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全球種子市場評估:依類型、特性、作物類型、性狀、地區、機會、預測 (2017-2031)Seeds Market Assessment, By Type, By Nature, By Crop Type, By Trait, By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F |
全球種子市場規模預計將從2023年的726.2億美元增至2031年的1089.4億美元,預計2024-2031年期間年複合成長率為 5.20%。在糧食生產需求和農業技術改進的推動下,市場預計將大幅成長。對提高農作物產量的需求,加上人口和城市化率的上升,推動農民使用更高品質的種子,例如雜交種子。這些類型的種子通常具有抗病蟲害、耐旱和高產量等有利特性,受到種植者的高度青睞並推動市場成長。
雜交種子比傳統種子更受歡迎,因為它們能夠提高作物產量。此外,基因改造 (GM) 種子在現代農業中具有革命性意義,因為它們具有抵抗害蟲、疾病和環境壓力的特性。
糧食安全和永續性日益受到關注,技術進步也是開發氣候適應型營養作物的一部分。此外,種子處理可能包括生物或化學選擇,以保護種子免受病原體侵害並促進發芽。
目前,現代農業技術的使用在北美和歐洲迅速增加。此外,由於農業投資增加以及政府目的是提高農業生產力的舉措,預計亞太地區一些新興經濟體的成長速度將快於其他經濟體。
種子市場面臨重大挑戰,包括對基改作物的監管限制、大宗商品價格波動以及社會對生物多樣性喪失的擔憂。儘管存在這些障礙,市場在應對全球糧食不安全和應對氣候變遷方面仍發揮著重要作用。
2023年1月,美國國際開發署 (USAID) 和拜耳公司聯手向烏克蘭農民提供優質蔬菜種子,以解決俄烏戰爭造成的問題。拜耳股份公司已捐款支持美國國際開發署的烏克蘭農業復原力計畫 (AGRI-Ukraine) 。透過此次合作,美國國際開發署將拜耳公司的新鮮胡蘿蔔種子分發給了貧困的烏克蘭農民。
2023年10月,拜耳股份公司推出了屬於Senisis種子系列的ComandanTY番茄和TigerGrey Zucchini。兩者都是目的是提高農民生產力並為最終消費者提供更高品質和品味的解決方案。
高產量種子的傳播促進市場拓展
高產種子是全球種子市場的關鍵推動者,因為它們可以提高產量,主要針對目的是提高作物生產力和滿足糧食需求的農民。特別是,雜交和基因改造品種提供了改進的性狀,例如抗病性、害蟲耐受性以及增強的適應乾旱和極端天氣事件等環境壓力的能力。這對於希望增加產量同時最大限度降低風險的農民來說很有吸引力。2023年 12月,Corteva Agriscience 的PhytoGen 品牌宣布了2024年的兩個新棉花品種:PHY 137 W3E1 和 PHY 475 W3FE。 PHY 137 W3E1 是早季至中季高地品種,而 PHY 475 W3FE 是易於管理的中季至全季高地品種。這兩個品種都具有對細菌性疾病和根結線蟲的遺傳抗性。
雜交種子是透過將兩種具有所需特性的親本植物雜交而開發的,確保作物的均勻性和比傳統種子更高的產量。另一方面,基因改造種子則透過基因工程進行改良,以提高對害蟲、疾病、乾旱和除草劑等壓力源的抵抗力。在糧食不安全和農業條件困難的地區,這種高肥力種子的使用尤其明顯。
本報告研究和分析了全球種子市場,提供市場規模和預測、市場動態以及主要參與者的現狀和前景。
Global seeds market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.20% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 72.62 billion in 2023 to USD 108.94 billion in 2031. The market is expected to experience substantial growth, spearheaded by the demand for food production and improvements in farming technologies. The need for increased crop yields has been netted to a rising population and urbanization rate, pushing farmers towards using better quality seeds such as hybrid seeds. Such types of seeds usually possess favorable characteristics, including pest resistance, drought tolerance, and higher production capacity, leading to greater preference by cultivators and driving the growth of the market.
