Genetically Modified Vegetables Market Report 2026

The genetically modified vegetables market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.13 billion in 2025 to $0.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vegetable crop losses due to pests, early adoption of transgenic crops, expansion of commercial vegetable farming, rising investments in plant biotechnology, regulatory approvals for gm crops.

The genetically modified vegetables market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for resilient vegetable varieties, expansion of precision breeding techniques, growing focus on food security, rising investments in agricultural research, increasing adoption of stacked trait vegetables. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of disease-resistant gm vegetables, rising use of herbicide-tolerant vegetable varieties, expansion of gene editing techniques, growing focus on nutritional enhancement traits, enhanced integration of multi-trait vegetables.

The growing demand for healthier and higher-yielding crops is expected to drive the growth of the genetically modified vegetables market in the coming years. Healthy and high-yielding crops are plants that demonstrate strong growth, resistance to pests and diseases, and the ability to produce greater quantities of high-quality harvests. This rising demand is largely driven by increasing health awareness among consumers, who are placing greater emphasis on nutritious, safe, and reliable food sources. Genetically modified vegetables support this demand by enhancing nutrient profiles, improving resistance to pests and diseases, and enabling crops to perform better under challenging environmental conditions. For example, in October 2024, according to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based United Nations agency, global rice production in 2024 is expected to reach a record 539.2 million metric tons, supported by favorable growing conditions in India, reflecting rising demand for productive and resilient crops. Additionally, global wheat production is forecast to increase to 792.9 million tons in 2024, with improved yield prospects in Australia underscoring the emphasis on higher-yielding agricultural outputs. Therefore, the increasing need for healthy and high-yielding crops is driving the genetically modified vegetables market.

Companies operating in the genetically modified vegetables market are increasingly focusing on the development of virus-resistant vegetable varieties to address pest-related challenges and maintain market competitiveness. Virus-resistant vegetables are genetically modified or selectively bred varieties engineered to withstand specific viral infections that commonly affect crop productivity. For instance, in November 2023, Syngenta AG, a Switzerland-based agrichemical company, launched four new baby plum tomato varieties with genetic resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). The Crystelle, Emyelle, Sicybelle, and Adorelle varieties offer high yield potential, resistance to multiple key pathogens, and preserve the quality and flavor expected by both growers and consumers. These varieties also provide protection against diseases such as tomato mosaic virus, tomato yellow leaf curl virus, and nematodes.

In May 2024, Bayer AG, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, entered into a partnership with G+FLAS Life Sciences Inc. to advance the development of nutritionally enhanced vegetables through genome-editing technologies. This collaboration aims to improve vegetable nutrition while addressing global health concerns, such as vitamin D deficiency, alongside boosting agricultural productivity and consumer appeal. G+FLAS Life Sciences Inc. is a South Korea-based biotechnology company specializing in the development of biopharmaceuticals and genetically transformed crops using CRISPR/Cas9-enabled technologies.

Major companies operating in the genetically modified vegetables market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Dupont de Nemours Inc., Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, JR Simplot Company, JKAgri Genetics Ltd., Mahyco Private Limited, Calyxt Inc., Stine Seed Farm Inc., Nuseed Pty Ltd., KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Sakata Seed Corporation, Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., Pairwise Plants LLC, Corteva Inc., Sakata Seed America Inc., Limagrain Holding SA, Arcadia Biosciences Inc., Benson Hill Biosystems Inc.

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

The genetically modified vegetable market consists of sales of arctic apples, summer squash, and genetically modified Potatoes. 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.

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).

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