Please Wait.....
Report
Mexico Seed - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
Market Report I 2025-04-28 I 440 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
The Mexico Seed Market size is estimated at 1.84 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 2.35 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.04% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
Mexico's seed market is evolving with a strong focus on both hybrid and open-pollinated varieties (OPV) seeds
- Mexico's seed market is evolving with a strong focus on both hybrid and open-pollinated varieties (OPV) seeds. Hybrid seeds dominated the Mexican seed market with 83.0% in 2022. The domination of hybrids is mainly attributed to their wider adaptable nature and resistance to a variety of diseases.
- The ban on transgenic hybrids or GM crops in Mexico by 2024 has negatively influenced the growth of transgenic hybrids in the country, especially GM Corn, which is mostly used in the cultivation of corn. It is expected to be replaced by sustainable and appropriate alternatives by 2024. Moreover, cotton production in the country is mainly dependent on transgenic herbicide-tolerant seeds, and the demand is anticipated to shift to non-transgenic cotton hybrid seeds during the forecast period.
- The OPV seeds accounted for about 17.0% of the market in 2022. The OPV seeds are mostly used in the cultivation of row crops such as wheat, millet, cereals, and pulses in the country. Cereals and grain seeds accounted for about 63.0% of the Mexican OPV seed market value in 2022. In vegetable seeds, OPV varieties are less common due to the large availability of high-yielding hybrids. Moreover, the vegetables are more prone to diseases compared to the row crops. Hence, most of the vegetable cultivation is under hybrid seeds.
- Wheat is a major crop cultivated under OPV varieties, and 95.2% of the commercial wheat seeds cultivated in the country were open-pollinated varieties in 2022. The wheat hybrid varieties are not popular due to challenges in the development of hybrids.?
- The ban on transgenic or GM seeds in the country by 2024 is the major factor that is anticipated to increase demand for non-transgenic hybrids and OPV varieties during the forecast period.
Mexico Seed Market Trends
Corn and pulses cultivation area will grow due to the favorable climatic conditions and reducing imports
- In Mexico, row crops are the major crop types cultivated largely due to the increasing demand for food, feed, and industrial raw materials. In 2022, they accounted for 94.1% of the total cultivable land in the country. The area showed a decline in 2019 due to adverse climatic conditions, and irregular rain patterns drove the decrease. However, the area increased by 1.3% between 2020 and 2022 to meet the rising demand.
- Mexico is one of the major grain producers in the world. Grains and cereals accounted for about 70.3% of the total area cultivated under row crops in 2022. Corn, wheat, sorghum, and other grains such as barley and oats are the major crops cultivated in the country.? Among grains and cereals, corn is the major crop with the largest area, accounting for 53.2% of the row crops area in 2022. However, the area decreased by 5.2% during 2016-2022 due to climatic changes and unfavorable conditions for the plants to grow. However, the production was stable from 2016 to 2022.Sorghum and wheat accounted for 1.9 million hectares in 2022. However, the wheat area decreased by 23.7% between 2016 and 2022, mainly due to low prices for wheat, which has encouraged many growers to switch from wheat to corn cultivation.?
- Pulses are among the major crops cultivated in the country, accounting for 13.4% of the country's row crop area in 2022. The area under pulse crops was 1.7 million hectares in 2016, which increased to 1.8 million hectares in 2022. This is due to the increasing consumption demand, as consumers prefer protein-rich diets. However, Mexico imports basic grains from the United States to meet the growing demand for feed and food grains. Therefore, the area under grains is anticipated to increase during the forecast period.
Disease resistance and insect resistance are the popular traits in corn and sorghum seeds due to the significant impact of pests and diseases on crop productivity and agricultural sustainability in the country
- Corn and sorghum are the major dryland crops in the country, and they are the most hybridized crops in Mexico, with demand for several traits from farmers, which reduce the cost of inputs such as insecticides and pesticides.
- Corn is an important crop cultivated by growers because it is a high-profit crop. There is a high demand for traits such as good tolerance to foliar diseases, insect resistance, and outstanding grain quality. Fall armyworm is the major pest of corn in Mexico that affects the area planted under corn in the country. Hence, the demand for varieties that are resistant to insects and diseases is expected to increase during the forecast period. Moreover, there is an increase in the development of disease-resistant corn varieties due to the increasing demand for improving yield productivity. For instance, companies such as Bayer AG and Syngenta are providing the traits that help in the resistance to diseases such as early rots and leaf foliar diseases along with higher productivity.
