Genetically Modified Crops Market Report 2026

Genetically Modified Crops Market Overview

• Genetically Modified Crops market size has reached to $25.27 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $34.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% • Growth Driver: Increasing Crop Production Fuels Growth Of Genetically Modified Crops Market • Market Trend: Advancements In Genetically Modified Crops With Nemasphere Trait For Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance • North America was the largest region in 2025 and South America is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Genetically Modified Crops Market?

Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are agricultural plants whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Genetically Modified Crops are altered at the genetic level using biotechnology to introduce specific traits, such as improved resistance to pests, enhanced nutritional content, or greater tolerance to environmental stressors, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The main trait types in genetically modified crops are herbicide tolerance (HT), insect resistance (IR), stacked traits (ST), and others. The main types of crops are soybeans, cotton, maize, oilseed rape, tobacco, and others. The techniques used in genetically modified crops are gene guns, electroporation, microinjection, agrobacterium, and other techniques. The types of modification are transgenic, cis-genic, sub-genic, and multiple trait integrations that are applied in scientific research and agricultural crops.

What Is The Genetically Modified Crops Market Growth Forecast?

The genetically modified crops market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for climate-resilient crops, increasing focus on nutrient-enhanced varieties, growing need for high-yield farming systems, expansion of gene-editing technologies, increasing global food security requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include rising development of multi-trait gm varieties, growing emphasis on stress-tolerant crop traits, increased adoption of gm crops by large-scale farmers, expansion of gm crop applications beyond food production, greater focus on shelf-life enhancement traits.

Global Genetically Modified Crops Market Segmentation

1) By Trait: Herbicide Tolerance (HT), Insect Resistance (IR), Stacked Traits (ST), Other Traits 2) By Crop: Soybean, Cotton, Maize, Oilseed Rape, Other Crops 3) By Technique: Gene Guns, Electroporation,Microinjection, Agrobacterium, Other Techniques 4) By Type of Modification: Transgenic, Cis-genic, Sub-genic, Multiple Trait Integration 5) By Application: Scientific Research, Agriculture Crops Subsegments: 1) By Herbicide Tolerance (HT): Glyphosate Tolerance, Glufosinate Tolerance, Other Herbicide Tolerant Traits 2) By Insect Resistance (IR): Bacillus Thuringiensis (BT) Traits, Rootworm Resistance, Other Insect Resistant Traits 3) By Stacked Traits (ST): HT And IR Stacked Traits, Stacked Traits With Other Functionalities, Multi-Stacked Trait Varieties 4) By Other Traits: Drought Tolerance, Nutritional Enhancement, Improved Shelf Life, Disease Resistance

What Is Driver Of The Genetically Modified Crops Market?

The increasing crop production is expected to propel the growth of the genetically modified crops market going forward. Crop production refers to the process of cultivating and growing plants, typically for human or animal consumption as well as various industrial uses. Genetically modified crops enhance crop production by introducing traits like resistance to pests and diseases, and they address global food security challenges by providing increased yields and improved resilience, meeting the growing demand for sustenance and reducing the pressure on natural ecosystems. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based UN agency, global primary crop production reached 9.9 billion tonnes in 2023, up 3% from 2022. Therefore, the increasing crop production is driving the growth of the genetically modified crops industry.

Key Players In The Global Genetically Modified Crops Market

Major companies operating in the genetically modified crops market are Bayer AG, BASF SE, DuPont, Syngenta AG, The Dow Chemical Company, JR Simplot Co., Groupe Limagrain, Stine Seed Farm, Inc., Calyxt Inc., Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company (MAHYCO), JK Agri Genetics Ltd., Nuseed Pty Ltd, Dabeinong Science and Technology Group Co., Origin Agritech Limited, Monsanto, COODETEC, Nidera and Geneze Seeds S/A, Middle East Agriculture Company, Sensako, Corteva Agriscience, Vilmorin & Cie SA, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV, Sakata Seed Corporation, Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co Ltd.

Global Genetically Modified Crops Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the genetically modified crops market are innovating advanced products for soybean cyst nematode, to improve yields and protect against pest infestations. Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a microscopic roundworm that primarily affects soybean plants. For instance, in June 2024, BASF SE, a Germany-based company that provides chemical solutions across industries, launched the Nemasphere nematode resistance trait. Nemasphere nematode resistance trait is a transgenic (genetically modified) trait specifically designed to combat soybean cyst nematode (SCN). This offers soybean farmers a new tool to enhance crop yields without compromising performance. Nemasphere utilizes a unique Cry14 protein that nematodes ingest, which disrupts their nutrient uptake and ultimately leads to their death. This mechanism represents a groundbreaking approach in nematode management to existing transgenic traits used for insect control in crops.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Genetically Modified Crops Market? BASF Expands Melon Seed Breeding Capabilities With Asl Acquisition

In January 2023, BASF SE, a Germany-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired ASL for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition was aimed at expanding the hybrid melon seed breeding capacities of BASF to secure the most inventive melon breeding research program and increase breeding and seed production in France. ASL is a France based seed production and breeding company that specializes in melons with orange flesh, such as the Cantaloupe and Charentais varieties.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the genetically modified crops market in 2025. South America was the second largest region in the global genetically modified crops market share. 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 Genetically Modified Crops Market?

The genetically modified crops market consists of revenues earned by entities that are engaged in producing genetically modified corn, genetically modified rice, and other genetically modified crops. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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