Hybrid seeds have become more popular than traditional seeds due to their ability to improve crop yield. Furthermore, genetically modified (GM) seeds are revolutionary in contemporary farming since they incorporate features that make them resistant to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.
As part of the development of climate-resilient and high-nutrient crops, there is an increase in food security and sustainability concerns and technological advancements. Moreover, seed treatments may entail biological or chemical options, which protect seeds against pathogens and promote their germination.
At present, North America and Europe are experiencing a tremendous surge in the use of modern farming techniques. Also, some emerging economies in Asia-Pacific are expected to grow faster than others due to higher investments in agriculture and governments launching initiatives that aim at improving agricultural productivity.
The seeds market faces key challenges such as regulatory constraints regarding GMOs, volatility in commodity pricing, and public concerns about the loss of biodiversity. Despite these obstacles, the market plays a vital role in combating global food insecurity and tackling climate change.
In January 2023, to help with the problem caused by Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Bayer AG collaborated to supply premium vegetable seeds to Ukrainian farmers. Bayer AG made the donation in support of USAID's Agriculture Resilience Initiative for Ukraine (AGRI-Ukraine). The collaboration allowed a fresh supply of carrot seeds from Bayer AG to be distributed by USAID to the needy Ukrainian farmers.
In October 2023, Bayer AG launched ComandanTY Tomato and the TigerGrey Zucchini, belonging to Seminis seed range. Both the solutions aimed at improving the productivity of farmers and offering more quality and taste to the final consumers.
Increasing Adoption of High-Yielding Seeds Catalyze Market Expansion
Primarily, for farmers aiming at increasing crop productivity and satisfying food demands, high-yielding seeds are the key enablers in the global seeds market as they enhance yield. In particular, hybrid and GM varieties offer improved traits including disease resistance, pest tolerance, and improved capability to adapt to environmental stresses, such as drought and extreme weather conditions. Thus, it appeals to farmers who want to increase their output while minimizing risks. In December 2023, two new cotton varieties for 2024 were introduced by Corteva Agriscience's PhytoGen brand, PHY 137 W3E1 and PHY 475 W3FE. While PHY 137 W3E1 is an Upland variety that matures early to midway, PHY 475 W3FE is an easy-to-manage, mid-to-full season Upland variety. Both varieties possess genetic resistance against bacterial blight and root-knot nematodes.
Hybrid seeds ensure uniformity in crops and offer more yield than traditional seeds as they are developed by crossbreeding two parent plants with desirable characteristics. On the contrary, genetically modified seeds are enhanced through genetic engineering to improve their ability to resist pests, diseases, drought, herbicides, and other stress factors, thus reducing considerably the use of chemical inputs and manual labor. The use of such seeds with high fertility is evident in areas with food insecurity issues and difficult agricultural circumstances.
Innovations in Seed Biotechnology Fuel the Market Growth
The latest developments in seed biotechnology are transforming the agricultural sector as they improve the quality, yield, and resilience of crops. With the help of gene alteration technologies such as genetic engineering, genome editing, or molecular breeding, scientists are able to create seeds that are specifically tailored to overcome challenges such as pests, climate change, and nutritional deficiencies. For instance, in March 2024, Protealis NV, a leading provider of sustainable plant protein seeds and seed technology, introduced four new soy seed variants. Despite Northern Europe's shorter (colder) growing season, PRO Vesuvio, PRO Helicon, PRO Taranaki, and PRO Jacinto have been raised specifically to produce high yield and high protein content.
Due to their ability to resist pests, tolerate herbicides, and withstand environmental stresses, such as drought and extreme temperatures, GM seeds are the most visible advances in seed biotechnology. It reduces the use of dangerous chemicals and promotes more sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, CRISPR technology is another improvement that enables the precise editing of genes to modify crops into varieties with improved characteristics such as higher nutritional value, better disease resistance and faster growth rates.
