Seeds Global Market Report 2026

A seed refers to the matured ovules of plants used for sowing or the grains in the embryonic stage of the plant life cycle. Typically, it denotes a root, stem, and one or more leaves present on the embryo, representing a miniature plant. These seeds contain significant reserves of protein, carbohydrates, and oil that support the early growth and development of a plant.

The seeds market encompasses both genetically modified and conventional seeds. Genetically modified seeds are those that have undergone genetic engineering to acquire specific traits, such as herbicide resistance. The market is further categorized based on treatment methods, including treated and non-treated, and is segmented into crop types such as cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, oilseeds and pulses, among others. Additionally, the seed market is classified by traits, including herbicide-tolerant, insecticide-resistant, and other stacked traits.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on agricultural inputs, seed treatment chemicals, and imported germplasm have increased production and distribution costs for seed manufacturers, particularly affecting regions dependent on foreign suppliers such as Asia-Pacific and Africa. Segments including genetically modified seeds and treated seeds face stronger impacts due to higher-value input requirements. Despite cost pressures, tariffs have encouraged domestic breeding programs and strengthened local seed production capabilities, offering long-term benefits through reduced import dependency.

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The seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $74.13 billion in 2025 to $78.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in conventional seed adoption, increasing reliance on hybrid seeds, growing expansion of commercial farming, higher demand for food crops, early adoption of trait-enhanced seeds.

The seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $101.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for climate-resilient seeds, rising adoption of gm seeds, growth in sustainable farming practices, expansion of seed treatment technologies, rising focus on nutrition-enhanced seed development. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-yield seed varieties, increasing adoption of hybrid and open-pollinated seeds, expansion of trait-enhanced seed development, rising preference for organic and non-treated seeds, growth in climate-resilient seed breeding.

The seeds market is expected to grow due to rising biofuel demand in the coming years. Biofuels are fuels produced from biological feedstocks rather than fossil fuels. Demand is increasing as countries implement stricter blending mandates and expand renewable diesel, ethanol, and sustainable aviation fuel programs. Seeds, especially oilseed crops, are important because they provide the primary feedstock for biofuel production, directly linking seed market growth to biofuel demand. For example, in October 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a federal statistical and analytical agency, reported that U.S. biofuel production capacity increased by 7 percent in 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year by early 2024, largely driven by a 44 percent rise in renewable diesel and other biofuels. Therefore, increasing biofuel demand is supporting the expansion of the seeds market.

Major companies in the global seeds market are focusing on precision breeding and digital trait development, including targeted genomic editing and data driven breeding workflows, to gain a competitive advantage. Precision breeding uses technologies such as gene editing, genomic selection, and advanced analytics to create seed varieties with specific traits such as drought tolerance, pest resistance, and higher yields more efficiently and accurately. For instance, in March 2025, U.S. based agricultural biotechnology firm Ohalo Genetics launched its Boosted Breeding system through the Ohalo Strawberry Consortium, enabling uniform true seed production for strawberries, shortening breeding cycles, and reducing nursery propagation costs. While precision breeding improves yield and sustainability, high development costs, regulatory uncertainties, and challenges in adoption at the farm level may slow its uptake.

In July 2023, Syngenta, an agricultural technology company based in Sweden, acquired Feltrin Sementes for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Syngenta's position in the vegetable seed market and enhance its research and development capabilities. Feltrin Sementes, a Brazil-based seed manufacturer, specializes in producing and distributing seeds with a primary focus on vegetable varieties.

Major companies operating in the seeds market are Corteva Inc, Bayer AG, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, DLF Seeds A/S, UPL Limited, Sakata Seed Corporation, Abundant Seeds, Advanta Seed International, Clause Pacific, Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd, Magnus Kahl Seeds, Queensland Agricultural Seeds Pty Ltd, South Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd, Terranova Seeds Pty Ltd, Beijing Dayi Seed Co Ltd, Beijing Mantian Seeds Co Ltd, Beijing TopGreen Turf & Forage Co Ltd, East-West Seed International Ltd, Green Seeds China, Henan Know-How Seed Co Ltd, Jiuquan Changqing Seeds Co Ltd, Liaoning Dongya International Seed Co Ltd, RichPro Seed Co Ltd, Techspark Seed Co Ltd, Wenzhou Shenlu Seed Co Ltd, Vilmorin, CN Seeds Ltd, Plant Seeds Ltd, Tozer Seeds, Roussineau SA, Gautier Semences, Panam Semences, Semences de l'Est, Technisem, ROLIMPEX SA, Danko, PHU Karo, TORSEED, Grupo Sakata Seed de Mexico SA de CV, Top Seeds Inc, Reimer Seeds, West Coast Seeds, Richters Herbs, DuPont Pioneer, Agridera Seeds & Agriculture Ltd, Genesis Seeds Ltd, Hazera Seeds Ltd, Nirit Seeds Ltd, Monsanto South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Capstone Seeds, African Seeds Group

North America was the largest region in the seeds market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The seed market consists of sales of roasted embryo, endosperm, and seed coats. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Seeds Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses seeds market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Genetically Modified, Conventional
• 2) By Seed Treatment: Treated, Non-Treated
• 3) By Crop Type: Cereals And Grains, Fruits And Vegetables, Oilseeds And Pulses, Other Crop Types
• 4) By Traits: Herbicide-Tolerant, Insecticide-Resistant, Other Traits
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Genetically Modified: Herbicide-Tolerant Seeds; Insect-Resistant Seeds; Drought-Tolerant Seeds; Nutritionally Enhanced Seeds
• 2) By Conventional: Open-Pollinated Seeds; Hybrid Seeds; Heirloom Seeds; Organic Seeds
• Companies Mentioned: Corteva Inc; Bayer AG; KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA; BASF SE; Syngenta AG; Groupe Limagrain Holding SA; DLF Seeds A/S; UPL Limited; Sakata Seed Corporation; Abundant Seeds; Advanta Seed International; Clause Pacific; Heritage Seeds Pty Ltd; Magnus Kahl Seeds; Queensland Agricultural Seeds Pty Ltd; South Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd; Terranova Seeds Pty Ltd; Beijing Dayi Seed Co Ltd; Beijing Mantian Seeds Co Ltd; Beijing TopGreen Turf & Forage Co Ltd; East-West Seed International Ltd; Green Seeds China; Henan Know-How Seed Co Ltd; Jiuquan Changqing Seeds Co Ltd; Liaoning Dongya International Seed Co Ltd; RichPro Seed Co Ltd; Techspark Seed Co Ltd; Wenzhou Shenlu Seed Co Ltd; Vilmorin; CN Seeds Ltd; Plant Seeds Ltd; Tozer Seeds; Roussineau SA; Gautier Semences; Panam Semences; Semences de l'Est; Technisem; ROLIMPEX SA; Danko; PHU Karo; TORSEED; Grupo Sakata Seed de Mexico SA de CV; Top Seeds Inc; Reimer Seeds; West Coast Seeds; Richters Herbs; DuPont Pioneer; Agridera Seeds & Agriculture Ltd; Genesis Seeds Ltd; Hazera Seeds Ltd; Nirit Seeds Ltd; Monsanto South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Capstone Seeds; African Seeds Group
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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