North America Grain Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 14.87 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 22.17 Billion |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 6.88 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
North America Grain Seed Market Analysis
The North America Grain Seed Market size is estimated at 14.87 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 22.17 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.88% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
14.87 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
22.17 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
8.20 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
6.88 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop
81.06 %
value share, Corn, 2023
The demand for corn increases due to the high-value crop, high Return on Investment, and increase in the demand for biofuel production by the feed and lubricants industry.
Largest Market by Country
85.03 %
value share, United States, 2023
The country is the second-largest producer of grains globally, with corn and wheat being the major contributors. The country is the leading producer of biofuel globally.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop
7.09 %
Projected CAGR, Corn, 2024-2030
The market expansion for corn seeds is driven by the crop's ability to adapt to changing weather conditions and an increase in the demand for animal feed by dairy farmers.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
7.20 %
Projected CAGR, United States, 2024-2030
It is the largest market for grain seeds due to an increase in the demand for flour and feed, and growing tortilla prices have led to an increase in the demand for grain seeds.
Leading Market Player
31.58 %
market share, Corteva Agriscience, 2022
The company has made extensive product innovations and effective partnership strategies. It has recently launched its new gene-editing technology in corn hybrids and other crops.
Hybrids dominate the market due to advancements in breeding technologies and growing consumer preference for quality produce
- In North America, the hybrid segment dominated the grain seed market, with a share of 76.6% in terms of value in 2022. Hybrids are tailored to specific growing conditions, allowing farmers to choose varieties that perform well in their particular region or environment.
- Among hybrids, the major crop produced is corn, which accounted for about 92.8% of the grain seed market in 2022. This is because hybrid corn seeds consistently produce higher yields compared to open-pollinated varieties, resulting in increased productivity and profitability for farmers.
- New plant breeding techniques are allowing the development of new hybrid varieties with desired traits by modifying the DNA of the seeds and plant cells. Innovations in plant breeding are helping address the challenges farmers face in the field every day. This, in turn, drives the hybrid seed market.
- Open-pollinated seeds exhibit a more comprehensive range of genetic diversity, allowing for flavor, color, and size variations that can appeal to different consumer preferences. As a result, there is a growing demand from organic growers for regenerative agricultural practices.
- Wheat is the second most cultivated crop in the grains and cereals segment, using open-pollinated varieties after corn. It accounted for 40.6% of the grain seed market value of open-pollinated varieties in 2022. This is because open-pollinated varieties offer a wider range of traits and genetic diversity that offer high yield and adaptability to the local environment, which can be valuable for wheat farmers.
- There is an increasing demand for hybrid seeds due to the high yield and less production area required for the same output by open-pollinated varieties, which is expected to drive the growth of hybrid seeds in the market.
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The United States dominated the grain seed market in the region, with corn and wheat being major crops
- In 2022, grains and cereals accounted for 57.6% of the North American seed market. The total acreage under grains and cereals in the region in 2022 was 82.7 million hectares, which increased by 1.3% compared to 2021 due to an increase in the number of processing facilities and governments pushing the adoption of self-sufficiency as grains and cereals are a staple food in the diet.
- The United States is the second-largest producer of grains and cereals globally, with corn and wheat being the major contributors. The US corn seed segment accounted for 53.9% of the overall US seed market in 2022.
- Wheat, oats, and barley are the major cereals cultivated in Canada, accounting for more than 14 million hectares in 2022 and producing more than 45 million metric ton of grains. Canada is the fifth-largest producer of wheat, producing more than what is required for consumption. Canada exports wheat to more than 80 countries.
- In 2022, the Mexican grain seed market accounted for a market value of USD 961 million, which increased by 25.4% compared to 2019 due to high international commodity prices and government programs incentivizing small growers to produce basic grains. These factors are boosting Mexico’s total grain production, particularly of rice and wheat.
- The grains and cereals seed market of Rest of North America accounted for 3.3% of the region's grains and cereals seed market value in 2022. The total acreage in 2022 was 2.3 million hectares, which has decreased by 3.8% since 2017 due to tropical storms and cyclones in the major producing countries, such as Cuba and Costa Rica.
- The increasing government support and continuous demand for staple food are estimated to boost the seed market in the region during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 6.8%.
North America Grain Seed Market Trends
Corn-dominated grains and cereals area in the North America as there is an increased demand from the processing industries
- In North America, the area under cultivation of grains and cereals segment in 2022 accounted for 82.7 million ha, which increased by 1.3% from the previous year due to solid demand for cereals as a staple food. Corn was cultivated under 45.6 million ha in 2022 among all the grains and cereals. It is mainly attributed to high yields compared with other crops in the region and has suitable soil and agroclimatic conditions for the cultivation of corn. Except in Canada, the region's major countries have the majority of land under corn production because corn has many applications, such as animal feed, ethanol production, staple consumption, and biofuel production, which is driving the demand for the crop in the country.
- Wheat was the second-largest crop grown in the region, cultivated under 25.0 million ha in 2022. North Dakota was ranked the first leading wheat production state, with about 299.9 million bushels produced in 2022. Furthermore, Being the largest country in the region, the United States had around 55.5 million ha under the production of grains and cereals in 2022. The major grains-producing states are Kansas, North Dakota, Montana, Washington, Oklahoma, Idaho, Texas, Oregon, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
- In Canada, the area under grains and cereals increased by 11.2% between 2022 and 2017, with the increase under wheat and barley. Wheat accounted for 60.8% of the grains and cereals production area in 2022. The acreage increased due to the rise in demand and the shift in farmers' preference from corn and other cereals to wheat, as wheat is the primary staple consumed in the country. Thus, increased demand for grains and cereal crops in the region from processing industries drives market growth.
