Molecular Breeding Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Molecular Breeding is segmented On basis of application- ( Plant and livestock), On basis of marker -( Simple sequence repeat, Single nucleotide polymorphism, Expressed sequence tag and Others), On basis of molecular breeding process-( Marker-assisted selection, Marker-assisted backcrossing, and QTL mapping) and Geography.

Molecular Breeding Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Molecular Breeding Market Size

Molecular Breeding Market Size
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 9.72 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 22.33 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 18.10 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America

Major Players

Molecular Breeding Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Molecular Breeding Market Analysis

The Molecular Breeding Market size is estimated at USD 9.72 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 22.33 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The process of developing new crop varieties almost takes around 20- 25 years but this time limit can be shortened to almost 7-8 years by using biotechnology. Tools like marker-assisted selection (MAS) make it easier and faster for the scientist to select plant traits with more productive results. Molecular breeding technology is in the nascent stage. Netherland and UK witnessed 100% adoption of molecular breeding techniques for new crop variety. Major players in seed companies have been adopting these technologies for improvement in seed varieties. The decline of prices in the genetic and research departments leads to the improvement of the market. Funds flow from private as well as public sectors towards plant breeding and genetic research such as genomic selection in field and vegetable crops and application of MAS will gear up the market in the future. The molecular breeding market is projected to grow highest in the Asia-Pacific region during the forecast period.

Molecular Breeding Industry Overview

The molecular breeding market is highly fragmented and major players have used many strategies such as pricing analysis of the product, new product development, acquisition and mergers, expansion, the partnership to make a footprint in the market. Major players like Syngenta using advance modified genotyping platforms from "Thermo Fisher Scientific" to provide necessary data for the breeding pipeline to quickly select the new varieties with much better yield potential. 

 

Molecular Breeding Market Leaders

  1. illumina

  2. LGC Limited

  3. Thermo Fisher Scientific

  4. SGS

  5. Eurofins

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
illumina, LGC Limited, Thermo Fisher Scientific, SGS, Eurofins.
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Molecular Breeding Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Introduction to Market Drivers and Restraints
  • 4.3 Market Drivers
  • 4.4 Market Restraints
  • 4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 On basis of application
    • 5.1.1 Plant
    • 5.1.2 Livestock
  • 5.2 On basis of marker
    • 5.2.1 Simple sequence repeat
    • 5.2.2 Single nucleotide polymorphism
    • 5.2.3 Expressed sequence tags
    • 5.2.4 Others
  • 5.3 On basis of molecular breeding process
    • 5.3.1 Marker assisted selection
    • 5.3.2 QTL Mapping
    • 5.3.3 Marker assisted back crossing
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 North America
    • 5.4.1.1 United States
    • 5.4.1.2 Canada
    • 5.4.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.4.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.4.2 Europe
    • 5.4.2.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2.2 United kingdom
    • 5.4.2.3 France
    • 5.4.2.4 Russia
    • 5.4.2.5 Spain
    • 5.4.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.4.3 Asia Pacific
    • 5.4.3.1 China
    • 5.4.3.2 Japan
    • 5.4.3.3 India
    • 5.4.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.4 Rest of World

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Illumina
    • 6.3.2 LGC Limited
    • 6.3.3 Thermo Fisher Scientific
    • 6.3.4 SGS
    • 6.3.5 LemnaTec
    • 6.3.6 Charles River
    • 6.3.7 DanBred
    • 6.3.8 Intertek
    • 6.3.9 Eurofins
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Molecular Breeding Industry Segmentation

Marker-assisted selection (MAS) was estimated to dominate the molecular breeding market in the forecasting period. The report covers an extensive study of segments and factors driving the growth of the commercial molecular breeding market. An in-depth analysis of the futures market and trend was exclusively measured in this report. Factors driving region-wise analysis are also covered with great observations.The report includes market shares of the Molecular Breeding market for global, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, South America and the Middle East & Africa.

On basis of application Plant
Livestock
On basis of marker Simple sequence repeat
Single nucleotide polymorphism
Expressed sequence tags
Others
On basis of molecular breeding process Marker assisted selection
QTL Mapping
Marker assisted back crossing
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United kingdom
France
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of World
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Molecular Breeding Market Research FAQs

How big is the Molecular Breeding Market?

The Molecular Breeding Market size is expected to reach USD 9.72 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 18.10% to reach USD 22.33 billion by 2030.

What is the current Molecular Breeding Market size?

In 2025, the Molecular Breeding Market size is expected to reach USD 9.72 billion.

Who are the key players in Molecular Breeding Market?

illumina, LGC Limited, Thermo Fisher Scientific, SGS and Eurofins are the major companies operating in the Molecular Breeding Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Molecular Breeding Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Molecular Breeding Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Molecular Breeding Market.

What years does this Molecular Breeding Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Molecular Breeding Market size was estimated at USD 7.96 billion. The report covers the Molecular Breeding Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Molecular Breeding Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Molecular Breeding Industry Report

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