Africa Grain Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.5 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 1.94 Billion |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 4.37 % |
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Largest Share by Country | South Africa |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Africa Grain Seed Market Analysis
The Africa Grain Seed Market size is estimated at 1.5 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.94 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.37% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
1.5 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
1.94 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
4.34 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.37 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop
48.61 %
value share, Corn, 2023
The high share of corn is due to the high adoption of hybrids along with the increasing area under cultivation. It is one of the major grain crops cultivated in the region.
Largest Market by Country
34.20 %
value share, South Africa, 2023
The increased area under cultivation, adoption of transgenic hybrids in the case of corn, and high seed replacement rate drive the high market share.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop
6.19 %
Projected CAGR, Sorghum, 2024-2030
The high growth rate of sorghum is mainly due to the development of hybrid sorghum, increasing farmers' interest in adopting disease-resistant and high-yielding varieties.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
6.58 %
Projected CAGR, Kenya, 2024-2030
The increased government initiatives encouraging the cultivation of commercial seeds and the rising demand for exports have contributed to the fast growth of the market in the country.
Leading Market Player
14.80 %
market share, Seed Co Limited, 2022
The company has invested heavily in expanding its seed units and partnerships with multinational seed companies to meet the growing demand for improved seeds in the region.
Approval of GMO seeds and increased demand for high-yielding hybrids is estimated to drive the market’s growth
- Hybrid varieties dominated the market and held a share of 59.4% in 2022, whereas open-pollinated varieties held a share of 40.6%. This could be mainly attributed to the increased utilization of hybrids to increase the yield and productivity of the crops.
- In 2022, rice and wheat remained the two major crops grown in Africa using open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives, accounting for 98.6% and 98.4% of the respective markets in Africa. The increased research and development of disease-resistant and high-yielding open-pollinated varieties are expected to drive the market's growth.
- Under the hybrids segment, non-transgenic hybrids accounted for 60.4% and transgenic seeds accounted for 39.6% of the region's grains and cereals market in 2022.
- Only five of the 47 countries approved the use of GMO crops, which are South Africa, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Egypt, and Nigeria. GMOs are gradually integrating into modern African agriculture. In Africa, insect-resistant transgenic hybrids accounted for 78.2% of the transgenic seed market in terms of value, and herbicide-tolerant hybrids accounted for 21.8% in 2022. South Africa dominates the African grain seed market in insect-resistant and herbicide-resistant traits. Herbicide-tolerant varieties were approved only in South Africa.
- Corn is the only grain crop cultivated in Africa with the herbicide-tolerant trait. The market value of GM herbicide-tolerant grains is estimated to record a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period.
- Approval of genetically modified seeds and increasing demand for high-yielding hybrids are expected to drive the market’s growth.
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South Africa is the largest grain seed market in Africa due to the large area of grain cultivation in the country
- In 2022, grains and cereals accounted for about 62.6% of the African row crop seed market. The primary reason for the higher market share of grains was the increase in their consumption and the increasing acreage under cultivation.
- South Africa holds the major share of Africa’s grain seed market, accounting for about 34.6% of the market in 2022. This was because of the availability of new and improved seed varieties, access to the market, and an increase in the cultivation of highly profitable crops, such as corn. The market share of South Africa is projected to grow during the forecast period.
- Kenya and Ghana are the fastest-growing grain seed markets, which are anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. Rice is the major grain crop, which is in high demand in these countries.
- Corn held the largest share of the African grain seed market, accounting for 49.1% of the market in 2022. South Africa holds the major share of the African corn market, which accounted for 50.3% by value in 2022 due to more area under cultivation, the approval of GM corn for cultivation, and the availability of hybrid varieties from global players suitable for local areas.
- Ethiopia and Nigeria are the fastest-growing wheat markets in the region, which is anticipated to record a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The increasing area under cultivation of profitable crops and the growing consumption are driving the growth of the market in these countries.
- The increasing cultivation area in Africa and the increasing consumption of grains are the factors anticipated to drive the African grain seed market during the forecast period.
