North America Vegetable Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.94 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 2.64 Billion |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 5.28 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
Major Players |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
North America Vegetable Seed Market Analysis
The North America Vegetable Seed Market size is estimated at 1.94 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 2.64 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.28% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
1.94 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
2.64 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
6.05 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
5.28 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop Family
27.72 %
value share, Cucurbits, 2023
The expansion of cultivation area and the increasing consumption of cucurbit due to increasing health awareness such as lowering of cholesterol and anti-oxidant effects.
Largest Market by Country
69.14 %
value share, United States, 2023
The subsidies provided by the government for organic cultivation, adoption of advanced technologies, and increased crop returns helped the country to be a leader in the region.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop Family
6.96 %
Projected CAGR, Solanaceae, 2024-2030
It is the fastest growing due to the increased production and growing demand from the processing industry and its adaptable nature to wider growing environments.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
5.71 %
Projected CAGR, Mexico, 2024-2030
Mexico is the leading producer of vegetables, using protected cultivation, favorable weather conditions, and favorable prices, which has led to an increase in cultivation.
Leading Market Player
19.57 %
market share, Bayer AG, 2022
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It primarily focuses on product innovation and expanding its regional facilities. It has opened a new distribution center in the US to provide access to all its varieties.
Hybrids dominate the market due to advancements in breeding technologies and growing consumer preference for quality produce
- Hybrids were the fastest-growing segment in the North American vegetable seed market. They accounted for 92.8% of overall vegetables cultivated in the region in 2022. The usage of hybrids increased due to growing consumer preference for quality produce and changing dietary habits, which led to increasing demand for higher-quality crops, driving the adoption of hybrid seeds.
- Cucumber and gherkin held the major share in the hybrid vegetable seed market, followed by cauliflower, broccoli, tomato, and pumpkin & squash. Hybrids are preferred more for these crops because of the improving characteristics of the resulting plants, such as better yield, greater uniformity, improved color, and disease resistance.
- The United States held a large market in hybrid vegetables in North America, with a 70.7% share in 2022. This is because the country has a robust agricultural research and development infrastructure, enabling the creation of innovative hybrid seed varieties with improved traits and higher yields. The major states with increased usage of hybrids in the country are California, North Dakota, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- The open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives market in North America was valued at USD 124.8 million in 2022. Solanaceae held the largest share, 34.1%, in the open-pollinated varieties seed market value in 2022. This is because Solanaceae often exhibit natural variability in traits, making open-pollinated varieties suitable for maintaining a range of genetic traits.
- The growing consumer preference for quality produce, advancements in breeding technologies, and growing demand for naturally variable traits are estimated to drive the overall seed market in the region.
The United States dominated the market due to higher area and higher usage of commercial hybrids.
- North America is among the leading vegetable-producing regions in the world, and the seed market was valued at USD 1,750.4 million in 2022.
- In 2022, the United States had the largest seed market in the region, with vegetables growing in an area of 1.6 million ha, which decreased by 11.0% compared to the acreage of 2017. The decrease in the area is because of the increase in commercial row crops area, and the farmers are able to meet the production demand with the use of high-yielding hybrid varieties.
- The United States accounted for 69.1% of the North American vegetable seed market in 2022. Hybrids held the major share, accounting for 94.9% of the country's vegetable seed market in 2022. The high-yielding capacity of hybrids along with the pest resistance is driving the market for hybrids.
- Mexico is the second-largest producer of vegetables in the region, followed by Canada, accounted for 5.3% and 2.1% of the global vegetable seed market in 2022, respectively. Solanaceae and roots and bulbs are the major crop families in terms of acreage occupied for cultivation. The two families alone accounted for 60.4% of the total vegetable cultivation area in the country in 2022. Moreover, growing demand for vegetables is projected to drive the market.
- In North America, Canada is one of the major vegetable seed markets. In 2022, it accounted for 4.1% of the total seed market in the country. The major vegetables grown in the country are tomatoes, green peas, carrots, green beans, onions, cabbage, and broccoli. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and lettuce share major acreage under protected cultivation in Canada.
- The higher usage of hybrids, growing demand for vegetables, and high area under cultivation are the factors anticipated to drive the market.
