China Rice Seed Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Hybrid and Open-Pollinated Varieties), By Grain Size (Short Grain, Medium Grain, and Long Grain), and China Rice Seed Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

China Rice Seed Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The China Rice Seed Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.84 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.17% from 2025 to 2035
• The China Rice Seed Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.33 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the China Rice Seed Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2.33 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 2.17% from 2025 to 2035. The expansion of China's Rice Seed Market is propelled by the increasing population, which has resulted in an increased demand for staple foods such as rice. Additionally, customers are increasingly seeking the nutritional advantage of rice as they are growing health-aware.    

Market Overview

A rice seed is the reproductive structure of the rice plant. Rice seeds are gaining significance these days as bioreactors for the production of therapeutic proteins and peptides, among other drugs. Rice seeds are affordable, secure, adaptable, steady, and fruitful. Improved seed varieties have been produced as a result of growing demand for better rice crops. This led to the development of new techniques of breeding rice, among which the use of genetics and microbiology for the development of high-yielding, disease-free, and climate-resistant crop of rice has been employed. These improvements boosted production and enabled the market for rice seeds to grow overall. For example, hybrid rice seeds have higher capacity for yield and higher resistance to disease and pests. In general, the climate for rice cultivation is favorable due to the presence of hybrid rice seeds and easy access to farm inputs. The market is growing due to the increased use of hybrid rice seeds in all places by farmers.  

Market growth was greatly aided by public and private plans favoring farmers. These initiatives, such as the provision of contract services, farm loans, and access to necessary inputs, such as equipment, seed, fertilizers, and pesticides, have also helped shape the market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the China rice seed market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the China rice seed market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the China rice seed market.

Driving Factors

The growth of the China rice seed market is influenced by fulfilling the majority's growing food needs, and as organic rice-based farming methods become more and more popular, this increases the demand for open-pollinated varieties of seeds. The business is growing due to the widespread use of hybrid rice seeds. Other growth-stimulating factors are various technological advancements, including using genomics and microbiology to produce seedlings with hereditary resistance against bacterial blight diseases. Silico mapping and arraying technologies are being employed by manufacturers of products to analyze the rice gene more effectively and manufacture desired seed characteristics.

Restraining Factors

The China rice seed market faces obstacles as growers in some areas might not be aware of the advantages of superior rice seeds, such as higher yield and disease resistance. Their adoption may be constrained by ignorance, which would retard market growth.

Market Segmentation

The China rice seed market share is classified into products and grain size.

• The open-pollinated varieties segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The China rice seed market is segmented by products into hybrid and open-pollinated varieties. Among these, the open-pollinated varieties segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment is driven by the natural pollination of the parent plants that created these rice varieties. These seeds can be self-pollinated or pollinated by birds, insects, and other natural modes to maintain genetic variation. Unlike hybrid seeds, open-pollinated varieties are also referred to as traditional varieties since they give rise to plants that are the same as the parent plants.

• The long grain segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the grain size, the China rice seed market is segmented into short grain, medium grain, and long grain. Among these, the long grain segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is fueled by households' continued demand for quality rice and long-grain rice due to its unique texture, scent, and flavor. These seeds provide higher yield, disease tolerance, the ability to withstand varied climates, and culinary adaptability, which guarantees continued demand. Additionally, long-grain rice seeds are linked to better diets due to their reduced glycemic index and possible health advantages. This has mainly fueled consumer demand and market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the China rice seed market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co., Ltd
• Anhui Tsuen Yin Hi-Tech Seed Industry Co., Ltd
• Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed Co., Ltd
• Hefei Fengle Seed Industry Co., Ltd
• Zhongnongfa Seed Industry Group Co., Ltd
• Others

Recent Developments & News:

• In July 2023, Chinese agricultural scientists made rice breeding more sophisticated by discovering two genes that inhibit crossbreeding in rice cousins. These genes on chromosome No. 12 open up the prospects for super-high-yield rice, lessening China's dependence on food imports. Scientists discovered that these genes influence the cell mitochondria and hybrid rice pollen fertility. Future-generation hybrid rice would raise production by 15% in a decade compared to existing high-yield varieties. This breakthrough signals a milestone in super-hybrid rice cultivation.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the China Rice Seed market based on the following segments:

China Rice Seed Market, By Product

• Hybrid
• Open-Pollinated Varieties

China Rice Seed Market, By Grain Size

• Short Grain
• Medium Grain
• Long Grain