Oilseed Farming Market Report 2026

The oilseed farming market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $552.9 billion in 2025 to $603.28 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for vegetable oils, expansion of soybean cultivation, availability of improved seed varieties, government support for oilseed farming, increasing use of oilseeds in animal feed.

The oilseed farming market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $827.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for organic oils, rising adoption of precision agriculture, expansion of biofuel production, increasing focus on climate-resilient crops, rising investment in seed biotechnology. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of high-yield and climate-resilient oilseed varieties, growing shift toward organic oilseed farming, increasing adoption of crop rotation and soil regeneration practices, rising demand for edible oils in food and feed applications, growth in industrial usage of oilseeds for biofuels and bioproducts.

The oilseed market is poised for expansion due to the rising demand for animal feed. Animal feed is a specially formulated blend of ingredients provided to domesticated animals, including livestock, poultry, and pets, to fulfill their nutritional requirements for growth, maintenance, reproduction, and overall well-being. Oilseeds are incorporated into animal feed production because of their high protein content and their role as a source of energy in the form of fats and oils. For example, in May 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, projected U.S. feed grain production for 2024 at 402 million metric tons, up from 358 million metric tons in 2023. This growth reflects the increasing demand for agricultural products driven by population growth, which in turn is fueling the expansion of the oilseed market.

Major companies in the oilseed farming market are focusing on developing innovative processing technologies, such as alcohol-based solvent extraction systems, to meet the rising demand for sustainable, food-safe, and clean-label oilseed products. These systems use ethanol or other food-grade alcohols instead of petroleum-based hexane, enhancing environmental safety, lowering toxicity, and supporting the use of renewable resources. For example, in October 2025, CPM | Crown, a U.S.-based engineering and processing solutions provider, launched the Monarc Clean Oilseed Processing System. This proprietary technology delivers hexane-level extraction efficiency while substantially reducing environmental impact. It offers high oil recovery rates, lower residual solvent levels, and flexible configurations that can be integrated into both new and existing oilseed plants. The system enables the production of cleaner, higher-protein meals and lighter-colored oils for food and feed uses, helping processors align with growing sustainability and clean-label requirements.

In January 2025, Bayer AG, a Germany-based pharmaceuticals company, acquired Camelina Assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Bayer AG aims to strengthen its position in biomass-based feedstocks by advancing camelina as a sustainable oilseed crop to support low-carbon fuel production and help decarbonize transportation. Smart Earth Camelina Corp. is a Canada-based agricultural technology and production company that provided oilseed farming for the camelina crop, focusing on developing and marketing.

Major companies operating in the oilseed farming market are Bunge Limited, Bayer AG, Corteva Inc., UPL Limited, Grupo Amaggi, Seaboard Corporation, Batu Kawan Berhad, Nutrien Ltd, KWS Saat SE, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill Incorporated, Monsanto Company, DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta AG, Dow AgroSciences LLC, Wilmar International Limited, Sime Darby Plantation, Agrium Inc., The Mosaic Company, United Oilseeds, PGG Wrightson Seeds Limited, Pacific Seeds, GrainCorp Limited, Advanta Seeds, Euralis Semences S.A.S., Golden Agri-Resources, Rallis India Limited, Mahyco Private Limited.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on imported oilseeds, fertilizers, and farm machinery are raising input and processing costs across soybean and other oilseed farming segments, particularly affecting North American and Asia-Pacific producers reliant on global trade flows. These tariffs disrupt supply chains and influence price competitiveness, especially in food, feed, and industrial oilseed applications. Nonetheless, they create opportunities for domestic cultivation expansion, encourage local sourcing, and support investment in higher-yield seed varieties and sustainable farming practices.

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Oilseeds are crops cultivated primarily for the extraction of edible oils. Oilseed farming is the agricultural practice of growing these crops to obtain oil from the seeds. These oilseeds are known for their high oil content and undergo processing to extract vegetable oils used in various applications.

The primary categories within oilseed farming include soybean farming and other types of oilseeds. Soybean farming is the cultivation of a leguminous plant native to Asia, valued for its oil-rich and proteinaceous seeds, as well as its use in forage and soil improvement. The farming processes can be categorized as organic oilseed farming and traditional farming. Oilseeds find applications in the production of food products, animal feed, and industrial products, making them a valuable agricultural commodity.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the oilseed farming market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the oilseed farming market. The regions covered in the oilseed farming market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the oilseed farming market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The oilseed farming market consists of revenues earned by entities that produce oilseed crops including soybeans, sunflower seeds, rapeseeds, sesame seeds and other oilseeds. These crops are typically grown in open fields and have an annual growth cycle. This market excludes processed oilseed products such as refined and unrefined vegetable oils and oilseed extracts. This market also excludes the proceeds from the captive (internal) consumption of the seeds for further processing. 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 .

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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