North America Vegetable Seed Market Trends
Peas are the major vegetable crop cultivated in the region due to their high demand from food processing industries and daily consumption
- The area under cultivation for vegetables in North America was low compared to row crops, accounting for 2.6% of the total area cultivated in 2022. In the region, the area under vegetable cultivation showed a decline of 9.8% in 2022 compared to 2016 due to a shift towards other crops, including soybean and cotton, adverse weather conditions, and pest pressure. Vegetables are more vulnerable to adverse weather, leading to a higher risk of failure. Also, there is a decrease in the overall arable land and an increase in soil erosion and salinity in the soil, making it unsuitable for vegetable crops.
- The unclassified vegetable segment had the largest share of the area used for the cultivation of vegetables. The segment had a share of 55% in 2022, as the region is one of the major producers of peas. The largest crop in the region concerning the area occupied was peas, which accounted for 43.0% of the total area under vegetables in the region in 2022. This dominance was due to the significant usage of the crop in daily diets and food processing industries.
- In 2022, the United States was the largest country in the region in terms of the area under vegetable production, which held 27.2% of the vegetable production area in North America. The area under the cultivation of vegetables was decreasing in the country due to growing urbanization in the rural areas and deteriorating farmlands due to the extensive use of chemicals. Mexico is the second-largest country in the region with respect to the area under vegetables, accounting for `an 8.7% share in 2022. Vegetables are important crops in the country due to increased demand from domestic and neighboring countries such as the United States. The United States was the largest importer of vegetables from Mexico.
Increasing demand for fungal and viral disease-resistant Brassicaceae seeds in the region
- Cucumber is one of the major cucurbit crops grown widely in the region. More than 97% of the seeds consumed in the region in 2022 were hybrid. Disease resistance, heat tolerance, cold resistance, wider adaptability to all seasons, early-matured varieties, suitability to the greenhouse and polyhouse cultivation, and other quality traits such as size, shape, and color of the fruit are the major traits cultivated in the country. Traits with resistance to viral diseases (cucumber mosaic and yellow mosaic virus) and fungal diseases have huge demand in the region, especially in protected conditions.
- Cabbage is a major vegetable type in brassicas as it is widely cultivated, and high demand for high-value products is growing in domestic and international markets. Popular traits available in the region are disease resistance, head weight, foliage color, adaptability to wide seasons (as cabbage is cold-specific), early maturity, uniform maturity, and mid-, early, and late maturities. Resistance to foliar diseases, size of heads, and head weight are the major traits that have a high demand, as they help in increasing yield productivity per hectare.Therefore, these traits are expected to continue to gain popularity during the forecast period. For instance, major companies breeding the cucumber and cabbage traits are Enza Zaden, Bayer AG, Bejo Zaden BV, Syngenta, BASF SE, and Rijk Zwaan Zaadhandel BV.
- High demand for resistance to foliar diseases, heat tolerance, and viral diseases are the factors expected to increase the demand for improved seed varieties produced by the major companies during the forecast period.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Seeds resistant to viral and fungal diseases and long shelf-life traits are driving the tomato and onion seed market
- Hybrid breeding is highly used in the North American vegetable seed market due to the evolving preferences of consumers for vegetables with good appearance, taste, and shelf-life
North America Vegetable Seed Industry Overview
The North America Vegetable Seed Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 63.07%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Groupe Limagrain, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
North America Vegetable Seed Market Leaders
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Groupe Limagrain
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
Syngenta Group
Other important companies include Bejo Zaden BV, Enza Zaden, Nong Woo Bio, Sakata Seeds Corporation, Takii and Co.,Ltd..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
North America Vegetable Seed Market News
- July 2023: Takii Seeds introduced a new variety of winter carrots called Fuyu Chiaki. These carrots are well-adapted to winter conditions and exhibit good cold resistance. Additionally, they can thrive in a wide range of soils, making them a versatile choice for farmers.
- July 2023: Enza Zaden introduced new lettuce varieties that exhibit high resistance to three new Bermian races, namely, Bl: 38EU, Bl: 39EU, and Bl: 40EU. The new lettuce varieties not only offer high resistance to these races but also have the capability to grow in various soil types while still achieving high yields.
- July 2023: Enza Zaden acquired the carrot breeding program from the German company Carosem. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Enza Zaden's product portfolio by incorporating carrot seeds with several commercial varieties and inventories.
