Bangladesh Seed Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 338.98 Million |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 433.88 Million |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.06 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Bangladesh Seed Market Analysis
The Bangladesh Seed Market size is estimated at USD 338.98 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 433.88 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Despite population density, Bangladesh highly depends on agriculture for food security and employment. According to FAO statistics, more than 50% of the population is dependent employed in agriculture, with more than 70 % of its land dedicated to growing crops. The major crops grown in the country are rice, jute, wheat, tea, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, and fruits. The high arable land under agriculture is increasing the demand for seeds.
- Though the public sector dominates the self-pollinating seed crops like rice, wheat, pulses, oilseed, and horticultural crops, private players play a significant role in supplying maize and other hybrid seeds.
- Furthermore, according to the FAO, Bangladesh leads vegetable production globally, increasing yearly. The seed industry of Bangladesh comprises both the public and private sectors. Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI), and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) are some government agencies responsible for the production and supply of commercial seeds in the market. Therefore, the high dependency on agriculture coupled with the domination of both public and private sectors is increasing the demand for grains in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Seed Market Trends
High Agriculture Dependency is Increasing the Seed demand
Bangladesh is an agriculture-dependent country, with more than half of the population primarily employed in agriculture. For instance, according to World Bank data, the percentage of people used in agriculture is 37.7%. Along with this, the sector contributes to an essential part of the country's GDP. The contribution to GDP has shown an increase, indicating the growth of agriculture and seed demand. For instance, according to World Bank data, the gift of agriculture to the GDP was 11.9% in 2019, which increased to 12% in 2020. This increase in agriculture GDP showcases the need for increased productivity which can be achieved through the supply of quality seeds.
Additionally, rice is the central seed in high demand in the country. After the rice seed demand, vegetables such as guard, tomatoes, and cucumbers are in tall order. The population is increasing in the country from year to year. For instance, the population was 164 million in 2020, which will increase to 166 million in 2021, according to the world bank data. So, the need for increased productivity is catering to the demand and supply. On the other hand, local or domestic production is not enough to cater to the increasing seed demand. So, to cater to the increased demand, the country is dependent on importing seeds from different countries.
Moreover, the high dependency on imports is pushing significant companies in the country to produce high-quality seeds and opt for many research operations to reduce the import dependency. The major companies producing and supplying seeds in the country are Bayer, Bioseed, Advanta, Lal Teer seed, etc. For instance, in August 2020, Lal Teer Seed Ltd launched a summer breed variety of tomatoes known as Lal Bahadur (The Spunky Red), a new high-yield variety cultivated at five trial sites. This variety of tomatoes is suitable for growing in the summer months. This type of innovation by significant companies is helping to meet the seed demand in the country.
The Government is Supporting the Seed Sector in the Country
The county grows a high diversity of crops like rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. There is a high dependency on agriculture due to the increased arable land. Food security is also one of the major concerns with the country's increasing population. So, to cater to the increased demand for food in the country there is a need for increased productivity. Agriculture production can be increased using high-quality seeds. This high-quality seed demand is supported by increasing government initiatives.
The government is imposing several restrictions on seed imports and providing various subsidized programs for domestically produced seed. The distribution of free seeds and fertilizer programs is also taken by government support. For instance, in 2022, the Sitakunda Upazila Agriculture Department of Chittagong District arranged a free rice seed and fertilizer distribution program for the area's small and marginal farmers in the area and distributed free rice seeds to nearly 300 farmers with the aim to increase rice production. Such government initiatives adopted for several years are helping the seed sector thereby boosting production. For instance, according to FAO, the production of rice in 2020 is 54.9 million metric ton which increased from 54.5 million metric ton in 2019.
Moreover, maize, unlike rice and wheat, is a non-noticeable crop. Hence, it is easier for private players to enter the maize market. Bangladesh imports around 90% of hybrid maize seeds from India every year. However, the Bangladeshi government is boosting in-house hybrid maize seed production through its agricultural policy. Private players can utilize third-party R&D facilities to figure out the production of in-house hybrid maize seeds. Also, private players entering the market with their own R&D facility will have an additional advantage in entering the hybrid seed market as it would help them keep costs under control. Therefore, the support from the government to increase the domestic supply of seeds is boosting the market growth in the coming years.
