Transgenic Seeds Market Report 2026

The transgenic seeds market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $56.88 billion in 2025 to $64.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional GM seed adoption, rising need for pest-resistant crops, increasing herbicide tolerance usage, expansion of maize and soybean cultivation, regulatory approvals for first-gen GM crops.

The transgenic seeds market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for climate-resilient crops, increasing adoption of gene-edited seeds, rising food security concerns, expansion of biotechnology research, increasing acceptance of transgenic crops in new markets. Major trends in the forecast period include rising development of multi-trait genetically modified seeds, increasing adoption of drought-tolerant and climate-resilient seeds, growing demand for high-yield transgenic crop varieties, expansion of transgenic seeds in emerging economies, rising commercialization of novel gene-edited seed lines.

The increasing impact of climate change is expected to drive the growth of the transgenic seed market in the coming years. Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Transgenic seeds help mitigate the effects of climate change by sustaining higher crop yields under environmental stress and reducing the need for land expansion and deforestation, which are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. For example, in January 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a US-based scientific and regulatory agency, reported that global surface temperatures in 2023 were 2.12°F (1.18°C) above the 20th-century average, marking the warmest year on record, with upper ocean heat content reaching a record high and a one-in-three likelihood that 2024 will be even warmer. Thus, the rising impact of climate change is driving growth in 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 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 are 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 SE, Longping High-Tech, Dow Chemical Company, 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, Origin Agritech Limited, China National Chemical Corporation, Hefei Fengle Seed Co. Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on biotechnology inputs, imported seed varieties, and agricultural equipment have increased production and distribution costs in the transgenic seed market, especially for regions reliant on cross-border seed supply such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs impact major crop segments including maize, soybean, and cotton by raising prices for farmers and slowing adoption of advanced traits. However, tariffs can also promote domestic research, seed production, and reduced dependency on imported GM varieties, supporting long-term industry resilience and innovation.

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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.North America was the largest region in the transgenic seeds market in 2025. The regions covered in the transgenic seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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