Tomato Seeds Market Report 2026

The tomato seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in traditional tomato breeding, rising consumption of fresh tomatoes, increasing adoption of hybrid seeds, expansion of farmland tomato cultivation, rising demand for nutrient-rich vegetables.

The tomato seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for high-yield crops, increasing adoption of protected cultivation, rising organic tomato production, growing popularity of cherry tomatoes, expansion of commercial greenhouse farming. Major trends in the forecast period include growing development of high-yield tomato varieties, rising preference for disease-resistant seed varieties, increasing demand for organic and heirloom tomato seeds, expansion of protected cultivation tomato seed use, growing adoption of cherry tomato varieties in commercial farming.

The growing demand for fresh vegetables is driving the expansion of the tomato seeds market. Fresh vegetables are unprocessed, perishable plant foods that are typically harvested at their peak ripeness and consumed raw or cooked to preserve their natural flavor, texture, and nutritional value. This rising demand for fresh vegetables is fueled by several factors, including increasing health consciousness among consumers, a growing preference for plant-based diets, heightened awareness of the nutritional benefits of fresh produce, and the impact of social media and culinary trends promoting healthier eating habits. As the need for fresh vegetables increases, so does the demand for tomato seeds, which are essential for many vegetarian dishes. For instance, in August 2024, data published by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, indicated that vegetable imports reached £3.1 billion in 2023, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, with volumes rising by 0.8% to just over 2 million metric tons. Meanwhile, fruit exports, including re-exports, totaled £70 million, an 8.9% increase, despite a 4% drop in export volumes to 36 thousand metric tons. Therefore, the increasing demand for fresh vegetables is boosting the tomato seeds market.

Leading companies in the tomato seeds market are focusing on innovations such as hybrid tomato seed varieties to improve crop productivity and minimize post-harvest losses. A hybrid tomato seed variety is a genetically enhanced seed developed through controlled cross-breeding to combine desirable traits, including higher yield potential, disease resistance, and longer shelf life. For example, in July 2024, East-West Seed, a Netherlands-based vegetable seed company, introduced Tomato Harmony F1. This variety offers strong resistance to major tomato diseases, improved fruit firmness, and an extended shelf life, helping reduce post-harvest waste and increase marketability. Its launch is expected to support farmers in Kenya by enhancing yield stability and boosting profitability within the tomato production sector.

In July 2025, DENSO Corporation, a Japan-based provider of advanced automotive technologies and mobility solutions, acquired Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, DENSO aims to strengthen its presence in the AgriTech sector by combining its industrial and data-driven technologies with advanced seed breeding expertise to promote sustainable and automated farming solutions. Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V., based in the Netherlands, specializes in providing high-quality vegetable seeds, focusing on the breeding and distribution of high-performing tomato seed varieties for greenhouse cultivation.

Major companies operating in the tomato seeds market are BASF SE, Bayer CropScience LP, Limagrain Holding SA, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., Syngenta AG, United Phosphorus Limited, East West Seeds India Private Limited, Namdhari Seeds Pvt Ltd, Asia Seed Co Ltd, Takii & Co Ltd, Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, Bejo Zaden B.V., Liaoning Dongya Agricultural Development Co Ltd, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Sakata Seed Corporation, Enza Zaden Beheer B.V., Known-You Seed Co Ltd, Vilmorin & Cie SA, Johnny's Selected Seeds Inc, Harris Moran Seed Company, HM. CLAUSE, Tozer Seeds Europe Ltd, E.W. Gaze Seeds Co Ltd, Seed Co Limited, BHN Seed Inc, Tomato Breeders Supply Company Inc, Suba Seeds Company Spa, Western Seed Company, Rispens Seeds.

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 on agricultural inputs, including imported tomato seeds and breeding technologies, raise production costs for seed manufacturers and distributors, particularly impacting hybrid and specialty seed segments in regions reliant on foreign supply such as Asia-Pacific and Africa. These increased costs affect farmers through higher seed prices, potentially slowing adoption of advanced varieties. However, tariffs can encourage domestic seed production and investment in local breeding programs, fostering industry self-reliance and reducing long-term dependency on imports.

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A tomato seed is the reproductive unit capable of germinating and producing a small, dormant tomato plant under favorable climatic conditions. Tomato seeds are rich in digesting fiber and amino acids, contributing to improved nutrient absorption, increased metabolism, and enhanced intestinal health.

The main types of tomato seeds include hybrid tomato seeds, open-pollinated, or heirloom tomato seeds. Hybrid tomato seeds are formed by combining genetic material from two different tomato varieties. Various technologies are employed for cultivating tomato seeds, including open field and protected cultivation, and they involve different plant types such as determinate and indeterminate. Tomato seeds are available in different sizes, including large tomato seeds and cherry tomato seeds, and are utilized in various applications, including farmland, greenhouse, and others.North America was the largest region in the tomato seeds market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tomato seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tomato seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tomato seeds market consists of sales of hybrid tomato seeds, long duration and short duration hybrid tomato seeds, heat tolerant and virus tolerant seeds. 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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