Sustainable Agriculture Market

Sustainable Agriculture Market Overview

The global Sustainable Agriculture Market size was valued at USD 15.36 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 28.36 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025-2030.

The factors such as booming organic farming globally, global pledge for net-zero carbon emissions and key development by key players promotes growth in the industry. The market is however, restrained by the tremendous initial cost and on the other hand, the integration of AI in farming holds significant promise for the future. Key companies such as Archer Daniels Midland, BASF, and Mondelēz are using tactics such launch of product and market expansions to maintain their industry dominance.

Booming Organic Farming Bolster Market Growth

The expanding organic agricultural industry worldwide powers the sustainable agriculture industry by propelling a higher demand for environmentally sound products and methods. According to the report issued by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL 2025, total sales of organic food and beverages worldwide accounted for over USD 148.48 billion in the year 2023. The massive sale prices indicate the growing choice of consumer towards organic products due to the rising health and environmental awareness and this leads farmers to adopt environmentally friendly agriculture resulting in sustainable agriculture market growth.

Global Pledge for Net Zero Emissions Fuels Market Growth

The growing initiatives towards net zero emissions fuel the growth of the sustainable agriculture market as governments and organizations implement policies and invest in eco-friendly farming practices to reduce carbon footprints. According to the latest report published by the International Atomic Energy Agency, agriculture activity contributes to around 30% carbon emission highlighting the urgent need for adopting sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate environmental impact and ensure long-term food security.

Developments by Key Players Spurs Market Growth

The presence of notable players such as Bayer AG, BASF SE and Walmart Inc. who are adopting innovative initiatives such as launch of product and partnership to maintain their dominance in the market further fuel the market. For instance, in September 2024, Bayer AG introduced its global initiative, 'Bayer Forward Farming', in India in order to display innovative farming techniques with an aim of eco-friendly rice cultivation. Additionally, Syngenta Corporation entered into partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks in July 2024 to co-develop the efforts for sustainable agriculture solutions. Both the development shows the company’s commitment to broaden eco-friendly agriculture practice in global stage, thus promoting growth.

High Cost Hinders the Market Growth 

The sustainable agriculture market is hindered by high initial cost of implementation as adoption of sustainable practice requires significant investments in specialized equipment, renewable energy systems along with organic certifications prohibiting small and medium-sized farmers from adoption.

Integration of AI in Sustainable Agriculture Creates Future Opportunities

The integration of AI in sustainable agriculture is anticipated to create significant number of future opportunities in the industry. Such integration offers comprehensive information on crop performance, climate and soil conditions via data processing and by using AI the complex data can be transformed into actionable insights. For instance, in July 2024, Cropin Technology Solutions Private Limited announced the incorporation of generative AI into its agriculture-intelligent system Sage to future proof its production and supply chains. The development plays an important role in identifying the bottlenecks of the farming industry and tackling world food demand.

Market Segmentation and Scope of The Study

Sustainable agriculture market report is divided on the basis of product type, farming system, crop type, formulation, application, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is divided into seeds and traits, biopesticides, bio stimulants, and others. On the basis of farming system, the market is segregated into organic farming, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, conservative agriculture, and precision agriculture. On the basis of crop type, the market is segmented into cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and others. On the basis of formulation, the market is grouped into liquid and dry. On the basis of application, the market is segregated into food production, bioenergy, environmental services, and water management. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

North America region leads the sustainable agriculture market share and is anticipated to continue its dominance in the future due to the regional commitment towards net zero carbon emission. As per the report by McKinsey & Company, the U.S. government reported to achieve target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The transformation requires decreasing the carbon emission ultimately causing the industry to implement sustainable farming practices resulting in an increase in market growth. 

Further, the growth within the industry is fueled by the presence of regional players that adopts numerous strategies such as collaboration in order to stay dominant within the region. For example, in July 2023, Walmart collaborated with PepsiCo to expand regenerative farming practices in the fields of Canada. The cooperation is focused on the promotion of farmers towards the development of healthier soil, improved water quality and enhanced sustainable agricultural practices. 

On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region in the market and is expected to sustain its position on account of increasing organic farming sector in the region. According to the report submitted by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's organic export volume of products totaled 0.26 million MT and summed USD 494.80 million in the period 2023-2024 and overall production totaled 3.20 million MT for the same time frame. The growing organic agricultural sector requires the use of sustainable production methods for farm produce and this results in increase in market growth.  

Moreover, the development in the sector is also driven by the government efforts to boost sustainable agriculture practices in the region. For instance, In September 2023, Japan assisted the UNDP project to support climate-resilient agriculture in the Aral Sea Region with a target of assisting sustainable farming practices as well as improving food security. The development focuses on enhancing use of eco-friendly agricultural practices in the area resulting in market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Various key players in the sustainable agriculture industry includes BASF SE, Walmart Inc., The Coca Cola Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Syngenta Corporation, Indigo Ag, Inc., Sus Agri Development Pvt Ltd., Pepsico Inc., Cargill, Incorporated, Mondelēz International Inc., Ecocert SA, Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V., Global Organics, Ltd., Bayer AG, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and others. These companies are opting strategies including product launches and expansion to maintain their dominance in the market.

For instance, in November 2024, Archer Daniels Midland Company expanded its regenerative agriculture program in the U.S. and across the globe with grower meetings. The expansion focuses on promoting sustainable agriculture practices globally. 

Moreover, in July 2024, BASF SE launched Tinuvin NOR 211 AR for innovative stabiliser for sustainable farming. The product launch shows company’s dedication to innovation and sustainability. 

Moreover, Mondelēz International Inc. launched Harmony Ambition 2030 its third-party certified European wheat sustainability initiative in October 2023 to promote regenerative agriculture as a part of company's aspiration to assist in combating climate change. The launch marks company's embracement of sustainable approach.  

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the sustainable agriculture market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future sustainable agriculture market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the industry.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the sustainable agriculture market is provided in the report.

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Sustainable Agriculture Market Key Segments

By Product Type

• Seeds and Traits

• Biopesticides

• Bio Stimulants

• Others

By Farming System

• Organic Farming

• Agroecology

• Regenerative Agriculture

• Conservation Agriculture

• Precision Agriculture

By Crop Type

• Cereals and Grains

• Oilseeds and Pulses

• Fruits and Vegetables

• Others

By Formulation

• Liquid

• Dry

By Application

• Food Production

• Bioenergy

• Environmental Services

• Water Management

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The UK

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden

  • Norway        

  • Russia        

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• BASF SE

• Walmart Inc.

• The Coca Cola Company

• The Kraft Heinz Company

• Syngenta Corporation

• Indigo Ag, Inc.

• Sus Agri Development Pvt Ltd.

• Pepsico Inc.

• Cargill, Incorporated

• Mondelēz International Inc.

• Ecocert SA

• Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V.

• Global Organics, Ltd.

• Bayer AG

• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 15.36 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 28.36 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	The booming organic farming bolster market growth The global pledge for net zero carbon emission spurs market growth of the industry. The key development by key players promotes market growth
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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