Market Size of asia-pacific tomato seed Industry
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 391.6 Million |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 549.9 Million |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 5.82 % |
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Largest Share by Country | China |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Asia-Pacific Tomato Seed Market Analysis
The Asia-Pacific Tomato Seed Market size is estimated at 391.6 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 549.9 million USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.82% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
391.6 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
549.9 Million
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
7.79 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
5.82 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Breeding Technology
71.65 %
value share, Hybrids, 2023
Major companies are developing new innovative hybrids, and the adoption of hybrids is high due to their disease resistance, increased shelf life, high yield, and wide adaptability.
Largest Market by Country
50.98 %
value share, China, 2023
It is the largest producer of tomatoes in the world, with the highest area under cultivation. The high export potential and demand from processing industries encouraged production.
Fastest-growing Market by Breeding Technology
5.90 %
Projected CAGR, Hybrids, 2024-2030
The increasing demand for higher-quality fruits due to the high market prices and the growing awareness among tomato farmers about hybrids are driving the market's growth.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
7.38 %
Projected CAGR, India, 2024-2030
It is an emerging market for tomato seeds due to an increase in the area under cultivation, the development of off-season varieties, and cultivation throughout the country.
Leading Market Player
8.34 %
market share, Sakata Seeds Corporation, 2022
It has invested heavily in expanding its horticultural seed units and partnerships with local companies to meet the growing demand for horticultural seeds, including tomato seeds.
Hybrids dominate due to increased protected cultivation and a growing preference for higher yield, and better disease resistance
- In Asia-Pacific, hybrid seeds dominate the tomato seed market compared to open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives. In 2022, the sales of hybrid tomato seeds reached 249.5 million, which increased by 49.3% between 2017 and 2022. This is because farmers increasingly prefer hybrid varieties that exhibit superior traits such as higher yield, better disease resistance, and improved nutritional content.
- In 2022, China was the largest producer in the region, holding more than 48.7% share value in the tomato hybrid seed market, followed by India with a 25.4% share value. This is mainly due to the increased yields in cultivating hybrid seeds.
- Hybrids with disease resistance and other quality traits were in great demand in the region due to increased protected cultivation practices and organic farming.
- In 2022, open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives of tomato seeds held 28.3% of the market share in the region. These local seeds specific to the region had low yield characteristics compared to hybrids.
- In 2021, 80% of the tomatoes grown in India were consumed fresh, and 20% were used in the processing industry. As a result, the production of hybrid varieties with sweetness, tastes, and high nutrient content is high in the country.
- Similarly, with increased health awareness in the region, the demand for organic vegetables, especially tomatoes, has increased. Therefore, the consumption of OPV is expected to increase during the forecast period.
- The increased protected cultivation practices in the region, the increase in the processing industry usage of tomatoes, and the increased organic farming acreage are major drivers in the region.
Understand The Key Trends Shaping This Market
China dominated the Asia-Pacific tomato seed market due to higher area and higher adoption of hybrids
- In 2022, the Asia-Pacific region had a major share because the area under tomato cultivation accounted for 47.3% of the global area under tomato cultivation. Thus, a larger area under tomato cultivation is expected to increase the sales of the seeds during the forecast period.
- China is the largest country, accounting for 24% of the global tomato seed market in 2022. This was owing to the increase in hybrid availability, and most of the tomatoes were grown in greenhouses, which accounted for more than 50% of China's tomato production in 2022.
- India is the second major country in the region for tomato production. In the country, the protected cultivation of tomatoes accounted for only 6% of the total tomato seed market in 2022, which was expected to grow faster than the open-field cultivation of tomatoes. For instance, the CAGR of the protected cultivation segment in the country is expected to be 7%, whereas open-field cultivation is expected to be 5% during the forecast period.
- In Pakistan, tomatoes occupied 22.4% of the vegetable seed market value in 2022. Sindh is the major tomato-producing state, accounting for 45% of the total area. Tomatoes are mainly grown by small land-holding farmers in Pakistan. It offers relatively better profits to growers and generates employment opportunities for rural people. Therefore, these factors will help increase the area under cultivation, which is expected to drive the seed market. Other major countries include Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan.
- The increase in greenhouse cultivation and higher consumption demand drive the seed demand in the region. Therefore, the market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period.
