Market Trends of africa vegetable seed Industry
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.
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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.
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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