- Sorghum is one of the major crops grown in Mexico due to its higher productivity under local ecological conditions. Aphids are a major insect variety affecting sorghum in this country. The sugarcane aphid is mainly observed feeding on grain sorghum in Northern Tamaulipas and severely damaging it. It resulted in a 30-100% yield loss during both the spring and fall growing seasons. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for varieties resistant to various aphids in sorghum. Moreover, the crop was affected by leaf sheath blight in 2020, which damaged it.
- Therefore, protecting the crop from diseases and high-quality crops are expected to help in the growth of the seed market by increasing the profit of the growers during the forecast period.
Mexico Seed Industry Overview
The Mexico Seed Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 108.97%. The major players in this market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Land O'Lakes Inc. and Syngenta Group (sorted alphabetically).
Additional Benefits:
- The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
- 3 months of analyst support
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2 REPORT OFFERS
3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
3.2 Scope of the Study?
3.3 Research Methodology
4 KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
4.1 Area Under Cultivation
4.1.1 Row Crops
4.1.2 Vegetables
4.2 Most Popular Traits
4.2.1 Corn & Sorghum
4.2.2 Onion & Asparagus
4.2.3 Soybean & Cotton
4.2.4 Tomato & Cucumber
4.3 Breeding Techniques
4.3.1 Row Crops & Vegetables
4.4 Regulatory Framework
4.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5 MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
5.1 Breeding Technology
5.1.1 Hybrids
5.1.1.1 Non-Transgenic Hybrids
5.1.1.2 Transgenic Hybrids
5.1.1.2.1 Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids
5.1.1.2.2 Insect Resistant Hybrids
5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
5.2 Cultivation Mechanism
5.2.1 Open Field
5.2.2 Protected Cultivation
5.3 Crop Type
5.3.1 Row Crops
5.3.1.1 Fiber Crops
5.3.1.1.1 Cotton
5.3.1.1.2 Other Fiber Crops
5.3.1.2 Forage Crops
5.3.1.2.1 Alfalfa
5.3.1.2.2 Forage Corn
5.3.1.2.3 Forage Sorghum
5.3.1.2.4 Other Forage Crops
5.3.1.3 Grains & Cereals
5.3.1.3.1 Corn
5.3.1.3.2 Rice
5.3.1.3.3 Sorghum
5.3.1.3.4 Wheat
5.3.1.3.5 Other Grains & Cereals
5.3.1.4 Oilseeds
5.3.1.4.1 Canola, Rapeseed & Mustard
5.3.1.4.2 Soybean
5.3.1.4.3 Sunflower
5.3.1.4.4 Other Oilseeds
5.3.1.5 Pulses
5.3.2 Vegetables
5.3.2.1 Brassicas
5.3.2.1.1 Cabbage
5.3.2.1.2 Carrot
5.3.2.1.3 Cauliflower & Broccoli
5.3.2.1.4 Other Brassicas
5.3.2.2 Cucurbits
5.3.2.2.1 Cucumber & Gherkin
5.3.2.2.2 Pumpkin & Squash
5.3.2.2.3 Other Cucurbits
5.3.2.3 Roots & Bulbs
5.3.2.3.1 Garlic
5.3.2.3.2 Onion
5.3.2.3.3 Potato
5.3.2.3.4 Other Roots & Bulbs
5.3.2.4 Solanaceae
5.3.2.4.1 Chilli
5.3.2.4.2 Eggplant
5.3.2.4.3 Tomato
5.3.2.4.4 Other Solanaceae
5.3.2.5 Unclassified Vegetables
5.3.2.5.1 Asparagus
5.3.2.5.2 Lettuce
5.3.2.5.3 Okra
5.3.2.5.4 Peas
5.3.2.5.5 Spinach
5.3.2.5.6 Other Unclassified Vegetables
6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Key Strategic Moves
6.2 Market Share Analysis
6.3 Company Landscape
6.4 Company Profiles
6.4.1 BASF SE
6.4.2 Bayer AG
6.4.3 Bejo Zaden BV
6.4.4 Corteva Agriscience
6.4.5 Groupe Limagrain
6.4.6 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
6.4.7 Land O'Lakes Inc.
6.4.8 Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
6.4.9 Syngenta Group
6.4.10 Takii and Co. Ltd
7 KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS
8 APPENDIX
8.1 Global Overview
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Porter's Five Forces Framework
8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
8.1.4 Global Market Size and DROs
8.2 Sources & References
8.3 List of Tables & Figures
8.4 Primary Insights
8.5 Data Pack
8.6 Glossary of Terms
- Not Sure / Need Reassuring
- Confirm Content
-
Content is provided by our partners and every effort is made to make Market Report details as clear as possible. If you are not sure the exact content you require is included in this study you can Contact us to double check. To do this you can:
Use the ‘? ASK A QUESTION’ below the license / prices and to the right of this box. This will come directly to our team who will work on dealing with your request as soon as possible.
