Sorghum Seed Market Report 2026

The sorghum seed market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2025 to $2.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional reliance on sorghum for food security, increasing need for drought-tolerant crops, rising demand for affordable cereal grains, early adoption of sorghum for livestock feed, growing interest in alternative staple grains.

The sorghum seed market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing use of sorghum in biofuel production, rising demand for gluten-free food products, increasing investment in high-yield and disease-resistant sorghum breeding, expanding applications of sorghum in industrial uses, rising emphasis on climate-resilient crop cultivation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for drought-resistant sorghum varieties, rising adoption of sorghum as a gluten-free grain alternative, growing use of sorghum in biofuel and renewable energy production, expansion of sorghum-based products in food and beverage industries, rising preference for sorghum as a cost-effective animal feed.

The growing awareness of healthy lifestyles, along with the increasing popularity of nutritious diets, is expected to propel the growth of the sorghum seed market. A healthy lifestyle encompasses balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate rest, and the avoidance of harmful habits, all aimed at promoting overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The primary driver of this rising awareness is the widespread availability of health-related information through digital media, which helps individuals understand the long-term benefits of preventive care and make informed decisions about their daily routines. Sorghum seeds, which produce nutrient-rich, gluten-free grains, support healthy eating habits by providing high fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidant properties that align with a balanced and health-conscious diet. For example, in May 2025, the Plant Based Foods Association, a US-based non-profit, reported retail growth in 2024 across plant-based protein powders and liquids (up 11% in dollars and 13% in units to $450 million), baked goods (up 13% in both dollars and units to $111 million), and tofu and tempeh (up 7% in dollars and 6% in units to $221 million). Thus, the rising awareness of healthy lifestyles combined with the growing trend of nutritious diets is driving the sorghum seed market.

Leading companies in the sorghum seed market are increasingly concentrating on developing advanced, non-transgenic solutions to boost crop yields and resilience while also addressing environmental concerns and consumer preferences. These non-transgenic solutions involve using innovative techniques to improve traits in organisms without the introduction of foreign genetic material. For example, in December 2023, BASF demonstrated its commitment to agricultural innovation by launching several products aimed at enhancing crop productivity. Among these was the Surtain herbicide, a solid encapsulated premix that provides superior weed control, and the Revylok fungicide for soybeans, which effectively addresses a wide range of diseases. These initiatives underscore BASF's commitment to tackling contemporary agricultural challenges.

In June 2023, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, a U.S.-based vegetable seed company, acquired Feltrin Sementes for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition bolsters Syngenta's product portfolio and reinforces its position in the vegetable seed market, especially in Brazil and Latin America. Syngenta intends to capitalize on Feltrin's expertise and market presence to address the increasing demand for high-quality vegetable seeds. Feltrin Sementes is a vegetable seed company based in Brazil.

Major companies operating in the sorghum seed market are Monsanto Company, UPL Limited, DuPont Pioneer, Nufarm Limited, Limagrain Group, Euralis Semences, LongPing High-Tech Agriculture Co Ltd., Advanta Limited, Kaveri Seed Company Pvt Ltd., Chromatin Inc., Seed Co Limited, S&W Seed Company, La Crosse Seed LLC, Pacific Seeds Pty. Ltd., Terral Seed Inc., Wadsworth Seed Company Inc., Allied Seed LLC, Heritage Seeds Inc., Dyna-Gro Seed Inc., Hancock Farm and Seed Company, Sustainable Seed Company, Proline Seed Company, Blue River Hybrids LLC, Safal Seeds & Biotech Ltd., Alta Seeds Inc., Nuseed Global, NexSteppe Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the sorghum seed market by increasing the cost of imported seed varieties, breeding inputs, and agricultural machinery used in sorghum cultivation. These higher costs particularly affect major producing regions such as North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, where cross-border seed trade and cultivation equipment are essential for large-scale planting and breeding programs. However, tariffs have also encouraged regional seed production and investment in domestically bred drought-resistant and high-yield sorghum varieties, supporting long-term market resilience. Overall, tariffs are reshaping supply chains, influencing production costs, and promoting local breeding innovation across the sorghum value chain.

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Sorghum seed serves as an alternative to wheat, rye, and barley, used for making both leavened and unleavened bread. This warm-season annual grass produces tall stems and large seed heads, resembling maize leaves but smaller in size.

Sorghum seed encompasses several primary product types: grain sorghum, sweet sorghum, forage sorghum, and biomass sorghum. Forage sorghum, specifically, represents a sizable warm-season annual grass cultivated primarily for silage production. These seeds find application in sorghum planting and breeding, serving multiple sectors including animal feed, the food industry, winemaking, biofuel production, chemical manufacturing, and various other industries.North America was the largest region in the sorghum seed market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sorghum seed market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sorghum seed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The sorghum seed market consists of sales of testa, embryo and endosperm. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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