Organic Grain Farming Global Market Report 2024

The organic grain farming market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $46.53 billion in 2023 to $50.51 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as prevailing health and wellness trends, as well as the increasing adoption of organic products by retailers and food manufacturers.

The organic grain farming market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $71.07 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the promotion of sustainable agriculture initiatives, heightened concerns about climate change, the emphasis on supply chain resilience, and government support for organic farming. Notable trends expected in this forecast period encompass the adoption of digital technology, the development and adherence to organic certification standards, the use of organic animal feed, and market consolidation within the organic farming sector.

The growth of the organic grain farming market is being driven by the increasing consumer preference for organic food products. Over the past five years, the organic product segment has seen substantial growth, attributed to improved performance and product quality. Global organic farmland exceeded 70 million hectares in 2020, according to the research institute of organic agriculture (FiBL). Manufacturers have responded to rising demand by making organic food more accessible to mainstream markets. For example, supermarkets such as Woolworths and Coles in Australia have expanded their offerings of organic produce, making it easier for consumers to access organic goods.

The primary categories of organic grain farming encompass organic corn, organic wheat, and other grain types. Organic corn, for instance, is a non-GMO source of vitamin C and magnesium, in addition to being a valuable source of dietary fiber. Two common approaches to organic grain farming include pure organic farming and integrated organic farming, and these methods find applications in households, commercial operations, and various other sectors.

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The demand for organic animal feed is anticipated to propel the growth of the organic grain farming market in the future. Organic animal feed is produced without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, hormones, or antibiotics. Organic grains are a key ingredient in organic animal feed, which is used in the production of organic meat and dairy products. The demand for organic animal feed is on the rise, creating a corresponding increase in demand for organic grains. In December 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported a 27% increase in the value of field crops sales, reaching $1.50 billion, with corn for grain sales growing by 53% to $424 million from the previous year 2021. This surge in demand underscores the potential for the organic grain market's growth.

The organic grain farming market faces challenges due to the high cost of transition and uncertainties regarding market guarantees at the end of the transition period. Farmers transitioning to organic grain production bear the costs during a 36-month transition period, during which they cannot sell their products as organic. This can result in significant financial losses, with cumulative deficits that can be as high as $417,000 by the end of the second year. The profitability of transitioning to organic grain production only becomes apparent in the third year, with potential profits of $843,000 but requiring a working capital of $417,000 to offset earlier losses. These risks associated with transition costs and market guarantees can hinder the growth of the organic grain farming market.

A notable trend in the organic grain farming market is the adoption of IoT-enabled smart farming practices. IoT devices and sensors are deployed in fields, allowing farmers to remotely access data using tablets and smartphones. For example, in January 2021, Fasal, a precision agricultural firm, utilized AI, IoT, and analytics to enable remote management of horticultural crops, providing more efficient and data-driven farming. This IoT-enabled smart farming approach is gaining traction in the industry.

In February 2021, Bell & Evans, a U.S.-based poultry producer, increased its demand for U.S.-grown organic-certified corn and soybeans for organic chicken feed. Bell & Evans entered a long-term sourcing agreement with Cargill, a global leader, to exclusively secure its organic grain supply and support domestic organic grain production. Under this agreement, Cargill offers incentives to U.S. farmers for transitioning acreage from conventional to organic farming, with subsidized organic crop consulting services provided by the Rodale Institute. The Bell & Evans Organic Grain Initiative aims to transition 50,000 acres of U.S. corn and soybeans to certified organic production over five years, with a $500 million investment in U.S. organic-certified grains as a guaranteed market.

In July 2022, Albert Lea Seed House, a U.S.-based company specializing in non-GMO and organic seed, acquired Blue River Organic Seed, a company involved in organic seed production, specializing in various organic seeds. This acquisition expands Albert Lea Seed House's offerings, providing organic farming with the best-suited genetics, along with expertise in organic farming practices, supporting the growth of organic agriculture.

Major companies operating in the organic grain farming market include Marroquin Organic International, Organic Partners International, Briess Malt and Ingredients Co., St. Charles Trading, International Sugar Organization, Tate and Lyle, Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill, Roquette America, Royal Ingredients Group, Aryan International, AGRANA Beteiligungs AG, Pure Life Organic Foods Limited, Manildra Group, Northern Grain and Pulse, Puris, Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals, Ciranda, KMC A/S, Naturz Organics, California Natural Products, SK Food International, Albert Lea Seed, Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Solvay SA, AkzoNobel N.V, Nalco Holding Company, Bayer AG, Oronoque Organics, Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, Farming 101, The Hickories, Oxen Hill Farm LLC, sub edge farm, Wickham Gardens - Bednarz Farm, Fort Hill Farm, Riverbank Farm, Upper Forty Farm, Star Light Gardens, Marbleseed, Organic Crop Improvement Association, Custom Ag Formulators Inc., Grain Millers Inc., Organic Valley, Nature's Path Foods, Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Lundberg Family Farms, Eden Foods, Amy's Kitchen

North America was the largest region in the organic grain farming market in 2023. South America was the second largest region in the organic grain farming market report. The regions covered in the organic grain farming market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the organic grain farming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The organic grain farming market consists of revenues earned by entities that produce organic corn, organic wheat, and other organic grain farming. 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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