Transgenic Seeds Market Report 2025

The transgenic seeds market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $49.86 billion in 2024 to $56.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased construction activities, awareness towards environmental impact, government regulations, increase in outdoor events, advancements in turf management.

The transgenic seeds market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $93.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to climate change challenges, growing trend of sustainable landscaping, expansion of sports infrastructure, rise in recreational spaces, urban greening initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include disease and stress management solutions, advancements in formulations, precision application technologies, resilient turf varieties, organic turf management, education and training initiatives.

The future growth of the transgenic seed market is expected to be propelled by an increase in agricultural productivity. Agricultural productivity serves as a metric for the market value of crop yield within an agricultural production system utilizing inputs such as land, labor, capital, and other resources. Transgenic seeds play a vital role in agricultural production by enabling the cultivation of more food with fewer resources. The utilization of transgenic seed technology to enhance yield, minimize agricultural land usage, and consequently boost profits for farmers contributes to the overall growth of the transgenic seed market. For example, Eurostat reported in November 2022 that Europe produced 297.5 million metric tons of harvested grains, including rice, in 2021 - an increase of 4.2%, or 12.1 million metric tons, from 2020. Additionally, the Food and Agriculture Organization reported in December 2022 that global primary crop production rose by 2% from 2020 to reach 9.5 billion tons in 2021. Thus, the drive for increased agricultural productivity is a significant factor in the growth of the transgenic seed market.

The increasing impact of climate change is anticipated to drive the growth of the transgenic seed market in the future. Climate change, characterized by long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, is primarily attributed to human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Transgenic seeds contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change by maintaining higher yields under stress conditions and reducing the necessity for land expansion and deforestation - significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As evidence, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported in January 2023 that the global surface temperature increased from 1.51 °F in 2021 to 1.55 °F in 2022, with projections estimating a further increase to 2.7 °F by 2050. Consequently, the escalating impact of climate change is a driving force behind the growth of the transgenic seed market.

Major companies in the transgenic seeds market are concentrating on developing innovative products like hybrid corn to boost crop yield and enhance resistance to pests and diseases. Hybrid corn is created by cross-breeding two genetically distinct parent plants and is often integrated with transgenic technology, where specific genes are introduced to produce seeds that are more resistant to pests and herbicides. For example, in May 2023, Origin Agritech, a biotechnology company based in China, launched a genetically modified corn hybrid featuring the unique triple-stacked trait BFL4-2, which has been selected for a national demonstration plot in China. This hybrid incorporates two insect resistance genes and one herbicide resistance gene, making it the only approved triple-stacked corn in the country.

In January 2022, BASF SE, a US-based manufacturer of chemicals, plastics, and crop protection products, made an undisclosed acquisition of ASL. This strategic move is expected to bolster BASF's position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain by offering highly innovative melon varieties. The acquisition grants BASF access to ASL's extensive melon breeding program, encompassing a diverse range of varieties such as cantaloupes, honeydews, and watermelons. ASL, a France-based provider, specializes in genetically modified melon solutions.

In January 2023, S&W Seed Company, a US-based agricultural firm, partnered with Trigall Genetics for an undisclosed sum. This partnership aligns with Trigall Genetics' strategy for international expansion into key wheat-producing regions, integrating S&W's Australia-specific genetic materials into their product offerings. Trigall Genetics, based in Argentina, specializes in developing genetically modified (GM) wheat varieties, particularly focusing on traits that improve resilience to environmental stressors such as drought and soil salinity.

Major companies operating in the transgenic seeds market include BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Syngenta AG, Vilmorin And Cie SA, Bayer AG, The Monsanto Company, Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Private Limited, JK Agri Genetics Ltd., Bejo Zaden B.V., Groupe Limagrain, Kaveri Seed Company Ltd., Land O Lakes Inc., Calyxt Inc., REAL SEED, SCC GmbH, Longping High-Tech, Dow Chemical Company, Suntory Holdings Limited, J.R. Simplot Company, Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co. Ltd., Sakata Seed Corporation, Takii & Co. Ltd., Enza Zaden B.V., KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, DLF Seeds A/S, Advanta Limited, Nufarm Limited, Origin Agritech Limited, China National Chemical Corporation, Hefei Fengle Seed Co. Ltd., Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the transgenic seeds market in 2024. The regions covered in the transgenic seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the transgenic seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A transgenic seed, also known as a genetically modified seed, is a seed from a plant whose genetic makeup has been modified through methods distinct from those employed in traditional plant breeding. This alteration aims to produce seeds containing selected genes from other plants, facilitating the creation of plants with desired characteristics and enhanced yields.

The primary categories of land utilized for transgenic seeds are farmland and greenhouses. Farmland constitutes arable land planted with perennial crops and utilized for perennial pastures. In the context of transgenic seeds, farmland serves as the area for crop production, incorporating a specific DNA segment into the plant's genome to induce the development of novel or distinct traits. These traits encompass features such as herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, and others. Various crop types, including maize, cotton, rice, soybeans, canola, and more, are cultivated on farmland using transgenic seeds. Industries that utilize these seeds include those focused on insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, virus resistance, altered oil composition, delayed fruit ripening, male sterility, and restorer systems.

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The transgenic seeds market consists of sales of genetically modified seeds of potatoes, squash, zucchini, alfalfa, papaya, apple, and tomato. 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).

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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