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Global Sorghum Seed Market Growth 2025-2031

Published Aug 12, 2025
Length 119 Pages
SKU # LPI20295821

Description

The global Sorghum Seed market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1788 million in 2025 to US$ 2309 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2031.

The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.

Sorghum seed refers to the seed of the sorghum plant, a drought-tolerant cereal grain widely cultivated for food, fodder, and industrial purposes. As a member of the grass family, sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is known for its adaptability to harsh environments, particularly semi-arid and arid regions. Sorghum seeds are used to grow several types of sorghum, including grain sorghum (used for human consumption), forage sorghum (for animal feed), and sweet sorghum (used in ethanol production). These seeds can be open-pollinated or hybrid, with hybrid varieties offering enhanced yield, uniformity, and resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. Sorghum is gluten-free, making it a preferred alternative grain in health-conscious and specialty diets.

Market Demand and Agricultural Relevance

The global demand for sorghum seeds is rising due to their crucial role in ensuring food and feed security, particularly in regions facing water scarcity and erratic rainfall. Sorghum’s ability to thrive in low-input conditions makes it an ideal crop for smallholder farmers and large-scale agricultural systems alike. In recent years, hybrid sorghum seeds have gained popularity because of their improved performance and ability to produce higher yields, even under challenging climatic conditions. Governments and NGOs in Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America are promoting sorghum cultivation as a strategic crop to combat food insecurity and improve rural livelihoods. Additionally, the biofuel industry is driving interest in sweet sorghum due to its high sugar content and suitability for ethanol production.

Trends in Innovation and Health-Focused Consumption

The sorghum seed market is experiencing increased innovation as plant breeders develop improved cultivars with higher nutritional value, resistance to new pest strains, and adaptability to changing environmental conditions. As consumer preferences shift toward gluten-free and whole-grain foods, sorghum is being increasingly used in baked goods, cereals, and snacks, particularly in North America and Europe. The rising trend of sustainable agriculture is also benefiting sorghum, as it requires less water and fertilizer compared to other cereals like maize and wheat. Furthermore, private and public sector investments in sorghum research and seed distribution are supporting broader adoption in developing regions. With its versatility across food, feed, and industrial applications, sorghum seed continues to play a vital role in global agriculture and food systems, offering economic, nutritional, and environmental benefits.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Sorghum Seed Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Sorghum Seed sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Sorghum Seed sales for 2025 through 2031. With Sorghum Seed sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Sorghum Seed industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Sorghum Seed landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Sorghum Seed portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Sorghum Seed market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Sorghum Seed and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Sorghum Seed.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Sorghum Seed market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Grain Sorghum
Forage Sorghum
Sweet Sorghum

Segmentation by Application:
Sorghum Planting
Sorghum Breeding

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Advanta Seeds
Corteva Agriscience
Bayer CropScience
KWS
Nufarm
S&W Seed Co
Dyna-GroSeed
Proline
HeritageSeeds
AlliedSeed
Sustainable Seed Company
Safal Seeds & Biotech
Seed Co Limited
EuralisSemences
DLF Seeds

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Sorghum Seed market?

What factors are driving Sorghum Seed market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Sorghum Seed market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Sorghum Seed break out by Type, by Application?

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Table of Contents

119 Pages
*This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
1 Scope of the Report
2 Executive Summary
3 Global by Company
4 World Historic Review for Sorghum Seed by Geographic Region
5 Americas
6 APAC
7 Europe
8 Middle East & Africa
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Sorghum Seed by Geographic Region
13 Key Players Analysis
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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