South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Hybrid, Open-Pollinated Varieties), By Application (Food, Feed, Industrial), and South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing demand for non-GMO, locally grown corn in food and feed sectors. It is also driven by government support for sustainable farming and rising adoption of hybrid seed varieties.

Market Overview

South Korea conventional corn seed market is the market for non-GMO corn seed for domestic agricultural purposes, including food, feed, and industrial purposes. The market is driven by increasing demand for corn that is documented, clean lable and locally grown corn. Conventional corn seeds, particularly hybrid seeds, are being used more for increased yield in the grower market as well as disease resistance. There are regulatory goals and agricultural policies in progress that promote sustainable agriculture and the expansion of seed development and sources for seeds. It is difficult to compete with a foreign corn seed source being produced domestically, however, this movement is gaining traction supported by government backing, awareness, technology, evidence-based practices and organizational support. While Korea is highly reliant on corn imports outside of the conventionally produced corn here, there are opportunities to accelerate the domestic use of corn with government assistance. The biggest challenge for growers utilizing conventional corn seed is the limited available farmland and climatic conditions that restrict the ability to grow substantial quantities of corn conventionally.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea conventional corn 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 South Korea conventional corn seed 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 South Korea conventional corn seed market.

Driving Factors

The South Korea conventional corn seed market is driven by demand for non-GMO corn grown locally, primarily in the food and feed market. Consumers demand healthier, traceable products, driving demand for conventional seeds. Government initiatives related to agricultural sustainability, sustainable food security, and hybrid seed development are also stimulating market growth. Hybrid varieties produce higher yields and provide resilience to climate change and pest attacks, thereby attracting farmers who are trying to increase productivity with limited available land.

Restraining Factors

The market is restrained by limited potential for arable land, reliance on corn sourced from imports, and unfavorable yield potential from non-GMO seeds compared with GMO seeds. Other limitations include climate, cost of farming inputs, and low levels of mechanization in the operation of corn farming, making cultivation of conventional corn seed large-scale and commercially practical infeasible in South Korea.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea conventional corn seed market share is classified into product type and application.

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

The South Korea conventional corn seed market is segmented by product type into hybrid and open-pollinated varieties. Among these, the hybrid segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to increased productivity, improved adaptability to climate, and greater resistance to disease. National and worldwide seed companies are increasingly interested in hybrid seed breeding appropriate for South Korea.

• The feed segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea conventional corn seed market is segmented by application into food, feed, and industrial. Among these, the feed segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the high usage of corn, in both poultry and swine and cattle feed. While most feed corn is currently imported, the initial steps of trying to localize part of this input using high yield hybrid seeds is generating demand.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea conventional corn 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 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

• Bayer Crop Science
• Corteva Agri science
• Syngenta AG
• Limagrain Group
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGA
• Sakata Seed Corporation
• Advanta Seeds
• Others

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 South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea conventional corn seed market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market, By Product Type

• Hybrid
• Open-Pollinated Varieties

South Korea Conventional Corn Seed Market, By Application

•  Food
• Feed
• Industrial