Africa Grain Seed Market Trends
Corn is the largest row crop cultivated in Africa and increasing due to government support and the significance of corn as a main food source
- Grains and cereals are the major crops cultivated in the region as they are staple food crops. The area under cultivation for these crops accounted for 126.5 million hectares in 2022; there was an increase of 3.2% between 2017 and 2022. Favorable climatic conditions, higher consumption demand as a staple food, corn demand from the feed industries, and export potential drive farmers to grow more grains in the region.
- Corn is the major grain crop cultivated in the region, which accounted for 34.0% of the grain crop's area in 2022. The cultivation area of corn increased by 10.7% during 2016-2022 because of its ability to generate higher yields and greater demand for consumption from the processing and feed industries in the region. Moreover, Sorghum is one of the major staple food crops in the region. The area under cultivation of sorghum increased by 2.1% from 2017 to 2022 due to the increase in consumption and the growing demand for millet crops, including sorghum, due to their health benefits.
- In Africa, the cultivation area of rice increased from 15.1 million hectares in 2016 to 16.0 million hectares in 2022. Rice is cultivated in 40 African countries, and it is a staple food for the majority of the population in Africa. According to the Africa Rice Center, rice production in Africa is increasing at a Y-o-Y growth rate of 6%, which is anticipated to increase further during the forecast period. The other grains cultivated in the region include wheat, barley, oats, millets, and rye. The availability of improved seeds has helped growers cultivate more barley than wheat, as less water is required to cultivate. Therefore, increasing the demand for grains for home consumption and feeding livestock is anticipated to boost grain cultivation area in Africa.
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Disease resistance is a popular trait in African corn and wheat cultivation due to the significant impact of insects and diseases on crop productivity and agricultural sustainability in the region
- Corn is an important grain crop cultivated in Africa. It is a high-profit crop with high demand from food, feed, and other industries. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for seeds with disease resistance, wider adaptability, early maturity, and drought tolerance to overcome environmental damage and biotic and abiotic stresses.
- In 2020, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) initiated a five-year long-term project (2020-2025) AGG (Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat) in the African region. This project uses innovative methods that improve breeding efficiency and precision to produce climate-resilient, pest- and disease-resistant, highly nutritious varieties targeted to farmers’ needs.
- In Africa, companies such as Bayer Ag, Limagrain, and Seed Co. have introduced a wide range of cultivars that are resistant to grey leaf spot disease of corn, rusts in maize and wheat, Septoria leaf blight in wheat, and other powdery mildew resistant cultivars.
- Ethiopia, Egypt, and Kenya are the major wheat-producing countries in Africa. In wheat, leaf rust is the major disease that causes severe yield losses. The varieties with disease-resistant qualities minimize yield loss. Therefore, the demand for leaf rust-resistant varieties is anticipated to rise in the region. Moreover, with the growing domestic demand, farmers have also been focused on cultivating wheat cultivars with wider adaptability traits and high protein and gluten content.
- Therefore, developing disease-resistant traits to protect the crop is projected to help grow the seed market and increase the growers' profit in the future.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Hybrid and transgenic breeding have higher growth potential to improve productivity, while traditional breeding has a larger market share
Africa Grain Seed Industry Overview
The Africa Grain Seed Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 34.97%. The major players in this market are Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Groupe Limagrain, Seed Co Limited and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
Africa Grain Seed Market Leaders
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
Groupe Limagrain
Seed Co Limited
Syngenta Group
Other important companies include Advanta Seeds - UPL, BASF SE, Capstone Seeds, S&W Seed Co., Zambia Seed Company Limited (Zamseed).
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Africa Grain Seed Market News
- May 2023: Capstone Seeds has two genetically modified cultivars, including CAP 9-242RRBT, which is a fast yellow maize hybrid, and CAP 9-569RRBT, a medium white maize hybrid for dry land plantings.
- March 2023: Pioneer Seeds, a subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience, launched 44 new corn seed hybrid varieties with new Vorceed Enlist corn technology to help manage corn rootworms.
- October 2022: Bayer AG launched an early maturity and high-performance corn seed variety, "DKC80-23 Mzati the Pillar," in the Malawi region.
