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Global seeds market is expected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period owing to the growing production of food grains and introduction of enhanced varieties of seeds. Additionally, increasing demand for food to meet the needs of increasing population is one of the major factors responsible for the growth of this market. Manufacturers are also coming up with hybrid and genetically modified seeds, which ensure greater productivity. Moreover, rising concern for food safety is also providing major boost to global seeds market growth. With advancements in technology and commercialization of agricultural sector, the market is further expected to register significant growth until 2025.

Additionally, increasing funds and expenditure by government of various to support the agriculture sector is also acting as a major growth driver for global seeds market. Today, world is witnessing a significant shift in farming practices as farmers are now increasingly using commercially produced enhanced seed varieties for farming, which is a key factor for the growth of seeds market. Additionally, countries across various regions are supporting sustainable agricultural practices, which is expected to contribute to the growth of global seeds market over the coming years. 

The global seeds market is segmented based on type, crop type, trait, availability, sales channel, seed treatment and region. Based on type, the market is segmented into hybrid, genetically modified and varietal. Among them, hybrid seeds segment is undergoing fastest growth and is expected to lead the market during the forecast period owing to disease and pest-resistant properties of these seeds. Moreover, farmers are also using hybrid seeds for farming due to the continuous pressure for high crop production owing to the surging demand for edibles.

Major players operating in the global seeds market include Bayer Crop Science AG & Monsanto, Syngenta AG & Sinochem, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, BASF SE, Groupe Limagrain, Sakata Seed Corporation, Corteva, Inc., Land O'Lakes, Inc., Takii & Co., Ltd, Sakata Seed, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, East-West Seed International, Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited, Kaveri Seed Company Limited, DLF Seeds & Science, Barenburg, UPL Ltd, Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed and Invivo, among others. The companies are indulged in R&D activities to launch more enhanced variety of seeds, ensuring food safety.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2015-2018

Base Year: 2019

Estimated Year: 2020

Forecast Period: 2021–2025

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and estimate the market size of global seeds market from 2015 to 2018.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of global seeds market from 2019 to 2025 and growth rate until 2025.
  • To classify and forecast global seeds market based type, crop type, trait, availability, sales channel, seed treatment, company and regional distribution.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the global seeds market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for global seeds market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global seeds market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis for global seeds market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global seeds market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in global seeds market.


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TechSci Research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of seed manufacturers across the globe. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include the seed manufacturers who could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the techniques used in manufacturing seeds, distribution channels and presence of all major players across the globe.

TechSci Research calculated the market size of global seeds market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.


Key Target Audience:

  • Seed manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other stakeholders
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to seeds
  • Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as seed manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:

In this report, global seeds market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Global Seeds Market, By Type:
    • Hybrid
    • Genetically Modified
    • Varietal
  • Global Seeds Market, By Crop Type:
    • Cereals & Grains
      • Maize
      • Wheat
      • Rice
      • Sorghum
      • Others
    • Oilseeds & Pulses
      • Sunflower
      • Soybean
      • Canola
      • Pulses
      • Others
    • Cotton
    • Fruits & Vegetables
      • Potato
      • Tomato
      • Cucurbitaceae
      • Brassica
      • Others
    • Olericulture
    • Others
  • Global Seeds Market, By Trait:
    • Herbicide Tolerance
    • Insecticide Resistance
    • Others
  • Global Seeds Market, By Availability:
    • Farm Saved
    • Commercial
  • Global Seeds Market, By Sales Channel:
    • Direct
    • Indirect
  • Global Seeds Market, By Seed Treatment:
    • Treated
    • Non-Treated
  • Global Seeds Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Australia
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Nigeria
      • Egypt
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global seeds market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

Profit Margin Analysis

  • Profit margin analysis in case of direct and indirect sales channel.
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Table of content

Table of content

1.    Product Overview

2.    Research Methodology

3.    Impact of COVID-19 on Global Seeds Market

4.    Executive Summary

5.    Voice of Customer

6.    Global Seeds Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.     By Value & Volume

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Type (Hybrid, Genetically Modified, Varietal)

