Global Non-GMO Soybean Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

The global non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) soybean market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.74% over the forecast period.

Several significant factors are driving the global non-GMO soybean market growth. A primary driver is the increasing consumer concern regarding the potential health risks associated with GMOs. Worries about allergenicity, antibiotic resistance, and broader implications on human health are prompting many individuals to actively seek out non-GMO alternatives, such as non-GMO soybeans.

Additionally, non-GMO soybean production is often associated with more sustainable farming practices, including reduced pesticide and herbicide usage, as well as the promotion of biodiversity. Furthermore, some countries have implemented restrictions or outright bans on GMO products, creating lucrative export opportunities for non-GMO soybean producers and thereby expanding the global market.

Notably, the United States stands as one of the largest exporters of soybeans, with a production of 49 metric tons in 2023. The USDA estimates that approximately 4.4 million acres in the U.S. are dedicated to non-GMO soybean cultivation, and 1,924,010 will be given to non-GMO food-grade soybeans out of a total soybean acreage of 87,455,000 in 2022.

Moreover, there is a growing awareness surrounding GMO labeling regulations, with some countries mandating labeling requirements for GMO products. This increased transparency empowers consumers to make informed choices and can lead to heightened demand for non-GMO options like soybeans.

Global non-GMO soybean market drivers

• The rising demand for plant proteins is projected to propel the global non-GMO soybean market expansion.

A growing number of consumers are embracing vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian diets, which has spurred a significant uptick in the demand for plant-based protein alternatives. Non-GMO soybeans, renowned for their versatility and cost-effectiveness, serve as a pivotal ingredient in numerous plant-based meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and various other food products.

According to a recent report published by the European Commission, it is projected that the soybean cultivation area within the EU-27 will witness a 30% expansion, reaching 1.3 million hectares by 2035, up from 1.0 million hectares in 2023.

The report anticipates a notable shift in land utilization within the EU, with a transition from cereals to soybeans and pulses between 2023 and 2035. This shift in land use is driven by several factors, including anticipated reduced demand for cereals as feed, policy incentives promoting crop rotation and the cultivation of protein crops, escalating demand for plant-based proteins and local products, a surge in GMO-free labeled products, and a push towards deforestation-free soybean production.

Further, consumers are increasingly prioritizing concerns regarding the health implications of animal protein consumption and the environmental footprint of animal agriculture. Non-GMO soybeans are perceived as a healthier and more sustainable alternative protein source compared to traditional animal-derived protein sources.

Global non-GMO soybean market geographical outlook

Based on geography, the global baby body care market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. American farmers are planting more non-GMO soybeans due to low commodity soybean prices, attractive premiums, and rising costs for genetically modified soybean seed. University representatives, grain buyers, and soybean association representatives all state that as demand for non-GMO soybeans rises, more non-GMO acres will be planted. Since their introduction, genetically modified Roundup Ready soybeans have accounted for a growing portion of US soybean acreage annually.

In the United States, 4.4 million of the 87.2 million soybean acres planted in 2021 are non-GMO. This is contrasted with an estimated 4.1 million in 2022 and 5 million in 2020. About 2.6 million acres were planted by American soy farmers with food-grade soybeans, which are sold for tofu, soymilk, miso, natto, sprouts, and other uses. Feed-grade soy covered the remaining 1.7 million acres of non-GMO soy.

In addition, expansion ventures by international players into the market are further expected to boost the non-GMO soybeans demand in the country. For instance, in January 2024, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and Beck's, renowned for their premium opportunities and diverse genetics, announced a strategic licensing agreement with SOYLEIC(R) soybeans. By utilizing Beck's extensive network, this partnership benefits the high oleic (HO) sector and perfectly complements SOYLEIC(R)'s objective of providing soybean farmers with access to HO genetics.

In contrast to conventional oils, high oleic soybean oil offers numerous advantages and several desirable characteristics. American-grown high-oleic soybean oil improves the fat profile, adds a neutral flavor, prolongs the shelf life of products, and lets the food take center stage. It also offers some of the longest fry times of any edible oil. Furthermore, SOYLEIC(R) is the only non-GMO soybean variety currently offered, even though there are other high oleic varieties on the market.

Moreover, in February 2022, TruVailTM, a new line of domestically sourced, non-GMO plant-based protein ingredients with special sustainability benefits, was introduced by Benson Hill, Inc., a food technology company that is unlocking the genetic diversity of plants. The first products offered by the TruVailTM brand are high-protein soy flour, a less processed version of soy protein concentrate (SPC), and texturized proteins that can be used in a variety of conventional soy protein applications as well as the quickly expanding markets for alternative plant-based proteins.

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The global non-GMO soybean market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Product

• Crushed Soybean
• Whole Beans

By Application

• Soybean Oil
• Soybean Meal
• Food For Human Consumption
• Others

By Soybean Format

• Soy Protein
• Soy Flour
• Soy Concentrates
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others