Write to directly on support@scotts-international.com with details. Please include as much information as possible including the name of report or link so our staff will be able to work on you request.
Telephone us directly on 0048 603 394 346 and an experienced member of team will be on hand to answer.
-
- Sample Pages
-
With the vast majority of our partners we can obtain Sample Pages to support your decision. This is something we can arrange without revealing your personal details.
It is important to note that we will not be able to provide you the exact data or statistics such as Market Size and Forecasts. Sample pages usually confirm the layout or the Categories included in Charts and Graphs, excluding specific data.
To ask for Sample Pages by contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Check for Alternatives
-
Whilst we try to make our online platform as easy to use as possible there is always the possibility that a better alternative has not been found in your search.
To avoid this possibility Contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346 and a Senior Team Member can review your requirements and send a list of possibilities with opinions and recommendations.
-
- Confirm Content
- Prices / Formats / Delivery
- Prices
-
All prices are set by our partners and should be exactly the same as those listed on their own websites. We work on a Revenue share basis ensuring that you never pay more than what is offered elsewhere.
Should you find the price cheaper on another platform we recommend you to Contact us as we should be able to match this price. You can Contact us though through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Discounts
-
As we work in close partnership with our Partners from time to time we can secure discounts and assist with negotiations, this is part of our personalised service to you.
Discounts can sometimes be arranged for speedily placed orders; multiple report purchases or Higher License purchases.
To check if a Discount is possible please Contact our experienced team through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Available Currencies
-
Most Market Reports on our platform are listed in USD or EURO based on the wishes of our Partners. To avoid currency fluctuations and potential price differentiations we do not offer the possibility to change the currency online.
Should you wish to pay in a different currency to that advertised online we do accept payments in USD, EURO, GBP and PLN. The price will be calculated based on the relevant exchange rate taken from our National Bank.
To pay in a different above currency to that advertised online please Contact our team and a quotation will be sent within a couple of hours with payment details.
-
- Licenses
-
License options vary from Partner to Partner as is usually based on the number of Users that will benefitting from the report. It is very important that License ordered is not breached as this could have potential negative consequences for you individually or your employer.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Global Site License
-
The Global Site License is the most comprehensive license available. By selecting this license, the Market Report can be shared with other ‘Allowed Users’ and any other member of staff from the same organisation regardless of geographic location.
It is important to note that this may exclude Parent Companies or Subsidiaries.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Formats
-
The most common format is PDF, however in certain circumstances data may be present in Excel format or Online, especially in the case of Database or Directories. In addition, for certain higher license options a CD may also be provided.
If you have questions or need clarification about the specific formats we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Delivery
-
Delivery is fulfilled by our partners directly. Once an order has been placed we inform the partner by sharing the delivery email details given in the order process.
Delivery is usually made within 24 hours of an order being placed, however it may take longer should your order be placed prior to the weekend or if otherwise specified on the Market Report details page. Additionally, if details have been not fully completed in the Order process a delay in delivery is possible.
If a delay in delivery is expected you will be informed about it immediately.
-
- Shipping Charges
-
As most Market Reports are delivered in PDF format we almost never have to add additional Shipping Charges. If, however you are ordering a Higher License service or a specific delivery format (e.g. CD version) charges may apply.
If you are concerned about additional Shipping Charges we recommend you to Contact us to double check.
-
- Prices
- Ordering
- By Credit Card
-
We work in Partnership with PayU to ensure payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way. PayU is the e-payments division of Naspers.
Naspers operates in over 133 International Markets and ranks 3rd Globally in terms of the number of e-commerce customers served.
For more information on PayU please visit: https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us
-
- By Money Transfer
-
If you require an invoice prior to payment, this is possible. To ensure a speedy delivery of the Market Report we require all relevant company details and you agree to maximum payment terms of 30 days from receipt of order.
With our regular clients deliver of the Market Report can be made prior to receiving payment, however in some circumstances we may ask for payment to be received before arranging for the Market Report to be delivered.
-
- By Credit Card
- Security
- Website security
-
We have specifically partnered with leading International companies to protect your privacy by using different technologies and processes to ensure security.
Everything submitted to Scotts International is encrypted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and all personal information provided to Scotts International is stored on computer systems with limited access in controlled environments.
-
- Credit Card Security
-
We partner with PayU (https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us) to ensure all credit card payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way.
PayU offers 250+ various payment channels and eWallet services across 4 continents allowing buyers to pay electronically, whether on a computer or a mobile device.
-
- Website security