Synthetic Biology In Agriculture Market Global Report 2026

The synthetic biology in agriculture market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.64 billion in 2025 to $1.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional genetic modification research, rising demand for high-yield crops, increasing pest and disease pressure, early integration of biotechnology in farming, and expansion of agricultural R&D investments.

The synthetic biology in agriculture market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for climate-resilient agriculture, growing adoption of genome editing tools, expansion of synthetic microbe applications, increasing demand for sustainable farming inputs, and growing commercialization of advanced biotechnology products. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing development of pest-resistant crops, growing adoption of synthetic microbes for soil health, expansion of gene-edited livestock for higher productivity, rising use of synthetic biology to develop climate-resilient crops, and growing commercialization of bioengineered agricultural inputs.

The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices is expected to propel the growth of the synthetic biology in agriculture market in the coming years. Sustainable agricultural practices refer to farming methods designed to meet current food and textile needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs by conserving resources, maintaining soil fertility, and minimizing environmental impact. The adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is increasing primarily due to government incentive programs that provide financial rewards to farmers for implementing environmentally friendly and resource-efficient farming methods. Synthetic biology in agriculture supports sustainable agricultural practices by enabling the development of bioengineered crops and microbes that improve nutrient efficiency, reduce chemical inputs, and enhance soil health, thereby promoting higher yields with minimal environmental impact. For instance, in February 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a UK-based government agency, in January 2025, the number of active Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements in England reached 32,200, representing a 23% increase compared to October 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices is driving the growth of the synthetic biology in agriculture market.

Major companies operating in the synthetic biology in agriculture market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as engineered nitrogen-fixing microbes, to improve soil fertility, nutrient use efficiency, and sustainable crop yields. Engineered nitrogen-fixing microbes refer to microorganisms selected and optimized using synthetic biology tools and microbial engineering to fix atmospheric nitrogen and associate with plant roots, enabling functions such as nitrogen conversion in the rhizosphere, root colonization, and reduced dependence on fertilizers. For instance, in December 2024, BioConsortia, a US-based microbial biotech company, introduced Always-N, a seed-applied microbial nitrogen-fixing treatment developed to reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers while maintaining or improving yields in crops such as corn and wheat, with features including a shelf life of more than two years, on-seed stability, and sustained colonization of plant roots. Always-N is designed to improve nutrient efficiency, reduce fertilizer costs, and support environmental sustainability, demonstrating the application of synthetic biology to practical agricultural solutions.

In December 2023, Invaio Sciences, a US-based provider of nature-positive agricultural biologicals and precision delivery systems, acquired Peptyde Bio for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Invaio Sciences gained access to Peptyde Bio’s peptide discovery platform, intellectual property, and portfolio of peptide candidates for crop protection, strengthening its bioactive discovery and biological innovation capabilities while accelerating the development of sustainable alternatives to chemical crop protection. Peptyde Bio is a US-based biotechnology company specializing in AI-driven antimicrobial peptide design and sustainable disease control solutions for crops.

Major companies operating in the synthetic biology in agriculture market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience LLC, KWS Saat Societas Europaea, Twist Bioscience Corporation, Ginkgo Bioworks Incorporated, Benson Hill Incorporated, Pivot Bio Incorporated, Cibus Incorporated, Inari Agriculture Incorporated, Tropic Biosciences United Kingdom Limited, Pairwise Plants Incorporated, Ansa Biotechnologies Incorporated, Arzeda Corporation, GreenLight Biosciences Incorporated, Evogene Limited, Aromyx Corporation, Arcadia Biosciences Incorporated, AquaBounty Technologies Incorporated, Yield10 Bioscience Incorporated.

North America was the largest region in the synthetic biology in agriculture market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the synthetic biology in agriculture market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the synthetic biology in agriculture market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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