Global Seed Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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Global Seed Market By Type (Conventional, Genetically Modified), By Crop Type (Cereals & grains, Oilseeds & pulses, Fruits & vegetables, Others), By Trait (Herbicide-tolerance, Insect-resistance, Others) And By Geography – Market Size, Opportunities, Trends And Forecast From 2023 to 2035
Report Code: EBI2000170 |
Report Published Date: December 2025
Global Seed Market: Trends & Forecast to 2035
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The global seed market was valued at approximately USD 83.15 billion in 2024, highlighting the essential role of seeds as a foundational agricultural input. The market includes a wide range of products such as commercial seeds, hybrid seeds, genetically modified seeds, and open-pollinated varieties, used across food grains, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and industrial crops. Rising global food consumption, population growth, and shrinking arable land are driving farmers to adopt high-yield and disease-resistant seed varieties, reinforcing steady market expansion.
The seed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 6.09% between 2025 and 2035, and is expected to increase by USD 162.22 billion in 2035. indicating strong long-term growth potential. This growth is supported by continuous advancements in plant breeding technologies, increasing use of hybrid and biotech seeds, and growing investments in agricultural R&D. Governments across emerging economies are also promoting the use of certified seeds through subsidies and awareness programs, further accelerating market penetration.
Regional Analysis: Leading and Fastest-Growing Seed Markets
Asia Pacific Leading Global Demand
The Asia Pacific region dominates the global seed market, accounting for the largest share in 2024. Countries such as China, India, and Japan contribute significantly due to large agricultural land areas, high population density, and strong government support for agricultural productivity. The rapid adoption of hybrid rice, maize, and vegetable seeds and increasing awareness about improved seed quality are major growth drivers in the region.
North America: Strong Adoption of Biotech and GM Seeds
North America represents a mature yet highly profitable seed market, driven by extensive use of genetically modified and high-value commercial seeds. The U.S. leads regional demand, supported by large-scale mechanized farming, advanced agricultural practices, and strong R&D investments by seed companies. High adoption rates of corn, soybean, and cotton GM seeds continue to sustain market growth.
Europe: Emphasis on Sustainable and Organic Seeds
The European seed market is characterized by a growing emphasis on organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Regulatory restrictions on GM seeds have led to increased demand for non-GM, open-pollinated, and organic seed varieties. Countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands play a key role in driving innovation in vegetable and specialty crop seeds.
Product Category Analysis & High-Growth Segments in the Seed Market
Hybrid Seeds Dominating Market Share
Among seed types, hybrid seeds account for the largest market share due to their superior yield potential, uniform crop quality, and resistance to pests and diseases. Hybrid seeds are widely adopted in crops such as corn, rice, vegetables, and oilseeds, especially in commercial farming systems. The increasing preference for high-performance seeds that deliver consistent output is a key factor driving the dominance of this segment in the global seed market.
Cereals and Grains as the Largest Category
Based on crop type, cereals and grains represent the largest category in the global seed market. Staple crops such as rice, wheat, corn, and barley drive high seed demand due to their large cultivation area and importance in global food security. The increasing use of certified cereal seeds to improve productivity and mitigate climate risks continues to support this segment’s strong market position.
Market Drivers & Key Opportunities in the Seed Industry
The global seed market is primarily driven by the rising need to enhance agricultural productivity and food security amid rapid population growth and shrinking arable land. Increasing adoption of commercial seeds, hybrid seeds, and genetically improved varieties is enabling farmers to achieve higher yields, better crop uniformity, and improved resistance to pests and diseases. Strong demand from staple crops such as rice, wheat, maize, and soybean, along with expanding cultivation of fruits and vegetables, continues to support sustained growth of the global seed industry.
Additionally, the growing focus on sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and precision agriculture practices is accelerating demand for advanced seed solutions. Government initiatives promoting the use of certified seeds, rising investment in agricultural biotechnology, and expanding seed replacement rates in emerging economies present significant growth opportunities. The increasing commercialization of drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and high-nutrient seed varieties is further strengthening the long-term outlook of the global seed market.
Market Challenges & Restraints
- High Cost of Hybrid and Genetically Modified Seeds
- Regulatory Restrictions on GM Seeds Across Key Regions
- Dependence on Climatic Conditions and Seasonal Variability
Trending Developments in the Global Seed Market
Rapid Adoption of Hybrid and Genetically Improved Seeds
There is a growing shift toward hybrid seeds and genetically improved seed varieties due to their superior yield performance, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and consistent crop quality. Hybrid seeds are increasingly used in cereals, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables, particularly in commercial farming systems across Asia Pacific and Latin America, supporting strong market expansion.
Rising Focus on Climate-Resilient and Stress-Tolerant Seeds
Seed manufacturers are increasingly developing climate-resilient seeds capable of withstanding drought, heat stress, salinity, and unpredictable weather patterns. These seed innovations are gaining traction as climate change continues to impact crop productivity, especially in water-scarce and temperature-sensitive regions.
Competitive Landscape: Leading Global Seed Companies
Key players include:
- Bayer
- Corteva Agriscience
- Syngenta Group
- BASF
- Groupe Limagrain
- KWS SAAT SE & Co
- Sakata Seed Corporation
- DLF Seeds
- Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel
- Enza Zaden
Global Seeds Market, By Region, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Global Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Global Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Global Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Seeds Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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North America Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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US Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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US Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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US Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Canada Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Mexico Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Seeds Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Europe Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UK Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UK Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UK Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Germany Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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France Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Italy Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Spain Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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BeNeLux Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Russia Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Nordic Region Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Nordic Region Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Nordic Region Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Europe Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Europe Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Europe Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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China Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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India Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Japan Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Korea Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Thailand Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Australia Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Philippines Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Asia Pacific Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Seeds Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South America Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Brazil Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Brazil Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Brazil Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Argentina Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Argentina Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Argentina Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of South America Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of South America Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of South America Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Country, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Saudi Arabia Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UAE Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UAE Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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UAE Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Israel Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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South Africa Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Crop Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Trait, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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Rest of Middle East & Africa Seeds Market, By Type, 2023 - 2035 ($ Million)
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The report includes the global Seed market size and forecast data for the following segments within each of the mentioned countries and regions.
DATA PARAMETERS:
- Historic Years: 2023 to 2024
- Base Year (for Calculation): 2024
- Estimated Year: 2025
- Forecast Years: 2025 to 2035
- Market Size & Forecast Parameter(s): Value ($ Million)
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MARKET SEGMENTS |
COUNTRIES & REGIONS COVERED |
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Seed Market by Type
Seed Market by Crop Type
Seed Market by Trait
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GLOBAL North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
Middle East & Africa
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