer an ideal and suitable environment for cultivating various types of crops under one roof. Further, greenhouses help offset the limitations posed by seasonal variations, as they allow for temperature and light control, boosting sustainable and energy-efficient growing practices among the people. Furthermore, flowers & and ornamentals are the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The growing consumer demand for natural home décor and rising awareness towards environmental conservation has contributed to the demand for cultivating flowers & ornamentals in the region. Commercial greenhouses provide an ideal environment for growing various types of flowers such as daisies, roses, tulips, lilies, and others, and prevent them from seasonal variations by allowing growers to control the light, temperature, and quality of flowers. Furthermore, they help in enhancing the vase life of these flowers and help in maintaining their freshness throughout. Additionally, the rise in demand for ornamental flowers for special occasions and events has increased the cultivation of orchids in commercial greenhouses of the region.
Based on market segmentation by country, the USA holds the highest share in the region at about 67%. The growth is attributed to rising demand for locally sourced, fresh, and high-quality vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Furthermore, increasing trends in veganism have induced local growers to cultivate vegetables organically in commercial greenhouses of the country. Furthermore, Canada is the fastest-growing country during the forecast period. Canada is one of the top greenhouse-farming countries in the world due to its abundant sunshine and frost-free growing seasons. Vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables are the most grown crops in commercial greenhouses in Canada.
Companies playing a leading role in the North America Commercial Greenhouse market profiled in this report are - Gotham Greens, BrightFarms, NatureSweet, Pure Flavor, NatureFresh Farms, Mastronardi Produce (SUNSET), Houweling's Group, Little Leaf Farms, Revolution Farms, Houwelings' Tomatoes
Glass Greenhouse
Plastic Greenhouse
Fruits, vegetables & herbs
Flowers & ornamentals
Others
USA
Canada
Mexico
Rest of the North America
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