Europe Vegetable Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 2.45 Billion |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 3.66 Billion |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 6.94 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Russia |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Europe Vegetable Seed Market Analysis
The Europe Vegetable Seed Market size is estimated at 2.45 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 3.66 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.94% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
2.45 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
3.66 Billion
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
5.81 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
6.94 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop Family
12.26 %
value share, Roots & Bulbs, 2023
It is the largest due to the increase in market value, the increase in demand by processing industries, and the availability of high-yielding varieties in the market.
Largest Market by Country
19.89 %
value share, Russia, 2023
It is the largest segment because of the increase in the cultivation area, the adoption of protected cultivation, and the use of hybrid seeds.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop Family
5.38 %
Projected CAGR, Solanaceae, 2024-2030
There is an increase in the demand for Solanaceae crops by the processing industry, and Romania and Italy are leading producers of chili and eggplant, respectively.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
11.25 %
Projected CAGR, Russia, 2024-2030
Russia is the largest country with a vast agricultural growing area in the region and has implemented high usage of commercial seeds, leading to the fastest growth.
Leading Market Player
10.89 %
market share, Syngenta Group, 2022
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The company has invested heavily in the expansion of its manufacturing bases. It has invested USD 2.64 million in Spain's R&D centre, for developing and launching new vegetable seeds.
Hybrids dominate the vegetable seed market in the region with increasing demand for protected and organic cultivation methods
- The hybrid seed segment dominated the European vegetable seed market. Hybrids are largely developed in peas, tomatoes, onions, and carrots, which occupied 37.2%, 7.6%, 6.9%, and 6.8% of the European hybrid vegetable seed market, respectively, in 2022. These are the most traded and consumed vegetables in the region.
- In 2022, unclassified vegetables and roots & bulbs segments held a major share of 55% and 13.1%, respectively, in the region's hybrid vegetable seed market. Hybrid vegetable seeds have improved shelf-life traits and higher yields, boosting their preference among vegetable growers.
- The open-pollinated varieties are largely developed in peas, pumpkin & squash, and lettuce, which together accounted for 45.9% of the OPV vegetable seed market in 2022. Russia, Italy, and Germany were the major vegetable-producing countries using open-pollinated varieties (OPVs), which accounted for 37.5% of the European OPV vegetable seed market in 2022.
- The organic farming area in Europe increased by 26% between 2016 and 2021. The organic area under farming was 17.09 million ha in 2021. Therefore, non-transgenic hybrid seeds and OPVs are estimated to experience huge demand during the forecast period.
- Bayer intended to expand its vegetable seed offerings under the new segment to include organically produced seeds. The launch will concentrate on certified organic production of three major crops for the greenhouse and glasshouse market, namely, tomato, sweet pepper, and cucumber.
- Therefore, the increase in demand for vegetables from the fresh food market and higher yield with commercial varieties are estimated to drive the hybrids faster in the region, with a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period.
Russia dominated the region's vegetable seed market due to higher area under cultivation and higher usage of commercial seeds
- In Europe, the demand for vegetables is growing rapidly. It contributed 19.3% to the global vegetable seed market in terms of value in 2022. The region is a significant producer of brassicas, holding a share of 26.4% in the global brassicas seed market in 2022.
- Russia is the major market in the Europen region. In 2022, the vegetable seed segment accounted for 28.2% of the seed market in Russia. The major vegetables grown in the country are Solanaceae vegetables. Tomato is a major vegetable in the Russian market, accounting for USD 32.2 million in 2022. The ban on Turkish tomato imports made Russia self-sufficient in tomato production by cultivating more tomatoes in the country.
- Spain held second in the region by accounting for a 12.3% share in 2022. The vegetable sector plays a crucial role in Spain's economy, and it fulfills vegetable demand not only from the domestic market but also from the rest of Europe. The vegetable cultivation area in the country accounted for about 5.0% of the total acreage in 2022.
- In 2022, France accounted for 9.0% of the region's vegetable seed market. Unclassified vegetables are France's major crop segment, accounting for 60.8% of the French vegetable seed market in 2022. This is because the demand for leafy vegetables is growing in the country. Other major countries in the region include Ukraine, Germany, and Italy.
- In Europe, the area under cultivation for vegetables decreased from 8.7 million ha to 8.3 million ha between 2017 and 2022. However, there is an increasing demand for vegetables for consumption, which can be catered to by increased productivity through improved varieties. Therefore, the demand for improved seeds is anticipated to increase in the region during the forecast period.