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North America Vegetable Seed Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Area Under Cultivation
2.1.1. Vegetables
2.2. Most Popular Traits
2.2.1. Cucumber & Cabbage
2.2.2. Tomato & Onion
2.3. Breeding Techniques
2.3.1. Vegetables
2.4. Regulatory Framework
2.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Breeding Technology
3.1.1. Hybrids
3.1.2. Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
3.2. Cultivation Mechanism
3.2.1. Open Field
3.2.2. Protected Cultivation
3.3. Crop Family
3.3.1. Brassicas
3.3.1.1. Cabbage
3.3.1.2. Carrot
3.3.1.3. Cauliflower & Broccoli
3.3.1.4. Other Brassicas
3.3.2. Cucurbits
3.3.2.1. Cucumber & Gherkin
3.3.2.2. Pumpkin & Squash
3.3.2.3. Other Cucurbits
3.3.3. Roots & Bulbs
3.3.3.1. Garlic
3.3.3.2. Onion
3.3.3.3. Potato
3.3.3.4. Other Roots & Bulbs
3.3.4. Solanaceae
3.3.4.1. Chilli
3.3.4.2. Eggplant
3.3.4.3. Tomato
3.3.4.4. Other Solanaceae
3.3.5. Unclassified Vegetables
3.3.5.1. Asparagus
3.3.5.2. Lettuce
3.3.5.3. Okra
3.3.5.4. Peas
3.3.5.5. Spinach
3.3.5.6. Other Unclassified Vegetables
3.4. Country
3.4.1. Canada
3.4.2. Mexico
3.4.3. United States
3.4.4. Rest of North America
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. BASF SE
4.4.2. Bayer AG
4.4.3. Bejo Zaden BV
4.4.4. Enza Zaden
4.4.5. Groupe Limagrain
4.4.6. Nong Woo Bio
4.4.7. Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
4.4.8. Sakata Seeds Corporation
4.4.9. Syngenta Group
4.4.10. Takii and Co.,Ltd.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Global Market Size and DROs
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- AREA UNDER CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, HECTARE, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 2:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CUCUMBER TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 3:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CABBAGE TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 4:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR TOMATO TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 5:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR ONION TRAITS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 6:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 15:
- VALUE SHARE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 18:
- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 25:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN OPEN FIELD BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF CABBAGE SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF CABBAGE SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF CABBAGE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF CARROT SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF CARROT SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF CARROT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF GARLIC SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF GARLIC SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF GARLIC SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF ONION SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF ONION SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF ONION SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF POTATO SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF POTATO SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF POTATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 79:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF CHILLI SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF CHILLI SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHILLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF EGGPLANT SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF EGGPLANT SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF EGGPLANT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF TOMATO SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF TOMATO SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF TOMATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 92:
- VALUE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 93:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 94:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 95:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 96:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 97:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 98:
- VOLUME OF ASPARAGUS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 99:
- VALUE OF ASPARAGUS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 100:
- VALUE SHARE OF ASPARAGUS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 101:
- VOLUME OF LETTUCE SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 102:
- VALUE OF LETTUCE SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 103:
- VALUE SHARE OF LETTUCE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 104:
- VOLUME OF OKRA SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 105:
- VALUE OF OKRA SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 106:
- VALUE SHARE OF OKRA SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 107:
- VOLUME OF PEAS SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 108:
- VALUE OF PEAS SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 109:
- VALUE SHARE OF PEAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 110:
- VOLUME OF SPINACH SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 111:
- VALUE OF SPINACH SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 112:
- VALUE SHARE OF SPINACH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 113:
- VOLUME OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 114:
- VALUE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 115:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 116:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 117:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 118:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 119:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 120:
- VOLUME OF CANADA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 121:
- VALUE OF CANADA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 122:
- VALUE SHARE OF CANADA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF MEXICO VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF MEXICO VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF MEXICO VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF UNITED STATES VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF UNITED STATES VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF UNITED STATES VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF NORTH AMERICA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
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- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2023
North America Vegetable Seed Industry Segmentation
Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives are covered as segments by Breeding Technology. Open Field, Protected Cultivation are covered as segments by Cultivation Mechanism. Brassicas, Cucurbits, Roots & Bulbs, Solanaceae, Unclassified Vegetables are covered as segments by Crop Family. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- Hybrids were the fastest-growing segment in the North American vegetable seed market. They accounted for 92.8% of overall vegetables cultivated in the region in 2022. The usage of hybrids increased due to growing consumer preference for quality produce and changing dietary habits, which led to increasing demand for higher-quality crops, driving the adoption of hybrid seeds.
- Cucumber and gherkin held the major share in the hybrid vegetable seed market, followed by cauliflower, broccoli, tomato, and pumpkin & squash. Hybrids are preferred more for these crops because of the improving characteristics of the resulting plants, such as better yield, greater uniformity, improved color, and disease resistance.
