South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 4.83 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 6.32 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.52 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Analysis
The South Asia Seed Market size is estimated at USD 4.83 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.32 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.52% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Agriculture is one of the main occupations in South Asian countries, like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Limited land availability and an increasing population are accelerating the market. Specialty seeds, such as hybrid seeds, and genetically modified seeds with high yield and resistance to abiotic stress, are high in demand. Grains represent the biggest portion of daily calorie intake in South Asian countries. Therefore, the demand for grains is going to be one of the most critical drivers of the market studied.
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Trends
Cereal Seeds Dominate the Market
Cereal crops, such as rice and wheat, are the staple food of the South Asian countries, thus making it the most consumed seed. The cultivation of cereals has been continuously growing in the South Asian region. For example, according to FAO, the area under paddy cultivation in India was 43.6 million hectares in 2019, which increased to 46.4 million hectares by 2022. The commercially cultivated area under rice in India increased between 2016 and 2022 by more than 50% because about 60% of the population in India consumes rice. The country is also a leading producer of rice to meet the global demand for rice. Other cereals that are cultivated in this region are wheat, barley, oats maize, and sorghum. Increasing cereal cultivation will boost the cereal seed market at a significant rate in the future.
India Dominates the South Asian Seeds Market
India, the world's second-largest population, with huge agricultural land dominates the seed market in the Asian region. The adoption of hybrid seeds is one of the prime reasons for the growth of the market in India. The hybrid seed sector witnessed a growth of 15-20% per year over the past decade. The major boost has come from the increased adoption of Bt cotton hybrids, single-cross corn hybrids, hybrid rice, and hybrid vegetables. Cereals are the most widely grown crops in India, and the seed market for the same has been witnessing tremendous growth.
Rice, soybean, and maize are the crops cultivated in the country. Maize is the third-largest cereal crop grown in the region. India produced more than 75 thousand metric tons of maize in 2021. The major cultivation areas for maize are in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh in India.
To support the development of the seed industry, the Government of India launched many schemes, such as the Seed Village Program, Integrated Scheme on Oilseeds, transport subsidy on the movement of seeds to the Northeastern States in India, and hybrid rice seed production, which are strengthening the growth of the market.
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Industry Overview
The South Asian seed sector is highly fragmented, and the top nine companies accounted for a small share of the market. In contrast, the rest was accounted for by various other small domestic companies. Companies are highly focused on the introduction of new varieties of seeds during the past five years, which have led them to acquire significant market shares in the seed sector.
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Leaders
Syngenta
Corteva Agri Science
Rallis India Limited
Lal Teer Seed
HM Clause India Pvt Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market News
June 2023: BASF, Syngenta, and Arisa have collaborated to establish the Wage Improvement in Seed Hybrids (WISH) initiative in India. This multi-stakeholder project aims to address child labor and promote compliance with minimum wage standards in the vegetable seed sector. The four-year project is co-funded with a grant from the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO).
June 2022: Bayer has launched INH 16019, a product under Arize hybrid rice seed in Bangladesh. It is the first such hybrid rice brand with strong inbuilt tolerance to Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB).
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Product Type
5.1.1 Transgenic Hybrids
5.1.2 Non - Transgenic Hybrids
5.1.3 Open Pollinated Vrities
5.2 By Crop
5.2.1 Cereals
5.2.1.1 Maize
5.2.1.2 Rice
5.2.1.3 Wheat
5.2.1.4 Sorghum
5.2.1.5 Other Cereals
5.2.2 Oilseeds
5.2.2.1 Soybean
5.2.2.2 Sunflower
5.2.2.3 Cotton
5.2.2.4 Other Oilseeds
5.2.3 Vegetables
5.2.4 Other Crops
5.3 Geography
5.3.1 India
5.3.2 Pakistan
5.3.3 Bangladesh
5.3.4 Rest of South Asia
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Syngenta AG
6.3.2 Corteva Agri Science
6.3.3 Rallis India Limited
6.3.4 Lal Teer Seed
6.3.5 Hm Clause India Pvt Ltd
6.3.6 Bayer AG
6.3.7 Kaveri Seeds
6.3.8 Advanta Seeds
6.3.9 Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
6.3.10 Takii Seed Pvt Ltd
6.3.11 Raas Seeds Pvt Ltd
6.3.12 East-West Seed International
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Industry Segmentation
A seed is the ripened fertilized ovule of a flowering plant containing an embryo and capable normally of germination to produce a new plant. This report gives a comprehensive overview of the seed market, which includes market drivers and restraints, analysis of different market segments, future opportunities, and the competitive landscape. The countries included in the report are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, along with all other South Asian countries. The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.
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South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Market Research FAQs
How big is the South Asia Seed Market?
The South Asia Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 4.83 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.52% to reach USD 6.32 billion by 2029.
What is the current South Asia Seed Market size?
In 2024, the South Asia Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 4.83 billion.
Who are the key players in South Asia Seed Market?
Syngenta, Corteva Agri Science, Rallis India Limited, Lal Teer Seed and HM Clause India Pvt Ltd are the major companies operating in the South Asia Seed Market.
What years does this South Asia Seed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the South Asia Seed Market size was estimated at USD 4.56 billion. The report covers the South Asia Seed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South Asia Seed Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
South Asia Seed Sector Analysis Industry Report
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