Europe Vegetable Seed Market Trends
Roots and bulbs dominate the vegetable cultivation in Europe due to their high-income potential and strong domestic demand
- Europe had nearly 9 million hectares of land dedicated to vegetable cultivation in 2022, accounting for 5.4% of the region's total cultivation area. The largest vegetable-growing areas in Europe are located in France, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey, which collectively accounted for 60.5% of the region's vegetable area cultivated in 2022.
- The roots and bulbs segment was the largest segment in terms of acreage in Europe, accounting for 46% of the total area under vegetable crops in 2022. Among roots and bulb crops, the area under onion increased because of high demand in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. The acreage of onions is expanding yearly due to several producers choosing to start growing onions because onion prices are estimated to remain high. This trend is estimated to drive the onion seed market. The area under cultivation of onion increased from 420 thousand ha in 2020 to 433.1 thousand ha in 2022. Potato is a major crop in the region, accounting for 39.8% of the vegetable area in 2022. The acreage of potatoes in Europe has been declining. For instance, in 2022, the area decreased by 9% from 4.9 million ha in 2017 due to a sharp decline from the major producing countries such as Poland and Romania.
- The area under tomato cultivation in Europe increased from 585.2 thousand ha in 2021 to 592.4 thousand ha in 2022 due to the increase in the price of fresh produce coupled with growing consumption and demand from the processing industry. For instance, the consumption of tomatoes in Europe increased from 6,500 metric tons in 2017 to 7,159 metric tons in 2022, and tomatoes for processing accounted for 11,000 metric tons in 2022, which increased by 7% from the previous year. Therefore, these factors are estimated to drive the growth of the seed market.
There has been an increase in the use of hybrids with disease-resistant and high uniformity carrot and cauliflower traits
- The production of carrots and cauliflower & broccoli is becoming increasingly challenging due to climate change, diseases, and pest attacks. Therefore, the demand for seeds with traits such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, uniformity, and higher yield potential is driving the growth of the market.
- The growth of carrot and cauliflower plants is greatly influenced by abiotic stresses such as low nitrogen content, heat, flooding, drought, and salinity. These adverse conditions significantly decrease the yield of these crops. Consequently, there is a higher demand for seed varieties that possess tolerance to abiotic stresses in the region.
- In recent years, the adoption of hybrid seeds containing disease-resistant traits against powdery mildew, Alternaria spots, and bolting has significantly boosted yield. For instance, the yield of cauliflower and broccoli surged to 167,803 hg/ha in 2021 from 167,168 hg/ha in 2019. Similarly, carrot yield rose to 386,331 hg/ha from 367,359 during the same period.
- Quality traits such as desirable internal and external colors, long carrot roots, and high uniformity in cauliflower crowns and curds are widely valued for their aesthetic appeal to consumers. Because of these factors, key players in the region have developed a diverse portfolio suitable for specific climatic conditions of the countries. For instance, in the United Kingdom, Rijk Zwaan offers cauliflower varieties like Dexter RZ F1, Lavender RZ F1, and Stabilis RZ F1, all of which exhibit high uniformity characteristics.
- Furthermore, farmers are cultivating crops with additional traits such as extended shelf life, prolonged storage capabilities, tolerance to cracking, early to medium maturing varieties, and high dry matter content in the region.
OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Disease-resistant hybrids of cabbage and tomato seeds with wider adaptability are in higher demand in the region
- Hybrid breeding is the most popular technique employed in developing vegetable seeds
Europe Vegetable Seed Industry Overview
The Europe Vegetable Seed Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 38.11%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Groupe Limagrain, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
Europe 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, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Sakata Seeds Corporation, Takii and Co. Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
Europe 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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Europe 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. Carrot, Cauliflower and Broccoli
2.2.2. Tomato & Cabbage
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. France
3.4.2. Germany
3.4.3. Italy
3.4.4. Netherlands
3.4.5. Poland
3.4.6. Romania
3.4.7. Russia
3.4.8. Spain
3.4.9. Turkey
3.4.10. Ukraine
3.4.11. United Kingdom
3.4.12. Rest of Europe
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. KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
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, EUROPE, 2017-2022
- Figure 2:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CARROT TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 3:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 4:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR TOMATO TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 5:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR CABBAGE TRAITS, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 6:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, EUROPE, 2022
- Figure 7:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 9:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 15:
- VALUE SHARE OF HYBRIDS VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 16:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 17:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 18:
- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 22:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CULTIVATION MECHANISM CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN OPEN FIELD, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 25:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN OPEN FIELD BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 26:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 27:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE SHARE OF SEEDS SOWN IN PROTECTED CULTIVATION BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 29:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 32:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP FAMILY CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF CABBAGE SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF CABBAGE SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF CABBAGE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF CARROT SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF CARROT SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF CARROT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER BRASSICAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF CUCUMBER & GHERKIN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF PUMPKIN & SQUASH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 59:
- VOLUME OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER CUCURBITS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 62:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 63:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 64:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF GARLIC SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF GARLIC SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 68:
- VALUE SHARE OF GARLIC SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 69:
