Global Onion Seed Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, Forecast Period, 2024-2031

The Onion Seed market is experiencing robust expansion, with market size projected to increase from XX billion in 2024 to xx billion by 2031, demonstrating a consistent year-over-year growth rate of 4.81%. Onion Seed Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Types (Green Bunching Onion, Short Day White, Short Day Yellow, Short Day Red, Short Day Pink Bulb, Intermediate Day White, Intermediate Day Yellow, Intermediate Day Red, Intermediate Day Pink Bulb, Long Day White, Long Day Yellow, Long Day Red, Long Day Pink Bulb), And regions (North America(United States.Canada.Mexico), South America(Brazil.Argentina.Chile.Rest of South America), Europe(Germany.France.Italy.United Kingdom.Benelux.Nordics.Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China.Japan.India.South Korea.Australia.Southeast Asia.Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East.Africa)) : Industry Forecast and Opportunity Analysis for 2024 - 2031

The global onion seed market refers to the entire process involved in growing, supplying, and selling onion seeds. This is because onions, which are used worldwide in many cuisines, need these seeds for their production. The market is responding to a number of factors such as rising food requirements of the global population, increasing adoption of organic farming, and the importance of new quality and disease-resistant onion varieties. As people look for fresh and healthy foods, the demand for quality onion seeds is also expected to rise.

Onion Seed Report Highlights

Report Metrics	Details
Forecast period	2019-2031
Base Year Of Estimation	2023
Growth Rate	CAGR of 4.81%
Forecast Value (2031)	USD 626.57 Million
By Product Type	Green Bunching Onion, Short Day White, Short Day Yellow, Short Day Red, Short Day Pink Bulb, Intermediate Day White, Intermediate Day Yellow, Intermediate Day Red, Intermediate Day Pink Bulb, Long Day White, Long Day Yellow, Long Day Red, Long Day Pink Bulb
Key Market Players	Bayer AG Enza Zaden Sakata Seeds Corporation East-West Seed Takii and Co.,Ltd. BASF SE Nong Woo Bio Groupe Limagrain Bejo Zaden B.V.
By Region	North America(United States.Canada.Mexico) South America(Brazil.Argentina.Chile.Rest of South America) Europe(Germany.France.Italy.United Kingdom.Benelux.Nordics.Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific(China.Japan.India.South Korea.Australia.Southeast Asia.Rest of Asia-Pacific) MEA(Middle East.Africa)

Onion Seed Market Trends

There is an increasing inclination among users in the onion seed market towards the usage of hybrid onion seeds as they provide better yield, disease resistance, and storage capabilities than the conventional ones. Hybrid seeds are also preferred by the farmers as they increase the output produced and even survive in the most unfavourable growing areas, which leads to increased demand in regions with extreme weather conditions. In addition to this, changes in seed technology, including genetic engineering and better breeding processes, are assisting in the making of onion seeds that are less prone to pests and diseases, which ensures that there are harvests every season. Another structural shift influencing the onion seed market is the improvement in organic farming and other agricultural systems. In line with this, there has been a demand growth for organic products among consumers, thus making it imperative for the farmers to use non-GMO onion seeds to adhere to the prevailing market and policy trends. As well as this, the growing use of the internet to sell seeds and other supplies has also helped the small farmers to buy quality onion seeds, thus boosting the market.

Onion Seed Market Leading Players

The key players profiled in the report are Bayer AG, Enza Zaden, Sakata Seeds Corporation, East-West Seed, Takii and Co.,Ltd., BASF SE, Nong Woo Bio, Groupe Limagrain, Bejo Zaden B.V.

Growth Accelerators

The onion seeds market is primarily fuelled by the ever-increasing demand for onions across the world, whether fresh or for use in various processed food products. Under rising populations and changing eating habits that favour more vegetables, the quality output of onions has become a necessity. This is because most of those countries that export intermediate onion products, the production of which is, on the contrary, quite expensive, are seeing an increase in their exports. At the same time, the growing inclination towards sustainable farming methods and the adoption of precision agriculture technologies are other important factors driving the growth of the onion seeds market. To increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of the crop, farmers are turning to new technologies, better farming practices, and buying good quality seeds. The increased understanding of the effectiveness of using certified and hybrid onion seeds, which have better germination and size/quality uniformity, is also helping to stimulate the growth of the market. In both developed and emerging economies, government programs geared toward agricultural improvement, enhancement of food availability, as well as the advent of agro-tech inventions are driving the rise in the usage of onion seeds.

