The agricultural biotechnology market share is projected to surge by USD 27.00 billion from 2021 to 2026, at an accelerating momentum CAGR of 10.55%.
This agricultural biotechnology market research report extensively covers agricultural biotechnology market segmentation by application (transgenic seeds and crop protection biochemicals) and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa).
The agricultural biotechnology market vendors covered in this report include Bayer AG, BASF SE, Benson Hill Inc., Biological Products Industry Alliance, China National Chemical Corp. Ltd., Corteva Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, Evogene Ltd., Global Bio chem Technology Group Co. Ltd., Groupe Limagrain Holding, KWS SAAT SE and Co. KGaA, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Mitsui and Co. Ltd., Novozymes AS, Nufarm Ltd., Performance Plants Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., The Dow Chemical Co., and Yield10 Bioscience Inc. among others. Furthermore, the post COVID-19 impact analysis on the market captured in this report will help players evaluate their business approaches.
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Agricultural Biotechnology Market: Key Drivers, Trends, and Challenges
Based on our research output, there has been a negative impact on the market growth during and post COVID-19 era. The increasing demand for higher crop yield is notably driving the agricultural biotechnology market growth, although factors such as higher costs for the development of agricultural biotechnology products may impede market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the agricultural biotechnology industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help in deducing end goals and refining marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
Key Agricultural Biotechnology Market Driver
- One of the key factors driving the global agricultural biotechnology industry growth is the increasing demand for higher crop yields due to the increase in the global population.
- According to the World Bank data on population, the global population rose from 7.59 billion in 2018 to 7.67 billion in 2019 and is expected to be 8.24 billion by 2022.
- The rise in population will result in high demand for food, which is necessary to be supplied from constrained resources such as land and water.
- In addition, the percentage of total agricultural land has been declining owing to rapid urbanization. For instance, according to the World Bank data on agricultural land (% of land area), it was 37.43% in 2016 compared to 37.56% in 2012.
- Thus, the high demand for food and high crop yields can be increased by biotechnological inputs of GM seeds and crop protection biochemicals.
- Hence, owing to the aforementioned factors, the adoption of non-conventional farming methods combined with agricultural biotechnology will be high in the forecast years.
Key Agricultural Biotechnology Market Trend
- Increasing demand for food due to population growth is one of the key agricultural biotechnology market trends that is expected to impact the industry positively in the forecast period.
- The rise in population drives the demand for food, and this, in turn, drives the demand for organic fertilizer. The global population is growing at a rate of 1.1% every year, with an addition of more than 80 million people annually.
- APAC accounts for the highest population, contributing to more than 50% of the global population. The adoption of excellent cultivation techniques and agricultural practices in APAC will drive the regional market during the forecast period.
- The rapid urbanization has further boosted the demand for organic fertilizers owing to the reduction of cultivable land, rise in food shortage, and ever-increasing demand for grains, vegetables, pulses, and other agricultural yields.
- These factors will support the market growth in the coming years.
Key Agricultural Biotechnology Market Challenge
- One of the key challenges to the global agricultural biotechnology industry growth is the higher costs for the development of agricultural biotechnology products.
- As per the European Parliament, the time for the approval of a crop protection product was 11 years in 2018. This results in high costs for the manufacturers.
- As per the ERS of the USDA, the spending on agricultural research has decreased in high-income countries. The drop between 2009 and 2013 was 6% for the high-income countries such as the US, Australia, and France, and this decline continues to date.
- According to data on R&D provided by the White House, the approved spending by the US government for agriculture was USD 2.48 billion in 2018, which was USD 2.58 billion in 2017.
- The increase in costs may be passed on to the farmers from the manufacturers, which may hamper the adoption of agricultural biotechnology products in the forecast years.
This agricultural biotechnology market analysis report also provides detailed information on other upcoming trends and challenges that will have a far-reaching effect on the market growth. The actionable insights on the trends and challenges will help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies for 2022-2026.
