Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market Report 2026

Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market Overview

• Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics market size has reached to $46.41 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $90 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% • Growth Driver: Genetic Engineering In Plant Genomics Addresses Food Security Challenges And Fueling Market Growth • Market Trend: Advancements In Genetic Engineering And Plant Genomics With Automated Solutions • Asia-Pacific was the largest region in 2025.

What Is Covered Under Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market?

Genetic engineering in plant involves modifying the genetic material of plants to introduce or alter specific traits, while plant genomics is the study of the entire genetic makeup of plants, including their genes and DNA sequences, to understand their functions and interactions. It enhances crop characteristics, improves agricultural productivity, and promotes sustainable farming practices. The main types of genetic engineering plant genomics include molecular engineering, genetic engineering, genome editing, and others. Molecular engineering in plant genomics involves modifying genetic material at the molecular level to enhance traits such as growth rate or nutrient absorption efficiency and utilizes advanced techniques to precisely alter genetic components within plants. The traits are categorized as yield improvement, disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, and abiotic stress tolerance for applications that include cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, sugar crops, ornamentals, and Alfalfa.

What Is The Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market Growth Forecast?

The genetic engineering plant genomics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $90 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of precision breeding techniques, rising focus on climate-resilient crops, expansion of genome editing regulatory approvals, growing investments in sustainable agriculture technologies, increasing demand for resource-efficient crop traits. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of crispr-based genome editing in crops, rising focus on abiotic stress tolerant plant varieties, growing integration of genomic data analytics, expansion of trait-specific crop development, enhanced emphasis on sustainable crop improvement.

Global Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market Segmentation

1) By Type: Molecular Engineering, Genetic Engineering And Genome Editing, Other Types 2) By Trait: Yield Improvement, Disease Resistance, Herbicide Tolerance And Insect Resistance, Abiotic Stress Tolerance 3) By Application: Cereals And Grains, Oilseeds And Pulses, Fruits And Vegetables, Sugar Crops, Ornamentals, Alfalfa Subsegments: 1) By Molecular Engineering: Gene Synthesis And Cloning, Protein Engineering, Enzyme Engineering, Marker-Assisted Selection 2) By Genetic Engineering And Genome Editing: CRISPR/Cas9 Technology, TALENs (Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nucleases), ZFNs (Zinc Finger Nucleases), RNA Interference (RNAi), Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation 3) By Other Types: Synthetic Biology In Plant Genomics, Epigenetic Engineering, Horizontal Gene Transfer

What Is The Driver Of The Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market?

The rising concerns for food security are expected to propel the growth of the genetic engineering plant genomics market going forward. Food security is the condition where all individuals have reliable access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life. The rising concerns for food security stem from factors such as climate change, economic instability, and an increasing global population, which threaten the availability and accessibility of food. Genetic engineering in plant genomics enhances food security by developing crops more resilient to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses, thereby increasing agricultural productivity and food supply stability. For instance, in January 2025 according to the US Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency responsible for food security statistics, 13.5 percent of US households or 18.0 million households were food insecure at some time during 2023, compared with 12.8 percent or 17.0 million households in 2022. Therefore, rising concerns for food security are expected to propel the growth of the genetic engineering plant genomics industry.

Key Players In The Global Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market

Major companies operating in the genetic engineering plant genomics market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Suntory Holdings Limited, Corteva Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc, Eurofins Scientific SE, Agilent Technologies Inc, ADAMA Ltd, Illumina Inc, PerkinElmer Inc., Beckman Coulter Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Zhejiang Xinan Chemical Industrial Group Co Ltd, UPL Limited, Qiagen N.V., Novogene Co Ltd, KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA, Vilmorin & Cie, Neogen Corporation, Rubicon Genomics Inc, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, GeneWiz Inc, Genotypic Technology Pvt Ltd, Syngenta AG, Keygene NV

Global Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market Trends and Insights

Major genetic engineering plant genomics market companies focus on technological advancements such as automated molecular breeding genotyping solutions to enhance precision and efficiency in crop breeding processes. An automated molecular breeding genotyping solution is a system that efficiently and accurately processes large volumes of plant samples using computerized technologies and software to streamline genetic analysis for breeding programs. For instance, in June 2024, MGI Tech, a China-based biotechnology company, launched a whole workflow solution for agricultural large-scale low-pass whole genome sequencing. The new solution consists of an automated full-process product portfolio designed for large-scale molecular breeding and genotyping of agricultural diploid species. The low-pass WGS solution, enhanced by MGI's automation platforms, overcomes conventional library preparation limits by achieving ultra-high throughput with minimal tools. It enables rapid, cost-effective large-scale library preparation and supports high throughput with the DNBSEQ-T7 sequencer and medium throughput with the DNBSEQ-G400 benchtop sequencer, which is ideal for agricultural genomics research.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market?

In March 2024, GDM Seeds Inc., an Argentina-based agricultural solutions provider, acquired the Corn and Sorghum Business from KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA for an undisclosed amount. The aim of the acquisition is to enhance its seed development capabilities and expand its market presence in agricultural biotechnology across the region. The acquisition encompasses KWS' entire South American corn breeding and sales operations, along with its production facilities for corn and sorghum in Brazil and Argentina. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based plant breeding company specializing in plant genomics and developing seeds for various crops.

Regional Outlook

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the genetic engineering plant genomics market in 2025. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

What Defines the Genetic Engineering Plant Genomics Market?

The genetic engineering plant genomics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as genetic modification of crops, genome sequencing and analysis, trait identification and enhancement, molecular breeding, and bioinformatics tools for agricultural and biotechnological applications. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The genetic engineering plant genomics market also includes sales of genetically modified seeds, biotechnological enzymes, proteins derived from genetically engineered plants, and diagnostic kits for genetic testing in agriculture. 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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

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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