The Lettuce Seeds Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size for lettuce seeds has seen fast-paced growth in recent years. The size was $6.36 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $7.07 billion in 2025, experiencing an 11.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
The Lettuce Seeds Global Market is projected to reach a value of $10.78 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.78%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Lettuce Seeds Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the lettuce seeds market are:
• Rising emergence of precision farming techniques
• Expanding use of hybrid seed varieties
• Increasing adoption of vertical farming and sustainable agriculture practices
• Growing interest in developing climate-resilient seeds
The lettuce seeds market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Romaine Lettuce Seeds, Iceberg Lettuce Seeds, Leaf Lettuce Seeds, Butterhead Lettuce Seeds
2) By Package Type: Bagged, Canned
3) By Category: Organic, Conventional
4) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline, Garden Centers, Agricultural Supply Stores
5) By Application: Farmland, Greenhouse
Subsegments:
1) By Romaine Lettuce Seeds: Green Romaine, Red Romaine, Mini Romaine
2) By Iceberg Lettuce Seeds: Standard Iceberg, Crisphead Iceberg, Summer Iceberg
3) By Leaf Lettuce Seeds: Green Leaf Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Oak Leaf Lettuce
4) By Butterhead Lettuce Seeds: Bibb Lettuce, Boston Lettuce, Limestone Lettuce
The key trends in the lettuce seeds market are:
• The emergence of genetically modified lettuce seeds is a notable upcoming trend.
• The rising interest in hydroponic farming will likely shape the future of the market.
• The adoption of blockchain for seed traceability is a significant emerging trend.
• The development focus on drought-tolerant lettuce varieties and integration of IoT in farming practices is a growing trend in the market.
Major players in the lettuce seeds market are:
• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Syngenta Ag
• Bayer Cropscience Ag
• Kings Seeds
• Limagrain Ingredients
• Enza Zaden Global
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• Vital Seeds
• Nongwoo Bio Co. Ltd.
• Elsoms Seeds Ltd.
• Bejo Zaden B.v.
• Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel Besloten Vennootschap (B.v.)
• 3 Star Lettuce
• D.t. Brown Seeds
• Takii & Company Limited (Ltd.)
• Erma Zaden
• Paramount Seeds Inc.
• Row 7 Seed Company
• Sow Seeds Limited
• Unwins Seeds Ltd.
• Mr Fothergill's Seeds
North America was the largest region in the lettuce seeds market in 2024