Global Seeds Industry Trends: Growth Drivers and Industry Forecast to 2033

Market Overview:

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, " Seeds Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Seed Type, Traits, Availability, Seed Treatment, and Region, 2025-2033", the global seeds market size was valued at USD 45.97 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 53.53 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.53% during 2025-2033.

This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics like drivers and challenges, while also highlighting growth opportunities, financial insights, technological improvements, emerging trends, and innovations. Besides this, the report provides regional market evaluation, along with a competitive landscape analysis.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Seeds Market

• Rising Health Awareness: Consumers are increasingly choosing mushrooms for their immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and nutrient-rich qualities. This boosts demand across urban and rural areas, driven by health-focused eating habits and plant-based diet trends.

• Government Support & Subsidies: Initiatives like Uttar Pradesh’s Atmanirbhar Krishak Samnvayit Vikas Yojana offer loans with low interest and subsidies to mushroom farmers, empowering women and smallholders, increasing incomes and promoting scientific mushroom practices.

• Innovation & Technology Adoption: Leading companies invest heavily in controlled-environment agriculture, automated harvesting, and AI-driven processes. These advances improve yield, quality, and supply chain efficiency, while reducing environmental impact.

• Market Leaders Expanding Portfolios: Major players such as Bonduelle, Costa Group, Monterey Mushrooms, and Monaghan Group dominate with diversified product offerings—from fresh and processed to ready-to-eat mushrooms—and emphasize sustainability and convenience for evolving consumer demands.

• Growing Online Sales & Sustainable Packaging: The mushroom market sees a sharp rise in digital purchases and eco-friendly packaging innovations. These help widen accessibility, improve shelf life, and meet consumer expectations for transparency and environmental responsibility.

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Key Trends in the Seeds Market

• Hybrid and genetically modified seeds continue to dominate the market, with maize accounting for the largest revenue share at 35.9%. These seeds offer improved traits like pest resistance and higher yields, helping farmers boost productivity sustainably.

• Government programs like India's Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP) support seed quality and infrastructure development, while schemes such as the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) help improve seed distribution and farmer access.

• Companies actively invest in expanding capacities, such as Bayer's €60 million investment in corn seed production in Ukraine, signaling confidence in growth opportunities and a focus on better seed genetics to meet demand.

• The Asia-Pacific region, especially countries like India, China, and South Korea, is experiencing rapid growth in seed market revenue driven by government policies, increasing R&D, and a rising preference for hybrid seeds, with India’s market size reaching over $1.4 billion.

• Emerging trends include a shift toward biological seed treatments, digital platforms for seed traceability, and strategic collaborations between seed companies and agri-tech startups to innovate in seed genetics and improve yield resilience in changing climates.

Growth Factors in the Seeds Market

• Expanding global population and rising food security concerns are driving the demand for high-yielding and disease-resistant seeds, which are critical to increasing agricultural productivity and meeting food needs sustainably.
• Government initiatives like India’s Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material support the entire seed production chain, including infrastructure development and seed quality improvement, facilitating broader farmer access and sector growth.
• Major companies such as Bayer, Corteva, and BASF are investing heavily in R&D and expanding seed production capabilities worldwide, accelerating innovation in genetically modified and hybrid seeds to enhance crop performance.

• The increasing adoption of precision agriculture and biotechnology is boosting seed market growth, with technologies enabling enhanced seed traits for climate resilience, pest resistance, and resource-efficient farming practices.

• Regional demand surges in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa stem from expanding farmlands, supportive policies, and growing preferences for hybrid and biotech seeds, complemented by rising government support and private sector involvement.

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Leading Companies Operating in the Global Seeds Market Industry:

• Bayer Crop Science AG
• Corteva
• Syngenta AG
• BASF
• Limagrain
• KWS SAAT SE
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• AgReliant Genetics, LLC
• DLF Seeds A/S
• Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co., Ltd.

Seeds Market Report Segmentation:

Analysis by Type:

• Genetically Modified Seeds
• Conventional Seeds

Analysis by Seed Type:

• Oilseeds

1. Soybean
2. Sunflower
3. Cotton
4. Canola/Rapeseed

• Cereals and Grains

1. Corn
2. Wheat
3. Rice
4. Sorghum

• Fruits and Vegetables

1. Tomatoes
2. Lemons
3. Brassica
4. Pepper
5. Lettuce
6. Onion
7. Carrot

• Burpee and Park

• Others

1. Alfalfa
2. Clovers and Other Forage
3. Flower Seed
4. Turf Grasses

Analysis by Traits:

• Herbicide-Tolerant (HT)
• Insecticide-Resistant (IR)
• Other Stacked Traits

Analysis by Availability:

• Commercial Seeds
• Saved Seeds

Analysis by Seed Treatment:

• Treated
• Untreated

Regional Insights:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa

Recent News and Developments in Seeds Market

• 2024 June: New gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas12 combined with AI-driven genomic analysis are speeding up the development of high-quality seeds, improving traits like yield and stress resistance by better understanding plant genetics in real time.

• 2025 January: The seeds market is increasingly focused on biological seed treatments and collaborations among companies to develop eco-friendly and novel seed technologies that enhance productivity and sustainability, reflecting a shift toward greener agriculture.

• 2025 August: Precision agriculture tools powered by AI are now widely used for seed selection and placement, optimizing yields and resource use with greater efficiency. Biological seed coatings are leading the treatment market, holding a major market share due to superior application compatibility and environmental benefits.

Research Methodology:

The report employs a comprehensive research methodology, combining primary and secondary data sources to validate findings. It includes market assessments, surveys, expert opinions, and data triangulation techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.

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