Onion Seed Market Segmentation analysis

The Global Onion Seed is segmented by Type, and Region.
By Type, the market is divided into Distributed Green Bunching Onion, Short Day White, Short Day Yellow, Short Day Red, Short Day Pink Bulb, Intermediate Day White, Intermediate Day Yellow, Intermediate Day Red, Intermediate Day Pink Bulb, Long Day White, Long Day Yellow, Long Day Red, Long Day Pink Bulb . Geographically, the market is assessed across key Regions like North America(United States.Canada.Mexico), South America(Brazil.Argentina.Chile.Rest of South America), Europe(Germany.France.Italy.United Kingdom.Benelux.Nordics.Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China.Japan.India.South Korea.Australia.Southeast Asia.Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East.Africa) and others, each presenting distinct growth opportunities and challenges influenced by the regions.

Competitive Landscape

The onion seed industry has numerous competitions with hybrid seeds seeming to be a priority for all players involved as they seek to expand their range of products as well as their market share. Players such as Bayer AG with a revenue share of 8.94% in 2022 are key players in the development of high yielding onion breeding lines for particular environmental conditions. About 76.6 percent of the market exists in the form of hybrid seeds, owing to their merits, which include non-viable bulb sizes, disease resistance, and better yields. Additionally, this is because of enhanced activity towards research and development that allows companies to release new seed varieties that fit the changing needs of the farmers.

Challenges In Onion Seed Market

The onion seed market is beset by various challenges, most of which border on climate and farming practices. Onion crops are subject to a range of environmental conditions, including temperature, wetness, and ground quality, and this proves to be a hard task for farmers: to have similar yields every cropping season. For instance, there may be adverse weather conditions such as prolonged dry seasons or heavy downpours that may result in poor seed development, which in turn affects the supply and quality of onion seeds. Pests and plant infections also have the potential to lower agricultural output and create scarcities in supply, thus causing price irregularities in the seeds market. High costs for the hybrid onion seeds pose a serious concern, as these are more expensive than their open-pollinated counterparts and also include certain growing practices. This difference in price is a disincentive to most subsistence farmers for the new seed varieties, and as a result, market expansion is stunted in some places. Also, in developing countries, limited understanding and knowledge regarding modern seed technologies can restrict the use of high-yielding or resistant onion seeds.

Risks & Prospects in Onion Seed Market

The onion seed market is expected to grow exponentially due to the increasing demand for high-yield, disease-resistant, and high-quality onion types. With the increase in global population and shift of consumables towards fresh and healthy products, there is a growing demand for effective farming methods. This means that seed producers are given the chance to come up with more advanced onion seed varieties for farmers who want more yield per acre, better yield storage, and resistance to pests and pest diseases. On the other hand, the increasing popularity of organic agriculture creates a need for organic onion seeds as a result of patronization of consumers towards ‘with no’ chemicals consumption. In terms of regions, there are good prospects in the underdeveloped countries, especially in Asia Pacific and Africa, where onion farming is common and the demand for quality seeds is growing. These areas are also experiencing the modern farming and seed treatment technologies that increase production and lower costs of production.

Key Target Audience

The primary customer base for the onion seed market comprises the commercial onion farmers, as well as the small- and large-scale farmers that are in need of effective seeds to grow their crops. This category of farmers especially those of the large-scale commercial type often demands onion seed varieties that are resistant to diseases, parasite infestations, and even adverse environmental conditions, as well as those that endure both transportation and shelf conditions before selling them in the market. Moreover, the provision of seed innovations and farming technologies to the growers is done by seed suppliers and agricultural distributors, which also constitutes an important segment of the population.,, Another considerable target group comprises the institutions with agricultural research focus as well as seed companies and seed banks that are designed towards hybrid and genetically modified onion seed production and distribution. Most of these organizations usually take part in breeding programs aimed at producing onion types with better attributes and characteristics, such as bigger size, better colour and flavour, and the ability to grow in diverse climatic conditions. Lastly, there are onion seed exporters and wholesalers who deal with these seeds for various countries in the world, and they are also vital because there are many areas where onion production is a core business that is in need of quality onion varieties.

Merger and acquisition

The onion seed market has seen several mergers and acquisitions recently in pursuit of an effective strategy on product development and market growth. In the beginning of 2024, Mahindra Agribusiness announced that it will take over Ajeet Seeds, the leading firm in hybrid onion seeds production. This acquisition intends to build on Ajeet's strong engineering skills in seed creation and marketing and help Mahindra strengthen its presence in the highly competitive agribusiness in the country, especially in India, which ranks among the most onion-producing nations. The company is in search of high-quality onion seeds through Ajeet's advanced breeding processes and existing supply chains and is justified given the need of farmers for high-yield and disease-resistant varieties of onion seeds. Furthermore, Syngenta has been keen to strengthen its market share in the onion hybrid seeds area by way of alliance or acquisition. The organization has, of late, bought a small stake in SeedCo, a YouTube onion seed company operational predominantly in Africa. The purpose of this investment is to enable Syngenta to grow its business in those markets where the need for quality seeds is beginning to increase. These actions demonstrate an onion seed market tendency where the companies have turned to the need for innovativeness and working together for the benefit of farmers and ever-improving farming techniques.