Finance · OPEX

Greenhouse Operating Cost Calculator.

Model annual OPEX — labour, energy, water, fertigation, plant protection, packaging and maintenance — for a commercial greenhouse. Supplier-neutral scoping tool.

Inputs per hectare

Indicative annual OPEX
Direct cost
US$380K
Overhead
US$30K
Total OPEX
US$410K
Per hectare
US$82K

Excludes CAPEX, depreciation and financing. Pair with the Production Cost, ROI and Yield calculators for a full picture.

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SeedMatchGroup is a supplier-neutral platform. We do not manufacture or resell greenhouse equipment — we help buyers specify the project correctly, open one private RFQ to qualified global manufacturers, integrators and EPCs, and match matching financing tracks.

Frequently asked questions

Plan the project around the numbers

A calculator output is a starting point. Pair it with the planning guides below to align timeline, irrigation, budget and risk before you launch an RFQ.

Editorial · not a sales pitch

Calculator outputs are indicative. When your numbers stabilise, a supplier-neutral RFQ turns those estimates into comparable offers from verified providers.

Suggested RFQ scope

What a complete, supplier-neutral request on this topic usually includes. Use it as a checklist before submitting.

  • Project location, scale (hectares / m² / units) and target start window
  • Crop, variety class or product category — with any certifications required
  • Technical scope: structures, equipment, controls, irrigation, energy
  • Delivery terms, incoterms, packaging and destination port or site
  • Financing route: equity, senior debt, leasing, ECA, grant — where relevant
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Estimates Only: This calculator is provided for general informational purposes only. Results are approximate and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. They do not constitute legal, financial, engineering, tax, technical, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for independently verifying all calculations, specifications, prices, regulations, and requirements with qualified professionals before making any decisions. By using this calculator, you acknowledge that the website owners, operators, and affiliates accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or decisions resulting from its use.

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