South Korea Corn Seeds Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Field corn, sweet corn, Popcorn, and Other), By End Use (Animal feed, Food, Industrial applications, Biofuels, and Others), and South Korea Corn Seeds Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Corn Seeds Market Insights Forecasts to 2035  

• The South Korea Corn Seeds Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.1% from 2025 to 2035  
• The South Korea Corn Seeds Market size is Expected to hold a significant Share by 2035 

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Corn Seeds Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing demand for sweet corn, driven by changing consumer preferences for healthy and convenient food, and rising awareness of its nutritional benefits.

Market Overview  

The term corn seed is deemed to mean the kernels that are grown and produced for planting purposes, with the implicit expectation that the seeds will germinate well, be disease resistant, and produce productive corn. In South Korea, the market for corn seeds is steadily increasing due to the demand for animal feed, processed products, and renewable fuels. South Korea imports a majority of its corn, however, there is increasing domestic interest in hybrid corn varieties that are adapted to local climate and soil conditions. There is a growing federal government mission to increase agricultural productivity and food security, which has resulted in a general openness to advancing seed technologies. The market is becoming more diverse as there is more usage of corn across the food, feed, and industrial markets.

Report Coverage 

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea corn 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 South Korea corn 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 South Korea corn seeds market.  

Driving Factors 

The South Korea corn seeds market is experiencing a rising demand for high yielding hybrid corn varieties, which are also drought resistant. Increased demand for products made from corn and limited arable land has led farmers to seek improved seeds that will help them increase their crop output in a range of climatic conditions; hybrid and genetically improved seeds create better pest resistance than seed bred conventionally, decrease chemical inputs, and allow for the utilization of mechanical farming.

Restraining Factors 

The lack of local R&D and reliance on imported seed varieties. Due to its heavy reliance on foreign corporations for innovative hybrids, South Korea's seed sector is susceptible to changes in trade regulations and prices.

Market Segmentation 

The South Korea corn seeds market share is classified into type and end use. 

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

The South Korea corn seeds market is segmented by type into field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, and other. Among these, the field corn segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Animal feed and industrial uses, such as the manufacturing of ethanol and starch, are its main uses. It is perfect for large-scale farming operations due to its high biomass yield and climate flexibility.

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

The South Korea corn seeds market is segmented by end use into animal feed, food, industrial applications, biofuels, and others. Among these, the animal feed segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. For cattle, poultry, and pigs in particular, corn is an essential source of energy in their diets. South Korea's rising consumption of meat and dairy has increased demand for high quality feed crops like corn.

Competitive Analysis: 

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea corn 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
• Syngenta
• DuPont Pioneer
• Cargill Inc.
• Dow AgroSciences
• Monsanto Company
• 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 corn seeds market based on the below mentioned segments: 

South Korea Corn Seeds Market, By Type

• Field corn
• Sweet corn
• Popcorn
• Other

South Korea Corn Seeds Market, By Application

• Animal feed
• Food
• Industrial applications
• Biofuels
• Others