South Africa Forage Seed Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The report covers South Africa Forage Seed Trends and it is Segmented by Crop (Cereals, Legumes, and Grasses), by Product (Fresh Forage, Stored Forage) . The cereals are further segmented into Forage Corn, Forage Sorghum, and Other Cereals, legumes to Alfalfa and other legumes, Stored Forage to Hay and Silage.

South Africa Forage Seeds Market Size

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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2022
CAGR 6.50 %
Market Concentration Medium

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South Africa Forage Seed Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South Africa Forage Seeds Market Analysis

South Africa forage seed market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5 % during the forecast period (2020 - 2025). According to the South African National Seed Organization (Sansor), sales of forage seed in South Africa is valued at USD 30,294.2 thousand in 2018. Forage Crops such as Ryegrass and Fodder maize are majorly cultivated in South Africa which is further boosting the market for the commercial seeds. The major factors driving the market are an increase in the cultivation of forage crops and an increase in the production of ruminants. However, due to the less production of forage seeds, South Africa depends on the imports. The economic benefits of cultivating forage seeds, such as crop rotation and risk diversification will further help the forage seed market to grow in the country.

South Africa Forage Seeds Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the South Africa Forage Seed Market according to our research experts:

Increase in Forage Seed Imports

The high demand for forage seeds in the country is mainly satiated through the imports as the domestic production within the country is less. The crops such as Babala, Blue buffalo grass, Clover, Kikyo, and Lucerne are some of the major imported forage seeds. According to the ITC Trade Map, the country has imported 1.3 million tonnes of forage seeds in the year 2019 and the country has imported 185,432 kilograms of hybrid fodder sorghum seeds in the year 2018. According to the South African National Seed Organization (SANSOR), the majorly imported forage seed varieties include Cowpea, Oats, sun hemp, and Alfalfa. An increase in the demand from livestock for nutritional feed is majorly satiated through the natural forage whose seeds are available at a minimal price when compared to other commercial feeds. This has further boosted the demand for forage seeds in the country.

South Africa Forage Seed Market Key Trends

Grass Seeds Dominates the Market

Owing to the increasing growth of ruminants, the cultivation of forage crops in the country are enhancing, thereby increasing the demand for forage seeds. Grass crops such as Rye, Blue buffalo, Bottlebrush, Rhodes, Panicum, Weeping love, and Smut fingers are majorly cultivated in the country. As per ITC Trade Map, the import of ryegrass in South Africa is around USD 6,820 thousand in the year 2019. The companies are majorly focusing more on the production of open-pollinated seeds that drives the market in the country. The increasing trend of cultivating the grass for animals in the country is expected to enhance the seed market.

South Africa Forage Seed Market Growth Rate

South Africa Forage Seeds Industry Overview

South Africa forage seed market is slightly fragmented with many players dominating the market. The major players operating in South Africa are indulged in investment in R&D for innovative products, partnerships. They do opt for a market strategy in terms of pricing of products in order to sustain in the competitive market. In October 2018, Brettyoung has introduced an Alpha platform, which enhances the demand of alfalfa varieties by showcasing the top varieties which are top performers in the dormancy category defined by the dry matter yield, disease resistance, and digestibility.

South Africa Forage Seeds Market Leaders

  1. Brettyoung

  2. Agricol

  3. Dairyland Seeds

  4. DLF International Seeds

  5. Barenbrug

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Brettyoung, Agricol, Dairyland Seeds, DLF International Seeds, Barenbrug
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South Africa Forage Seeds Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Deliverables

    2. 1.2 Study Assumptions

    3. 1.3 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porters five Force Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    5. 4.5 PESTLE Analysis

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 By Crop

      1. 5.1.1 Cereals

        1. 5.1.1.1 Forage Corn

        2. 5.1.1.2 Forage Sorghum

        3. 5.1.1.3 Other Cereals

      2. 5.1.2 Legumes

        1. 5.1.2.1 Alfalfa

        2. 5.1.2.2 Other Legumes

      3. 5.1.3 Grasses

    2. 5.2 By Product

      1. 5.2.1 Fresh Forage

      2. 5.2.2 Stored Forage

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Most Adopted strategies

    2. 6.2 Market Share Analysis

    3. 6.3 Company Profiles

      1. 6.3.1 Agricol

      2. 6.3.2 Allied Seed

      3. 6.3.3 Barenbrug Holding BV

      4. 6.3.4 Brett-Young Seeds Limited

      5. 6.3.5 Dairyland Seeds

      6. 6.3.6 DLF International Seeds

      7. 6.3.7 Dynamic Seeds

      8. 6.3.8 Foster's Seed and Feed

      9. 6.3.9 Golden Acre Seeds

      10. 6.3.10 Northstar Seed Ltd.

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  8. 8. IMPACT OF COVID-19

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South Africa Forage Seeds Industry Segmentation

Forage seed is a plant material that is eaten by grazing livestock. They are also used to cultivate forage in pastures on which animals graze independently or that is cut and fed to them. The report presents an in-depth analysis of the market share, size, and trends of South Africa forage seed market. The factors affecting the market, either positively or negatively, and the competitiveness among major players in South Africa are also included in the report.

By Crop
Cereals
Forage Corn
Forage Sorghum
Other Cereals
Legumes
Alfalfa
Other Legumes
Grasses
By Product
Fresh Forage
Stored Forage
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South Africa Forage Seeds Market Research FAQs

The South Africa Forage Seed Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Brettyoung, Agricol, Dairyland Seeds, DLF International Seeds and Barenbrug are the major companies operating in the South Africa Forage Seed Market.

The report covers the South Africa Forage Seed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South Africa Forage Seed Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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South Africa Forage Seed Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)