South Asia Seed Sector Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth, Trends And Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South Asia Seed Sector Market Report is Segmented Based On Product Type (Transgenic Hybrids, Non-Transgenic Hybrids, and Open Pollinated Varieties), Crop Type (Cereals, Oilseeds, Vegetables, and Other Crops), and Geography (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Rest of South Asia). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

South Asia Seed Sector Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth, Trends And Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South Asia Seed Sector Market Size

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South Asia Seed Sector Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 5.10 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 6.67 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.52 %
Market Concentration Low

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South Asia Seed Sector Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South Asia Seed Sector Market Analysis

The South Asia Seed Market size is estimated at USD 5.10 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 6.67 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.52% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Agriculture remains a primary occupation in South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The combination of limited land availability and increasing population is driving market growth. According to the Land Use Classification - All India 2022-2023, agricultural land in the country decreased from 180.1 million hectares in FY 2021-2022 to 179.9 million hectares in FY 2022-2023. India's population increased from 1.41 billion in 2022 to 1.43 billion in 2023, as reported by the World Bank. These factors have created significant demand for high-yielding seed varieties, particularly specialty seeds such as hybrids and genetically modified varieties that offer improved yield and resistance to abiotic stress. The increasing adoption of these specialized seeds helps farmers maximize productivity from limited agricultural land while meeting the growing food demand of the expanding population.

South Asian governments provide subsidies and support for quality seed distribution to promote sustainable farming practices. The implementation of policies supporting certified seed adoption contributes to market growth by ensuring farmers have access to high-quality seeds at affordable prices. Pakistan's National Oilseed Enhancement Program (2019-20 to 2023-24) offers subsidies of Rs. 5000 (USD 17.94) per acre for Canola and Sunflower, and Rs. 2000 (USD 7.17) per acre for Sesame. These initiatives encourage farmers to transition from traditional seeds to certified varieties, improving overall agricultural productivity. The regional seed market is anticipated to grow during the forecast period, supported by increasing food demand and favorable government policies that facilitate the adoption of improved seed varieties.

South Asia Seed Sector Industry Overview

The South Asian seed sector is highly fragmented, and the top nine companies account for a small share of the market. In contrast, the rest was accounted for by various other small domestic companies. The major players in the market are Syngenta, Corteva AgriScience, Rallis India Limited, Lal Teer Seed, and HM Clause. Companies are highly focused on the introduction of new varieties of seeds during the past five years, which has led them to acquire significant market shares in the seed sector.

South Asia Seed Sector Market Leaders

  1. Corteva Agri Science

  2. Rallis India Limited

  3. Lal Teer Seed

  4. HM Clause

  5. Sungenta AG

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South Asia Seed Sector Market News

  • June 2024: Bayer partnered with Dutch potato breeder Solynta to distribute true potato seeds in India. The collaboration introduces true potato seeds as an alternative to conventional seed tubers. These seeds need 25 grams per hectare versus 2,500 kg of seed tubers, offering logistics and disease control advantages. Bayer will use its networks in India to market Solynta's hybrid potato varieties to smallholder farmers in remote regions.
  • June 2023: BASF, Syngenta, and Arisa have collaborated to establish the Wage Improvement in Seed Hybrids (WISH) initiative in India. This multi-stakeholder project aims to address child labor and promote compliance with minimum wage standards in the vegetable seed sector. The four-year project is co-funded with a grant from the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO).
  • May 2023: Bayer aims to expand direct-seeded rice cultivation to 10,000 hectares in India, with plans to support 2 million farmers across 1 million hectares by 2030.

South Asia Seed Sector Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Demand For High Yielding Seeds
    • 4.2.2 Government Initiatives and Policies
    • 4.2.3 Innovation and Development of New Seed Varieties
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Higher Costs of Hybrid & GMO Seeds
    • 4.3.2 Environmental and Climatic Challenges
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Transgenic Hybrids
    • 5.1.2 Non - Transgenic Hybrids
    • 5.1.3 Open Pollinated Varieties
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Cereals
    • 5.2.1.1 Maize
    • 5.2.1.2 Rice
    • 5.2.1.3 Wheat
    • 5.2.1.4 Sorghum
    • 5.2.1.5 Other Cereals
    • 5.2.2 Oilseeds
    • 5.2.2.1 Soybean
    • 5.2.2.2 Sunflower
    • 5.2.2.3 Cotton
    • 5.2.2.4 Other Oilseeds
    • 5.2.3 Vegetables
    • 5.2.4 Other Crops
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 India
    • 5.3.2 Pakistan
    • 5.3.3 Bangladesh
    • 5.3.4 Rest of South Asia

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Syngenta AG
    • 6.3.2 Corteva Agri Science
    • 6.3.3 Rallis India Limited
    • 6.3.4 Lal Teer Seed
    • 6.3.5 HM. Clause
    • 6.3.6 Bayer AG
    • 6.3.7 Kaveri Seeds
    • 6.3.8 Advanta Seeds
    • 6.3.9 Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
    • 6.3.10 Takii Seed Pvt Ltd
    • 6.3.11 Rasi Seeds Pvt Ltd
    • 6.3.12 East-West Seed International
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South Asia Seed Sector Industry Segmentation

A seed is the ripened fertilized ovule of a flowering plant containing an embryo and capable normally of germination to produce a new plant. The South Asia Seed Sector Market is segmented based on Product Type (Transgenic Hybrids, Non-Transgenic hybrids, and Open Pollinated Varieties), Crop Type (Cereals, Oilseeds, Vegetables, and Other Crops), and Geography (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Rest of South Asia). The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

Product Type Transgenic Hybrids
Non - Transgenic Hybrids
Open Pollinated Varieties
Crop Type Cereals Maize
Rice
Wheat
Sorghum
Other Cereals
Oilseeds Soybean
Sunflower
Cotton
Other Oilseeds
Vegetables
Other Crops
Geography India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Rest of South Asia
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South Asia Seed Sector Market Research FAQs

How big is the South Asia Seed Sector Market?

The South Asia Seed Sector Market size is expected to reach USD 5.10 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.52% to reach USD 6.67 billion by 2030.

What is the current South Asia Seed Sector Market size?

In 2025, the South Asia Seed Sector Market size is expected to reach USD 5.10 billion.

Who are the key players in South Asia Seed Sector Market?

Corteva Agri Science, Rallis India Limited, Lal Teer Seed, HM Clause and Sungenta AG are the major companies operating in the South Asia Seed Sector Market.

What years does this South Asia Seed Sector Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South Asia Seed Sector Market size was estimated at USD 4.82 billion. The report covers the South Asia Seed Sector Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Asia Seed Sector Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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