Commercial Seeds Market Report 2026

The commercial seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $88.82 billion in 2025 to $97.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for improved crop productivity, early adoption of hybrid seeds, expansion of commercial agriculture, rising awareness of certified seeds, limited traditional seed performance.

The commercial seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $136.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on climate-resilient seeds, rising demand for gmo and trait-specific seeds, expansion of large-scale farming operations, increasing emphasis on sustainable crop production, development of high-efficiency seed distribution channels. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-quality commercial seeds, expansion of hybrid and trait-enhanced seed varieties, increasing shift toward certified and standardized seed production, rising adoption of high-yield and climate-resilient seed types, strengthening focus on crop diversification in commercial farming.

The rising demand for biofuels is anticipated to drive growth in the commercial seed market. Biofuels are renewable, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and economically viable alternatives to fossil fuels, which are depleting rapidly and have a substantial environmental impact. Commercial seeds play a crucial role in producing agricultural products, which are then utilized in biofuel processing. Currently, vegetable oil methyl esters, produced through the transesterification of high-quality vegetable oil with methanol, are the most commonly used form of biofuel. For example, in June 2023, a report from the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, stated that biofuel demand is expected to increase by 6%, or 5.7 billion liters, from 2022 to 2024 in advanced economies, with the majority of this growth occurring in the United States and Europe. In 2022, over 40% of the European Union’s biodiesel (or the feedstocks used to produce it) was imported. Additionally, Brazil plans to reinstate its biodiesel blending target, aiming for a 15% blend by 2024, up from 10% in 2022. Consequently, the growing demand for biofuels is fueling expansion in the commercial seed market.

Major companies operating in the commercial seeds market are concentrating on utilizing innovative solutions such as novel trait activation technologies to improve crop performance, increase yields, and accelerate breeding cycles. Novel trait activation technologies are techniques that activate or enhance specific genetic traits in seeds without modifying their DNA, supporting the market by enabling faster, cost-effective development of high-yield, resilient, and climate-smart crops, providing seed companies with a competitive advantage and farmers with better-performing seeds. For example, in March 2025, BioLumic, Inc., a New Zealand-based agricultural technology company, introduced the world’s first commercial light-activated seed trait system at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Cuba City, Wisconsin, representing a significant advancement in non-GM seed innovation. The company’s proprietary xTrait technology employs precisely controlled ultraviolet (UV) light treatments to trigger natural gene expression in seeds, enhancing important agronomic traits such as yield potential, plant vigor, and stress resilience. This innovative light-based method offers a faster, safer, and more sustainable alternative to conventional genetic modification or chemical treatments. Field trials have shown notable performance improvements, including over 20% yield gains in hybrid corn and measurable enhancements in germination, seedling vigor, and uniformity in treated lines.

In October 2023, Sakata Seed Corporation, a Japan-based seed breeding and vegetative solutions company acquired ISLA Sementes for approximately $12. 72 million. The acquisition aims to expand Sakata’s flower and vegetable seed portfolio and reach in Brazil and aims to utilize the overlap in sales network, sales area, customer base, and product portfolio, to stimulate new customers and demand by leveraging their respective sales networks. ISLA Sementes is a Brazil-based seed company.

Major companies operating in the commercial seeds market are Syngenta International AG, Bayer AG, Corteva Inc., Vilmorin & Cie SA, Land O'Lakes Inc., Sakata Seed Corporation, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B. V., Hyland Seeds Inc., Triumph Seed Co., Northeast Seed Corporation., Limagrain Cereal Seeds LLC, KWS SAAT SE, DLF Seeds A/S, Takii & Co. Ltd., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow AgroSciences LLC, BASF SE, Bejo Zaden B. V., Groupe Roullier, East-West Seed International Limited, HM. CLAUSE Inc., Barenbrug Holding B. V., Advanta Seeds US Inc., Known-You Seed Co. Ltd., Tozer Seeds Ltd., Enza Zaden Beheer B. V., Seed Co Limited, E. W. Gaze Seeds Co. Ltd., Johnny's Selected Seeds Inc., Harris Moran Seed Company Inc., Seedway LLC.

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 imported seed varieties, genetic traits, and breeding technologies are raising costs for commercial seed producers, particularly affecting maize, soybean, and vegetable segments in regions relying heavily on imported hybrid and GMO inputs such as Asia-Pacific and Africa. These tariffs restrict access to advanced seed technologies but may support domestic seed breeding programs and encourage local innovation. Although supply chains face delays and higher prices, tariffs can create opportunities for regional seed companies to strengthen competitive positioning.

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A commercial seed refers to a seed that is marketed for uses other than seed production may be Registered Seed, Certified Seed, Non-certified Seed, or Seed generated directly from Foundation Seed. Basically, commercial seeds relate to any type of seed purchased and utilized by farmers to grow their crops.

The various products of commercial seeds are maize (corn), soybeans, vegetables, cereals, cotton, rice, canola (rapeseed), and other products. The maize market consists of sales of commercial maize seeds by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that refer to commercial seeds used for the production of maize or corn. They are categorized based on their type into organic, inorganic, and genetically modified, and they have different traits, which include herbicide-tolerance, insect tolerance, and others.North America was the largest region in the commercial seeds market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial 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 commercial seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The commercial seed market consists of sales of canola, pumpkin gladiator, and cucumber burpless. 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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