Africa Vegetable Seed Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The Africa Vegetable Seed Market is segmented by Breeding Technology (Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives), by Cultivation Mechanism (Open Field, Protected Cultivation), by Crop Family (Brassicas, Cucurbits, Roots & Bulbs, Solanaceae, Unclassified Vegetables) and by Country (Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania). The market volume and value are presented in metric ton and USD respectively. The key data points include the market size of seeds by breeding technology, cultivation mechanism and crop.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 572.6 Million
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 784.6 Million
svg icon Largest Share by Breeding Technology Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 5.39 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country Nigeria

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Africa Vegetable Seed Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Africa Vegetable Seed Market Analysis

The Africa Vegetable Seed Market size is estimated at 572.6 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 784.6 million USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.39% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

572.6 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

784.6 Million

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

5.03 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.39 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Crop Family

40.25 %

value share, Solanaceae, 2023

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It is the largest segment due to the growing local demand during off-seasons and the availability of high-yielding varieties, which contributed to the market's growth.

Largest Market by Country

52.03 %

value share, Nigeria, 2023

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It is the largest segment because of the increase in the cultivation area, the adoption of protected cultivation, and the use of hybrid seeds.

Fastest-growing Market by Crop Family

6.14 %

Projected CAGR, Solanaceae, 2024-2030

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It is the fastest-growing segment due to the increased production and growing demand from the processing industry and its adaptable nature to wider growing environments.

Fastest-growing Market by Country

6.04 %

Projected CAGR, Ethiopia, 2024-2030

The rising economy and government policies supporting farmers' access to high-quality, improved seed varieties are the primary factors propelling the market's growth.

Leading Market Player

7.58 %

market share, Groupe Limagrain, 2022

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The multi-brand partnership strategy allows it to offer a wider and more diversified selection of vegetables, which includes more than 20 different species.

Open-pollinated varieties dominate the market, and hybrid seed usage is increasing due to high yield and disease-resistant characteristics

  • In Africa, open-pollinated varieties dominated the market in 2022, with a share of 55.1% of the total vegetable seed market, and hybrid vegetable seeds occupied a share of 44.9%. This is mainly due to an increase in the demand for vegetable production. The higher yield of hybrid seeds is driving the African vegetable seed market.
  • In 2022, under the hybrid seeds market, the Solanaceae segment accounted for the highest share in terms of value, with 54.3%, of the regional vegetable seed market. At the crop level, tomatoes and onions are the major vegetable crops in terms of value, accounting for shares of around 47.8% and 5.5%, respectively, of the hybrid vegetable seed market in 2022. The market for hybrid seeds is primarily driven by the modernization of agriculture and the development of new products. The expansion of the organic farming area for vegetables in Africa is contributing to the growth of non-transgenic hybrids.
  • The total area under open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives in African vegetable production increased between 2017 and 2022 by more than 2%. The increase was mainly because of the rise in the usage of OPVs in minor vegetable crops in rural and semi-urban areas.
  • In 2022, unclassified vegetables accounted for about 30.9% of the region's open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives vegetable seed market. The crops included native types of asparagus, artichokes, and other vegetables.
  • The increase in area under cultivation and an increase in the demand for vegetables are estimated to drive the hybrid seed market during the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.7%.
Africa Vegetable Seed Market

Nigeria dominates the African vegetable seed market with higher area under cultivation and usage of commercial seeds

  • In 2022, vegetables held a lower share of the African seed market, accounting for 20.8% in terms of value. The cultivation area under vegetable production in Africa increased from 41 million ha in 2017 to 48 million ha in 2022, owing to the increase in the demand for vegetables, high return on investment, and new technologies.
  • Nigeria is the major vegetable seed market in the region. In 2022, it accounted for a 60.4% share of the African vegetable seed market. This large share is mainly due to the high adoption of vegetable cultivation in the country, the increasing consumption demand, and the growing area under cultivation. For instance, the vegetable cultivation area in the country increased from 18.1 million hectares in 2017 to 21.9 million hectares in 2022.
  • Egypt is the second major market in the region, with a share of 12.3% in 2022. The cultivation area of vegetables in Egypt increased from 0.9 million hectares in 2017 to 1.0 million hectares in 2022. The increase was mainly due to the increased availability of high-yielding cultivars in the market. The sales of vegetable seeds are expected to increase during the forecast period.
  • South Africa is one of the major vegetable-producing countries in the region. The country grows vegetables to a large extent due to the high demand for vegetables from other countries, such as the Netherlands and China. In 2022, the major vegetable crops grown in the country were chili (15.7%), lettuce (13.7%), and pumpkin and squash (13.6%). The other major countries in the region are Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
  • Therefore, with the increase in demand for vegetables due to the increasing area under vegetable farming, the vegetable seed market is anticipated to record a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period.

