Rice Seeds Market Report 2026

The rice seeds market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.25 billion in 2025 to $10.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional breeding practices, growing demand for staple crops, expansion of rice cultivation areas, reliance on open pollinated varieties, increasing agricultural productivity needs.

The rice seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising shift toward hybrid rice, growing focus on climate-resilient seeds, increasing research in bioengineered rice, higher demand for high-yield seed varieties, expanding adoption of treated seeds. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing development of high-protein rice seed varieties, rising demand for climate-resilient rice seeds, expansion of hybrid rice seed production, growing adoption of improved grain-quality varieties, higher use of rice seeds for pharmaceutical bioengineering.

The rise in climate change is expected to drive the growth of the rice seeds market in the coming years. Climate change refers to significant, long-term shifts in the Earth's climate patterns, including variations in temperature, precipitation, wind behavior, and other climate-related factors. Rice seeds play a crucial role in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Climate-resilient rice varieties enable farmers to withstand temperature fluctuations, changing rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events. Drought-tolerant and flood-resistant rice seeds improve food security in regions affected by water scarcity and frequent flooding. For example, in October 2023, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based specialized agency of the United Nations, published an article stating that approximately 3.6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is projected to cause around 250,000 additional deaths per year due to undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea, and heat stress. Therefore, the rise in climate change is contributing to the growth of the rice seeds market.

Companies in the rice seeds market are focusing on innovating specialty rice seed varieties, such as aromatic rice, to bolster their market profitability. Aromatic rice, known for its unique nutty fragrance and flavor attributed to the compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline, features medium to long grains with a light and fluffy texture when cooked. For instance, the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries launched Champei Sar 70 in April 2023, an aromatic rice variety with a three-month maturation period and various health benefits. Expected to enhance Cambodia's rice exports, Champei Sar 70 contributes to the government's target of exporting 1 million tons of fragrant rice by 2025.

In July 2023, Lavoro Limited, a Brazil-based supplier of agricultural biological inputs, acquired Referência Agroinsumos for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Lavoro seeks to enhance its presence, broaden its product offerings, and capitalize on growth opportunities in the agricultural sector. Referência Agroinsumos is a Brazil-based provider of hybrid rice seeds.

Major companies operating in the rice seeds market are Bayer AG, Syngenta Group, Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd, Nuziveedu Seeds, Mahyco, BASF SE, Kaveri Seeds Co Ltd, SL Agritech Corporation, Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Rallis India Limited, JK Agri Genetics Limited, Hefei Fengle Seed Co. Ltd., Corteva Agriscience, Guard Agri Genetics, Savannah Seeds Private Limited, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Krishidhan Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Nath Biogene (I) Ltd., Seed Co Limited, Biostadt India Limited, Takii & Co. Ltd., National Seeds Corporation Limited, Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd., Namdhari Seeds Private Limited, Metahelix Life Sciences Private Limited, Best Genetics India Private Limited, Limagrain Europe SA.

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, seed treatments, and biotechnology materials have increased production and import costs for rice seeds, particularly affecting hybrid seed varieties in major producing regions such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs hinder affordability for farmers and slow hybrid adoption; however, they also stimulate domestic seed production, encourage local research into climate-resilient varieties, and promote regional self-sufficiency in high-quality rice seed supply chains.

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Rice seed denotes a living grain employed for the purpose of planting and cultivating rice. These seeds are the unhusked, uncooked grains selected from the rice crop during the harvesting process. Additionally, rice seeds can serve as bioreactors for the production of human medications, such as therapeutic proteins or peptides.

The primary classifications of rice seeds include open-pollinated rice varieties and hybrid rice varieties. Open-pollinated rice varieties are generated through the straightforward exchange of pollen between two similar parent rice plants. Various rice grain sizes, including long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain rice, are produced using hybridization techniques such as the two-line system and three-line system. Rice seeds are available in treated and untreated forms, suitable for both agricultural planting and scientific research purposes.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rice seeds market in 2025.Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rice 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 rice seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rice seed market consists of sales of bran, rice kernel, 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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