Plant Breeding Market, By Breeding Type (Conventional Breeding, Hybrid Breeding, Molecular Breeding, and Genetic Engineering), By Crop Type (Cereals and Grains, Fruits and Vegetables, Oilseeds, Flowers and Ornamental Plants, and Others), By Trait (Herbici

The global plant breeding market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-resilient crops. Plant breeding is a crucial aspect of agricultural science that involves the development of new plant varieties with desirable traits through various techniques such as cross-breeding, hybrid breeding, and genetic engineering. The market encompasses a wide range of crops, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. With the growing global population, changing climatic conditions, and the need for sustainable agriculture, plant breeding has become an essential tool for ensuring food security and meeting the diverse needs of consumers and industries worldwide.

Market Dynamics:

The global plant breeding market is influenced by several factors, including the increasing demand for food due to population growth, the need for higher crop yields, and the development of advanced breeding technologies. The rising awareness about the benefits of consuming nutrient-rich crops and the growing trend of organic farming have also contributed to the market growth. However, the market faces challenges such as the high cost of research and development, stringent regulations regarding genetically modified crops, and the time-consuming nature of the breeding process. Additionally, the lack of skilled professionals and limited access to advanced breeding technologies in developing countries may hinder market growth. Despite these challenges, the market presents significant opportunities for growth, such as the increasing adoption of marker-assisted selection, the development of new breeding techniques like CRISPR-Cas9, and the growing demand for crops with specific traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and enhanced nutritional value.

Key Features of the Study:

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global plant breeding market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global plant breeding market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Monsanto Company (Bayer), DuPont Pioneer, Corteva Agriscience, Limagrain, KWS SAAT SE, Rothamsted Research, Enza Zaden, Syngenta Seeds, Allergan, Evogene Ltd., Seed Co Limited, DLF Seeds, and Bayer CropScience AG
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global plant breeding market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global plant breeding market
Market Segmentation
  • Breeding Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Conventional Breeding
  • Hybrid Breeding
  • Molecular Breeding
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Crop Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Cereals and Grains
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Oilseeds
  • Flowers and Ornamental Plants
  • Others
  • Trait Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Herbicide Tolerance
  • Insect Resistance
  • Yield Improvement
  • Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Food Production
  • Biofuel Production
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • BASF SE
  • Syngenta AG
  • Monsanto Company (Bayer)
  • DuPont Pioneer
  • Corteva Agriscience
  • Limagrain
  • KWS SAAT SE
  • Rothamsted Research
  • Enza Zaden
  • Syngenta Seeds
  • Allergan
  • Evogene Ltd.
  • Seed Co Limited
  • DLF Seeds
  • Bayer CropScience AG


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Plant Breeding Market, By Breeding Type
Global Plant Breeding Market, By Crop Type
Global Plant Breeding Market, By Trait
Global Plant Breeding Market, By Application
Global Plant Breeding Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Plant Breeding Market, By Breeding Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Conventional Breeding
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Hybrid Breeding
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Molecular Breeding
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Genetic Engineering
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Plant Breeding Market, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cereals and Grains
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Fruits and Vegetables
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Oilseeds
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Flowers and Ornamental Plants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Plant Breeding Market, By Trait, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Herbicide Tolerance
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Insect Resistance
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Yield Improvement
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Plant Breeding Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Food Production
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Biofuel Production
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
8. Global Plant Breeding Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Breeding Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Crop Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Trait, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
BASF SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Syngenta AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Monsanto Company (Bayer)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
DuPont Pioneer
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Corteva Agriscience
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Limagrain
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
KWS SAAT SE
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Rothamsted Research
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Enza Zaden
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Syngenta Seeds
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Allergan
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Evogene Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Seed Co Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
DLF Seeds
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Bayer CropScience AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
10. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
11. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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