Africa Vegetable Seed Market Trends

Roots and bulbs are the leading segment in the vegetable cultivation area, primarily driven by the extensive cultivation of onion and potatoes

  • In 2022, the area cultivated for vegetables in Africa accounted for 18.6% of the total area under cultivation in Africa. This is because farmers in the region prefer to cultivate row crops as the vegetables require more water for cultivation than for row crops. Additionally, frequent drought conditions in Africa also restrain vegetable cultivation.
  • Roots & bulbs accounted for 84.9% of the African vegetable acreage in 2022. This was because the region's diverse agro-climatic zones provide favorable conditions for root & bulb cultivation, particularly for crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, yam, and taro. Additionally, the stability of the roots & bulbs market, combined with its consistent demand, makes it an attractive option for many African farmers. As a result, the acreage for this segment is estimated to reach 46.5 million ha in 2030. Unclassified vegetables accounted for the second largest acreage in Africa, with a share of 7.5% of the overall region's cultivation area in 2022. This is because of the region's high consumption of okra and peas. Additionally, okra and peas are well-suited to African climates and are relatively easy to grow.
  • In 2022, Nigeria accounted for the major land for vegetable cultivation in Africa, with a share of 42.7% (21.9 million ha). This is because the country has the largest geographical area in Africa and has fertile soils, which are highly suitable for vegetable cultivation.
  • Therefore, the diverse agro-climatic zones, favorable conditions for vegetable cultivation, and consistent demand for vegetables are estimated to expand the cultivation area in Africa during the forecast period.
Africa Vegetable Seed Market

Disease resistance is a highly preferred trait in cabbage and peas cultivation because it can combat prevalent diseases such as black rot in cabbages and floral diseases in peas

  • Cabbage is one of Africa's most widely cultivated exotic leafy vegetables. The demand from restaurants for fresh salads, soups, sautees, and typical summer vegetables drives the demand for cabbage. Farmers cultivate cabbage using high-quality seeds with multiple desirable traits due to the growing demand for high-quality foods.
  • Seed varieties with traits such as uniformity in head size, foliage color, adaptability to different growing conditions, early maturity, and disease tolerance are boosting the market's growth due to higher preference by the growers in the region. In cabbage, black rot is the major disease in the region caused by Xanthomonas campestris PV. Campestris (XCC) results in 10-50% yield losses. Major players in the market, such as Bayer AG, BASF SE, Sakata Seeds Corporation, and Syngenta Group, offer cultivars that resist diseases, including black rot, mildews, and other leaf diseases, along with higher productivity. These seed varieties are witnessing high demand to prevent crop losses.​
  • Peas are an important crop in many parts of the African region. Farmers cultivate pea seeds that resist fungal, viral, and nematode infections. These seeds are also known for their wider adaptability to different growing conditions, especially stressful conditions. They possess high peas per pod and desirable pod shape and size.
  • Therefore, introducing new seed varieties with traits such as disease resistance, wider adaptability, etc., along with high yield, is projected to boost the growth of the seed market during the forecast period.​
Africa Vegetable Seed Market
Africa Vegetable Seed Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Disease-resistant traits are the primary choice of tomato and chili producers in Africa, driven by the prevalence of diseases such as leaf curl and floral diseases in these crops.
  • Traditional breeding of vegetables occupied a major share in the region where hybrids have higher growth potential with the penetration of seed companies

Africa Vegetable Seed Industry Overview

The Africa Vegetable Seed Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 26.38%. The major players in this market are Bayer AG, Bejo Zaden BV, Groupe Limagrain, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).

