Controlled Atmosphere Grain Storage Market Report 2026

The controlled atmosphere grain storage market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 billion in 2025 to $2.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in grain production volumes, increasing post-harvest losses, reliance on chemical fumigation, growth in export-driven grain handling, limited cold chain infrastructure.

The controlled atmosphere grain storage market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investment in sealed storage systems, rising regulatory pressure on chemical pesticide use, expansion of automated grain storage solutions, growing adoption of climate-resilient storage technologies, rising technological integration in grain monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of non-chemical grain preservation methods, growing focus on extending shelf life in bulk grain storage, increasing demand for hermetically sealed and airtight storage solutions, expansion of large-scale grain warehousing infrastructure, rising emphasis on reducing post-harvest losses in global supply chains.

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 companies operating 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., Milleral Milling Systems.

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.

Tariffs on imported storage technologies, sealing materials, and gas-generation equipment are elevating the overall cost of controlled atmosphere grain storage systems, particularly in regions dependent on foreign machinery such as Asia-Pacific and Africa. These tariffs may slow technology adoption in price-sensitive agricultural sectors and grain warehouses, while export-dependent markets face added pressure due to higher operational costs. However, tariffs can stimulate domestic manufacturing of storage components and encourage innovation in cost-efficient, locally sourced controlled-atmosphere technologies.

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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.North America was the largest region in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the controlled atmosphere grain storage market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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