Report Highlights
The global market for agricultural biotechnology was $13.7 billion in 2011 and is estimated to grow to $14.4 billion in 2012, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%, to reach a forecast value of nearly $24.8 billion in 2017.
Report Scope
The study scope includes emerging agricultural biotechnology tools (DNA sequencing, biochips and RNA interference), synthetic biology-enabled products and transgenic seeds that are already commercial or forecast to be commercialized within the next five years.
BCC analyzes key technologies and products to determine present and future market status and forecasted growth from 2012 through 2017. We also discuss strategic alliances, industry structures, competitive dynamics, patent strategy and market driving forces. BCC also examines the agricultural biotechnology industry structure, including the main transgenic seed companies, and the role of strategic alliances from 2010 through 2012. The market for transgenic seeds by country and by crop type is presented.
Analyst Credentials
John Bergin has produced successful and highly regarded market research reports in the life science industry for BCC research for more than 10 years. Mr. Bergin has held business development and international sales and marketing positions with Corning Inc., an advanced materials company. He has also held executive management positions with IBC Advanced Technologies, a molecular recognition company specializing in separations. Mr. Bergin's extensive expertise in commercializing new technologies is reflected in his market research reports.
Mr. Bergin received a BS degree in Chemistry and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Brigham Young University and an MS degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. John Bergin is a pseudonym of the author.
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