What Has Been the Growth Trajectory of the Vegetable Seeds Market?
The vegetable seeds market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size of vegetable seeds has experienced rapid growth. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%, this market is projected to escalate from $12.06 billion in 2024 to $13.42 billion in 2025. The significant growth during the historic period is mainly a result of the global population surge, urbanization, evolution in lifestyles, globalization in food supply chains, an uptick in the vegetable processing industry, and consumer interest in exotic vegetables.
What Is The Projected Growth Of The Vegetable Seeds Market?
The vegetable seeds market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the vegetable seeds market is projected to experience a swift expansion, culminating in a market size of $20.79 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%.
The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be linked to various factors such as the spread of organic farming, international trading and export potential, increased production of water-efficient varieties, government-backed subsidies and incentives, as well as a growing consumer preference for locally produced goods. The forecast period also anticipates major market trends like disease-resistant species, high-yield hybrid varieties, trait enhancement through biotechnology, specialized offerings for urban and container gardening, as well as the application of precision agriculture technologies.
What Are The Core Factors Supporting Growth In Vegetable Seeds Market?
The upsurge in the demand for organic food products is forecasted to fuel the expansion of the vegetable seeds market in the future. Organic foods, which are cultivated devoid of synthetic chemicals like human-made pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), saw a considerable rise in demand during the COVID-19 outbreak, as consumers perceived them as healthier and more capable of boosting immunity. For example, India generated 2.9 million metric tons of certified edible organic products for the year 2022-23, documented by the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based federal agency, in December 2023. As a result, this escalating demand for organic food will likely serve as a driving force for the growth of the vegetable seeds market.
What Are The Principal Market Segments In The Global Vegetable Seeds Healthcare Industry?
The vegetable seeds market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Open-Pollinated, Hybrids
2) By Crop Type: Solanaceae, Roots And Bulb, Cucurbit, Brassica, Leafy, Other Crop Types
3) By Traits: Genetically Modified, Conventional
4) By Form: Inorganic, Organic
Subsegments:
1) By Open-Pollinated: Heirloom Seeds, Traditional Open-Pollinated Varieties
2) By Hybrids: F1 Hybrids, Specialty Hybrids
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Which Emerging Market Trends Are Altering The Vegetable Seeds Market?
Prominent entities in the vegetable seeds market are concentrating on pushing technological advancements like cutting-edge Seed Health Labs to elevate seed quality, augment disease resistance, enhance crop yields, and foster sustainable farming practices. These high-tech Seed Health Labs play a pivotal role in heightening seed quality and backing sustainable farming to improve crop outputs. For example, in March 2024, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a company based in France launched its cutting-edge Seed Health Lab, which focuses on the creation and production of vegetable seeds and operates under the broader Syngenta Group which champions agricultural innovation. Facilities like these are equipped with superior testing apparatus, disease identification capacity, quality control measures, research provision for the innovation of new seed varieties, data analytics for interpreting results, a commitment to sustainability, and a proficient team skilled in seed health and agricultural science.
Who Are the Key Players in the Vegetable Seeds Market?
Major companies operating in the vegetable seeds market include:
• BASF SE
• Syngenta AG
• JK Agri Genetics Limited
• Bayer FMC Corporation
• Groupe Limagrain Holding SA
• Vilmorin & Cie SA
• Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co Ltd.
• Kaveri Seeds Company Pvt
• De Enkhuizer Zaadwinkel
• East-West Seed Company Ltd.
• W. Atlee Burpee & Co
• Seedway LLC
• Johnny's Selected Seeds
• Stokes Seeds Inc.
• Bejo Zaden BV
• Abbott & Cobb Inc.
• Harris Moran Seed Company
• Advanta Seeds - UPL
• Nuziveedu Seeds Limited
• Emerald Seed Company
• Territorial Seed Company
• Takii & Co Ltd.
• Mahyco Private Limited
• F.W. Sawatzky Ltd.
• Namdhari Seeds Pvt Ltd.
What are the Regional Insights into the Vegetable Seeds Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vegetable seeds market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the vegetable seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
