Forage Seeds Market Size Analysis | Trends and Forecast 2030

Forage Seeds Market Size and Forecasts (2020 - 2030), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type [Alfalfa, Clover (White, Red, Hybrid, and Others), Ryegrass (Annual Ryegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, and Hybrid Ryegrass), Timothy, Sorghum, Brome, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Cowpea, Meadow Fescue, and Others], Category (Organic and Conventional), and  Livestock (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, and Others)

Publication Month : Oct 2023

  • Report Code : TIPRE00005662
  • Category : Food and Beverages
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 200
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[Research Report] The market is expected to grow from US$ 12,757.00 million in 2022 to US$ 19,755.46 million by 2030; it is expected to record a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030.

Market Insights and Analyst View:

Conventional feed often contains high amounts of chemicals that hamper meat quality when consumed by animals. In the long term, the consumption of such meat results in various health disorders. To overcome this issue, manufacturers are developing organic feed that contains no chemical additives. Animals feeding on such feed offer meat that has high nutritional value. Thus, consumers often find organic and natural products as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Consumers are mainly inclined toward organic products, which has encouraged manufacturers to invest heavily in products produced with organic constituents. Furthermore, the more accessible access to infinite information with the help of the internet has made consumers increasingly aware of their health needs, leading to the increasing demand for organic feed. Thus, a rising preference for organic feed is expected to become a significant trend in the forage seeds market during the forecast period.

Growth Drivers and Challenges:

Technological improvements in seed genetics offer an opportunity for the global forage seeds market growth. The seed manufacturers have developed different varieties or traits of seeds, such as hybrid, GMO, non-GMO, and organic seeds, with technological developments. The farmer's preference for these transgenic varieties is slowly rising in various forage-growing regions to minimize crop losses by weeds and diseases and enhance the quality of seeds. The hybrid seeds are developed by the special, carefully controlled cross-pollination of two different parent plants of the same species to produce new traits that cannot be created by the inbreeding of two of the same plants. Usually, the hybrid seeds are cross-pollinated by hand.

GMO seeds are produced by genetic engineering, altering the genetic material of an organism. GMO seeds are grown in the laboratory using modern biotechnology techniques. On the other hand, non-GMO seeds are grown by pollination. Organic seeds are considered as non-GMO seeds. Organic seeds are produced naturally without the aid of pesticides, fertilizers, or any other chemical substance. These seeds are disease-resilient and have enhanced capabilities to thrive in adverse conditions.

These breeding techniques allow the development of new seed varieties with desired traits by modifying the DNA of the seeds and plant cells. These technological improvements are helping address the challenges farmers face during the cultivation of forage seeds. Thus, the constant technological improvements are expected to create lucrative opportunities in the forage seeds market in the coming years.

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Forage Seeds Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 12,757.00 million in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 19,755.46 million by 2030
Growth rateCAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2030
Forecast Period2022-2030
Base Year2022
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Report Segmentation and Scope:

The "Global Forage Seeds Market" is segmented on the basis of type, category, livestock, and geography. Based on type, the forage seeds market is segmented into [alfalfa, clover (white, red, hybrid, and others), ryegrass (annual ryegrass, perennial ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, and hybrid ryegrass), timothy, sorghum, brome, birdsfoot trefoil, cowpea, meadow fescue, and others]. Based on category, the market is segmented into organic and conventional. Based on livestock, the forage seeds market is segmented into ruminants, poultry, swine, and others. The forage seeds market, based on geography, is segmented into North America (the US, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific), the Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa), and South & Central America (Brazil, Chile, and the Rest of South & Central America).

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Segmental Analysis:

Based on livestock, the forage seeds market is segmented into ruminants, poultry, swine, and others. The ruminant segment held the largest share of the forage seeds market in 2022 and is expected to register a significant growth rate during the forecast period. Ruminants include cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo. Forage is the primary source of protein, fiber, and energy for ruminants. Leguminous forages such as alfalfa and clover provide 75% of the crude protein to ruminants. Forage grasses provide high amounts of fiber to the ruminants. Forage also reduces the overall cost of rumen feed. Therefore, livestock breeders usually use forage along with animal feeds. The rising awareness of specific nutrition for ruminants, especially dairy cows, goats and sheep, and beef cattle, is driving the demand for forage, thereby propelling the growth of the forage seeds market.

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Regional Analysis:

Based on geography, the forage seeds market is segmented into five key regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South & Central America, and the Middle East & Africa. The global forage seeds market was dominated by North America and was estimated to be ~US$ 5,000 million in 2022. North America is one of the significant markets for forage seeds due to the increased demand for forage as feed, meat consumption, and weather conditions, as well as rising consumption of livestock products despite the rising prices, well-established animal feed, and agriculture industry. An increasing number of individuals opting for protein-rich and healthier products, growing disposable income, lifestyle changes, and eating patterns contribute to a surge in demand for protein-rich meat in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Thus, with the rising consumption of meat products, the demand for animal feed increases and further drives the market for forage seeds. The region accounts for one of the largest animal feed producers across the region. As per the report of Alltech Global, in 2020, the region produced more than 254 million metric ton of animal feed products. The mass production of animal feed in North America and the rising food safety concerns, especially about meat and dairy products, have led to the increased consumption of nutritional animal feed such as forages in the region.

