Controlled Atmosphere Grain Storage Global Market Report 2025

The controlled atmosphere grain storage market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.13 billion in 2024 to $2.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for long-term grain preservation, increasing global grain trade activities, growing awareness of post-harvest losses, expansion of agricultural storage facilities, and greater government focus on food security.

The controlled atmosphere grain storage market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of controlled storage systems, growing investment in agricultural infrastructure, rising preference for quality preservation technologies, expansion of smart and automated grain storage, and greater emphasis on sustainable grain handling. Key trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in atmosphere control systems, innovations in storage monitoring sensors, development of artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) based grain management solutions, research in eco-friendly preservation methods, and advancements in real-time temperature and humidity control systems.

Rising global food demand is expected to drive growth in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market going forward. Food demand refers to the quantity of food products consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices within a given period. Global food demand is increasing due to population growth and rising per capita incomes in emerging economies. Controlled atmosphere grain storage supports this demand by enabling extended storage and preservation of grains, helping meet higher consumption levels and reducing post-harvest losses. For example, in December 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), an Italy-based intergovernmental organization, reported that world production of primary crops reached 9.9 billion tons in 2023, a 3% increase from 2022. This trend is thus fueling growth in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market.

Key companies in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market are focusing on air-supported membrane warehouses, such as rapid-deploy dome structures that integrate low-oxygen generation and real-time sensor monitoring. Rapid-deploy dome structures are air-supported, prefabricated enclosures designed for quick assembly using compressed air, creating large, durable storage spaces within minutes. For instance, in May 2025, China Grain Reserves Group Ltd., a China-based state grain reserve company, completed China’s first series of 9,000-ton air-supported membrane grain warehouses at Sinograin Changsha. This represents a major step in fourth-generation grain storage technology, combining advanced nitrogen injection for low-oxygen preservation, exceptional airtightness and insulation, and smart sensor-based temperature monitoring to maintain grain quality and reduce post-harvest losses.

In July 2024, American Industrial Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired the Grain & Protein division of AGCO Corporation. Through this acquisition, American Industrial Partners aims to strengthen its presence in global agricultural infrastructure, expand its portfolio in grain storage and protein production systems, and enhance technological innovation for sustainable food supply solutions. AGCO Corporation is a US-based agricultural equipment manufacturer providing advanced grain storage and handling solutions, including controlled atmosphere systems, through its Grain Systems and Cimbria brands.

Major players in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market are Chief Industries Inc., Behlen Manufacturing Co., Mysilo Grain Storage Systems, SCAFCO Grain Systems Co., Symaga S.A., Silos Córdoba S.A., AGCO Corporation, Bühler Group, AGI - Ag Growth International Inc., Sukup Manufacturing Co., PETKUS Technologie GmbH, Mulmix S.r.l., Shenzhen Huitong Electromechanical Equipment Co. Ltd., Silos Spain S.L., BROCK Grain Systems, Henan Jinming Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., Henan Xindao Technology Co. Ltd., Zhengzhou Xinsheng Electronic Technology Co. Ltd., Fengzheng Zhiyuan Information Technology Co. Ltd., and Milleral Milling Systems.

North America was the largest region in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in controlled atmosphere grain storage report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The accelerated imposition of U.S. tariffs and the emerging trade conflicts in spring 2025 are significantly influencing the agriculture sector by increasing input costs for seeds, fertilizers, and machinery parts sourced from abroad. Tariffs on imported agrochemicals and farm equipment have raised production expenses for growers, while retaliatory measures from key trading partners have reduced export opportunities for U.S. crops such as corn, wheat, and dairy products. As a result, many farmers are experiencing shrinking profit margins and heightened financial stress. In response, agricultural producers are diversifying crop portfolios, adopting precision farming technologies to reduce input waste, and advocating for government subsidies and market access relief.

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Controlled atmosphere grain storage is a preservation method that regulates gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen within a sealed storage environment to maintain grain quality. By altering the atmospheric composition, it inhibits the growth of insects, mold, and other spoilage organisms without relying on chemical treatments. This technique extends the shelf life and nutritional value of stored grains while reducing post-harvest losses.

The key storage systems of controlled atmosphere grain storage include controlled atmosphere storage, modified atmosphere storage, active scavenging systems, and passive scavenging systems. Controlled atmosphere storage is a sealed grain preservation method that precisely regulates gas composition by adjusting oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen levels to prevent pest infestation and deterioration. This technology is used for various grains, including wheat, rice, corn, barley, soybeans, and others. The different technologies include gas generation systems, monitoring and control systems, sealing systems, and others, serving end-user sectors such as agriculture, food processing, retail and wholesale, and import and export operations.

The controlled atmosphere grain storage market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, maintenance, fumigation control, gas analysis, calibration, system integration, technical support, storage management, and consultancy. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The controlled atmosphere grain storage market includes sales of gas control units, hermetic storage bags, sealed silos, oxygen sensors, carbon dioxide generators, nitrogen generators, pressure regulators, temperature control systems, moisture sensors, and airlock valves. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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