Genetically Modified Seeds Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Crop Type (Corn, Soybean, Cotton, Canola, Others), By Resistance (Herbicide-tolerant, Insect-resistant), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2024 To 2029

The genetically modified seeds market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.84%, reaching US$63.398 billion in 2029 from US$41.513 billion in 2024.

GMO seeds are created in a laboratory by biological engineers using contemporary biotechnology techniques, sometimes known as "genetic engineering," as opposed to being produced in a garden. Individual genes can be chosen and transferred from one organism to another using recombinant DNA techniques, resulting in a genetically modified organism that would not have happened naturally or by conventional crossbreeding techniques. They can raise the degree of crop protection by strengthening plants' resilience to pesticides, infections, and other pathogens, thereby increasing the overall crop yields, which can lower the cost of production. GMO seeds can harvest more quickly, allowing for more crop rotation, and can more easily withstand drought, cold, high salt concentrations, or the presence of aluminium elements. Rapid urbanization and technological innovations in farming, coupled with high demand for nutrition-rich food items, have bolstered the overall market growth.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS MARKET DRIVERS:

• The rise in nutrition concerns and rapid urbanization are expected to boost the growth of GMO seeds. 

A large increase in the use of genetically modified seeds has been seen to increase crop output. The market is expected to develop faster due to additional factors such as the rising need for animal feeds and the growing use of biofuels from GMO energy crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, and sugarcane. Various countries are investing in GMO seeds to enhance overall crop productivity. For instance, in August 2023, the Philippines approved BT cotton for commercial propagation, and the crop is the fourth genetically engineered approved after corn, rice, and eggplant. Additionally, in 2022, the country's planted area for biotech corn reached 5,76,000 hectares. The country is emphasizing “New Plant Breeding” Techniques and is drafting policies in that accordance.

• Favorable initiatives and developments are expected to drive the market growth.

Governments of several developing nations, including those in APAC and Africa, are enticing farmers to use genetically modified seeds rather than conventional ones to boost agricultural yields. At the same time, an increase in R&D activities and the use of environment-friendly seeds are also fueling the genetically modified seeds market’s growth. For instance, in October 2022, Indian-developed genetically modified mustard seeds received environmental authorization from the government, enabling the commercialization of the country's first GM food crop. The transgenic mustard crop, often known as rapeseed, has received clearance for production by the government. The Science and Technology Ministry announced that India is simplifying rules for creating genome-edited plants, calling the technology promising due to its significant economic potential

Genetically Modified Seeds Market Segment Analysis

• By crop type, corn production is projected to accelerate the GMO seeds market.

A sizable fraction of the genetically modified seeds comes from corn. This is due to the increase in corn demand because corn is widely employed in ethanol production and livestock feed. The US Department of Agriculture reported that American maize farmers produced 15.1 billion bushels in 2021, 7% more than in 2020 and the second-highest amount on record. The expected corn yield in the United States is 177.0 bushels per acre, 5.6 bushels more than the anticipated output of 171.4 bushels per acre for 2020. At 85.4 million acres, the area harvested for grain represents a 4% increase over 2020. This rise is also attributed to the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

North America is anticipated to hold a significant proportion of the market.

Due to increased farmer awareness of the advantages of GMO seeds in this region, followed by government initiatives and strict standards, North America accounts for a sizeable percentage of the global market for GMO seeds. It is anticipated to rise throughout the forecast period. According to the USDA, in 2023, 93% of Wisconsin’s corn planted was of a biotech variety, and 91% of the soybean acres were herbicide-resistant genetically modified seed. Furthermore, the same sources stated that in 2023, 89% of the US cotton acres were planted with genetically engineered insect-resistant seeds. The booming technological innovation and implementation of new schemes and policies are further acting as a driving factor for regional market growth.

Over the forecast period, growth in Asia Pacific is also anticipated to be strong. In developing nations like India and China, biotechnology in agriculture is expanding quickly to increase crop productivity in the face of varying environmental circumstances like salt and drought. The use of genetic seeds is associated with many benefits, including reduced pesticide application costs and increased agricultural yields, increasing the demand for genetically modified seeds throughout Asia Pacific countries. The growth of GM corn crops is expected to provide additional impetus to emerging countries, such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, among others. Moreover, the new traits launched in different crops per varied climatic situations are anticipated to propel market growth during the forecast period.

Genetically Modified Seeds Key Market Developments: 

• In March 2023, Corteva introduced a gene-editing technology to protect the elite corn hybrids. The new technology aimed to drive disease-resistant traits in corn genome and represents next-generation of plant breeding, especially for North American corn growers.
• In September 2022, the USDA authorized the purchase of Norfolk Plant Science's (NPS) nutritionally improved, high-anthocyanin purple tomato seeds for home gardeners starting in spring 2023. Thus, beginning in 2023, Americans will be able to cultivate purple GM tomatoes in their gardens.

Genetically Modified Seeds Key Market Players: 

• Bayer, a leading player in genetically modified seeds, provides a wide range of genetically modified commercialized crops. These traits can be observed in corn, cotton, maize, canola, and squash, among others. These crops are utilized mainly for animal feed.
• BASF SE is a leading chemical company, having an established presence in over 91 countries globally. The company provides a hybrid seed variety with new ideltis seeds. These products are well known to provide farmers with quality performance and higher yields.
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a pioneer of genetically modified seeds and plants. It utilizes genome editing for faster and more precise crop variety development. The company promotes sustainable agriculture through its hybrid potato seeds.

Genetically Modified Seeds Market Scope:

 

Report Metric	Details
Market Size Value in 2024	US$41.513 billion
Market Size Value in 2029	US$63.398 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 8.84% from 2024 to 2029
Study Period	2019 to 2029
Historical Data	2019 to 2022
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2024 – 2029
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segments Covered	Corp Type Resistance Geography
Companies Covered	BASF SE Bayer AG KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA Syngenta Corteva
Regions Covered	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The Genetically Modified Seeds market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

• By Corp Type
  • Corn
  • Soybean
  • Cotton
  • Canola
  • Others
• By Resistance
  • Herbicide-tolerant
  • Insect-resistant
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS MARKET BY CORP TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Corn

5.3. Soybean

5.4. Cotton

5.5. Canola

5.6. Others

6. GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS MARKET BY RESISTANCE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Herbicide-tolerant

6.3. Insect-resistant

7. GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. By Corn Type

7.2.2. By Resistance

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. United States

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. By Corn Type

7.3.2. By Resistance

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. By Corn Type

7.4.2. By Resistance

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1. Germany

7.4.3.2. United Kingdom

7.4.3.3. France

7.4.3.4. Spain

7.4.3.5. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. By Corn Type

7.5.2. By Resistance

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. UAE

7.5.3.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. By Corn Type

7.6.2. By Resistance

7.6.3. By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. Japan

7.6.3.3. South Korea

7.6.3.4. India

7.6.3.5. Thailand

7.6.3.6. Indonesia

7.6.3.7. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. BASF SE

9.2. Bayer AG

9.3. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

9.4. Syngenta

9.5. Corteva

9.6. Limagrain

BASF SE

Bayer AG

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Syngenta

Corteva

Limagrain