Market Overview
Synthetic Biology is a field of science that seeks to redesign organisms by engineering them to possess new abilities. It merges biological research and engineering concepts to solve the existing problem regarding sustainability, food safety, and nutrition in the agriculture and food industry.
According to the MarkNtel Advisors’ research report, "Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Market Analysis, 2021," the market is likely to grow at a CAGR of around 35% during 2021-26. The market growth is accredited to the high demand for ethical, sustainable, and efficient solutions to fulfill food needs. Synthetic biology helps solve the problem of food safety and eliminates the presence of nutrition deficiency in food.
Further, burgeoning awareness regarding the benefits of nutritious food in human health and the shift of massive consumers towards using bio-based products drives lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
Impact of COVID-19
The imposition of lockdown, social distancing measures, need for isolation, and restriction on movement in the pandemic-frenzied world has affected the agriculture and food industry, both positively & negatively. The agricultural workers were required to stay at home due to lockdown, which impacted the production capacity and cross-border trading.
On the other hand, due to rising concerns for top-quality nutritious food and the requirement of advanced technologies, food safety provided profitable opportunities for the growth of synthetic biology in the agriculture and food industry.

Market Segmentation
Gene Synthesis Accounted for the Largest Market Share
Based on the Technology, the market bifurcates into Gene Synthesis, Next Generation DNA Sequencing, Genome Engineering, and Bioinformatics Technologies. In 2019, the gene synthesis technology acquired the largest share in the Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry owing to its extensive use with genome engineering for efficiency and ease in genome targeting and editing.
Additionally, high demand for synthetic DNA and RNA in the agriculture and food industry proliferates the growth of the overall market across the globe, reveals MarkNtel Advisors in their research report "Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Market Analysis, 2021."
Crop Yield Management Dominated the Market
Based on applications, the market segments are Crop Yield Management, Crop Protection, and Soil Health Management. The Crop Yield Management segment acquired the largest share in the Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture & Food Markets in 2019. The use of synthetic biology in the agriculture sector offers higher crop yield and high quality of crop production.
Exhausting agricultural land and mounting demand for good quality nutritional food provide lucrative opportunities to fuel the use of synthetic biology in crop yield management, thereby fueling the overall market growth.
Regional Landscape
North America Region Attained the Largest Market Share
Globally, North America dominated the regional segment of the Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry in 2019 by capturing the largest market share and is expected to retain its leading position over the forecast period too.
Mounting investment in advanced R&D technologies and supporting government initiatives concerning synthetic biology is the primary factor driving the market growth in this region. Further, the surge in the number of agriculture and food companies involved in the development of synthetic biology products fuels the growth of synthetic biology in the agriculture and food industry.
Market Driver
Increasing Need for High-Quality Food Propels the Market Growth
Synthetic biology is trending in the agriculture & food industries. It is the most sustainable agricultural practice as it produces food with better nutritional quality, long shelf life, and minimum harmful ingredients. It also helps in soil enrichment by using engineered microorganisms acting as biosensors that could detect pathogens or contaminants, eventually resulting in improved quality of food products.
Competitive Landscape
According to MarkNtel Advisors, the major leading players in the global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry are AgBiome, Inc., Agrivida, Inc., Arzeda, Amyris, Inc., Bayer AG, Concentric Agriculture Inc., Evolva Holding SA, Pivot Bio, Inc., Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc, Cibus, Ltd, Codexis, Inc., GINKGO BIOWORKS, Twist Bioscience.
Key Questions Answered in the Market Research Report:
1. What are the primary overall market statistics or market estimates (Market Overview, Market Size- By Value, Forecast Numbers, Market Segmentation, Market Shares) of Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry?
2. What are the region-wise industry size, growth drivers, and challenges?
3. What are the key innovations, opportunities, current & future trends, and regulations in the Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry?
4. Who are the key competitors, their key strengths and weaknesses, and how they perform in Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry based on a competitive benchmarking matrix?
5. What are the key results derived from the market surveys conducted during the Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry Market study?
Market Outlook, Segmentation and Statistics
1) Impact of COVID-19 on Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry
2) Market Size & Analysis
a) By Revenue
3) Market Share & Analysis
a) By Industry
i) Agriculture Industry
ii) Food Industry
b) By Application
i) Agriculture Industry Application
(1) Crop Yield Management
(2) Crop Protection
(3) Soil Health Management
(4) Others
ii) Food Industry Application
(1) Food Process Optimization
(2) Food Nutrition
(3) Food Safety
(4) Others
c) By Technology
i) Gene Synthesis
ii) Next Generation DNA Sequencing
iii) Genome Engineering
iv) Bioinformatics Technologies
v) Others
d) By Product
i) Synthetic Microbes
ii) Software Tools
iii) Bio-Based Specialty Food
iv) Others
e) By Region
i) North America
ii) South America
iii) Europe
iv) Middle East & Africa
v) Asia-Pacific
f) By Competitors
i) Competition Characteristics
ii) Market Share & Analysis
iii) Competitive Matrix
4) Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry Hotspots & Opportunities
5) Global Synthetic Biology in Agriculture and Food Industry Regulations & Policy
6) Key Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
7) Global Competition Outlook
a) Competition Matrix
b) Company Profile