France Seeds Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Conventional Seeds and Genetically Modified Seeds), By Treatment (Treated Seeds and Untreated Seeds), and France Seeds Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Seeds Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Seeds Market Size was Estimated at USD 1.57 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.72% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Seeds Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.11 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The France Seeds Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2.11 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 2.72% from 2025 to 2035. Growing consumer demand for sustainable and high-quality seed varieties driven by ecologically friendly farming methods is changing the market.

Market Overview

The seeds market in France pertains to the production, breeding, and commercialization of superior quality seeds for agricultural purposes. This market facilitates the diversification of crops, increasing yields, and sustainable farming practices throughout France. Additionally, the region's market has grown considerably as a result of major players' quick development of new technologies and treatments for the seed and agricultural industries. For instance, the renowned agri-tech company Syngenta Group, which produces seeds and pesticides, recently registered its patented ADIPYN technology for soybeans, peanuts, tomatoes, vegetables, and potatoes, among other crops. This gives farmers worldwide access to a potent fungicide that is highly sought after for improved control and prevention of fungal diseases, thereby boosting crop yield and quality.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France seeds 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 France seeds market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 France seeds market.

Driving Factors

Growing demand for high-yield, disease-resistant cultivars that promote climate-resilient and sustainable farming is propelling the French seed market. EU agricultural policies and eco-certification standards are supporting the growing use of organic and treated seeds. Crop diversity and productivity are being further increased by technological developments in precision farming equipment and seed genetics.

Restraining Factors

The market for seeds in France is constrained by the EU's strict laws governing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the difficult approval procedures for new seed types. Innovation is also hampered by high R&D expenses and restricted access to cutting-edge biotechnology. Furthermore, seed performance and farmer adoption are impacted by climate variability and soil degradation in specific areas.

Market Segmentation

The France seeds market share is classified into type and treatment.

• The conventional seeds segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France seeds market is segmented by type into conventional seeds and genetically modified seeds. Among these, the conventional seeds segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The high demand for non-GMO crops that meet EU regulations and consumer preferences is driving France's growth. These seeds encourage sustainable and organic farming methods, which are being encouraged more and more by national and EU agri-environmental programs. Furthermore, without undergoing genetic modification, improvements in breeding and seed treatment methods are increasing yield potential and disease resistance.

• The treated seeds segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France seeds market is segmented by treatment into treated seeds and untreated seeds. Among these, the treated seeds segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growing need for better crop protection and germination rates is driving France's expansion. These seeds support sustainable farming methods and lessen the use of pesticides, which is in line with EU environmental goals. Adoption is being further accelerated across important crop categories by technological developments in seed coating and biological treatments.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France seeds 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 elaborative 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

• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Corteva Inc.
• DLF Seeds A/S
• Syngenta AG
• Groupe Limagrain Holding
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In October 2023, France-based CarbonFarm Technology, a startup that aimed to decarbonize the rice seed industry through satellite-based verification of emissions, raised EUR 2.5 million from major global industry players. The startup used the funds to plan long-term expansion into major rice farming regions in Asia, South America, and Africa. CarbonFarm provided end-to-end services for monitoring sustainable practices in rice seed cultivation, quantifying GHG emissions, managing carbon credits, and selling them in viable carbon markets using satellite technology and AI.

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 France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Seeds Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Seeds Market, By Type

• Conventional Seeds
• Genetically Modified Seeds

France Seeds Market, By Treatment

• Treated Seeds
• Untreated Seeds