Africa Vegetable Seed Market Leaders

  1. Bayer AG

  2. Bejo Zaden BV

  3. Groupe Limagrain

  4. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

  5. Syngenta Group

Africa Vegetable Seed Market Concentration

Other important companies include BASF SE, Enza Zaden, Sakata Seeds Corporation, Takii and Co.,Ltd., Zambia Seed Company Limited (Zamseed).

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Africa Vegetable Seed Market News

  • July 2023: Takii Seeds introduced a new variety of winter carrots called Fuyu Chiaki. These carrots are well-adapted to winter conditions and exhibit good cold resistance. Additionally, they can thrive in a wide range of soils, making them a versatile choice for farmers.
  • July 2023: Enza Zaden acquired the carrot breeding program from the German company Carosem. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Enza Zaden's product portfolio by incorporating carrot seeds with several commercial varieties and inventories.
  • July 2023: Enza Zaden introduced new lettuce varieties that exhibit high resistance to three new Bermian races, namely, Bl: 38EU, Bl: 39EU, and Bl: 40EU. The new lettuce varieties not only offer high resistance to these races but also have the capability to grow in various soil types while still achieving high yields.

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Africa Vegetable 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

  • 4.1 Area Under Cultivation
    • 4.1.1 Vegetables
  • 4.2 Most Popular Traits
    • 4.2.1 Cabbage & Peas
    • 4.2.2 Tomato & Chilli
  • 4.3 Breeding Techniques
    • 4.3.1 Vegetables
  • 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)

  • 5.1 Breeding Technology
    • 5.1.1 Hybrids
    • 5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
  • 5.2 Cultivation Mechanism
    • 5.2.1 Open Field
    • 5.2.2 Protected Cultivation
  • 5.3 Crop Family
    • 5.3.1 Brassicas
    • 5.3.1.1 Cabbage
    • 5.3.1.2 Carrot
    • 5.3.1.3 Cauliflower & Broccoli
    • 5.3.1.4 Other Brassicas
    • 5.3.2 Cucurbits
    • 5.3.2.1 Cucumber & Gherkin
    • 5.3.2.2 Pumpkin & Squash
    • 5.3.2.3 Other Cucurbits
    • 5.3.3 Roots & Bulbs
    • 5.3.3.1 Garlic
    • 5.3.3.2 Onion
    • 5.3.3.3 Potato
    • 5.3.3.4 Other Roots & Bulbs
    • 5.3.4 Solanaceae
    • 5.3.4.1 Chilli
    • 5.3.4.2 Eggplant
    • 5.3.4.3 Tomato
    • 5.3.4.4 Other Solanaceae
    • 5.3.5 Unclassified Vegetables
    • 5.3.5.1 Asparagus
    • 5.3.5.2 Lettuce
    • 5.3.5.3 Okra
    • 5.3.5.4 Peas
    • 5.3.5.5 Spinach
    • 5.3.5.6 Other Unclassified Vegetables
  • 5.4 Country
    • 5.4.1 Egypt
    • 5.4.2 Ethiopia
    • 5.4.3 Ghana
    • 5.4.4 Kenya
    • 5.4.5 Nigeria
    • 5.4.6 South Africa
    • 5.4.7 Tanzania
    • 5.4.8 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Bayer AG
    • 6.4.3 Bejo Zaden BV
    • 6.4.4 Enza Zaden
    • 6.4.5 Groupe Limagrain
    • 6.4.6 Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
    • 6.4.7 Sakata Seeds Corporation
    • 6.4.8 Syngenta Group
    • 6.4.9 Takii and Co.,Ltd.
    • 6.4.10 Zambia Seed Company Limited (Zamseed)
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 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
** Subject To Availablity

