Europe Forage Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.27 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 1.6 Billion |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 3.96 % |
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Largest Share by Country | France |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Europe Forage Seed Market Analysis
The Europe Forage Seed Market size is estimated at 1.27 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.6 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.96% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
1.27 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
1.6 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
2.90 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
3.96 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop
63.56 %
value share, Forage Corn, 2023
Europe witnessed an increase in the demand for forage corn seeds due to an increase in the demand for feed by dairy farmers and an increase in the production of biogas.
Largest Market by Country
29.21 %
value share, France, 2023
In France, a surge in livestock populations and a rising need for feed are fueling market growth. This, in turn, boosted forage crop cultivation and higher demand for forage seeds.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop
7.10 %
Projected CAGR, Forage Sorghum, 2024-2030
The increased adoption of forage sorghum in Europe can be attributed to its fast growth, resilience, and suitability for livestock feed, resulting in a rise in seed demand.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
6 %
Projected CAGR, United Kingdom, 2024-2030
The United Kingdom has a high demand for forage crops due to increased livestock farming, favorable climatic conditions, and growing demand for high-quality animal feed.
Leading Market Player
7.44 %
market share, Royal Barenbrug Group, 2022
The company has made a strategic partnership with S&W to acquire a license to distribute forage seeds in the European region and introduce new corn silage seeds.
Hybrid forage seeds dominated the market due to their traits such as increased yield, disease resistance, and widely adaptable nature
- In 2022, hybrids dominated the European forage seed market and accounted for about 88% of the market. Open-pollinated varieties accounted for 12% in the same year. The high share of hybrids is associated with traits such as high yield, disease resistance, high vigor, and wider adaptability. Only non-transgenic hybrid varieties are approved for cultivation due to the ban on genetically engineered crops in the region.
- In 2022, forage corn held the major share of 62.9% in the hybrids segment due to the large area under cultivation and higher adoption of hybrids. The volume of corn hybrid seeds increased by 2.1% in 2022 compared to 2021, primarily due to increased forage demand from large commercial dairy farms.
- Alfalfa held a share value of 36% in the European hybrid forage seed market in 2022 due to the high seed replacement rate and high demand from the livestock industry, which may further increase the sales of hybrid seeds during the forecast period.
- Europe is one of the largest producers of non-transgenic hybrid forage corn, contributing an 88% share value of the European forage seed market in 2022. The demand for non-transgenic, hybrid forage corn seeds in the region may increase further during the forecast period due to their high nutritional value.
- Germany was the major country in terms of area under OPVs. In 2022, the country had a 33.2% area of the total European forage OPVs and hybrid derivatives due to the prevalence of native pastures in the country. The use of OPVs lowers cultivation costs, which is likely to boost their use in the future.
- Therefore, both hybrid and OPV seed varieties are anticipated to grow during the forecast period due to increased demand from the livestock sector.
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Germany is leading in forage seed sales with high demand from the processing industry and increasing demand for animal feed
- Europe is one of the significant producers of forage crops. In 2022, the market accounted for 8.8% of the European seed market and 26.7% of the global forage seed market by value. The market is being driven by the increasing animal population and rising meat consumption.
- To meet the growing demand for high forage quality and shorter harvest time periods, companies have been developing new seed varieties for the benefit of growers. For instance, farmers now have access to alfalfa varieties such as DKC 3218, DKC 3204, Debalto, and Marcamo.
- France had the highest sales of forage seeds in Europe, with a market share of 28.6% in 2022, followed by Germany, with 20.4%. The driving factors include growing demand for feed products, consumer demand for livestock products, an increase in the livestock population, and shrinking land for grazing animals.
- The United Kingdom is one of the fastest-growing countries, with a projected CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period due to high demand for forage from livestock farmers and the country witnessing an increase in biofuel production and pig population.
- Other countries such as Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland also have a significant demand for forage crops, and the area harvested in these countries increased by 6.8% from 2017 to 2022.
- The European Seed Association's regulation, which governs the forage seed market, helped increase investments in forage seed production to enhance the unpredictability of the seed cycle, soil conditions, and time incentive returns. Therefore, the forage seed market in the region is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period.
