Global Corn Seed Market

Maize or corn (Zea Mays) is the third major planted crop in the whole world coming right after wheat and rice. It is a large grain plant first domesticated by indigenous peoples of southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The crop is mostly used and traded as a feed crop but it is also a very important food crop for both humans as well as animals. The crop is a very versatile cereal crop grown in tropical, subtropical as well as temperate regions of the world. The global corn seed market was estimated to be USD XX billion in 2015. The global corn seed market is estimated to witness rapid growth in the forecast period of 2017-2022 and will reach a market size of USD XX billion in 2022.

Market Dynamics

The new developments in genetic engineering designed specifically for corn which has resulted in desired changes for better yield and quality is the major driver for this market.Another driver is the genetically customized and technologically developed crops which across the world have completely supported the seed market growth over the past few years.

The major constraint faced by this market is the lower commodity prices that have impacted value growth within the seed market.Also the reduced maize producing areas in the United States and Brazil is likely to impact the global market for seeds.

Market Segmentation

The market for Global Maize/Corn Seed is primarily divided by four categories, they are

1) By Use

--> Feed Crop

--> Food Crop

2) By Type of Seeds

--> Normal Seeds

--> Genetically Engineered Seeds

Geographic Analysis

Currently country wise US, China, Japan and India are the major consuming nations for commercial seed market for maize. North America driven by United States, has built up itself as the most important area for worldwide corn seed trade. Over the previous decade, US corn seed market has been developing in quantity and value. While US is the major corn seed exporter, Italy, Mexico, Canada, France, and Spain are the biggest merchants of U.S. corn seed.

Key Players

There are a large number of companies that are involved in this market. Some of them are mentioned below

Syngenta, Bayer CropScience AG, E. I. du Pont de Nemours (DuPont), Dow AgroSciences, BASSO, Monsanto Company, Longping High-tech, Limagrain, SL Agritech, Shandong Seeds, Nuziveedu Seeds, CP Seed

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage