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Contract Farming Market

Contract Farming Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Crop Type (Cereals (e.g., wheat, rice, maize), Fruits, Vegetables, Oilseeds, Pulses, Others), By Livestock Type (Poultry, Dairy, Swine, Cattle, Aquaculture, Others, By Contracting Parties (Agribusiness firms, Processors, Cooperatives, Exporters, Retailers, Others), By Region, And By Segment Forecasts, 2023-2031.

Report ID : 2095 | Published : 2023-10-02 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

Contract Farming Market Size is valued at USD 56.95 Bn in 2022 and is predicted to reach USD 76.07 Bn by the year 2031 at a 3.3% CAGR during the forecast period for 2023-2031.

Contract Farming Market

Contract farming is a cooperative agricultural production arrangement in which farmers enter into legal agreements or contracts to produce certain agricultural products with agribusinesses, food processors, exporters, or other buyers. The growing global population and urbanization are boosting demand for food items, opening up prospects for contract farming to meet these demands. The regulatory environment and government laws governing agriculture and contracts can strongly influence contract farming dynamics. Favourable regulations that safeguard farmers' rights and enforce contract agreements can help this sector expand.

Moreover, contract farming dynamics are being influenced by growing concerns about ecological sustainability and climate change. Buyers may prioritize contracts with farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices. However, the pandemic caused market price volatility, impacting contract farmers' revenue and profitability. Contract farming arrangements with changeable pricing methods were made more unpredictable by price volatility.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The Contract Farming Market:

  • Cargill Inc.
  • Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
  • Olam International Limited
  • Nestlé SA
  • Tyson Foods Inc.
  • JBS SA
  • Bunge Limited
  • Wilmar International Limited
  • Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)
  • COFCO Corporation

Market Segmentation:

The Contract Farming Market is segmented on the basis of crop type, livestock type, and contracting parties.As per the crop type, the market is segmented as Cereals (e.g., wheat, rice, maize), Fruits, Vegetables, Oilseeds, Pulses, and Others. The livestock type segment includes Poultry, Dairy, Swine, Cattle, Aquaculture, and Others. By contracting parties, the market is segmented into Agribusiness firms, Processors, Cooperatives, Exporters, Retailers, and Others.

Based On Contracting Parties, The Agribusiness Firms Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor In The Contract Farming Market

The Agribusiness firms category is expected to hold a major share of the global Contract Farming Market in 2022. Agribusiness, in the context of the contract farming industry, is the pursuit of improved supply chain efficiency and risk minimization. Agribusiness enterprises, which include all phases of the agricultural value chain from production to distribution, are motivated by the need to maintain a regular and reliable flow of raw materials to meet market demand.

The Aquaculture Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate

The Aquaculture segment is estimated to grow at a rapid rate in the global Contract Farming Market. The agribusiness firms are focusing more on sustainable fish production and rising seafood demand. With wild fish populations depleting and environmental concerns mounting, aquaculture is gaining traction as a feasible approach to meeting global seafood demand while minimizing impacts on natural ecosystems. Contract farming facilitates collaboration between aquaculture firms and farmers, acting as a driver for sustainable aquaculture. These agreements encourage responsible farming practices, resource efficiency, and respect for environmental norms.

In The Region, The North America Contract Farming Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share

The North American contract farming market is projected to exhibit a dominant market share in terms of revenue in the foreseeable future. This phenomenon is propelled by the implementation of inventive technological solutions and consumers' evolving preferences. Agribusinesses and farmers are currently adopting precision agricultural techniques, which involve the utilisation of advanced technologies including drones, satellite imagery, and data analytics, with the aim of optimising crop management practises. These advancements boost productivity, resource efficiency, and sustainability while meeting the growing need for traceable, high-quality products.

Europe is expected to grow rapidly during the projection period. The European contract farming sector is considerable; a dedication to sustainable farming and food security guides the European market. Agribusiness and farmer collaboration focuses on ecologically friendly practices, decreasing chemical use, and supporting responsible land and resource management.

