The Middle East and African forage seed market is expected to be valued at USD 1.26 billion in 2024 and reach USD 1.89 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.29% from 2024 to 2029.
Forage seeds are used for feeding livestock including poultry, cattle, swine, and aquaculture animals. Farmers prefer to use forage seeds for feeding purposes as cultivation of these seeds generates some economic benefits such as crop rotation, risk diversification, improved soil structure, and prevention of soil erosion.
The major drivers for the market are a steady increase in population, emerging per capita income, increased demand for dairy and animal products, low productivity of cattle, increased breed cattle demand for feed, government subsidies, and the shrinkage of land for grazing animals. The livestock sector in the Middle East and Africa is undergoing a major transformation. Rapidly increasing populations, increases in per capita income, and, especially, increases in urbanization are driving the forage seed market. Although the quality potential of the forage seed is quite high, the cost is higher, which restricts the market growth.
Poultry segment holds the largest share in the market, poultry farms are concentrating on quality seeds for better productivity as the demand for meat and eggs is increasing.
Among these, the alfalfa segment is the largest contributor to the market.
Some of the dominating Players in the Middle East and African market are Hancock Farm & Seed Co., Golden Acre Seeds, Dynamic Seeds Ltd., Northstar Seed Ltd., Brett Young, Moore Seed Processors, Foster’s Seed and Feed, Allied Seed, LLC, BASF SE, and Dow AgroSciences LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the latest data, the Middle East and Africa forage seed market is valued at USD 1.26 billion in 2024.
Key contributors to market growth in the Middle East include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, the livestock industry and diverse agricultural practices drive the demand for high-quality forage seeds.
The Middle East faces challenges related to water scarcity, soil salinity, and high temperatures, influencing the selection of forage varieties that can thrive in these challenging conditions.
Technological advancements in South Africa focus on precision farming techniques, innovative seed coating technologies, and digital tools for optimizing forage seed planting, fostering efficiency in agriculture.
Economic stability in Saudi Arabia influences the adoption of premium forage seed varieties, with a focus on maximizing returns through improved forage quality, livestock health, and overall farm productivity.
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