- VOLUME OF ONION SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF ONION SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF ONION SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 72:
- VOLUME OF POTATO SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 73:
- VALUE OF POTATO SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 74:
- VALUE SHARE OF POTATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 75:
- VOLUME OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER ROOTS & BULBS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 78:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 79:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 80:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF CHILLI SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF CHILLI SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHILLI SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF EGGPLANT SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF EGGPLANT SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF EGGPLANT SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 88:
- VOLUME OF TOMATO SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 89:
- VALUE OF TOMATO SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF TOMATO SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 91:
- VOLUME OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 92:
- VALUE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 93:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SOLANACEAE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 94:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 95:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 96:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 97:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 98:
- VOLUME OF ASPARAGUS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 99:
- VALUE OF ASPARAGUS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 100:
- VALUE SHARE OF ASPARAGUS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 101:
- VOLUME OF LETTUCE SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 102:
- VALUE OF LETTUCE SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 103:
- VALUE SHARE OF LETTUCE SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 104:
- VOLUME OF OKRA SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 105:
- VALUE OF OKRA SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 106:
- VALUE SHARE OF OKRA SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 107:
- VOLUME OF PEAS SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 108:
- VALUE OF PEAS SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 109:
- VALUE SHARE OF PEAS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 110:
- VOLUME OF SPINACH SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 111:
- VALUE OF SPINACH SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 112:
- VALUE SHARE OF SPINACH SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 113:
- VOLUME OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 114:
- VALUE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 115:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER UNCLASSIFIED VEGETABLES SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 116:
- VOLUME OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 117:
- VALUE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 118:
- VOLUME SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 119:
- VALUE SHARE OF VEGETABLES SEED BY COUNTRY, %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 120:
- VOLUME OF FRANCE VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 121:
- VALUE OF FRANCE VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF FRANCE VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF GERMANY VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF GERMANY VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF GERMANY VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF ITALY VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF ITALY VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF ITALY VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF NETHERLANDS VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF NETHERLANDS VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF NETHERLANDS VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF POLAND VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF POLAND VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF POLAND VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF ROMANIA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF ROMANIA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF ROMANIA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF RUSSIA VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF RUSSIA VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF RUSSIA VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VALUE OF SPAIN VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF SPAIN VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF TURKEY VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF TURKEY VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF TURKEY VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF UKRAINE VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF UKRAINE VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF UKRAINE VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF UNITED KINGDOM VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF UNITED KINGDOM VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF UNITED KINGDOM VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- VOLUME OF REST OF EUROPE VEGETABLES SEED, METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF REST OF EUROPE VEGETABLES SEED, USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF EUROPE VEGETABLES SEED BY CROP, %, EUROPE, 2023 AND 2030
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- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, EUROPE, 2017-2023
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Europe 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. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.
- The hybrid seed segment dominated the European vegetable seed market. Hybrids are largely developed in peas, tomatoes, onions, and carrots, which occupied 37.2%, 7.6%, 6.9%, and 6.8% of the European hybrid vegetable seed market, respectively, in 2022. These are the most traded and consumed vegetables in the region.
- In 2022, unclassified vegetables and roots & bulbs segments held a major share of 55% and 13.1%, respectively, in the region's hybrid vegetable seed market. Hybrid vegetable seeds have improved shelf-life traits and higher yields, boosting their preference among vegetable growers.
- The open-pollinated varieties are largely developed in peas, pumpkin & squash, and lettuce, which together accounted for 45.9% of the OPV vegetable seed market in 2022. Russia, Italy, and Germany were the major vegetable-producing countries using open-pollinated varieties (OPVs), which accounted for 37.5% of the European OPV vegetable seed market in 2022.
- The organic farming area in Europe increased by 26% between 2016 and 2021. The organic area under farming was 17.09 million ha in 2021. Therefore, non-transgenic hybrid seeds and OPVs are estimated to experience huge demand during the forecast period.
- Bayer intended to expand its vegetable seed offerings under the new segment to include organically produced seeds. The launch will concentrate on certified organic production of three major crops for the greenhouse and glasshouse market, namely, tomato, sweet pepper, and cucumber.
- Therefore, the increase in demand for vegetables from the fresh food market and higher yield with commercial varieties are estimated to drive the hybrids faster in the region, with a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period.
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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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