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. AREA UNDER CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, HECTARE, AFRICA, 2017-2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CABBAGE TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PEAS TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR TOMATO TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CHILLI TRAITS, %, AFRICA, 2022
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, AFRICA, 2022
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN OPEN FIELD BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CABBAGE SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CABBAGE SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CABBAGE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CARROT SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CARROT SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CARROT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF GARLIC SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF GARLIC SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GARLIC SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF ONION SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF ONION SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ONION SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF POTATO SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF POTATO SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POTATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF CHILLI SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF CHILLI SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHILLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF EGGPLANT SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF EGGPLANT SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EGGPLANT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF TOMATO SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF TOMATO SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TOMATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF ASPARAGUS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF ASPARAGUS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASPARAGUS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF LETTUCE SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF LETTUCE SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF LETTUCE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OKRA SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OKRA SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OKRA SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF PEAS SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF PEAS SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PEAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SPINACH SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SPINACH SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPINACH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF EGYPT VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF EGYPT VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EGYPT VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF ETHIOPIA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF ETHIOPIA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF ETHIOPIA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF GHANA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF GHANA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF GHANA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF KENYA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF KENYA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF KENYA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF NIGERIA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF NIGERIA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NIGERIA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF SOUTH AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF SOUTH AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SOUTH AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF TANZANIA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF TANZANIA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF TANZANIA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. VOLUME OF REST OF AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE OF REST OF AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF REST OF AFRICA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, AFRICA, 2023 AND 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, AFRICA, 2017-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, AFRICA, 2017-2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, AFRICA, 2023

Africa Vegetable Seed Industry Segmentation

Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives are covered as segments by Breeding Technology. Open Field, Protected Cultivation are covered as segments by Cultivation Mechanism. Brassicas, Cucurbits, Roots & Bulbs, Solanaceae, Unclassified Vegetables are covered as segments by Crop Family. Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania are covered as segments by Country.

  • In Africa, open-pollinated varieties dominated the market in 2022, with a share of 55.1% of the total vegetable seed market, and hybrid vegetable seeds occupied a share of 44.9%. This is mainly due to an increase in the demand for vegetable production. The higher yield of hybrid seeds is driving the African vegetable seed market.
  • In 2022, under the hybrid seeds market, the Solanaceae segment accounted for the highest share in terms of value, with 54.3%, of the regional vegetable seed market. At the crop level, tomatoes and onions are the major vegetable crops in terms of value, accounting for shares of around 47.8% and 5.5%, respectively, of the hybrid vegetable seed market in 2022. The market for hybrid seeds is primarily driven by the modernization of agriculture and the development of new products. The expansion of the organic farming area for vegetables in Africa is contributing to the growth of non-transgenic hybrids.
  • The total area under open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives in African vegetable production increased between 2017 and 2022 by more than 2%. The increase was mainly because of the rise in the usage of OPVs in minor vegetable crops in rural and semi-urban areas.
  • In 2022, unclassified vegetables accounted for about 30.9% of the region's open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives vegetable seed market. The crops included native types of asparagus, artichokes, and other vegetables.
  • The increase in area under cultivation and an increase in the demand for vegetables are estimated to drive the hybrid seed market during the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.7%.
Breeding Technology Hybrids
Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
Cultivation Mechanism Open Field
Protected Cultivation
Crop Family Brassicas Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower & Broccoli
Other Brassicas
Crop Family Cucurbits Cucumber & Gherkin
Pumpkin & Squash
Other Cucurbits
Crop Family Roots & Bulbs Garlic
Onion
Potato
Other Roots & Bulbs
Crop Family Solanaceae Chilli
Eggplant
Tomato
Other Solanaceae
Crop Family Unclassified Vegetables Asparagus
Lettuce
Okra
Peas
Spinach
Other Unclassified Vegetables
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.
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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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Africa Vegetable Seed Market Research FAQs

The Africa Vegetable Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 572.62 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.39% to reach USD 784.59 million by 2030.

In 2024, the Africa Vegetable Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 572.62 million.

Bayer AG, Bejo Zaden BV, Groupe Limagrain, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. and Syngenta Group are the major companies operating in the Africa Vegetable Seed Market.

In the Africa Vegetable Seed Market, the Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives segment accounts for the largest share by breeding technology.

In 2024, Nigeria accounts for the largest share by country in the Africa Vegetable Seed Market.

In 2023, the Africa Vegetable Seed Market size was estimated at 572.62 million. The report covers the Africa Vegetable Seed Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Africa Vegetable Seed Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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