PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1518649
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1518649
The global forage seed market size reached US$ 18.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 38.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% during 2024-2032. The rising demand for animal protein, the bolstering growth of the livestock industry, and the expanding need for sustainable agriculture practices represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Forage seeds are specifically grown to feed livestock, such as cattle, horses, and sheep, to provide animals with a balanced and nutritious diet. These seeds are a rich source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients necessary for proper animal growth and development. As a result, they are widely used across the livestock industry to ensure the health and well-being of animals. In addition to this, forage legumes can also help improve soil fertility and prevent erosion. A wide variety of forage seeds is available in the market, each with unique characteristics and benefits. Some of the standard product variants include alfalfa, clover, ryegrass, and fescue. They can be planted alone or in combination with other forage crops to provide a diverse and balanced diet for livestock.
The growing demand for animal protein and meat products due to the rising population, urbanization, and inflating disposable income of individuals represents the key factor driving the market growth. Besides this, the bolstering growth of the livestock industry, the surging number of poultry and animal farms, the increasing demand for organic and high-nutritional animal feeds, and the escalating consumer awareness regarding livestock nutrition are creating a favorable outlook for the market. Moreover, shifting consumer preference for sustainable agriculture practices, which includes using forage crops to improve soil health and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers due to expanding concerns regarding the environmental impact of agriculture, is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. In addition to this, innovative technological advancements, such as the development of genetically modified forage crops to increase yields, improve disease resistance, and enhance nutritional value, are presenting remunerative growth opportunities for the market. Concurrent with this, the introduction of precision agriculture techniques, such as global positioning system (GPS) mapping and variable rate technology, to improve the efficiency of forage seed production are contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the surging use of forage crops, such as switchgrass and miscanthus, in biofuels and the widespread adoption of clover and alfalfa in landscaping applications due to their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil and improve soil health are positively impacting the market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global forage seed market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product, livestock, and species.
Alfalfa
Clover
Ryegrass
Chicory
Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the forage seed market based on the product. These include alfalfa, clover, ryegrass, chicory, and others. According to the report, clover represented the largest segment.
Poultry
Cattle
Pork
Others
A detailed breakup and analysis of the forage seed market based on the livestock has also been provided in the report. This includes poultry, cattle, pork, and others. According to the report, poultry accounted for the largest market share.
Legumes
Grasses
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the forage seed market based on the species. This includes legumes and grasses. According to the report, legumes represented the largest segment.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for forage seed. Some of the factors driving the North America forage seed market included the growing consumption of animal protein, the thriving livestock industry, and innovative technological advancements in the industry.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global forage seed market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Advanta Seeds (UPL Limited), Allied Seed LLC (Growmark Inc.), Ampac Seed Company, Brett-Young Seeds Limited, Corteva Agriscience, Dlf Seeds A/S (Dansk Landbrugs Froselskab Amba), KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, RAGT Semences (RAGT Group), Royal Barenbrug Group, S&W Seed Co., etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.