Bangladesh Seed Industry Overview
The Bangladesh seed market is fragmented because local players market certified commercial seeds. However, there are two major segments, namely, public and private, among seed manufacturers and suppliers. The major players in the seed market of Bangladesh are BRAC Seed and Agro Enterprise, Lal Teer Seed, Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd, Bayer Crop Science, and Bioseed. The key players invest heavily in R&D to launch innovative products per the farmers' requirements.
Bangladesh Seed Market Leaders
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Bioseed
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Bayer crop science
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Advanta
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BRAC Seed and Agro Enterprise
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Lal Teer Seed Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Bangladesh Seed Market News
August 2022: IRRI increases the Bangladesh capacity of certified seed by conducting training for people from private seed companies at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) along with the Seed Certification Agency (SCA) on the rice seed certification processes.
July 2022: Under the 'Kharif-2 season incentive program' organized by the Department of Agricultural Extension, high-yielding Arize hybrid rice seeds are tolerant to brown grasshoppers and resistant to leaf blight been distributed free of cost to the farmers in Faridpur.
June 2022: Bayer Crop Science, a leading agriculture company in Bangladesh, launched the hybrid rice seed 'INH 16019', which provides tolerance to Brown Plant Hopper (BPH) and Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB).
Bangladesh Seed Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
- 4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.3 Market Restraints
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Product
- 5.1.1 Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.2 Non-transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.3 Open-pollinated Varieties
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5.2 Crop Type
- 5.2.1 Grains and Cereals
- 5.2.1.1 Maize
- 5.2.1.2 Rice
- 5.2.1.3 Wheat
- 5.2.1.4 Other Grains and Cereals
- 5.2.2 Pulses and Oilseeds
- 5.2.2.1 Soybean
- 5.2.2.2 Sunflower
- 5.2.2.3 Canola
- 5.2.2.4 Pulses
- 5.2.2.5 Other Oilseeds
- 5.2.3 Cotton and Vegetables
- 5.2.3.1 Solanaceae
- 5.2.3.2 Cucurbit
- 5.2.3.3 Roots and Bulbs
- 5.2.3.4 Brassica
- 5.2.3.5 Other Vegetables
- 5.2.4 Other Crops
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 Advanta
- 6.3.2 Bayer Crop Science
- 6.3.3 Bioseed
- 6.3.4 BRAC Seed and Agro Enterprise
- 6.3.5 Lal Teer Seed
- 6.3.6 Supreme Seed Company
- 6.3.7 Giant Agro Processing Ltd
- 6.3.8 Malik Seeds
- 6.3.9 GETCO Agro Vision Ltd
- 6.3.10 Konika Seed Company Pvt. Ltd
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
** Subject To AvailablityBangladesh Seed Industry Segmentation
A seed is a fertilized ovule containing the plant embryo that develops into a plant. The report defines the Bangladeshi seed market in terms of end users. Only the seeds used for sowing have been considered for the study. The market does not include seeds used for human or animal consumption. Bangladesh Seed Market is Segmented by Product (Transgenic Hybrids, Non-transgenic Hybrids, and Open-pollinated Varieties) and Crop (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Cotton and Vegetables, and Other Crops). The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD thousand) for all the above segments.
| Product | Transgenic Hybrids | |
| Non-transgenic Hybrids | ||
| Open-pollinated Varieties | ||
| Crop Type | Grains and Cereals | Maize |
| Rice | ||
| Wheat | ||
| Other Grains and Cereals | ||
| Crop Type | Pulses and Oilseeds | Soybean |
| Sunflower | ||
| Canola | ||
| Pulses | ||
| Other Oilseeds | ||
| Crop Type | Cotton and Vegetables | Solanaceae |
| Cucurbit | ||
| Roots and Bulbs | ||
| Brassica | ||
| Other Vegetables | ||
| Crop Type | Other Crops |
Bangladesh Seed Market Research FAQs
How big is the Bangladesh Seed Market?
The Bangladesh Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 338.98 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.06% to reach USD 433.88 million by 2029.
What is the current Bangladesh Seed Market size?
In 2024, the Bangladesh Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 338.98 million.
Who are the key players in Bangladesh Seed Market?
Bioseed, Bayer crop science, Advanta, BRAC Seed and Agro Enterprise and Lal Teer Seed Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Bangladesh Seed Market.
What years does this Bangladesh Seed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Bangladesh Seed Market size was estimated at USD 321.83 million. The report covers the Bangladesh Seed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Bangladesh Seed Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Seed in Bangladesh Industry Report
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