- The United States held a large market in hybrid vegetables in North America, with a 70.7% share in 2022. This is because the country has a robust agricultural research and development infrastructure, enabling the creation of innovative hybrid seed varieties with improved traits and higher yields. The major states with increased usage of hybrids in the country are California, North Dakota, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
- The open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivatives market in North America was valued at USD 124.8 million in 2022. Solanaceae held the largest share, 34.1%, in the open-pollinated varieties seed market value in 2022. This is because Solanaceae often exhibit natural variability in traits, making open-pollinated varieties suitable for maintaining a range of genetic traits.
- The growing consumer preference for quality produce, advancements in breeding technologies, and growing demand for naturally variable traits are estimated to drive the overall seed market in the region.
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Market Definition
- Commercial Seed - For the purpose of this study, only commercial seeds have been included as part of the scope. Farm-saved Seeds, which are not commercially labeled are excluded from scope, even though a minor percentage of farm-saved seeds are exchanged commercially among farmers. The scope also excludes vegetatively reproduced crops and plant parts, which may be commercially sold in the market.
- Crop Acreage - While calculating the acreage under different crops, the Gross Cropped Area has been considered. Also known as Area Harvested, according to the Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO), this includes the total area cultivated under a particular crop across seasons.
- Seed Replacement Rate - Seed Replacement Rate is the percentage of area sown out of the total area of crop planted in the season by using certified/quality seeds other than the farm-saved seed.
- Protected Cultivation - The report defines protected cultivation as the process of growing crops in a controlled environment. This includes greenhouses, glasshouses, hydroponics, aeroponics, or any other cultivation system that protects the crop against any abiotic stress. However, cultivation in an open field using plastic mulch is excluded from this definition and is included under open field.
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Row Crops | These are usually the field crops which include the different crop categories like grains & cereals, oilseeds, fiber crops like cotton, pulses, and forage crops. |
Solanaceae | These are the family of flowering plants which includes tomato, chili, eggplants, and other crops. |
Cucurbits | It represents a gourd family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. The major crops considered for this study include Cucumber & Gherkin, Pumpkin and squash, and other crops. |
Brassicas | It is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family. It includes crops such as carrots, cabbage, cauliflower & broccoli. |
Roots & Bulbs | The roots and bulbs segment includes onion, garlic, potato, and other crops. |
Unclassified Vegetables | This segment in the report includes the crops which don’t belong to any of the above-mentioned categories. These include crops such as okra, asparagus, lettuce, peas, spinach, and others. |
Hybrid Seed | It is the first generation of the seed produced by controlling cross-pollination and by combining two or more varieties, or species. |
Transgenic Seed | It is a seed that is genetically modified to contain certain desirable input and/or output traits. |
Non-Transgenic Seed | The seed produced through cross-pollination without any genetic modification. |
Open-Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | Open-pollinated varieties produce seeds true to type as they cross-pollinate only with other plants of the same variety. |
Other Solanaceae | The crops considered under other Solanaceae include bell peppers and other different peppers based on the locality of the respective countries. |
Other Brassicaceae | The crops considered under other brassicas include radishes, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and kale. |
Other Roots & Bulbs | The crops considered under other roots & bulbs include Sweet Potatoes and cassava. |
Other Cucurbits | The crops considered under other cucurbits include gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, Snake gourd, and others). |
Other Grains & Cereals | The crops considered under other grains & cereals include Barley, Buck Wheat, Canary Seed, Triticale, Oats, Millets, and Rye. |
Other Fibre Crops | The crops considered under other fibers include Hemp, Jute, Agave fibers, Flax, Kenaf, Ramie, Abaca, Sisal, and Kapok. |
Other Oilseeds | The crops considered under other oilseeds include Ground nut, Hempseed, Mustard seed, Castor seeds, safflower seeds, Sesame seeds, and Linseeds. |
Other Forage Crops | The crops considered under other forages include Napier grass, Oat grass, White clover, Ryegrass, and Timothy. Other forage crops were considered based on the locality of the respective countries. |
Pulses | Pigeon peas, Lentils, Broad and horse beans, Vetches, Chickpeas, Cowpeas, Lupins, and Bambara beans are the crops considered under pulses. |
Other Unclassified Vegetables | The crops considered under other unclassified vegetables include Artichokes, Cassava Leaves, Leeks, Chicory, and String beans. |
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