Argentina Seed Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Argentina Seed Market Outlook

The Argentina seed market size was valued at USD 276.97 million in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 321.40 million by 2032.

Key Takeaways

• Argentina’s peanut production reached 1.4 million tons in 2021 from 50,000 million tons in 2020 due to favourable weather conditions in southern Cordoba and San Luis Provinces.

• Argentina’s rising corn production of 48.5 million tons has been driven by its relatively strong performance compared to soybeans. Lower export taxes for corn (12%) compared to soybeans (33%) also contribute to its popularity among farmers.

• According to industry reports, in Q1 of 2021 the oilseeds sector, which includes soy, sunflower, peanut, exported USD 3.29 billion, up 76% from the same period in 2020.

The key trends aiding the Argentina seed market growth include the modernisation of the technologies used by agricultural producers, the expansion of the crop frontier, the greater intensity in the usage of farmland in the Pampean region, and the advent of planting pools. The modernisation of technology in Argentina's agricultural sector has been facilitated by trade liberalisation, which has allowed for the import of less expensive and more efficient machinery, as well as the local production of higher quality machinery.

The expansion of the crop frontier and the greater intensity in the usage of farmland in the Pampean region have been driven by the growth of soybean production, which has been facilitated by the adoption of improved seeds and the use of fertilisers and agro chemicals. Seed producers like Don Mario and Nidera offer genetically improved soybean seeds adapted to Argentina's climate and soil conditions. Additionally, the advent of "planting pools" has allowed for the sharing of resources and risks among farmers, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.

Argentina's seed market for brassicas includes varieties like broccoli 'Calabrese', cabbage 'Golden Acre', and cauliflower 'Snowball'. Companies like Semillas Fitó and Rijk Zwaan offer high-quality brassica seeds tailored to Argentina's growing conditions. In the cucurbits segment, Argentina produces seeds for crops such as watermelon 'Crimson Sweet', melon 'Galia', and squash 'Butternut'. Seed companies like Sakata Seed and Syngenta provide cucurbit seeds adapted to Argentina's diverse regions.

Argentina's corn seed market features varieties like 'Dekalb 747', 'Monsanto DKC 4941', and 'Nidera 1050' offered by Dekalb and Monsanto. Argentina's rice seed market includes varieties like 'INIA Olimar', 'BRS Primavera', and 'IRGA 424'. Companies like INIA and IRGA supply rice seeds optimised for Argentina's rice cultivation. Such wide availability of different seeds has helped in increasing the Argentina seed market share.

Market Segmentation

Argentina Seed Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Conventional

• GMO

• Hybrid

Market Breakup by Crop Type

• Fruits and Vegetables
  • Brassicas
  • Cucurbits
  • Roots and Bulbs
  • Leafy Vegetables
  • Solanaceae
  • Others

• Oilseeds and Pulses
  • Soyabean
  • Canola/Rapeseeds
  • Sunflower
  • Others

• Cereals and Grains
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Others

• Others

Market Breakup by Traits

• Herbicide-Tolerant

• Insecticide-Resistant

• Others

Competitive Landscape

Market players are focused on meeting the increasing demand for high-quality seeds to ensure higher germination rates and improved crop yield.

• BASF SE

• PRODUSEM SA 

• SEEDAR SA

• Corteva Inc.

• Syngenta Crop Protection AG

• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

• Bejo Zaden B.V.

• Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

• Groupe Limagrain Holding

• Sakata Seed Corporation

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report