Europe Forage Seed Market Trends
An increase in the demand for quality feed for livestock and a suitable climate are driving the forage cultivation
- Europe is one of the largest producers of forages in the world, as it has diverse landscapes and a suitable climate for forage cultivation. The total forage cultivation area in the region reached 9.1 million ha in 2022, which increased by 4.6% between 2017 and 2022 due to increasing feed demand from livestock. For instance, in 2022, organic forage production in Europe exceeded more than 250,000 metric ton due to the increasing demand for organic feed.
- Among forage crops, forage corn and alfalfa have the largest area under cultivation. They accounted for 63.5% and 35.4% of the European forage cultivation area in 2022, respectively, due to their high demand in the region driven by their high energy content and easy digestibility. In recent years, the area of forage sorghum in Europe has constantly grown due to its increasing demand for animal feed and the production of alcohol and biofuels. Another reason for the increasing area under cultivation is the rising drought in some parts of the region. Therefore, farmers are shifting to sorghum farming as it has inherent drought tolerance. The initiatives by organizations are helping in the expansion of areas under cultivation. For instance, the French National Federation of Maize and Sorghum Seed Production (FNPSMS) and the PZPK (Poland) are promoting the benefits of maize and sorghum and their cultivation in Spain, France, Germany, and Bulgaria.
- Germany and France held the major areas in Europe, and they accounted for 25.6% and 18.6% of the overall forage cultivation in the region in 2022, respectively, due to their significant agricultural land and suitable climate. Therefore, the growing demand for animal feed in the region is estimated to put pressure on farmers to expand the area under forage crops to meet the demand.
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Hybrid forage seeds are gaining traction with wider adaptability and early matured traits
- Alfalfa and forage corn are popular forage crops extensively cultivated across Europe. Due to their significance in the livestock industry, scientific efforts are being made to enhance the yield and quality of alfalfa through breeding techniques. As the climate changes, so do the environmental factors that impact crops the most. Consequently, demand for high uniformity and wider adaptability alfalfa cultivars that adapt to regional conditions has increased and are widely employed by farmers.
- Companies such as Bayer, DLF, and Barenbrug have introduced many varieties of alfalfa and forage corn in the United Kingdom, such as Alfalfa (DKC 3218, DKC 3204, Debalto, and Marcamo), as well as forage corn (Daisy, Fado, and Power 4.2). These varieties possess the ability to withstand diverse environmental conditions, adapt to various soil types, and withstand field stress and heat conditions.
- The demand for seeds with early maturity and high starch content characteristics is estimated to grow rapidly. These varieties offer a shorter growing period, allowing farmers to harvest sooner, and the high starch content in forage corn enhances its nutritional value for animal feed. Moreover, the EU Commission initiated a new project called REFORMA (2016-2020) to address farmers' requirements. This project aims to develop advanced breeding techniques and introduce new cultivars of alfalfa and other forage crops.
- The demand for robust varieties of alfalfa and forage corn with traits such as disease resistance, high dry matter content, insect resistance, long shelf life, and drought tolerance is projected to increase significantly during the forecast period to compensate for yield losses and increase productivity to meet consumption requirements.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Hybrid breeding is the major segment in the European forage seed market, with corn being the major forage crop
Europe Forage Seed Industry Overview
The Europe Forage Seed Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 29.09%. The major players in this market are Advanta Seeds - UPL, Euralis Semences, InVivo, RAGT Group and Royal Barenbrug Group (sorted alphabetically).
Europe Forage Seed Market Leaders
Advanta Seeds - UPL
Euralis Semences
InVivo
RAGT Group
Royal Barenbrug Group
Other important companies include Bayer AG, DLF, Groupe Limagrain, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, S&W Seed Co..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Europe Forage Seed Market News
- March 2023: Barenbrug entered an agreement to acquire the UK seed specialist Watson Group, which is expected to enable Barenbrug to continue growing in the grass-seed marketplace in the United Kingdom.
- December 2022: S&W Seed acquired DuPont’s Pioneer Alfalfa seed business for USD 42 million. As part of the acquisition, S&W will acquire more than 15 DuPont Pioneer alfalfa seed varieties in the market today and more than 60 varieties in the development pipeline.
- July 2021: Alta Seeds, a subsidiary of Advanta Seeds, introduced new herbicide-tolerant non-GMO forage sorghum seeds, "ADV F848IG," into the market.
