PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2105655
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 2105655
The global animal genetics market was valued at USD 6.64 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 9.37 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. This is driven by rising demand for high-quality animal protein and dairy products, increasing focus on livestock productivity, and growing adoption of genomic selection, SNP genotyping, and molecular breeding technologies. These solutions enable faster identification of superior traits such as improved yield, fertility, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. Growing concerns around animal health, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainable livestock production are further accelerating the adoption of genetic improvement programs.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2026-2031 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD billion) |
| Segments | Live Animal, Product & Service, Technology, and End User |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Additionally, advancements in AI-based phenotyping, precision livestock farming, sexed semen, and embryo technologies are enhancing breeding accuracy and accelerating genetic gains, while government initiatives to improve livestock productivity in emerging markets are supporting market expansion.

"Bovine embryos are expected to register the highest growth in the embryo market."
The bovine embryos segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2026 and 2031 with wider implementation of embryo transfer and in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques across cattle breeding programs. These technologies enable rapid multiplication and distribution of elite genetics from high-performing animals with desirable traits such as enhanced milk yield, improved growth characteristics, better fertility, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. The integration of genomic testing and embryo screening is improving selection precision by identifying embryos with superior genetic potential at an early stage. Expansion of commercial embryo production facilities, veterinary reproductive service providers, and specialized breeding networks is increasing accessibility to bovine embryo technologies. Additionally, standardized embryo evaluation practices and growing cross-border trade of high-value bovine embryos are strengthening genetic improvement initiatives worldwide.
"By end user, animal farms accounted for the largest share of the animal genetics market in 2025."
Animal farms held the largest share of the end-user market in 2025, owing to their central role in the adoption of animal genetics solutions across livestock production systems. Farms are the primary users of genetic materials, including semen and embryos, as well as genetic testing and breeding services to improve productivity, animal health, and breeding efficiency. As genomic data and performance-based selection increasingly influence breeding decisions, farms continue to remain key contributors to demand for genetic improvement solutions across poultry, swine, and dairy operations. This segment is expected to maintain its leading position through 2031, supported by continued adoption of advanced breeding technologies and increasing focus on optimizing livestock performance.
Breakdown of Primaries
Hendrix Genetics BV (Netherlands), Topigs Norsvin (Netherlands), Genus plc (UK), URUS Group LP (US), CRV (Netherlands), Neogen Corporation (US), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Illumina, Inc. (US), Select Sires Inc. (US), Groupe Grimaud (France), Zoetis Services LLC (US), Quantum Genetix/Biosciences (Canada), Animal Genetics, Inc. (US), and Semex (Canada).
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the animal genetics market by live animal (poultry, porcine, bovine, canine, and other live animals), by product & service (animal genetic materials and animal genetic testing services), by technology (NGS, PCR, rDNA, microarrays, and other technologies), by end user (animal farms, veterinary hospitals & clinics, diagnostic centers, and research institutes), and by region.
Further type-level segmentation is available in the full report.
The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the market's key players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will provide market leaders and new entrants with the closest approximations of revenue for the overall animal genetics market and its subsegments. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape, gain insights to position their businesses more effectively, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
● Analysis of key drivers (increasing consumption of high-quality animal-derived protein and dairy products, rising focus on improving animal health, livestock productivity, and breeding efficiency through animal genetics, prevention of genetic diseases through advanced genetic services, growing adoption of molecular and genomic tools in livestock improvement programs), restraints (high cost associated with advanced genetic testing, limiting adoption of animal genetic services, technical limitations in accuracy and interpretation of genetic testing technologies), opportunities (untapped market potential in developing countries, integration of advanced phenotyping technologies with genomic selection programs, rising investments in animal genetics research and product innovation), and challenges (developing breed-specific genetic improvement programs for locally adapted animal populations, lack of technical expertise among animal genetics professionals)
● Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and new product and service launches in the animal genetics market.
● Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets-the report analyzes the animal genetics market across varied regions.
● Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the animal genetics market.
● Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players, including Hendrix Genetics BV (Netherlands), Topigs Norsvin (Netherlands), Genus plc (UK), URUS Group LP (US), and CRV (Netherlands)