6.2.2.     By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Cotton, Fruits & Vegetables, Olericulture, Others)

6.2.2.1.         Cereals – Maize, Wheat, Rice, Sorghum, Others

6.2.2.2.         Oilseeds & Pulses – Sunflower, Soybean, Canola, Pulses, Others

6.2.2.3.         Vegetables – Potato, Tomato, Cucurbitaceae, Brassica, Others

6.2.3.     By Trait (Herbicide Tolerance, Insecticide Resistance, Others)

6.2.4.     By Availability (Farm Saved, Commercial)

6.2.5.     By Sales Channel (Direct, Indirect)

6.2.6.     By Seed Treatment (Treated, Non-Treated)

6.2.7.     By Company (2019)

6.2.8.     By Region

6.3.  Market Attractiveness Index

7.    Asia-Pacific Seeds Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

7.1.1.     By Value & Volume

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Type

7.2.2.     By Crop Type

7.2.3.     By Trait

7.2.4.     By Availability

7.2.5.     By Sales Channel

7.2.6.     By Seed Treatment

7.2.7.     By Country

7.3.  Competition Outlook

7.4.  Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis

7.4.1.     China Seeds Market Outlook

7.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.1.2.1.             By Type

7.4.1.2.2.             By Crop Type

7.4.1.2.3.             By Trait

7.4.1.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

7.4.2.     India Seeds Market Outlook

7.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.2.2.1.             By Type

7.4.2.2.2.             By Crop Type

7.4.2.2.3.             By Trait

7.4.2.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

7.4.3.     Japan Seeds Market Outlook

7.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.3.2.1.             By Type

7.4.3.2.2.             By Crop Type

7.4.3.2.3.             By Trait

7.4.3.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

7.4.4.     South Korea Seeds Market Outlook

7.4.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.4.2.1.             By Type

7.4.4.2.2.             By Crop Type

7.4.4.2.3.             By Trait

7.4.4.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

7.4.5.     Australia Seeds Market Outlook

7.4.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.5.2.1.             By Type

7.4.5.2.2.             By Crop Type

7.4.5.2.3.             By Trait

7.4.5.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

8.    Europe Seeds Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

8.1.1.     By Value & Volume

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Type

8.2.2.     By Crop Type

8.2.3.     By Trait

8.2.4.     By Availability

8.2.5.     By Sales Channel

8.2.6.     By Seed Treatment

8.2.7.     By Country

8.3.  Competition Outlook

8.4.  Europe: Country Analysis

8.4.1.     France Seeds Market Outlook

8.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.1.2.1.             By Type

8.4.1.2.2.             By Crop Type

8.4.1.2.3.             By Trait

8.4.1.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

8.4.2.     Germany Seeds Market Outlook

8.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.2.2.1.             By Type

8.4.2.2.2.             By Crop Type

8.4.2.2.3.             By Trait

8.4.2.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

8.4.3.     United Kingdom Seeds Market Outlook

8.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.3.2.1.             By Type

8.4.3.2.2.             By Crop Type

8.4.3.2.3.             By Trait

8.4.3.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

8.4.4.     Italy Seeds Market Outlook

8.4.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.4.2.1.             By Type

8.4.4.2.2.             By Crop Type

8.4.4.2.3.             By Trait

8.4.4.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

8.4.5.     Spain Seeds Market Outlook

8.4.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.5.2.1.             By Type

8.4.5.2.2.             By Crop Type

8.4.5.2.3.             By Trait

8.4.5.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

9.    North America Seeds Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

9.1.1.     By Value & Volume

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Type

9.2.2.     By Crop Type

9.2.3.     By Trait

9.2.4.     By Availability

9.2.5.     By Sales Channel

9.2.6.     By Seed Treatment

9.2.7.     By Country

9.3.  Competition Outlook

9.4.  North America: Country Analysis

9.4.1.     United States Seeds Market Outlook

9.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.1.2.1.             By Type

9.4.1.2.2.             By Crop Type

9.4.1.2.3.             By Trait

9.4.1.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

9.4.2.     Mexico Seeds Market Outlook

9.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.2.2.1.             By Type