Oilseeds and Pulses Capture a Substantial Market Share
The substantial market is captured by oilseeds and pulses in the global seeds market, driven by the increasing demand for food and non-food utilities. For instance, soybean, sunflower, canola, and cottonseed form vegetable oils in addition to biodiesel and animal feeds, making them highly desirable crops. Moreover, oilseeds are rich in healthy fats and proteins that have further increased their demand due to the growing health consciousness and shift towards plant-based diets. In July 2024, with the addition of 19 new items for the 2025 growing season, BASF SE extended the range of its Xitavo soybean seeds. With new additions, there are now 46 products in the Xitavo soybean seed range, ranging in relative maturities from 0.0 to 4.8. This new source of germplasm for soybean seeds provides much-needed genetic diversity to assist improved yields, lower risk from heightened climatic difficulties, and reduce the strain of diseases that farmers generally face.
The central role of pulses such as lentils, beans, and chickpeas cannot be overemphasized in developing regions where they are considered as a major source of protein. In developed nations however, health-conscious markets have fueled an increasing demand for plant-based proteins, thus creating a high demand for pulses. Moreover, fixing nitrogen into the soil through putrefaction would lead to less reliance on non-natural fertilizers, promoting sustainable agriculture.
North America Dominates the Market Share
The global seeds market is dominated by North America, which is propelled by improved farming methods, high adaptation rates of biotechnology and substantial research and development capacity. Particularly, the United States and Canada are ahead of the region in seed production and innovation with huge investments directed to GM seeds and hybrid seeds. These are used extensively for crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton, which are staple goods in local farming.
Besides, several prominent seed companies in North America make the market stronger. These market players invest heavily in creating seeds with better characteristics, including resistance to herbicides, insect pests, and drought, that help increase crop production and ensure food security. In March 2023, Corteva Inc., Bunge Global SA, and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. collaborated to launch exclusive winter canola hybrids that yield a lower carbon profile plant-based oil. The objective is to make more vegetable oil feedstocks available, mainly for the expanding domestic market for renewable fuels. With a sustainable crop rotation, the firms hope to give farmers a new source of income by introducing the winter canola crop.
Given the increasing global demand for quality seeds, North America continues to lead innovation and influence the future of the global seed market.
Future Market Scenario (2024 - 2031F)
The increase in the global food demands caused by population growth will accelerate the uptake of GM and hybrid seeds as these seeds have higher yields, better pest resistance, and greater adaptation to climate change.
There is a high anticipation of an increased demand for non-GM seeds, bio-fortified strains, and seed treatments that are kind to the environment.
Using innovative techniques, such as CRISPR Gene Editing, for crop production and precision farming tools will improve the quality of seeds and increase the yield, enabling farmers to manage various challenges of climate and achieve highest possible seed performance.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
The key players in the global seeds market are shaping the industry's landscape through innovation, strategic mergers, and acquisitions. Major companies lead the market with robust portfolios that include genetically modified (GM) seeds, hybrid varieties, and advanced seed treatments. These firms invest heavily in research and development to create high-yielding seeds with improved traits such as pest resistance, drought tolerance, and enhanced nutritional content.
The market outlook for these key players is promising, with ongoing efforts to address global food security and sustainability challenges. Companies are focusing on expanding their product offerings and geographic reach to capture emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. Additionally, the rise of sustainable and organic farming practices is prompting these players to innovate in seed biotechnology and eco-friendly solutions.
Strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and mergers are a significant trend, as companies seek to leverage complementary strengths and access new technologies. For instance, in October 2023, Sakata Seed Corporation acquired Brazil-based Isla Sementes LTDA. By utilizing their respective sales networks, the two businesses, which have minimal overlap in terms of sales network, sales area, customer base, and product portfolio, hope to generate demand and attract new clients through this acquisition.
All segments will be provided for all regions and countries covered
Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.