Global Biofortification Market Size By Crop (Rice, Corn, Cassava, Wheat), By Target Nutrient (Vitamins, Iron, Zinc, Amino Acids), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Biofortification Market Size And Forecast

Biofortification Market size was valued at USD 109.81 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 217.21 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2024 to 2031.

Major factors driving the market growth include the widely implemented biofortification in various developing countries, as it is a cost-effective way to overcome malnutrition due to the availability and low cost of staple foods. Better statistics on mortality and morbidity due to biofortification have attracted interest from various emerging countries, leading to a surge in demand in these areas. The Global Biofortification Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Biofortification Market Definition

Micronutrient deficiencies can cause irreversible damage to the body. Biofortification is a plant breeding technique that seeks to improve the nutritional quality of edible plants during normal plant growth. Biofortification is a novel approach to enhancing the availability of micronutrients in humans. Either traditional selective breeding or genetic engineering can achieve this. Biofortification differs from conventional fortification in that it focuses on increasing nutritional value while plant foods are still growing rather than adding nutrients to the diet after it has been processed.

Biofortification was introduced to improve human nutrition, thus combating malnutrition and reducing mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is also intended to treat several disorders or diseases caused by deficiencies of specific vitamins or micronutrients. Various plants have been tested for their ability to fortify certain nutrients such as zinc, iron, and vitamins. As a result, biofortification is seen as a new technology to treat micronutrient deficiencies in low- and middle-income countries. Biofortification helps improve people's overall health. Such plants are more resistant to diseases, pests, drought, and other environmental factors and produce higher yields.

It offers a food-based, sustained, low-dose alternative to iron supplementation, reaching the most vulnerable members of society and farmers. The market is divided into cereals, legumes, vegetables, and fruits, according to the crop. Targeted nutrients such as iron, zinc, minerals, and amino acids segment the market. Moreover, technological advances in agriculture and biotechnology are expanding the market as improved transgenic processes support the rapid production of bio-enhanced crops with guaranteed results. The major factors hindering the growth of the Global Biofortification Market are the need to understand better the benefits of fortified crops and strict regulations regarding developing and commercializing genetically modified crops.

Global Biofortification Market Overview

As the demand for nutritious foods increases, the trend towards fortification and bio-enrichment is expanding. The global bio-enhanced market is driven by increasing demand for healthy foods, health problems, and malnutrition and undernutrition. The global bio-enhanced market is expected to accelerate due to the growing health consciousness of consumers-the benefits from technological improvements and increased investment in agricultural growth. The need for biofortification is expected to grow in response to rising rates of undernourishment and the number of children suffering from malnutrition. Due to increasing demand, the global bio-enhanced market is projected to grow in the coming years.

Increasing demand for nutritious foods and increased investment in agronomics are driving the biofortification industry. Additionally, private agricultural research institutes, government agencies, and agricultural companies are participating in public health programs to provide fortified foods to malnourished populations, boosting the overall demand for biofortification. In addition, significant improvements in the agricultural sector and increasing implementation of biofortification in crops such as beans, wheat, sweet potato, rice, maize, and pearl millet are significant drivers of the Global Biofortification Market. Additionally, crops such as tomatoes, bananas, sorghum, and barley are becoming more nutritious, fueling the growth of the Biofortification Market.

Biofortification is also cheap, and the cost of growing biofortified foods is low. It also improves the macronutrient ratio of staple foods and reduces micronutrient deficiencies in the population, significantly impacting market growth. However, the lack of understanding of the benefits of bio-enhanced crops is expected to restrain the expansion of the Biofortification Market. In contrast, many restrictions imposed on crops derived from genetically modified crops will control the growth of the Biofortification Market. There is a possibility. Moreover, the accessible environment for biofortification and the great market potential in emerging countries will expand the biofortification industry.

Global Biofortification Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Biofortification Market is segmented on the basis of Crop, Target Nutrient, And Geography.

Biofortification Market, By Crop

Rice

Corn

Cassava

Wheat

Beans

Others

Based on Crop, the market is segmented into Rice, Corn, Cassava, Wheat, Beans, and Others. The sweet potato segment holds a large share of the market because the advances in technology to increase nutritional content are driving a surge in demand for bio-fortified foods such as sweet potato and cassava, especially sweet potato orange pulp (OFSP). Due to their high carbohydrate content, sweet potatoes have been an essential energy source in the human diet for generations. However, vitamin A content, derived from carotenes, was only discovered in the last century. Sweet potato production in Africa focuses on increasing yields, enhancing flavor, and maximizing dry matter content, with biofortification increasing carotene concentrations.

Biofortification Market, By Target Nutrient

Vitamins

Iron

Zinc

Amino Acids

Based on Target Nutrient, the market is segmented into Vitamins, Iron, Zinc, and Amino Acids. The iron segment holds a large share in the market because of iron is a micronutrient that plants require in smaller amounts than primary or secondary micronutrients. It is a component of some enzymes and some pigments and supports the reduction of nitrates and sulfates in plants and energy production.

Biofortification Market By Geography

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, the Global Biofortification Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific region holds a large market share because of the strong growth potential in agriculture and improves food's nutrient content. Countries like India and China are farming, increasing the use and potential for bio-enhancement. Also, Africa is expected to be the fastest growing market during the study period due to rising disposable income, increasing need for healthy food, and developing technology base, expanding the demand for bio-enrichment in this region. When it comes to cultivated plants, Africa has a diverse range. The introduction of many innovative technologies in agriculture results from the introduction and implementation of agricultural innovations across Africa.

Key Players

The "Global Biofortification Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Syngenta, DowDuPont, Bayer, BASF, Monsanto, Charles River, LemnaTec, Intertek, and Agro BioSciences Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• Intertek expanded its services and local capabilities in its Mozambique laboratory in November 2018, intending to assist the company in expanding its business in the East African region.
• HarvestPlus-India received a USD 6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2018 to develop its biofortification efforts in two new states: Odisha and Bihar. This approach was implemented to help the organisation grow and expand its consumer base.
• Pairwise Plants and Monsanto Company established a collaboration in March 2018 to advance agricultural research and development by utilising gene-editing technologies. This would aid farmers in producing greater harvests and the company's product development.
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