Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market by Type (Brassica, Cucurbit, Leafy, Root-bulb, and Solanaceae), Trait (GM and Conventional), Form (Organic and Inorganic), Farm type (Indoor and Outdoor), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The global fruit & vegetable seeds market is estimated to be valued at USD 8.77 billion in 2016 and projected to reach USD 14.00 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.10% from 2016. Growth in the market can be attributed to the factors such as demand for nutritional food, innovative production practices, new product offerings to combat pest incidences & yield improvement, and advent of modernization of agriculture.

The global market has been segmented on the basis of type, trait, form, and farm type. It has been further segmented on the basis of region into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of the World (RoW). The main objectives of the report are to define, segment, and project the market size of the global market with respect to the above-mentioned segmentations and provide a detailed study of key factors influencing the growth of the market, along with profiling the key players in the market and their core competencies.

Years considered for this report are as follows:

2015 – Base Year
2016 – Estimated Year
2022 – Projected Year

Research Methodology

This report includes estimations of market sizes for value (USD million) with the base year as 2015, and forecast period from 2016 to 2022. Top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the fruit & vegetable seeds market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary sources such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and their market share in respective regions has been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and were verified through primary sources.

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Target Audience

The stakeholders for the report includes:

• Fruit & vegetable seeds manufacturers
• Fruit & vegetable seeds product exporters & importers
• Fruits & vegetables manufacturers and suppliers

“The study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments.”

Scope of the Report

The market has been segmented as follows:

On the basis of Type:

• Brassica
• Cucurbit
• Leafy
• Root-bulb
• Solanaceae

On the basis of Trait:

• GM
• Conventional

On the basis of Form:

• Organic
• Inorganic

On the basis of Farm Type:

• Indoor
• Outdoor

On the basis of Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• RoW (which include South Africa and others)

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Product Analysis

• Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
    1.4 Periodization Considered for the Study
    1.5 Currency Considered
    1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Macro Indicators
           2.2.1 Increasing Population
           2.2.2 Decline in Arable Land
    2.3 Market Size Estimation
           2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations
           2.5.1 Assumptions
           2.5.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 29)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 34)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the this Market
    4.2 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market: Key Countries
    4.3 Life Cycle Analysis: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Region
    4.4 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Type
    4.5 Developed vs Emerging Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Markets
    4.6 Market, By Farm Type & Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 40)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 By Type
           5.2.2 By Trait
           5.2.3 By Form
           5.2.4 By Farm Type
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Growing Market for Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
                    5.3.1.2 Increase in Seed Replacement Rate
                    5.3.1.3 Innovations in Mechanical Inputs on Farms
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Regulations in Cultivation of GM Crops
                    5.3.2.2 Varying Climatic Conditions
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Diversified Demand and Specialized Cultivation of Food Crops
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Long Duration of New Plant Biotechnology Trait R&D Process
    5.4 Value Chain Analysis
    5.5 Supply Chain Analysis
           5.5.1 Prominent Companies
           5.5.2 Small & Medium Enterprises
           5.5.3 End-Users
           5.5.4 Key Influencers

6 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Type (Page No. - 50)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Brassica
           6.2.1 CABBage
           6.2.2 Cauliflower
           6.2.3 Broccoli
    6.3 Cucurbit
           6.3.1 Melon
           6.3.2 Watermelon
           6.3.3 Cucumber
           6.3.4 Squash
    6.4 Leafy
           6.4.1 Lettuce
           6.4.2 Spinach
    6.5 Root Bulb
           6.5.1 Onion
           6.5.2 Carrot
    6.6 Solanaceae
           6.6.1 Pepper
           6.6.2 Eggplant
           6.6.3 Tomato
    6.7 Other Seeds

7 Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market, By Trait (Page No. - 60)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 GM
    7.3 Conventional

8 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Form (Page No. - 64)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Organic
    8.3 Inorganic

9 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Farm Type (Page No. - 68)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Indoor
           9.2.1 Vertical Farming
           9.2.2 Greenhouse
           9.2.3 Hydroponics
    9.3 Outdoor
           9.3.1 Field
           9.3.2 Gardens
           9.3.3 Nurseries

