Fruit and Vegetable Seeds Market Report 2025

The fruit and vegetable seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.66 billion in 2024 to $11.21 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth, changing dietary patterns, globalization of agriculture, climate variability, and government policies.

The fruit and vegetable seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable agriculture practices, health and wellness trends, climate change adaptation, urbanization, and vertical farming. Major trends in the forecast period include biotechnology advancements, organic and non-GMO demand, climate-resilient varieties, digital agriculture and precision farming, and global supply chain challenges.

The growing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables is expected to drive the growth of the fruit and vegetable seeds market in the future. Fresh fruits and vegetables are defined as those that have not been preserved and are harvested or produced recently. Fruit and vegetable seeds contain the embryos from which these crops are cultivated in fields and farms, leading to the production of fresh produce. As a result, the increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables will subsequently elevate the demand for fruit and vegetable seeds. For instance, in February 2023, Statistics Canada, a government agency in Canada, reported that farm-gate sales of fruits and vegetables surged by 13.1% to $3 billion in 2022, with fruit sales rising by 15.3% and vegetable sales by 11.2%, indicating growth across all major commodities. Thus, the rising demand for fresh fruits and vegetables is propelling the growth of the fruit and vegetable seeds market.

The anticipated growth in the fruit and vegetable seeds market is also attributed to an increasing demand for organic food products. Organic food products are those that adhere to organic farming principles in their production and processing. The utilization of fruit and vegetable seeds in organic food production supports genetic diversity in crops, promotes sustainable agriculture, ensures chemical-free cultivation, enhances soil health, increases nutrient content, and minimizes environmental impact. Notably, the Organic Trade Associations (OTA) reported in May 2023 that sales of organic food in the US surpassed $60 billion in 2022, marking a significant milestone. Thus, the rising demand for organic food products contributes to the growth of the fruit and vegetable seeds market.

Technological advancements stand out as a key trend in the fruit and vegetable seeds market, with major players actively pursuing the introduction of innovative technologies to enhance their market positions. For example, in March 2023, Corteva Agriscience, a US-based agriculture and seed company, unveiled a novel plant breeding innovation designed to combat corn disease. This innovation leverages cutting-edge gene editing technology to provide an additional layer of protection for hybrid corn, safeguarding it against diseases. This represents a pioneering approach to plant breeding.

Major companies in the fruit and vegetable seeds market are concentrating on innovative solutions, such as virus-resistant tomato seeds, to enhance crop resilience, improve yields, and address the rising demand for sustainable agriculture. Virus-resistant tomato seeds are genetically modified or selectively bred varieties designed to resist specific viral infections, thereby ensuring better yields and fruit quality. For example, in September 2023, BASF, a chemical company based in Germany, introduced ToBRFV-resistant Nunhems tomato hybrids in Brazil. These hybrids possess genetic traits that provide resistance to ToBRFV, allowing them to endure infections and reduce the negative impacts associated with the virus.

In January 2022, Nirit Seeds, an Israel-based agri-tech company, merged with TomaTech in a $60 million deal. The merger focuses on specializing in breeding vegetable seeds, primarily centered on tomatoes. This strategic alliance enhances both companies by providing new research and development capabilities, a strengthened workforce, and more diverse marketing channels. TomaTech is an Israel-based seed breeding company.

Major companies operating in the fruit and vegetable seeds market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta Group, KWS SAAT SE & Co., Corteva Inc., Sakata Seed Corporation, Groupe Limagrain, Takii & Co Ltd., United Phosphorus Limited, DLF Seeds A/S, Mayo Seed Co., Longping Hitech, Enza Zaden, Vikima Seeds A/S, Groupe Limagrain, Bejo Zaden B.V., Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., East-West Seed, Vilmorin & Cie, Tropical Seeds BV, HaZera Seeds Ltd., Harris Moran Seed Company, NongWoo Bio Co. Ltd., Johnny's Selected Seeds, Stokes Seeds.

Europe was the largest region in the fruit and vegetable seeds market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global fruit and vegetable seeds market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fruit and vegetable seeds market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fruit and vegetable seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Fruit and vegetable seeds are the grains of a plant used for sowing, representing the fertilized and ripened ovule of a flowering plant with the potential to produce a new plant. These seeds are valuable for their nutrient-rich composition, aiding in disease prevention. Typically cultivated in gardens or truck farms, fruit and vegetable seeds contribute essential nutrients and are excellent sources of dietary fiber.

Various types of fruit and vegetable seeds include tomato, pepper, onion, cucumber, lettuce, melon, and carrot. A tomato, for instance, is an edible, usually large, pulpy berry with a characteristic red color. The seeds from fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes can be harvested for the cultivation of new plants. These seeds belong to different plant families, such as solanaceae, cucurbit, leafy, brassica, root and bulb, and others. Fruit and vegetable seeds are available in both organic and inorganic varieties.

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The fruit and vegetable seeds market consists of sales of cabbage seeds, cauliflower seeds, and Kentucky bluegrass 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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