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Africa Grain Seed Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 Area Under Cultivation
- 4.1.1 Row Crops
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4.2 Most Popular Traits
- 4.2.1 Corn & Wheat
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4.3 Breeding Techniques
- 4.3.1 Row Crops
- 4.4 Regulatory Framework
- 4.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Breeding Technology
- 5.1.1 Hybrids
- 5.1.1.1 Non-Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2 Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.1 Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.2 Insect Resistant Hybrids
- 5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
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5.2 Crop
- 5.2.1 Corn
- 5.2.2 Rice
- 5.2.3 Sorghum
- 5.2.4 Wheat
- 5.2.5 Other Grains & Cereals
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Egypt
- 5.3.2 Ethiopia
- 5.3.3 Ghana
- 5.3.4 Kenya
- 5.3.5 Nigeria
- 5.3.6 South Africa
- 5.3.7 Tanzania
- 5.3.8 Rest of Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Advanta Seeds - UPL
- 6.4.2 BASF SE
- 6.4.3 Bayer AG
- 6.4.4 Capstone Seeds
- 6.4.5 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.6 Groupe Limagrain
- 6.4.7 S&W Seed Co.
- 6.4.8 Seed Co Limited
- 6.4.9 Syngenta Group
- 6.4.10 Zambia Seed Company Limited (Zamseed)
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Global Market Size and DROs
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- AREA UNDER CULTIVATION OF ROW CROPS, HECTARE, AFRICA, 2017-2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CORN TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR WHEAT TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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- VALUE SHARE OF ROW CROPS BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, AFRICA, 2022
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 10:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF CORN SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF CORN SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF CORN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF RICE SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF RICE SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF RICE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF SORGHUM SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF SORGHUM SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF SORGHUM SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF WHEAT SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF WHEAT SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHEAT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 53:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 54:
- VOLUME OF EGYPT GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE OF EGYPT GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE SHARE OF EGYPT GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 57:
- VOLUME OF ETHIOPIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF ETHIOPIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF ETHIOPIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 60:
- VOLUME OF GHANA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE OF GHANA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF GHANA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF KENYA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF KENYA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF KENYA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF NIGERIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF NIGERIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF NIGERIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF SOUTH AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF SOUTH AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF SOUTH AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF TANZANIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF TANZANIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF TANZANIA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF REST OF AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF REST OF AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF AFRICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 78:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, AFRICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 79:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, AFRICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 80:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, AFRICA, 2023
Africa Grain Seed Industry Segmentation
Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives are covered as segments by Breeding Technology. Corn, Rice, Sorghum, Wheat are covered as segments by Crop. Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania are covered as segments by Country.
- Hybrid varieties dominated the market and held a share of 59.4% in 2022, whereas open-pollinated varieties held a share of 40.6%. This could be mainly attributed to the increased utilization of hybrids to increase the yield and productivity of the crops.
- In 2022, rice and wheat remained the two major crops grown in Africa using open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives, accounting for 98.6% and 98.4% of the respective markets in Africa. The increased research and development of disease-resistant and high-yielding open-pollinated varieties are expected to drive the market's growth.
- Under the hybrids segment, non-transgenic hybrids accounted for 60.4% and transgenic seeds accounted for 39.6% of the region's grains and cereals market in 2022.
- Only five of the 47 countries approved the use of GMO crops, which are South Africa, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Egypt, and Nigeria. GMOs are gradually integrating into modern African agriculture. In Africa, insect-resistant transgenic hybrids accounted for 78.2% of the transgenic seed market in terms of value, and herbicide-tolerant hybrids accounted for 21.8% in 2022. South Africa dominates the African grain seed market in insect-resistant and herbicide-resistant traits. Herbicide-tolerant varieties were approved only in South Africa.
- Corn is the only grain crop cultivated in Africa with the herbicide-tolerant trait. The market value of GM herbicide-tolerant grains is estimated to record a CAGR of 2.4% during the forecast period.