10 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market, By Region (Page No. - 74)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 U.S.
             10.2.2 Canada
             10.2.3 Mexico
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 Spain
             10.3.2 U.K.
             10.3.3 Italy
             10.3.4 France
             10.3.5 Germany
             10.3.6 Rest of Europe
     10.4 Asia-Pacific
             10.4.1 China
             10.4.2 Japan
             10.4.3 India
             10.4.4 Indonesia
             10.4.5 Australia
             10.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
     10.5 Latin America
             10.5.1 Brazil
             10.5.2 Argentina
             10.5.3 Rest of Latin America
             10.5.4 Rest of the World (RoW)
             10.5.5 South Africa
             10.5.6 Others in RoW

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 99)
     11.1 Overview
     11.2 Market Share Analysis
     11.3 Competitive Situation & Trends
             11.3.1 New Product Launches
             11.3.2 Investments & Expansions
             11.3.3 Acquisitions
             11.3.4 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Mergers

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 106)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View)*
     12.1 Bayer Cropscience AG
     12.2 Syngenta AG
     12.3 Monsanto Company
     12.4 Groupe Limagrain
     12.5 Takii & Co., Ltd.
     12.6 Advanta Limited
     12.7 Sakata Seed Corporation
     12.8 Mahyco
     12.9 Western Bio Vegetable Seeds Ltd.
     12.10 Mahindra Agri (Samriddhi)

“ * The companies listed are a representative sample of the market’s ecosystem and in no particular order”

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 125)
     13.1 Insights of Industry Experts
     13.2 Discussion Guide
     13.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.4 Company Developments
             13.4.1 New Product Launches/Developments
             13.4.2 Investments & Expansions
             13.4.3 Acquisitions
     13.5 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     13.6 Available Customizations
     13.7 Related Reports
     13.8 Author Details

List of Tables (64 Tables)

Table 1 Seed Replacement Rate for Major Vegetables and Fruits
Table 2 Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 3 Brassica Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Brassica Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Cucurbit Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Cucurbit Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Leafy Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Leafy Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Root Bulb Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Root Bulb Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Solanaceae Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Solanaceae Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Other Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market Size, By Trait, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 GM: Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Conventional: Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Form, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Organic: Fruit & Vegetable Seed Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Inorganic: Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Farm Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Indoor: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Indoor: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 Outdoor: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Outdoor: Market Size, By Type, 2014–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Region, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America: Market Size, By Trait, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 U.S.: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Canada: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Mexico: Fruit & Vegetable Seed Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe: Market, By Trait, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Spain: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 U.K.: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Italy: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 France: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Germany: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Rest of Europe: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Asia-Pacific: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia-Pacific: Market, By Trait, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 China: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Japan: Fruit & Vegetable Seed Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 India: Fruit & Vegetable Seed Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Indonesia: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Australia: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 Latin America: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 Latin America: Market, By Trait, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 Brazil: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Argentina: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 Rest of Latin America: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Rest of the World: Fruit & Vegetable Seed Market Size, By Country, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 Rest of the World: Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Rest of the World: Market, By Trait, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 South Africa: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Others in RoW: Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market Size, By Type, 2014-2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 New Product Launches, 2012–2016
Table 62 Investments & Expansions, 2012–2015
Table 63 Acquisitions, 2012–2014
Table 64 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Mergers, 2012–2013

List of Figures (48 Figures)

Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Design
Figure 3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews, By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 4 Global Population, 1955–2050 (Billion)
Figure 5 Arable Land, 1950–2020 (Hectares/Person)
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Data Triangulation
Figure 9 Assumptions of the Study
Figure 10 Limitations of the Study
Figure 11 Solanaceae Segment to Have Majority Market Share Throughout the Forecast Period
Figure 12 Conventional Seeds Would Account for the Largest Market Share in 2016
Figure 13 Inorganic Fruit & Vegetable Seeds are Expected to Dominate the Market Throughout the Forecast Period
Figure 14 Outdoor Farm Types to Lead the Fruit and Vegetable Seeds Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 15 Asia-Pacific Region Estimated to Lead the Global Market in 2016
Figure 16 North America Region to Showcase Highest Growth Rate By 2022
Figure 17 Fruit & Vegetable Seeds: an Emerging Market With Promising Growth Potential, 2016-2022
Figure 18 Mexico is the Fastest Growing Market for Fruit & Vegetable Seeds, 2015
Figure 19 Market in Asia-Pacific is Experiencing High Growth
Figure 20 Solanaceae is Expected to Dominate the Market Throughout the Forecast Period
Figure 21 India & China are Projected to Be the Most Attractive Markets for Fruit & Vegetable Seeds During the Forecast Period
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific Accounted for the Largest Share in the Farm Type Segment of Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market in 2015
Figure 23 Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market, By Type
Figure 24 Market, By Trait
Figure 25 Market, By Form
Figure 26 Fruits & Vegetables Seed Market, By Farm Type
Figure 27 Fruit and Vegetable Seeds: Market Dynamics
Figure 28 Value Chain Analysis of Fruit & Vegetable Seeds (2015): A Major Contribution From R&D Phase
Figure 29 Supply Chain Analysis for Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market
Figure 30 Solanaceae Segment is Projected to Dominate the Market Through 2022
Figure 31 Conventional Seeds Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Trait of Fruits & Vegetables Seed
Figure 32 Market Size, By Form, 2016–2022
Figure 33 Market Size, By Farm Type, 2016 vs 2022
Figure 34 U.S. Held the Largest Share for Fruit & Vegetable Seeds in North America
Figure 35 Asia-Pacific Accounted for the Largest Share in 2015
Figure 36 New Product Launches & Acquisitions Were Preferred By Key Fruit & Vegetable Seed Companies in the Last Five Years
Figure 37 Companies Strengthened Their Market Presence Through New Product Launches & Acquisitions Between 2012 and 2016
Figure 38 New Product Launches: the Key Strategy, 2012–2016
Figure 39 Bayer Cropscience AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Bayer Cropscience: SWOT Analysis
Figure 41 Syngenta AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Syngenta: SWOT Analysis
Figure 43 Monsanto Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Monsanto Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 45 Groupe Limagrain: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Groupe Limagrain: SWOT Analysis
Figure 47 Advanta Limited: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Sakata Seed Corporation: Company Snapshot

The fruit & vegetable seeds market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.10% to reach USD 14.00 billion by 2022. The factors such as demand for nutritional food, innovative production practices, new product offerings, and advent of modernization of agriculture are increasing the market for seed industry, globally. The seed market is primarily driven by the consumption of its end products and is gaining awareness among the farmers. The market is further driven by factors such as increase in demand for fruits & vegetables and high opportunities in developing countries.

On the basis of type, the global market is led by solanaceae, followed by root-bulb, brassica and cucurbit, respectively. The leafy segment is projected to be the fastest-growing type in the fruit & vegetable seeds market.

Conventional seeds are the most widely adopted traits of fruit & vegetable seeds. The increasing agricultural activities, coupled with the rising demand for quality crop produce, are driving the growth of this market.

Outdoor farming is the most common type of farm adopted by farmers, globally. The outdoor types of farms include fields, gardens, and nurseries. On the other hand indoor farming is gaining a worldwide popularity among the European and North American farmers. Vertical farming and greenhouse farming have been gaining favor over the traditional farming techniques.

The demand for fruit & vegetable seeds is projected to rise in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly from China and Japan. The increase in agricultural activities, coupled with the rise in demand for crop produce, are driving the growth of the market. The growing agricultural activities due to the increase in demand for high-quality agricultural produce in the Asia-Pacific region is driving the market for fruit & vegetable seeds in this region. The countries in the region has maximum consumption of fruit & vegetable seeds due to increasing population and demand for quality fruit and vegetable products.

However, factors such as regulations in cultivation of GM crops and climate resilience, are restraining the growth of this market, globally.

Key players identified in the global market include Bayer CropScience (Germany), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Monsanto (U.S), Groupe Limagrain (France), and Sakata Seed Corp (Japan), which are among the key players of the fruit & vegetable seeds market as these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Most key participants have been exploring new regions through new product launches, collaborations, and acquisitions across the globe to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies. Since 2011, the global market has witnessed an increase in demand, especially in countries such as the U.S., Canada, Spain, the U.K., India, and China,

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