The significant rise in cattle farming in North America is also expected to drive the demand for animal feed, such as forages, during the forecast period. For instance, according to the Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, the Canadian cattle inventories were at 12.29 million head on July 1, 2021, 0.2% higher than July 1, 2020. The increase is attributed to the rising demand for fresh meat products, which has soared the import of cattle stock. Further, as per the report of the United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA), in 2021, North America recorded over 114 million cattle stock and over 109 million hog stock in the region. Thus, increasing cattle stock and rising demand for healthy animal feed drive the demand for forage seeds across the region.

Industry Developments and Future Opportunities:

Various initiatives taken by the key players operating in the forage seeds market are listed below:

  1. In November 2022, UPL Ltd., a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, announced that its company, Advanta Seeds UK, and Bunge had signed an agreement to acquire a 20% stake each in SEEDCORP|HO. This intended investment is part of UPL Group's OpenAg purpose to drive collaboration to offer a complete package of solutions for farmers.
  1. In October 2022, KKR, a global investment firm, and UPL Limited, a global agriculture solutions provider, announced the signing of definitive agreements under which KKR will invest US$ 300 million for a 13.33% stake in Advanta Enterprises Limited, a subsidiary of Ltd.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic affected economies and industries in various countries. Travel bans, lockdowns, and business shutdowns in leading countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), South & Central America (SAM), and the Middle East & Africa (MEA) negatively affected the growth of various industries, including the agriculture and animal feed industry. The shutdown of manufacturing units disturbed global supply chains, delivery schedules, manufacturing activities, and sales of various essential and nonessential products. Various companies announced possible delays in product deliveries and a slump in future sales of their products in 2020. In addition, the bans imposed by various governments in Europe, Asia, and North America on international travel forced the companies to put their collaboration and partnership plans on a temporary hold. All these factors hampered the animal feed industry in 2020 and early 2021, thereby restraining the growth of the forage seeds market.

Competitive Landscape and Key Companies:

UPL Ltd, DLF Seeds AS, Corteva Inc, Limagrain UK Ltd, S&W Seed Co, Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, Cerience, Allied Seed LLC, MAS Seeds SA, and Syngenta AG are among the prominent players operating in the global forage seeds market. These forage seed manufacturers offer cutting-edge seed solutions with innovative features to deliver a superior experience to farmers and their livestock.

Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, Category, and  Livestock

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions


Can you list some of the major players operating in the global forage seeds market?

The major players operating in the global forage seeds market are UPL Ltd, DLF Seeds AS, Corteva Inc, Limagrain UK Ltd, S&W Seed Co, Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, Cerience, Allied Seed LLC, MAS Seeds SA, and Syngenta AG.

What are the opportunities for forage seeds in the global market?

The seed manufacturers have developed different varieties or traits of seeds, such as hybrid, GMO, non-GMO, and organic seeds, with technological developments. The farmer's preference for these transgenic varieties is slowly rising in various forage-growing regions to minimize crop losses by weeds and diseases and enhance the quality of seeds. The hybrid seeds are developed by the special, carefully controlled cross-pollination of two different parent plants of the same species to produce new traits that cannot be created by the inbreeding of two of the same plants. Usually, the hybrid seeds are cross-pollinated by hand.

Based on the category, why is the conventional segment have the largest revenue share?

Based on category, conventional segment mainly has the largest revenue share. Conventional forage seeds are grown using chemical fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and chemical pesticides. Conventional forage seeds provide higher yields than organic ones due to the use of GMOs and chemical fertilizers. Moreover, conventional forage seeds are highly affordable and readily available.

What is the largest region of the global forage seeds market?

North America accounted for the largest share of the global forage seeds market. The growth in region is attributed to the increased demand for forage as feed, meat consumption, and weather conditions, as well as rising consumption of livestock products despite the rising prices, well-established animal feed, and agriculture industry. An increasing number of individuals opting for protein-rich and healthier products, growing disposable income, lifestyle changes, and eating patterns contribute to a surge in demand for protein-rich meat in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Thus, with the rising consumption of meat products, the demand for animal feed increases and further drives the market for forage seeds. The region accounts for one of the largest animal feed producers across the region. As per the report of Alltech Global, in 2020, the region produced more than 254 million metric tons of animal feed products. The mass production of animal feed in North America and the rising food safety concerns, especially about meat and dairy products, have led to the increased consumption of nutritional animal feed such as forages in the region.

Based on the livestock, which segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period?

Based on the livestock, ruminants segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Ruminants include cattle, sheep, goats, and buffalo. Forage is the primary source of protein, fiber, and energy for ruminants. Leguminous forages such as alfalfa and clover provide 75% of the crude protein to ruminants. Forage grasses provide high amounts of fiber to the ruminants.

What are the key drivers for the growth of the global forage seeds market?

The forage seeds manufacturers across the globe are investing significantly in strategic development initiatives such as product innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion of their businesses to attract many consumers and enhance their market position. To maintain their strategic position in the market, key players are investing significantly in quality enhancement of forage seeds. For instance, DLF Seeds, the world's leading grass seed breeder, invested US$ 4.6 million in new state-of-the-art mixing and distribution facilities in 2021. The company has invested in transforming its current production facilities of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and the hybrid seed of forage and bringing much-needed additional capacity and efficiency to cope with the increasing market demands by consumers and environmental stewardship in the forage seed market. Such strategic development initiatives by key players help to create a strong foothold in the market.

The List of Companies - Forage Seeds Market

  1. UPL Ltd
  2. DLF Seeds AS
  3. Corteva Inc
  4. Limagrain UK Ltd
  5. S&W Seed Co
  6. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG
  7. Cerience
  8. Allied Seed LLC
  9. MAS Seeds SA
  10. Syngenta AG

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