Fruit and Vegetable Seeds Market Report 2026

The fruit and vegetable seeds market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.09 billion in 2025 to $11.68 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial horticulture farming, rising demand for fresh produce, growth of protected cultivation practices, availability of improved seed genetics, increasing vegetable consumption.

The fruit and vegetable seeds market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on climate-resilient crops, rising adoption of organic farming practices, expansion of controlled environment agriculture, growing investments in seed biotechnology, increasing demand for high-nutrition produce varieties. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of hybrid and disease-resistant seeds, rising demand for organic vegetable seeds, expansion of high-yield seed varieties, enhanced focus on seed quality and traceability, growing use of precision seed treatment.

The expansion of organic farming is expected to propel the growth of the fruit and vegetable seeds market going forward. Organic farming is an agricultural production system that relies on natural substances and biological processes while avoiding synthetic inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The growth of organic farming is largely driven by rising consumer demand for sustainably produced, chemical-free food products. As organic farming expands, the need for certified organic seeds increases, as farmers shifting to or scaling up organic cultivation require high-quality seeds that comply with organic certification standards. For instance, in May 2025, according to GOV.UK, a UK-based government website, the United Kingdom recorded a total of 503 thousand hectares of organically farmed land in 2024, reflecting a 1% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the growth in organic farming is driving the growth of the fruit and vegetable seeds market.

Major companies operating in the fruit and vegetable seeds market are focusing on innovative platforms, such as virus-resistant tomato seeds, to improve crop resilience, enhance yields, and address the increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices. Virus-resistant tomato seeds are specially bred or genetically enhanced varieties designed to withstand specific viral infections, helping ensure stable production and improved fruit quality. For example, in September 2023, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced ToBRFV-resistant Nunhems tomato hybrids in Brazil. These hybrids incorporate genetic traits that provide resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), allowing crops to withstand infection and reduce the negative impacts associated with the virus.

In November 2024, Mitsui & Co., a Japan-based provider of nutrition, agriculture, and investment solutions, acquired ISI Sementi S.p.A for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Mitsui aims to strengthen its vegetable seed portfolio, broaden its global market presence, and enhance research and development capabilities in high-quality vegetable seed varieties. ISI Sementi S.p.A is an Italy-based company specializing in the supply of vegetable seeds.

Major companies operating in the fruit and vegetable seeds market are 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 2025.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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fruit and vegetable seeds market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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