Plant Genomics Market Report 2026

The plant genomics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.83 billion in 2025 to $12.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited genetic understanding of crops, rising demand for high-yield varieties, traditional breeding inefficiencies, increasing food security concerns, early advancements in dna sequencing.

The plant genomics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.9 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid adoption of genome editing tools, growing investment in plant biotechnology, rising need for climate-resilient crops, expanding applications of bioinformatics and ai, increasing regulatory support for gene-editing research. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of high-throughput genome sequencing, increasing integration of bioinformatics in crop research, growing use of genomic tools for trait mapping, expansion of precision breeding for yield and stress tolerance, greater focus on multi-omics approaches in plant improvement.

The rising demand for genetically modified plants is anticipated to drive the growth of the plant genomics market in the future. Genetically modified plants are biological organisms that have been altered through genetic modification using recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology. Research in plant genomics enhances these genetically modified plants by altering their growth patterns or increasing their resistance to diseases. When a specific segment of DNA is introduced into a plant's genome, it results in a genetically modified plant exhibiting new or different characteristics. For example, in February 2024, AgbioInvestor-GM, a Scotland-based firm specializing in the biological market, reported that the global area planted with genetically modified crops grew by 1.9% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching an all-time high of 206.3 million hectares. Consequently, the heightened demand for genetically modified plants is fueling the growth of the plant genomics market.

Major companies in the plant genomics market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as genomics technology platforms, to boost crop yields and improve plant traits. These platforms include cutting-edge systems and methodologies like Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), CRISPR/Cas9, and RNA sequencing, which allow for a thorough analysis of plant genomes. This analysis aids in enhancing crop breeding, increasing disease resistance, and improving overall agricultural productivity. For example, in February 2023, Singrow Pte Ltd, an Agri-tech company based in Singapore, introduced the world's first climate-resilient strawberry variety utilizing advanced genomics technology. This innovation aims to bolster food security and sustainability in tropical regions by facilitating high-yield strawberry cultivation and decreasing reliance on seasonal imports.

In September 2024, Corteva Inc., a U.S.-based agricultural chemical company, partnered with Pairwise Plants, LLC to accelerate the development of gene-editing solutions in agriculture, improving crop resilience to climate change and increasing food production efficiency. By leveraging their combined expertise, Corteva and Pairwise, a U.S.-based agriculture company, aim to create innovative and sustainable crop varieties that benefit both farmers and consumers.

Major companies operating in the plant genomics market are Agilent Technologies Inc., Illumina Inc., Eurofins Scientific SE, NRGene Ltd., Keygene N.V., Neogen Corporation, QIAGEN N.V., LC Sciences, TraitGenetics GmbH, Novogene Corporation, Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited, Genewiz Inc., BGI Group, Genotypic Technology Pvt. Ltd., Floragenex Inc., Biome Makers Spain Inc., AgBiome, Bionano Genomics, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Korea Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay, Wageningen University & Research, Ghent University.

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 laboratory reagents, sequencing equipment, and imported genetic materials have increased operational costs for plant genomics research, especially in regions reliant on foreign biotechnology supplies. Segments such as genome editing, sequencing technologies, and trait engineering are most affected due to their high dependence on specialized tools. However, tariffs may also encourage domestic innovation and local production of genomic resources, supporting long-term industry self-sufficiency.

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Plant genomics delves into comprehending the genetic blueprint, arrangement, functionalities, and interconnections within an entire plant genome via sequencing, characterization, and analysis. Its aim is to acquire genome-level insights into plant metabolism, physiology, and growth, facilitating the development of novel crop varieties.

The primary branches of plant genomics encompass molecular engineering, genetic engineering, and genome editing. Molecular engineering involves the design and testing of molecular properties, behaviors, and interactions to optimize materials, systems, and processes for specific functions. It encompasses traits such as yield enhancement, disease resistance, and herbicide tolerance, employing technologies such as DNA and RNA sequencing, genotyping, and marker-assisted selection (MAS). These methodologies find diverse applications across cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural domains.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plant genomics market in 2025. The regions covered in the plant genomics 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 genomics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The plant genomics market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, DNA percentage checking, quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and genetic disease identification. 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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