Plant Breeding and CRISPR Plants Market Report 2026

The plant breeding and crispr plants market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.5 billion in 2025 to $17.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional crop improvement methods, limited precision in genetic modification, rising need for resilient crops, reliance on manual breeding processes, increasing global food demand.

The plant breeding and crispr plants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to accelerating crispr technology adoption, growing demand for nutrient-dense crops, rising focus on climate adaptation, increasing investment in genomic research, expanding regulatory support for gene-edited crops. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing development of high-yield crispr-edited crops, growing adoption of gene-edited traits for climate resilience, rising use of non-gmo precision breeding techniques, expansion of crispr applications in commercial seed programs, greater focus on disease-resistant and nutrient-enhanced crop varieties.

The rising environmental concerns are anticipated to drive the growth of the plant breeding and CRISPR market. These concerns include various issues such as the degradation and depletion of natural resources, pollution, climate change, and other factors that threaten ecosystems and human well-being. Plant breeding and CRISPR technologies promote sustainable agriculture by developing crops with improved resilience, reduced resource needs, and better adaptability to changing climatic conditions. For example, in December 2023, the School of Sustainability at Stanford University reported that global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to exceed 40 billion tons in 2023, representing a 1.1% increase compared to 2022. As a result, the increasing environmental concerns are driving the growth of the plant breeding and CRISPR market.

Major companies in the plant breeding and CRISPR market are granting open rights to genome-editing and breeding technologies to foster innovation, promote collaboration among researchers, and facilitate the development of sustainable agricultural solutions that enhance crop resilience and improve food production efficiency. For example, Syngenta is offering rights to its proprietary technologies, with a particular focus on optimized CRISPR-Cas12a and gene-editing-enabled breeding tools. This approach enables researchers to make precise genetic modifications without introducing foreign DNA, thereby streamlining the development of enhanced plant varieties. In June 2024, Syngenta Crop Protection AG, a Switzerland-based company, announced the availability of its genome-editing and breeding technologies. This initiative is supported by Syngenta's collaboration platform, Shoots by Syngenta, which aims to connect academic institutions, research organizations, and Syngenta's extensive network of scientists. The platform is designed to encourage partnerships that tackle agricultural challenges, including climate change.

In September 2023, DLF Seeds A/S, a Denmark-based global seed company specializing in forage and turf genetics, acquired the alfalfa breeding program and related assets of Corteva, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, DLF aimed to strengthen its global position in alfalfa breeding, expand its access to elite germplasm and brand portfolios such as Alforex Seeds, and enhance its product offerings for load-bearing forage markets. Corteva, Inc. is a U.S.-based agricultural technology provider of seeds, crop protection, and trait development services.

Major companies operating in the plant breeding and crispr plants market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, China National Chemical Corporation, Corteva Inc., JR Simplot Company, Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd., Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA, BGI Group, Advanta Seeds Pty Limited, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc., Benson Hill Biosystems Inc., KeyGene Technology, Inari Agriculture Inc., AgBiome LLC, Tropic Biosciences UK Limited, Precision Biosciences Inc., Evogene Limited, Caribou Biosciences Inc., Hudson River Biotechnology B.V., BioConsortia Inc., Pairwise Plants LLC, Calyxt Inc., Cibus Limited, Enza Zaden India Private Limited, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

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 and laboratory equipment used in plant breeding and CRISPR research can elevate operational costs and slow innovation, especially in regions dependent on imported tools and genetic materials. These impacts are most visible in cereals, grains, fruits, and vegetable applications where advanced breeding is heavily utilized. However, tariffs may also encourage domestic production of research supplies and strengthen local biotech ecosystems, resulting in long-term benefits for regional plant-breeding capacities.

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Plant breeding and CRISPR plants denote a system employed in plant breeding involving site-directed nucleases that precisely target and modify DNA. Together, CRISPR and plant breeding enhance desirable crop attributes by incorporating DNA from naturally occurring genetic variations within the crop. This technology and its diverse applications span from gene function and protein localization research to the introduction of specific traits such as drought tolerance and increased grain size and quantity.

The primary categories of plant breeding and CRISPR plants include conventional breeding and other methods. Conventional breeding involves modifying the genetic makeup of crops to yield plants with improved features. This process includes identifying parent plants with desirable traits to create favorable combinations. Plant breeding and CRISPR techniques encompass various processes such as selection, hybridization, mutation breeding, and others, which are employed in breeding cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and other crops.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plant breeding and CRISPR plants market in 2025. The regions covered in the plant breeding and crispr plants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the plant breeding and crispr plants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The plant breeding and CRISPR plants market includes revenues earned by entities by providing biotechnological methods of plant breeding. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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