Recent Developments:

  • In March 2023, Cargill and TechnoServe formed a collaborative partnership with the objective of implementing a regenerative agriculture initiative encompassing a total land area of 25,000 acres dedicated to maize cultivation. The collaboration facilitated the provision of training to farmers, focusing on the implementation of regenerative agriculture practises. The primary objectives of this training were to enhance soil health, sequester carbon, and optimise water quality and utilisation.
  • In September 2022, PepsiCo and ADM unveiled a significant agreement with the objective of mitigating carbon intensity through the promotion of regenerative agricultural practices across a potential expanse of 2 Bn acres of farmland.

Contract Farming Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2022

USD 56.95 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 76.07 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 3.3% from 2023 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2023 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2022

Forecast Year

2023-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Crop Type, By Livestock Type,  By Contracting Parties

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico ;The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; South East Asia; South Korea; South East Asia

Competitive Landscape

Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Olam International Limited, Nestlé SA, Tyson Foods Inc., JBS SA, Bunge Limited, Wilmar International Limited, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), and COFCO Corporation.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology

1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Contract Farming Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Contract Farming Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope

4.2. Drivers

4.3. Challenges

4.4. Trends

4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis

4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis

4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: By Crop Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. By Crop Type, & Market Share, 2020 & 2031

5.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 to 2031 for the following By Crop Type:

5.2.1. Cereals (e.g., wheat, rice, maize)

5.2.2. Fruits

5.2.3.  Vegetables

5.2.4. Oilseeds

5.2.5. Pulses

5.2.6. Others

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: By Livestock Crop Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. By Livestock Type & Market Share, 2020 & 2031

6.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 to 2031 for the following By Livestock Type:

6.2.1. Poultry

6.2.2. Dairy

6.2.3. Swine

6.2.4. Cattle

6.2.5. Aquaculture

6.2.6. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: By Contracting Parties Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. By Contracting Parties & Market Share, 2020 & 2031

7.2. Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 to 2031 for the following By Contracting Parties:

7.2.1. Agribusiness firms

7.2.2. Processors

7.2.3. Cooperatives

7.2.4. Exporters

7.2.5. Retailers

7.2.6. Others

Chapter 8. Contract Farming Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America

8.1.1. North America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Crop Type, 2019-2031

8.1.2. North America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Livestock Type, 2019-2031

8.1.3. North America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Contracting Parties, 2019-2031

8.1.4. North America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2019-2031

8.2. Europe

8.2.1. Europe Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Crop Type, 2019-2031

8.2.2. Europe Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Livestock Type, 2019-2031

8.2.3. Europe Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Contracting Parties, 2019-2031

8.2.4. Europe Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific

8.3.1. Asia Pacific Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Crop Type, 2019-2031

8.3.2. Asia Pacific Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Livestock Type, 2019-2031

8.3.3. Asia Pacific Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Contracting Parties, 2019-2031

8.3.4. Asia Pacific Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

8.4. Latin America

8.4.1. Latin America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Crop Type, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.4.2. Latin America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Livestock Type, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.4.3. Latin America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Contracting Parties, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.4.4. Latin America Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Middle East & Africa Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Crop Type, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.5.2. Middle East & Africa Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Livestock Type, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.5.3. Middle East & Africa Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) By Contracting Parties, (US$ Million) 2019-2031

8.5.4. Middle East & Africa Contract Farming Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2019-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

9.2. Company Profiles

9.2.1. Cargill Inc.

9.2.2. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

9.2.3. Olam International Limited

9.2.4. Nestlé SA

9.2.5. Tyson Foods Inc.

9.2.6. JBS SA

9.2.7. Bunge Limited

9.2.8. Wilmar International Limited

9.2.9. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC)

9.2.10. COFCO Corporation

Segmentation of Contract Farming Market-

Contract Farming Market By Crop Type-

  • Cereals (e.g., wheat, rice, maize)
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Oilseeds
  • Pulses
  • Others

Contract Farming Market Seg

Contract Farming Market By Livestock Type-

  • Poultry
  • Dairy
  • Swine
  • Cattle
  • Aquaculture
  • Others

Contract Farming Market By Contracting Parties-

  • Agribusiness firms
  • Processors
  • Cooperatives
  • Exporters
  • Retailers
  • Others

Contract Farming Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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JBS SA, Bunge Limited, Wilmar International Limited, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), and COFCO Corporation.

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