Global Wheat Seed Market Research Report 2023-2059

Wheat Seed Market Size And Forecast

Wheat Seed Market size was valued at USD 2.52 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.60 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.53% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The global demand for wheat seed is being fueled by technological advancements such as improved seed storage and germination capacity. Furthermore, the market expansion is aided by mergers and acquisitions, as well as agreements between multiple organizations. The Global Wheat Seed Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Wheat Seed Market Definition

Wheat seed is one of the most vital crops that is widely grown around the world. It is mostly produced by government seed programs that are significantly subsidized. Wheat is a low-profit seed crop with a high volume. Wheat seed is commonly known as corn, oats, grain, rice, and rye kernels. It contains complex carbs, as well as being low in fat and high in fiber. The wheat seed can be used to manufacture cereals, bread, pasta, crackers, and a variety of other foods. The nutritional content of wheat grains changes depending on climate and soil conditions. The kernel includes about 12% water, 70% carbs, 13% protein, 2% fat, 1.8 percent minerals, and 2.2 percent crude fibers on average.

Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and minor levels of vitamin A are present; however, the bran and germ are removed during the milling process, which removes the majority of those elements. The majority of wheat used in food must be processed. The grain is cleaned before being conditioned with water to ensure that the kernels break up properly. The grain is broken and then pushed through a succession of rollers during milling. The coarser particles move to other rollers for further reduction as the smaller particles are sorted out White flour is made up of around 72% of the milled grain.

Graham flour is prepared from the whole kernel and gets rancid after a lengthy period of storage due to the germ-oil content maintained. White flour, which is lacking in the germ, lasts longer. For animal feeds, inferior and surplus wheat, as well as various milling by-products, are utilized. The newest type of wheat to be grown in the United States is hard white wheat. It possesses milling and baking properties similar to red wheat, but it has a gentler, sweeter flavor. Instant noodles, whole wheat flour, tortillas, and other yeast bread all include it.

Global Wheat Seed Market Overview

The rising market value of wheat seeds can be attributed to several factors, including product manufacturers’ increased focus on product innovations, the growth, and expansion of the consumer agriculture industry, particularly in developing economies, and the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan platforms, particularly in developing economies. The global demand for wheat seed is being fueled by new technological developments such as improved seed storage and germination ability. In the ten years since 2008, global wheat consumption has grown. Wheat consumption by humans has grown by 90 million metric tonnes while wheat utilization for domestic feeds has increased by 16 million metric tonnes according to the Agriculture Department.

Wheat consumption per capita in 2018 was 66.8 kg per year, according to FAO and AIMS. The biggest wheat-producing countries include the European Union, China, India, Russia, and the United States. Furthermore, the market expansion is aided by mergers and acquisitions, as well as agreements between various organizations. For example, in 2017, the Taiwan Flour Millers Association agreed to purchase 1.8 million metric tonnes of wheat from U.S. Wheat Associates in 2018 and 2019. However, issues hindering the seed Wheat Seed Market include rising demand for wheat grains and bad weather conditions. Wheat is farmed on around 30 million hectares in India, with a production of 93 million tonnes. The average national productivity is 2.98 tonnes per hectare. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are the major wheat-producing states.

These states account for 99.5 percent of the country’s total wheat production. The remaining states, notably Jharkhand, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, and the other North-Eastern states, account for only approximately 0.5 percent of the country’s total wheat production. Wheat bran, semolina, wheat germ, and wheat germ oil are the principal main as well as derived products of the advanced milling process. Wheat, which has more nutrients than traditional feed grains like maize, sorghum, and barley, is a valuable element in milk and meat livestock and poultry feed. Whole-grain wheat is frequently fed to animals only when it has sprouted, shriveled, or been damaged in developing nations. Corn is used as a feed ingredient in Vietnam to the rate of 90%. Cornstarch, brewing, textiles, and pharmaceuticals are just a few of the alternatives. Corn is utilized in both the commercial and homemade animal feed industries, mostly for hog and poultry meals. Feed wheat is the principal alternative to maize.

Global Wheat Seed Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Wheat Seed Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, End-User, And Geography.

Wheat Seed Market, By Type

• Spring Wheat Seeds
• Winter Wheat Seeds

Based on Type, The market is classified into Spring Wheat Seeds and Winter Wheat Seeds. Spring wheat is primarily bred for milling purposes, where the industry demands high quality. The variety must bake properly and have a high exchange rate in the mill. The flour should have several features, including a high-water absorption rate, a lovely crust, good kneading properties, and the ability to rise to a particular height. Aside from quality characteristics, the program intends to produce cultivars with large yields, strong straw strength, and disease resistance. Winter wheat is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including poor fertility.

Wheat Seed Market, By End-User

• Institutes
• Farms

Based on End-User, The market is classified into Institutes and Farms. The perennial wheat program at the Land Institution generates hybrids by crossing annual wheat species with wheatgrass species. Generated a new type of perennial wheat by crossing winter durum wheat with intermediate wheatgrass. It can live for years in the field. In 2018, five stable lines were identified, and seeds are being propagated for further testing around the world. DT Farms is a wheat grower that produces 8-10 wheat varieties every year. Growing and researching our variety of test plots is one way we continue to be innovative in our agricultural techniques.

Wheat Seed Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, The Global Wheat Seed Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Players

The “Global Wheat Seed Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as KWS, Groupe Limagrain, DuPont Pioneer, AGT, Agrovegetal, Advanta Seeds, Monsanto, Northern Seeds, Pro Harvest, RAGT.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Mar 2021, A New Alliance deals with DuPont Pioneer DuPont’s cutting-edge seed conditioning plant and big storage capacity.

• Jan 2018, Monsanto unveiled its new seed, data, and crop protection technologies pipeline.

• Apr 2021, RAGT and Bayer have formed an exclusive partnership to produce cutting-edge hybrid wheat cultivars.

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