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Europe Forage 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 Alfalfa & Forage Corn
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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
- 5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
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5.2 Crop
- 5.2.1 Alfalfa
- 5.2.2 Forage Corn
- 5.2.3 Forage Sorghum
- 5.2.4 Other Forage Crops
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 France
- 5.3.2 Germany
- 5.3.3 Italy
- 5.3.4 Netherlands
- 5.3.5 Poland
- 5.3.6 Romania
- 5.3.7 Russia
- 5.3.8 Spain
- 5.3.9 Turkey
- 5.3.10 Ukraine
- 5.3.11 United Kingdom
- 5.3.12 Rest of Europe
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 Bayer AG
- 6.4.3 DLF
- 6.4.4 Euralis Semences
- 6.4.5 Groupe Limagrain
- 6.4.6 InVivo
- 6.4.7 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.8 RAGT Group
- 6.4.9 Royal Barenbrug Group
- 6.4.10 S&W Seed Co.
- *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, EUROPE, 2017-2022
- Figure 2:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR ALFALFA TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 3:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR FORAGE CORN TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 4:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROW CROPS BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, EUROPE, 2022
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- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 6:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 10:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 12:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 18:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF ALFALFA SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF ALFALFA SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF ALFALFA SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CORN SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CORN SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CORN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VALUE OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF FRANCE FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF FRANCE FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRANCE FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF GERMANY FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF GERMANY FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF GERMANY FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF ITALY FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF ITALY FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF ITALY FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF NETHERLANDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF NETHERLANDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF NETHERLANDS FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF POLAND FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF POLAND FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF POLAND FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF ROMANIA FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF ROMANIA FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROMANIA FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF RUSSIA FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF RUSSIA FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF RUSSIA FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME OF SPAIN FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE OF SPAIN FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE SHARE OF SPAIN FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 65:
- VOLUME OF TURKEY FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 66:
- VALUE OF TURKEY FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE SHARE OF TURKEY FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 68:
- VOLUME OF UKRAINE FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 69:
- VALUE OF UKRAINE FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE SHARE OF UKRAINE FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 71:
- VOLUME OF UNITED KINGDOM FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 72:
- VALUE OF UNITED KINGDOM FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE SHARE OF UNITED KINGDOM FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 74:
- VOLUME OF REST OF EUROPE FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 75:
- VALUE OF REST OF EUROPE FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF EUROPE FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 77:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017-2023
- Figure 78:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017-2023
- Figure 79:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, EUROPE, 2023
Europe Forage Seed Industry Segmentation
Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives are covered as segments by Breeding Technology. Alfalfa, Forage Corn, Forage Sorghum are covered as segments by Crop. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.
- In 2022, hybrids dominated the European forage seed market and accounted for about 88% of the market. Open-pollinated varieties accounted for 12% in the same year. The high share of hybrids is associated with traits such as high yield, disease resistance, high vigor, and wider adaptability. Only non-transgenic hybrid varieties are approved for cultivation due to the ban on genetically engineered crops in the region.
- In 2022, forage corn held the major share of 62.9% in the hybrids segment due to the large area under cultivation and higher adoption of hybrids. The volume of corn hybrid seeds increased by 2.1% in 2022 compared to 2021, primarily due to increased forage demand from large commercial dairy farms.
- Alfalfa held a share value of 36% in the European hybrid forage seed market in 2022 due to the high seed replacement rate and high demand from the livestock industry, which may further increase the sales of hybrid seeds during the forecast period.
- Europe is one of the largest producers of non-transgenic hybrid forage corn, contributing an 88% share value of the European forage seed market in 2022. The demand for non-transgenic, hybrid forage corn seeds in the region may increase further during the forecast period due to their high nutritional value.
- Germany was the major country in terms of area under OPVs. In 2022, the country had a 33.2% area of the total European forage OPVs and hybrid derivatives due to the prevalence of native pastures in the country. The use of OPVs lowers cultivation costs, which is likely to boost their use in the future.
- Therefore, both hybrid and OPV seed varieties are anticipated to grow during the forecast period due to increased demand from the livestock sector.
| Breeding Technology | Hybrids | Non-Transgenic Hybrids |
| Breeding Technology | Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | |
| Crop | Alfalfa | |
| Forage Corn | ||
| Forage Sorghum | ||
| Other Forage Crops | ||
| Country | France | |
| Germany | ||
| Italy | ||
| Netherlands | ||
| Poland | ||
| Romania | ||
| Russia | ||
| Spain | ||
| Turkey | ||
| Ukraine | ||
| United Kingdom | ||
| Rest of Europe |
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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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