France Seeds Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The France seeds market reached a value of approximately USD 1.43 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 2.20 Billion by 2034.

France Seeds Market Growth

The France seeds market value is primed for substantial growth owing to various factors such as increasing health consciousness among consumers, growing demand for premium quality food ingredients due to increased income, innovations in seed technology, and a focus on sustainable agriculture to preserve the environment. Additionally, there is a growing demand for seed treatment to protect and enhance seed quality which is driving market expansion.

The rapid development of new treatments and technology in the seed and agricultural sector by prominent players in the market has significantly boosted market growth in the region. For instance, Syngenta Group- a leading agri-tech company that manufactures pesticides and seeds has recently registered its patented ADIPYN technology for soybeans, peanuts, tomatoes, vegetables, and potatoes among others, granting access to a powerful fungicide widely demanded by farmers around the globe for enhanced control and prevention of fungal diseases, increasing yield and quality of crops.

According to seeds demand forecast, there is a strong push towards organic farming by the government as sustainable alternatives are experiencing high demand in the market to reduce soil erosion, decrease dependence on external inputs, and enhance seed resilience. For instance, the French government is providing aid of €90 million to organic farms and other farms committing to organic practices to improve food quality and overall health.

Key Trends and Recent Developments

Growing food consumption, rising agricultural production and exports along with the growing preference for hybrid seeds increase the France seeds market revenue.

March 2024

Portealis, a global seed technology company, announced the first-time registrations of four new soy seed varieties in France - PRO Vesuvio, PRO Helicon, PRO Taranaki and PRO Jacinto. These varieties were developed specifically to thrive in Europe's cold climate, with high yield and high protein content. The company concluded its Round B funding of EUR 22 million on 23rd January 2024 and announced its commitment to expand in Europe.

October 2023

France-based CarbonFarm Technology, a startup that helps decarbonize the rice seed industry through satellite-based verification of emissions, raised EUR 2.5 million from major global industry players. The startup will use the funds for long-term expansion into major rice farming regions in Asia, South America, and Africa. CarbonFarm offers end-to-end services for monitoring sustainable practices in rice seed cultivation, quantifying GHG emissions, managing carbon credits, and selling the same in viable carbon markets using satellite technology and AI.

April 2022

Corteva, a leading global producer of seeds, opened a new Center for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT) in southwest France, to help European farmers achieve high yield and productivity of their seeds. The centre is the third of its kind in the world and the first in Europe. With a focus on developing new seed treatment solutions to protect seeds against pest attacks and diseases, CSAT will act as a laboratory, a testing centre for applied seed technologies, and a seed treatment plant all at a time.

November 2021

France launched the new Seeds and Plants Plan for Sustainable Agriculture at the International Conference for Green Development of the Seed Sector organized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It primarily focuses on four key aspects - diversity of seed varieties, quality of food produced, use of new seed technologies, and promotion of scientific research and development. The goal is to promote complex plant covers and the return of ancient seed varieties on the market to ensure the preservation of French genetic resources.

Increase in Food Consumption Propelling the Growth of France Seeds Market

The growing population is a major driving factor for food consumption and demand in France. According to the World Bank, the country's population grew approximately by 0.3% between 2022 and 2023, resulting in a higher per capita food consumption. As the population continues to increase in the coming years, the seed market is expected to witness demand-led growth.

Rising Agricultural Production Leading to Seeds Demand Growth

France is one of the leading agricultural producers in Europe. According to its National Agriculture Ministry, the country accounts for 17% of the overall agricultural land area in the European Union. Besides, its overall agricultural produce was recorded at EUR 74.6 billion in 2021, accounting for 18% of the total produce in the EU. As the production values increase during the forecast period, the seeds market in France will witness a major demand growth.

France Remains the Top Seed Exporter Around the Globe

France is expected to remain the largest seed exporter in the world during the forecast period. According to industry reports, the country witnessed a 3% rise in exports during 2021 with a total value recorded at EUR 1.91 billion. The highest share in the country's seed exports is held by field crops. With increasing globalization and free trade across the European Union, export values are estimated to rise further, leading to the growth of the seeds industry in France.

Growing Preference for Hybrid Seeds Creating New Market Opportunities

Farmers in France are increasingly adopting hybrid seed varieties to enhance the efficiency and productivity of their agricultural produce. Key industry players are investing in their development and research so that farmers can access improved quality seeds with features such as high-yield resistance to pest attacks, insecticides, herbicides, and tolerance to extreme climates.

France Seeds Industry Segmentation

“France Seeds Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Conventional Seeds
• Genetically Modified Seeds

Market Breakup by Crop Type

• Row Crops _x000D_ _x000D_ Fiber Crops _x000D_ Forage Crops _x000D_ Grains and Cereals _x000D_ Oil Seeds _x000D_ Pulses _x000D_ _x000D_
• Row Crops _x000D_ _x000D_ Fiber Crops _x000D_ Forage Crops _x000D_ Grains and Cereals _x000D_ Oil Seeds _x000D_ Pulses _x000D_ _x000D_
• Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_ Brassicas _x000D_ Cucurbits _x000D_ Roots and Bulbs _x000D_ Solanaceae _x000D_ Unclassified Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_
• Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_ Brassicas _x000D_ Cucurbits _x000D_ Roots and Bulbs _x000D_ Solanaceae _x000D_ Unclassified Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_
• Row Crops _x000D_ _x000D_ Fiber Crops _x000D_ Forage Crops _x000D_ Grains and Cereals _x000D_ Oil Seeds _x000D_ Pulses _x000D_ _x000D_
• Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_ Brassicas _x000D_ Cucurbits _x000D_ Roots and Bulbs _x000D_ Solanaceae _x000D_ Unclassified Vegetables _x000D_ _x000D_

Market Breakup by Treatment

• Treated Seeds
• Untreated Seeds

Market Breakup by Trait

• Herbicide Tolerance
• Insect Resistance
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• Île-de-France
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
• Nouvelle-Aquitaine
• Occitania
• Hauts-de-France
• Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Grand Est

France Seeds Market Share

Based on treatment, the market is primarily segmented into treated and untreated seeds. Seed treatment protects seeds at their most vulnerable stage and offers several benefits like prevention from damage by soil-dwelling pests, protection from diseases like seed and soil-borne disease, improvement in crop health, and boost yields which enhances food quality and security. All these factors bestow treated seeds with a dominant position in terms of market share and a positive outlook for the seed market in the country.

Leading Companies in France Seeds Market

Market players are making developments in seed technology to meet agricultural demands.

• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Corteva Inc.
• DLF Seeds A/S
• Syngenta AG
• Groupe Limagrain Holding
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
• Takii & Co., Ltd.
• Others