Agriculture Biotechnology Market Size, Share & Growth, 2025 - 2033

The global agricultural biotechnology market reached USD 149.8 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow impressively to USD 259.8 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6.31% between 2025 and 2033. This surge is fueled by technological breakthroughs in genetic engineering, the shift toward sustainable farming, climate-resilient crops, and robust regulatory backing - positioning biotech as a transformative force in agro-innovation.

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STUDY ASSUMPTION YEARS:

• BASE YEAR: 2024
• HISTORICAL YEAR: 2019-2024
• FORECAST YEAR: 2025-2033

AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY MARKET KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Market size & growth: From USD 149.8 billion in 2024 to USD 259.8 billion by 2033 (CAGR 6.31%).
• Organism-led growth: Plants segment dominates, driven by GM crops and breeding techniques.
• Technology leader: Synthetic biology leads all technological segments, powered by CRISPR and precision-genetics.
• Application edge: Vaccine development tops applications by supporting both plant and animal health.
• Regional dominance: North America leads globally with robust R&D and regulations; Asia Pacific shows strong momentum.
• Regulatory & sustainability trends: Government policies and demand for eco-friendly farming push adoption.
• Competitive landscape: Major players such as Bayer, BASF, Syngenta, and DuPont are investing heavily in biotech pipelines.

MARKET GROWTH FACTORS

1. Technological breakthroughs: CRISPR & synthetic biology

Advancements in gene editing specifically CRISPR-and synthetic biology are enabling precise trait improvements, from boosting yield to enhancing pest and drought resistance. These technologies accelerate development cycles, reducing time-to-market and broadening adoption across crops. Partnerships like BASF & Anhui Huaheng in bio-stimulants demonstrate real-world - momentum. This capability is driving farmers toward smarter, data-driven cultivation, while biotech companies ramp up innovation, bolstering market expansion.

2. Regulatory support & sustainability mandates

Favourable policies, such as those from North America and the regulatory backing in Asia Pacific, are crucial in biotech crop approval and commercial rollout. These frameworks incentivize GM and gene-edited products and promote bio-based fertilizers, biopesticides, and climate-resilient seeds. Sustainability trends-like the USDA's approval of biotech potatoes or DPI initiatives in India spur investment and adoption at scale, reinforcing the market's positive outlook.

3. Rising demand & global food security pressures

A rapidly growing global population, expanding middle-class, and evolving consumer preferences drive higher demand for safe, nutritious food. Agricultural biotech addresses this through enhanced crop yields, disease resistance, and nutritional quality, supporting food security and reduced environmental impact. Vaccine development in livestock like India's swine fever biotech vaccine - is also a vital response to safeguarding animal health. These dynamics position biotech as a cornerstone for future-proof agriculture.

MARKET SEGMENTATION:

• Breakup by Organism Type:

o Plants: Conventional Techniques
o Plants: Established Genetic Modification
o Plants: New Breeding Techniques
o Animals: Conventional Techniques
o Animals: Established Genetic Modification
o Animals: New Breeding Techniques
o Microbes: Conventional Techniques
o Microbes: Established Genetic Modification
o Microbes: New Breeding Techniques

• Breakup by Technology:

o Genome Editing
o Synthetic Biology
o Genetic Engineering
o Marker-Assisted Breeding
o Plant Breeding
o Germplasm
o Others

• Breakup by Application:

o Vaccine Development
o Transgenic Crops and Animals
o Antibiotic Development
o Nutritional Supplements
o Flower Culturing
o Others

• Breakup by Region:

 North America (United States, Canada)
 Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
 Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
 Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
 Middle East and Africa

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America leads the global agricultural biotechnology market, thanks to advanced R&D infrastructure, strong regulatory frameworks, and institutional investments. Its dominance is strengthened by wide-scale GMO and gene-edited crop adoption, digital farming technologies, and active participation from major biotech players - collectively driving sustained market growth.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS & NEWS

Recent innovations reflect a surge in sustainable biotech solutions. May 2024 saw Syngenta roll out ADEPIDYN®, a novel fungicide approved in 55+ countries, projected to hit USD 1 billion in sales in eight years - highlighting farmer demand for eco-friendly crop protection. Simultaneously, October 2023 saw BASF invest significantly in a fermentation facility to produce biotech-based crop protection agents, underlining the shift toward renewable, scalable bio-solutions.

KEY PLAYERS:

ADAMA Ltd. (Syngenta Group Co. Ltd.), BASF SE, Bayer AG, DowDuPont, LGC Biosearch Technologies (LGC Ltd.), Performance Plants Inc., Yield10 Bioscience Inc., etc.

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