Bioengineered Food Market Report 2026

The bioengineered food market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $38.03 billion in 2025 to $42.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global food demand, expansion of gm crop cultivation, early adoption of biotechnology in agriculture, rising investment in agricultural r&d, regulatory approvals for bioengineered crops.

The bioengineered food market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for climate-resilient crops, rising focus on food security, expansion of precision breeding technologies, increasing investments in alternative protein development, broader acceptance of bioengineered food products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of crispr-based crop development, rising focus on nutritional trait enhancement, growing deployment of cellular agriculture techniques, expansion of bioengineered food commercialization, enhanced emphasis on yield stability.

The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices is expected to drive the growth of the bioengineered food market going forward. Sustainable agricultural practices refer to farming methods that meet current food and fiber needs while safeguarding resources for future generations. The demand for sustainable agricultural practices is rising due to growing concerns about environmental degradation, the need to protect biodiversity, and efforts to ensure food security in the face of climate change. Sustainable agricultural practices support and strengthen the adoption of bioengineered food by enabling environmentally responsible, efficient, and resource-efficient food production approaches. For instance, in May 2023, according to the Organic Trade Association, a US-based advocacy group, U.S. sales of certified organic products reached US$69.7 billion, representing a 3.4% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices is driving the growth of the bioengineered food market.

Major companies operating in the bioengineered food market are focused on developing advanced products, such as transgenic insect-resistant food, to improve crop yields while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Transgenic insect-resistant food consists of crops that have been genetically modified to incorporate genes granting resistance to insect pests. This innovation aims to decrease the dependence on chemical insecticides, boost crop protection, and enhance yields by increasing plants' resilience to pests. For instance, in January 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria authorized the commercial launch of TELA maize varieties. This maize variety, including SAMMAZ 72T, SAMMAZ 73T, SAMMAZ 74T, and SAMMAZ 75T, is engineered to resist major pests such as stemborer and fall armyworm. These varieties are drought-tolerant, making them ideal for regions with fluctuating rainfall. They can yield up to 10 tons per hectare under optimal conditions, surpassing the national average of 6 tons for similar hybrids. It is adaptable to rain forests, guinea, and Sudan savannas, and they aim to mitigate maize production losses due to pests. This innovation has the potential to save millions of metric tons of maize, supporting food security across Africa.

In August 2023, Cora Seeds, an Italy-based seed company, acquired the onion and pumpkin programs of the KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Cora Seeds' strategy to enhance its portfolio and bolster its position in the agricultural sector, especially in vegetable seeds. This deal aligns with the company's goal of expanding its market presence and improving its breeding capabilities for high-quality vegetable seeds. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based agricultural company that provides new breeding methods (NBM), such as genome editing for bioengineered food.

Major companies operating in the bioengineered food market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Corteva Agriscience, DuPont de Nemours Inc., J.R. Simplot Corp., Sakata Seed Corporation, International Rice Research Institute, Rothamsted Research, Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc., GreenVenus LLC, AquaBounty Technologies Inc., Calyxt Inc., Nuseed Global, Norfolk Healthy Produce, Monsanto (Bayer Crop Science), KWS SAAT SE, Dow AgroSciences, Pairwise, Arcadia Biosciences.

North America was the largest region in the bioengineered food market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bioengineered food 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 bioengineered food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The bioengineered food market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sustainable farming, food security, agricultural productivity, and pest and disease resistance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The bioengineered food market also includes sales of grains, legumes, and dairy products. 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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