Australia Seed Market

The report titled “Australia Seed Market by Technology Type (Open Pollinated, Hybrid and Genetically Modified Seeds) by Crop Type (Wheat, Barley, Oats, Pulses, Sorghum, Maize, Rice, Triticale, Oilseeds, Potato & Other Vegetables) - Outlook to 2022” provides a comprehensive analysis of seed market in Australia. The report covers Australia Seed market size, market segmentations by open pollinated, hybrid genetically modified seeds, by crop type (wheat, barley, oats, pulses, sorghum, maize, rice, triticale, oilseeds (canola, cottonseed, sunflower, linseed, soybean, peanuts and safflower), potato & other vegetables), by market structure (organized and unorganized market) and by market source (domestic production and imports). The report also covers market in different aspects such as trends and developments, issues and challenges, SWOT analysis, regulatory scenario, market share of major seed producers, company profiles of major seed producers (DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta, Monsanto, Rijk Zwaan, Heritage Seeds, Terranova Seeds, Pacific Seeds, Valley Seeds, Specialty Seeds and Nindethana Seed Company) in seed market. The report provides detailed overview on future outlook & projections with analyst recommendations for the industry.

Industry Overview
The seed market in Australia has seen modest growth of around ~% in the past five years, 2012-2017. The revenues of the seed market in Australia have reached USD ~ million in 2017 from USD ~ million in 2012. The overall market trend for seed industry has been volatile due to fluctuating demand over the year. However, the overall production of grain crops has increased over the years which have supported the seed market in the country. Wheat, barley, canola, pulses, sorghum, oats, etc. are the major crops produced in the country. The overall area sown for wheat has gradually increased over the past two decades. The revenue generated by other grain crops also has increased considerably. The overall production of oilseeds has also augmented. The cumulative increase in production of these crops has positively affected the seed market in the country.

Market Segmentation of Australia Seed Market
Type of Seed: In terms of revenue, the Australia seed market is dominated by open pollinated seeds which accounted for ~ % of the total revenue of the seeds market in Australia in 2017. The hybrid seeds accounted for ~ % and genetically modified seed accounted for ~ % of the total revenue of the seed market in Australia. The consumption of genetically modified canola seeds in Western Australia is high and the government’s support has led to substantial growth of the GM seeds market in Australia.
Type of Crop: On the basis of crop the seed market in Australia was dominated by wheat, barley, oats, pulses, sorghum, maize, rice, triticale, oilseeds (canola, cottonseed, sunflower, linseed, soybean, peanuts and safflower), potato & other vegetables seeds.

By Source: The seed market in Australia is to a great extent dependent on imports. The imports accounted for ~% (USD ~ million) of the total seed market in Australia during 2017 and the total domestic production accounted for ~% (USD ~ million).

By Market Structure: The seed market in Australia is dominated by organized players which accounted for ~% (USD ~ million) share of the overall revenue during 2017. A number of unorganized players are also present in the market. The unorganized market accounted for ~% (USD ~ million) of the overall revenue during 2017.

Competitive Scenario in Australia Seed Market
The seed industry in the country has been dominated by organized; both domestic & global players in the market which have accounted for major market share during 2017. There exists health competition in the market due to a number of local players in the market. These players produce seeds that are locally grown and are resistant to the diseases native to the country. The global players largely import seed from countries in Europe. The market in Australia is dominated by players including DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta, Monsanto, Rijk Zwaan, Heritage Seeds, Terranova Seeds, Pacific Seeds, Valley Seeds, Specialty Seeds and Nindethana Seed Company.

DuPont Pioneer is one of the leaders in Australia seed market with dominance in canola, corn, sorghum and forage seeds. The company deals in a range of Hybrid seeds in the country. The company has accounted a share of ~% of the total revenue in the overall market during 2017. Monsanto Australia is a subsidiary of a global seed company Monsanto based in St. Louis, US. The company majorly produces cotton, canola and a range of vegetables seeds for the Australian market. The company has accounted for share of ~% in the overall market during 2017. Syngenta Seed Australia is a global company formed during 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. The company produces a range of cereal and vegetable crops for the Australian market. The company has accounted for a share of ~% in the overall market during 2017. Rijk Zwaan is a Dutch company established in Rotterdam. The company is amongst the top 5 vegetable breeding companies in the world. The company has accounted for a share of ~% in the overall market during 2017. Heritage Seeds is an Australian seed company and is one of the major players in the market. The company mainly produces canola, wheat, oats, barley and a range of other seeds. The company has accounted a share of ~% of the total revenue during 2017. Other major players in the Australia seed market are Terranova Seeds, Pacific Seeds, Valley Seeds, Specialty Seeds and Nindethana Seed Company

Future Potential of Australia Seed Market
The revenue from the Australia seed industry is projected to register a steady and modest growth over the period 2017-2022. It is projected to grow by CAGR of ~% over the period 2017-2022 and is expected to reach USD ~ million in 2022 as compared to USD ~ million in 2017. There has been huge demand for canola and wheat seeds in 2017; the demand is likely to grow in the future. The export of wheat to Asian and Middle Eastern countries will be a key growth driver for the seed industry. However there may exist some volatility in the market due to bad weather conditions and reduction in exports to the Middle Eastern countries due to the geopolitical scenario, but the market is likely to stabilize in the long run owing to the increase in local consumption and emergence of newer international markets for Australian crops. The market of GM seeds in Australia is also likely to grow due to the government’s support for production of GM crops.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:

Australia Seed Market and Future Outlook
Australia Seed Market Production Output
Open Pollinated Seed Market in Australia
Hybrid Seed Market in Australia
Genetically Modified Seed Market in Australia
Australia Seed Market Segmentation By Technology
Market By Domestic Production and Import
Market By Structure (Organized and Unorganized)
Export and Import of Seed
Industry Issues and Challenges
Regulatory Framework
Market Competition and Key Players Profile
SWOT Analysis in Australia Seed Market