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Increasing usage of disease resistant and wider adaptability traits are driving the growth of grain seed market in the region
- Rice and corn are the most hybridized crops in North America, registering significant demand for different traits that reduce the cost of inputs and have a high yield in severe climatic conditions such as drought.
- Disease-resistant traits are the most demanded corn traits by the growers in the region. These traits are being used by them to protect the crop from turcicum, white spot diseases, gray leaf spot, common rust, goss wilt, and Anthracnose stalk rot diseases. Other traits such as insect resistance and wider adaptability also have a high demand to protect from major insects infecting maize crops are moths, such as cutworms, armyworms, and borers, followed by beetles such as grubs and weevils, which grow in the off-season and different soil conditions. For instance, product brands such as Winfield and Dekalb contain these corn traits.
- Rice is one of the largest produced and exported crops from North America, particularly the United States. To earn high profit by increasing the yield of the crop by 30%-40% and higher production, the growers are demanding rice seed varieties with traits such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, wider adaptability, and drought tolerance. The traits offered by seed companies such as Bayer AG's Arize provide resistance to bacterial diseases, early maturity, and produce high quantities during abiotic stress.
- Factors such as the increased consumption of corn and rice, an increase in the availability of hybrids, and high demand for resistance to diseases and increasing yield are expected to drive the market's growth in the region.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Transgenic breeding is the major breeding technique adopted in grain crops due to its advantage in crop production
North America Grain Seed Industry Overview
The North America Grain Seed Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 71.13%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Land O’Lakes Inc. and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
North America Grain Seed Market Leaders
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
Land O’Lakes Inc.
Syngenta Group
Other important companies include Advanta Seeds - UPL, DLF, Groupe Limagrain, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, S&W Seed Co..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Grain Seed Market News
- March 2023: Corteva Agriscience introduced gene-editing technology for added protection to corn hybrids, which helps in providing resistance to multiple diseases.
- 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.
- March 2023: Corteva Agriscience released the Vorceed Enlist corn products to selected farmers in 2023, and it is anticipated to become the leading triple-stack offering from Corteva in high corn rootworm areas in the later part of the decade.
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North America 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 Rice & 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
- 5.1.1.2 Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.1 Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.2 Insect Resistant Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.3 Other Traits
- 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 Canada
- 5.3.2 Mexico
- 5.3.3 United States
- 5.3.4 Rest of North America
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 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.5 DLF
- 6.4.6 Groupe Limagrain
- 6.4.7 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.8 Land O’Lakes Inc.
- 6.4.9 S&W Seed Co.
- 6.4.10 Syngenta Group
- *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, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 2:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR RICE TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 3:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CORN TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 4:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROW CROPS BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 10:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VOLUME OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF INSECT RESISTANT HYBRIDS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF OTHER TRAITS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF OTHER TRAITS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER TRAITS GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF CORN SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF CORN SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF CORN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF RICE SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF RICE SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF RICE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF SORGHUM SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE OF SORGHUM SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF SORGHUM SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF WHEAT SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF WHEAT SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHEAT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VOLUME SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 56:
- VALUE SHARE OF GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 57:
- VOLUME OF CANADA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF CANADA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF CANADA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 60:
- VOLUME OF MEXICO GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE OF MEXICO GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEXICO GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF UNITED STATES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF UNITED STATES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF UNITED STATES GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA GRAINS & CEREALS SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 69:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 70:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023
North America 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. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- In North America, the hybrid segment dominated the grain seed market, with a share of 76.6% in terms of value in 2022. Hybrids are tailored to specific growing conditions, allowing farmers to choose varieties that perform well in their particular region or environment.
- Among hybrids, the major crop produced is corn, which accounted for about 92.8% of the grain seed market in 2022. This is because hybrid corn seeds consistently produce higher yields compared to open-pollinated varieties, resulting in increased productivity and profitability for farmers.
- New plant breeding techniques are allowing the development of new hybrid varieties with desired traits by modifying the DNA of the seeds and plant cells. Innovations in plant breeding are helping address the challenges farmers face in the field every day. This, in turn, drives the hybrid seed market.
- Open-pollinated seeds exhibit a more comprehensive range of genetic diversity, allowing for flavor, color, and size variations that can appeal to different consumer preferences. As a result, there is a growing demand from organic growers for regenerative agricultural practices.
- Wheat is the second most cultivated crop in the grains and cereals segment, using open-pollinated varieties after corn. It accounted for 40.6% of the grain seed market value of open-pollinated varieties in 2022. This is because open-pollinated varieties offer a wider range of traits and genetic diversity that offer high yield and adaptability to the local environment, which can be valuable for wheat farmers.
- There is an increasing demand for hybrid seeds due to the high yield and less production area required for the same output by open-pollinated varieties, which is expected to drive the growth of hybrid seeds in the market.
| Breeding Technology | Hybrids | Non-Transgenic Hybrids | |
| Transgenic Hybrids | Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids | ||
| Insect Resistant Hybrids | |||
| Other Traits | |||
| Breeding Technology | Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | ||
| Crop | Corn | ||
| Rice | |||
| Sorghum | |||
| Wheat | |||
| Other Grains & Cereals | |||
| Country | Canada | ||
| Mexico | |||
| United States | |||
| Rest of North America |
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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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