State of the Kelp Industry
Charting 10 years of key insights, trends, challenges, and opportunities in North America’s commercial seaweed farming industry
What’s inside
the report?
10-year snapshot of commercial kelp development across the U.S. and Canada
Progress across seed systems, farm production, and markets
Real-world insights from on-farm data, public records, and value-chain interviews
Identifies where markets are emerging—and where bottlenecks persist
Recommendations on what it will take to build a durable, farmer-led kelp industry
Dive into the Findings
The industry is at an inflection point. See what’s working, where bottlenecks remain, and what it will take to scale.