Oilseed and Grain Seed Market Report 2026

The oilseed and grain seed market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $128.41 billion in 2025 to $143.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global food demand, expansion of commercial agriculture practices, rising use of hybrid seeds, improvements in seed breeding technologies, growing awareness of crop productivity.

The oilseed and grain seed market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $230.06 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of biotech seeds, rising focus on sustainable agriculture practices, expansion of precision farming integration, growing investments in seed research and development, increasing demand for climate-adaptive crops. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of genetically enhanced seed varieties, rising demand for high-yield crop seeds, expansion of climate-resilient seed development, increased focus on pest and disease resistance, growth of commercial seed distribution networks.

Rising food demand is expected to drive the growth of the oilseed and grain seed market going forward. Food refers to substances that provide protein, carbohydrates, fats, and other essential nutrients necessary for growth and development. Oilseed and grain seeds are key crops that serve as both human food and sources of edible oils. For instance, in February 2025, according to The Manufacturer, a UK-based information company, global food production in Q4 2024 was valued at $37.9 billion (£28.4 billion), an 8.3% increase compared with Q4 2023, partly driven by productivity improvements contributing $2.87 billion (£2.15 billion). Therefore, increasing food demand is boosting the oilseed and grain seed market.

Major companies in this market are focusing on technological advancements, such as hybrid and biotech-enhanced seed varieties, to improve yield, stress resistance, and adaptability across diverse agro-climatic conditions. Hybrid seeds are developed by crossing genetically superior parent lines, while biotech seeds incorporate traits like herbicide tolerance, pest resistance, and drought or heat resilience. These innovations deliver higher yields, consistent quality, and greater performance under stress compared with traditional seeds. For example, in June 2025, BASF SE, a Germany-based agriscience company, launched InVigor Gold, a hybrid canola seed designed to tolerate heat stress, resist diseases, and withstand the LibertyLink® herbicide. Leveraging diverse germplasm, these hybrids enable cultivation in previously unsuitable environments, supporting stable oilseed supply and higher farmer output under challenging conditions.

In January 2023, Cargill Incorporated, a US-based global food corporation acquired Owensboro Grain Company for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition provides Cargill with a more connected, resilient, and modernized grain experience to provide customers in different markets and increase grain capacity. Owensboro Grain Company LLC is a US-based integrated company involved in soybean processing facility and refinery.

Major companies operating in the oilseed and grain seed market are Gansu Dunhuang Seed Co Ltd, Hefei Fengle Seed Co Ltd, Krishidhan Seeds Pvt Ltd, Mahyco Private Limited, Monsanto Company, Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd, Burrus Seed Farms Inc, Rallis India Limited, Seed Co Group, Stine Seed Company, KWS Saat AG, Groupe Limagrain, Pacific Seed Company, Advanta Seeds Ltd, Corteva Agriscience, Syngenta Group, Sakata Seed Corporation, Takii and Co Ltd, Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co Ltd, DLF Seeds AS, S&W Seed Company, Hefei Fengle Seed Industry.

North America was the largest region in the oilseed and grain seed market in 2025. The regions covered in the oilseed and grain seed market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the oilseed and grain seed market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The oilseed and grain seed market consists of sales of canola, barley, oats, rye, quinoa, flax, canary seed, mustard, sunflower, and buckwheat. 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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