Parent Market Analysis
Technavio categorizes the global agricultural biotechnology market as a part of the global agricultural and farm machinery market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the agricultural biotechnology market during the forecast period.
Who are the Major Agricultural Biotechnology Market Vendors?
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
- Bayer AG
- BASF SE
- Benson Hill Inc.
- Biological Products Industry Alliance
- China National Chemical Corp. Ltd.
- Corteva Inc.
- DuPont de Nemours Inc.
- Eurofins Scientific SE
- Evogene Ltd.
- Global Bio chem Technology Group Co. Ltd.
- Groupe Limagrain Holding
- KWS SAAT SE and Co. KGaA
- Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
- Mitsui and Co. Ltd.
- Novozymes AS
- Nufarm Ltd.
- Performance Plants Inc.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- The Dow Chemical Co.
- Yield10 Bioscience Inc.
This statistical study of the agricultural biotechnology market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The agricultural biotechnology market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying growth strategies such as investment in R&D activities to compete in the market.
Product Insights and News
- Bayer AG - The company offers agricultural biotechnology products such as microbial and RNAi technologies.
- Bayer AG - The pharmaceuticals segment focuses on the development, production, and marketing of prescription products in the areas of oncology, ophthalmology, hematology, contrast agents, and diagnostic imaging equipment.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from post COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The agricultural biotechnology market forecast report offers in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
Agricultural Biotechnology Market Value Chain Analysis
Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the agricultural biotechnology market, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.
Which are the Key Regions for Agricultural Biotechnology Market?

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42% of the market's growth will originate from North America during the forecast period. The US is the key market for agricultural biotechnology in North America. Market growth in this region will be faster than the growth of the market in South America and MEA.
Technological advances for better cultivation practices, increasing demand for agricultural equipment, and consumer preference for environmentally safe products will facilitate the agricultural biotechnology market growth in North America over the forecast period. This market research report entails detailed information on the competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities in store for vendors, which will assist in creating efficient business plans.
COVID Impact and Recovery Analysis
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic spread widely across North America, which had a slightly negative impact on the market in focus. However, in 2021, the demand for agricultural biotechnology increased owing to mass vaccination drives implemented in the region and due to the rise in demand for food products. These factors are, in turn, anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.
What are the Revenue-generating Application Segments in the Agricultural Biotechnology Market?

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The agricultural biotechnology market share growth by the transgenic seeds segment will be significant during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the high demand for GM seeds owing to its multiple characteristics, which include:
- tolerance to herbicides
- insect resistance
- stacked traits.
This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the agricultural biotechnology market size and actionable market insights on post COVID-19 impact on each segment.
Agricultural Biotechnology Market Scope
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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120
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Base year
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2021
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Forecast period
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2022-2026
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerate at a CAGR of 10.55%
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Market growth 2022-2026
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$ 27.00 billion
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth (%)
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9.98
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Regional analysis
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North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
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Performing market contribution
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North America at 42%
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Key consumer countries
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US, China, India, Germany, and UK
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Competitive landscape
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Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope
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Key companies profiled
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Bayer AG, BASF SE, Benson Hill Inc., Biological Products Industry Alliance, China National Chemical Corp. Ltd., Corteva Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, Evogene Ltd., Global Bio chem Technology Group Co. Ltd., Groupe Limagrain Holding, KWS SAAT SE and Co. KGaA, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Mitsui and Co. Ltd., Novozymes AS, Nufarm Ltd., Performance Plants Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., The Dow Chemical Co., and Yield10 Bioscience Inc.
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Market dynamics
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Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID 19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for forecast period
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Customization purview
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What are the Key Data Covered in this Agricultural Biotechnology Market Report?
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2022-2026
- Detailed information on factors that will drive agricultural biotechnology market growth during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the agricultural biotechnology market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the agricultural biotechnology industry across North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
- A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of agricultural biotechnology market vendors
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