Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds Market Global Scenario, Market Size, Outlook, Trend, and Forecast, 2019 – 2028

The global genetically modified seeds market was valued at US$ 23.06 billion in 2020 and is predictable to reach US$ 37.51 billion in 2028; projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period from 2021- 2028. Genetically modified seeds are termed as the seeds which have been modified to comprise specific characteristics like resistance to herbicides or resistance to pests. GM seeds are advantageous compared to conventional seeds owing to increasing yields, long shelf life, an ability to sustain climate change, reduction of crop damage from weeds, diseases and insects while improving nutrition value. Various research and developments in seeds modification via genetic decoding helps the farmers from environmental conditions like drought, and salinity and demand for more genetically modified seeds owing to its advantages.

Market Dynamics

Modern biotechnology plays a vital role in increasing the per hectare production of more nutritious crop varieties while protecting natural resources. Increasing demand for seeds from the sectors like food, animal feed, beverage and biofuels industry is uplifting the growing market demand for genetically modified seeds. Demand for genetically modified (GM) seeds have seen growth in the countries like India, and China owing to huge population base which urge for ever increasing food grains demand driving the market growth in the region. According to US Energy Information Administration (EIA), corn is a primary feedstock of ethanol production, U.S. produced 15.1 billion heaps of corn during 2016–2017 greater than 11% from 2015–2016. Furthermore, according to Renewable Fuel Association, total ethanol production of the U.S. has increased from 14.30 billion gallons in 2014 to 14.81 billion gallons in 2015.Further, escalating demand of oleo-chemicals from genetically modified seeds will acts as a significant trend for market growth owing to numerous industries shifting towards oleo-chemicals instead of petrochemicals as oleo-chemical has cheaper cost and eco-friendly nature.

Unpredictable climatic conditions and high demand for food from end users demands for adoption of genetically modified (GM) seeds is growing among farmers. Cost of developing GM seeds is soaring thus propelling seed’s price. However, strict regulations levied by several regulatory bodies such as Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Agriculture and Food & Drug Administrationlimits usage of genetically modified crops thusdeterring market growth.Incident of profit orientation by exporting fake genetically modified seeds and counterfeit of seeds and packages by repacking in smaller volumes and selling loosely have risen in the developing countries owing to low income of farmers.

Global genetically modified (GM) seeds market is segmented by type, crop type, trait,distribution channel and region. By type, it is categorised into conventional and genetically modified. Based on crop type, it bifurcates into cereals & grains, oilseeds & pulses, fruits & vegetables and others (including fiber crops & other commercial crops like tobacco and medicinal plants). By trait, it is grouped into insect resistance, herbicide tolerance and others. Further, distribution channel segments into e- retailers, direct sales and others. Based on regional insights, it bifurcates into North America (US, Canada, Rest of North America), Asia Pacific (China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Rest of Asia Pacific), Europe (UK, Russia, Germany, Rest of Europe), Rest of the World (Latin America and Middle East & Africa).

North America dominates genetically modified (GM) seeds market owing to high acceptance of genetically modified or biotech crops in the region. Asia Pacific is predictable to exhibit swift growth during the forecast period.

Prominent players associated in the global genetically modified (GM) seeds market includesAgReliant Genetics LLC, BASF SE, Bayer Crop Science Ltd., Canterra Seeds Holdings Ltd., DLFSeeds & Science, Dow AgroSciences LLC, DowDuPont, Inc., Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, KWS SAAT SE, Land O'Lakes, Inc., Monsanto Company, Sakata Seed Corporation, Syngenta AG and Takii Seeds among others.

Segmentation and Scope of the Global Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds Market

Global genetically modified (GM) seeds market is segmented into type, crop type, trait, distribution channel and region.

By Type

• Conventional
• Genetically Modified

By Crop Type

• Cereals & Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Others (including fiber crops & other commercial crops like tobacco and medicinal plants)

By Trait

• Insect Resistance
• Herbicide Tolerance
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• e-Retailers
• Direct Sales
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • India
      • China
      • Vietnam
      • Bangladesh
      • Rest of Asia Pacific
      • Rest of World
        • Middle East & Africa
          • Sudan
          • South Africa
          • Rest of Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Rest of Latin America

Prominent players in the Global Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds Market includes

• AgReliant Genetics LLC
• BASF SE
• Bayer Crop Science Ltd.
• Canterra Seeds Holdings Ltd.
• DLF Seeds & Science
• Dow AgroSciences LLC
• DowDuPont, Inc.
• Groupe Limagrain Holding SA
• KWS SAAT SE
• Land O'Lakes Inc.
• Monsanto Company
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• Syngenta AG
• Takii Seeds