- Approval of genetically modified seeds and increasing demand for high-yielding hybrids are expected to drive the market’s growth.
| Breeding Technology | Hybrids | Non-Transgenic Hybrids | |
| Transgenic Hybrids | Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids | ||
| Insect Resistant Hybrids | |||
| Breeding Technology | Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | ||
| Crop | Corn | ||
| Rice | |||
| Sorghum | |||
| Wheat | |||
| Other Grains & Cereals | |||
| Country | Egypt | ||
| Ethiopia | |||
| Ghana | |||
| Kenya | |||
| Nigeria | |||
| South Africa | |||
| Tanzania | |||
| Rest of Africa |
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Market Definition
- Commercial Seed - For the purpose of this study, only commercial seeds have been included as part of the scope. Farm-saved Seeds, which are not commercially labeled are excluded from scope, even though a minor percentage of farm-saved seeds are exchanged commercially among farmers. The scope also excludes vegetatively reproduced crops and plant parts, which may be commercially sold in the market.
- Crop Acreage - While calculating the acreage under different crops, the Gross Cropped Area has been considered. Also known as Area Harvested, according to the Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO), this includes the total area cultivated under a particular crop across seasons.
- Seed Replacement Rate - Seed Replacement Rate is the percentage of area sown out of the total area of crop planted in the season by using certified/quality seeds other than the farm-saved seed.
- Protected Cultivation - The report defines protected cultivation as the process of growing crops in a controlled environment. This includes greenhouses, glasshouses, hydroponics, aeroponics, or any other cultivation system that protects the crop against any abiotic stress. However, cultivation in an open field using plastic mulch is excluded from this definition and is included under open field.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Row Crops | These are usually the field crops which include the different crop categories like grains & cereals, oilseeds, fiber crops like cotton, pulses, and forage crops. |
| Solanaceae | These are the family of flowering plants which includes tomato, chili, eggplants, and other crops. |
| Cucurbits | It represents a gourd family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. The major crops considered for this study include Cucumber & Gherkin, Pumpkin and squash, and other crops. |
| Brassicas | It is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family. It includes crops such as carrots, cabbage, cauliflower & broccoli. |
| Roots & Bulbs | The roots and bulbs segment includes onion, garlic, potato, and other crops. |
| Unclassified Vegetables | This segment in the report includes the crops which don’t belong to any of the above-mentioned categories. These include crops such as okra, asparagus, lettuce, peas, spinach, and others. |
| Hybrid Seed | It is the first generation of the seed produced by controlling cross-pollination and by combining two or more varieties, or species. |
| Transgenic Seed | It is a seed that is genetically modified to contain certain desirable input and/or output traits. |
| Non-Transgenic Seed | The seed produced through cross-pollination without any genetic modification. |
| Open-Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | Open-pollinated varieties produce seeds true to type as they cross-pollinate only with other plants of the same variety. |
| Other Solanaceae | The crops considered under other Solanaceae include bell peppers and other different peppers based on the locality of the respective countries. |
| Other Brassicaceae | The crops considered under other brassicas include radishes, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and kale. |
| Other Roots & Bulbs | The crops considered under other roots & bulbs include Sweet Potatoes and cassava. |
| Other Cucurbits | The crops considered under other cucurbits include gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, Snake gourd, and others). |
| Other Grains & Cereals | The crops considered under other grains & cereals include Barley, Buck Wheat, Canary Seed, Triticale, Oats, Millets, and Rye. |
| Other Fibre Crops | The crops considered under other fibers include Hemp, Jute, Agave fibers, Flax, Kenaf, Ramie, Abaca, Sisal, and Kapok. |
| Other Oilseeds | The crops considered under other oilseeds include Ground nut, Hempseed, Mustard seed, Castor seeds, safflower seeds, Sesame seeds, and Linseeds. |
| Other Forage Crops | The crops considered under other forages include Napier grass, Oat grass, White clover, Ryegrass, and Timothy. Other forage crops were considered based on the locality of the respective countries. |
| Pulses | Pigeon peas, Lentils, Broad and horse beans, Vetches, Chickpeas, Cowpeas, Lupins, and Bambara beans are the crops considered under pulses. |
| Other Unclassified Vegetables | The crops considered under other unclassified vegetables include Artichokes, Cassava Leaves, Leeks, Chicory, and String beans. |
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- Step-1: IDENTIFY KEY VARIABLES: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases, and Subscription Platforms
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