9.4.2.2.2.             By Crop Type

9.4.2.2.3.             By Trait

9.4.2.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

9.4.3.     Canada Seeds Market Outlook

9.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.3.2.1.             By Type

9.4.3.2.2.             By Crop Type

9.4.3.2.3.             By Trait

9.4.3.2.4.             By Seed Treatment

10.  South America Seeds Market Outlook

10.1.              Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value & Volume

10.2.              Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.  By Type

10.2.2.  By Crop Type

10.2.3.  By Trait

10.2.4.  By Availability

10.2.5.  By Sales Channel

10.2.6.  By Seed Treatment

10.2.7.  By Country

10.3.              Competition Outlook

10.4.              South America: Country Analysis

10.4.1.  Brazil Seeds Market Outlook

10.4.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.1.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.1.2.1.           By Type

10.4.1.2.2.           By Crop Type

10.4.1.2.3.           By Trait

10.4.1.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

10.4.2.  Argentina Seeds Market Outlook

10.4.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.2.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.2.2.1.           By Type

10.4.2.2.2.           By Crop Type

10.4.2.2.3.           By Trait

10.4.2.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

10.4.3.  Colombia Seeds Market Outlook

10.4.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.3.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.3.2.1.           By Type

10.4.3.2.2.           By Crop Type

10.4.3.2.3.           By Trait

10.4.3.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

11.  Middle East and Africa Seeds Market Outlook

11.1.              Market Size & Forecast

11.1.1.  By Value & Volume

11.2.              Market Share & Forecast

11.2.1.  By Type

11.2.2.  By Crop Type

11.2.3.  By Trait

11.2.4.  By Availability

11.2.5.  By Sales Channel

11.2.6.  By Seed Treatment

11.2.7.  By Country

11.3.              Competition Outlook

11.4.              MEA: Country Analysis

11.4.1.  South Africa Seeds Market Outlook

11.4.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.4.1.1.1.           By Value & Volume

11.4.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.4.1.2.1.           By Type

11.4.1.2.2.           By Crop Type

11.4.1.2.3.           By Trait

11.4.1.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

11.4.2.  Saudi Arabia Seeds Market Outlook

11.4.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.4.2.1.1.           By Value & Volume

11.4.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.4.2.2.1.           By Type

11.4.2.2.2.           By Crop Type

11.4.2.2.3.           By Trait

11.4.2.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

11.4.3.  Nigeria Seeds Market Outlook

11.4.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.4.3.1.1.           By Value & Volume

11.4.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.4.3.2.1.           By Type

11.4.3.2.2.           By Crop Type

11.4.3.2.3.           By Trait

11.4.3.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

11.4.4.  Egypt Seeds Market Outlook

11.4.4.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.4.4.1.1.           By Value & Volume

11.4.4.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.4.4.2.1.           By Type

11.4.4.2.2.           By Crop Type

11.4.4.2.3.           By Trait

11.4.4.2.4.           By Seed Treatment

12.  Market Dynamics

12.1.              Drivers

12.2.              Challenges

13.  Market Trends & Developments

14.  Competitive Landscape

14.1.              Competition Outlook

14.2.              Players Profiled (Leading Companies)

14.2.1.  Bayer Crop Science AG & Monsanto

14.2.2.  Syngenta AG & Sinochem

14.2.3.  E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

14.2.4.  BASF SE

14.2.5.  Groupe Limagrain

14.2.6.  Sakata Seed Corporation

14.2.7.  Corteva, Inc.

14.2.8.  Land O'Lakes, Inc.

14.2.9.  Takii & Co., Ltd

14.2.10.                Sakata Seed

14.2.11.                KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

14.2.12.                East-West Seed International

14.2.13.                Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed

14.2.14.                Nuziveedu Seeds Limited

14.2.15.                Kaveri Seed Company Limited

14.2.16.                DLF Seeds & Science

14.2.17.                Barenburg

14.2.18.                UPL Ltd

14.2.19.                Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed

14.2.20.                Invivo

15.  Strategic Recommendations

16.  About Us & Disclaimer

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