The Europe field crop seeds market was valued at USD 22.65 Billion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.10% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a valuation of USD 37.25 Billion by 2034.
Europe Field Crop Seeds Market Growth
Pulses, grains, and oilseeds are major commodities extensively cultivated and traded in Europe. The favourable climatic conditions and know-how in seed production are benefitting the European Union. The presence of a significant population in Europe, changing dietary habits, economic growth, rising urbanisation, and technological advancements in the cultivation and production of field crops are supporting the European field crop seeds market growth.
Sunflower seeds are a key ingredient in several food applications including bakery products, ready-to-eat, and healthy snacks. Europe is witnessing a growing trend of healthy snacks resulted by increased concerns regarding health and well-being and also the inclination towards vegan lifestyles. Sunflower seeds are considered the third largest oilseed by volume imported into Europe and are the most popular and healthy variety of seeds cultivated on a large scale in the region.
Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France are among the top 10 oilseeds importing countries. France is also a major exporter of seeds, with the sector having a turnover of EUR 3.5 billion in 2020-2021. The major customers of French seeds are European countries contributing to 70% of total exports, including Germany, and Spain. The major groups of seeds in France include vegetables and flowers, oilseeds and fibres, corn and sorghum, beets and chicory, turf, cereals, and protein crops.
Europe Field Crop Seeds Industry Segmentation
Europe Field Crop Seeds Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Crop Type
Oilseeds _x000D_ _x000D_ Soybean _x000D_ Sunflower _x000D_ Cotton _x000D_ Rapeseeds _x000D_ _x000D_
Oilseeds _x000D_ _x000D_ Soybean _x000D_ Sunflower _x000D_ Cotton _x000D_ Rapeseeds _x000D_ _x000D_
Cereals and Grains _x000D_ _x000D_ Corn _x000D_ Wheat _x000D_ Rice _x000D_ _x000D_
Others
Cereals and Grains _x000D_ _x000D_ Corn _x000D_ Wheat _x000D_ Rice _x000D_ _x000D_
Oilseeds _x000D_ _x000D_ Soybean _x000D_ Sunflower _x000D_ Cotton _x000D_ Rapeseeds _x000D_ _x000D_
Cereals and Grains _x000D_ _x000D_ Corn _x000D_ Wheat _x000D_ Rice _x000D_ _x000D_
Others
Others
Market Breakup by Seed Type
Conventional Seed
Genetically Modified Seeds
Market Breakup by Genetically Modified Seed Traits
Herbicide-Tolerant
Insecticide-Resistant
Others
Market Breakup by Seed Treatment
Treated
Non-Treated
Market Breakup by Country
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Others
Europe Field Crop Seeds Market Share
Based on seed type, the market is divided into conventional seed and genetically modified seeds. Conventional seeds are in large demand due to the growing food demands and expanding agricultural sector. Further, the demand for genetically modified seeds is expected to grow in the forecast period, supported by advanced technological capabilities, demand for high-quality seeds, and growing focus on increasing agricultural productivity.
Leading Companies in the Europe Field Crop Seeds Market
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and product launches.
Bayer AG
Corteva, Inc.
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
BASF SE
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
DLF Seeds A/S
RAGT Groupe
Others
The market participants are increasing their research efforts and are focusing on meeting the needs of growers and farmers by entering into partnerships.
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Europe Field Crop Seeds Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 6 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market by Crop Type
- 6.1 Oilseeds
- 6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.1.2.1 By Type
- 6.1.2.1.1 Soybean
- 6.1.2.1.2 Sunflower
- 6.1.2.1.3 Cotton
- 6.1.2.1.4 Rapeseeds
- 6.2 Cereals and Grains
- 6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.2.3 By Type
- 6.2.3.1 Corn
- 6.2.3.2 Wheat
- 6.2.3.3 Rice
- 6.3 Others
- 7 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market by Seed Type
- 7.1 Conventional Seed
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Genetically Modified Seeds
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market by Genetically Modified Seed Traits
- 8.1 Herbicide-Tolerant
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Insecticide-Resistant
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Others
- 9 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market by Seed Treatment
- 9.1 Treated
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Non-Treated
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10 Europe Field Crop Seeds Market by Country
- 10.1 United Kingdom
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 Germany
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 France
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 Italy
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Competitive Landscape
- 12.1 Supplier Selection
- 12.2 Key Global Players
- 12.3 Key Regional Players
- 12.4 Key Player Strategies
- 12.5 Company Profiles
- 12.5.1 Bayer AG
- 12.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.1.4 Certifications
- 12.5.2 Corteva, Inc.
- 12.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.2.4 Certifications
- 12.5.3 Syngenta Crop Protection AG
- 12.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.3.4 Certifications
- 12.5.4 BASF SE
- 12.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.4.4 Certifications
- 12.5.5 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- 12.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.5.4 Certifications
- 12.5.6 DLF Seeds A/S
- 12.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.6.4 Certifications
- 12.5.7 RAGT Groupe
- 12.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.7.4 Certifications
- 12.5.8 Others
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