North America Forage Seeds Market

North America Forage Seed Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The North American forage seed market is expected to be valued at USD 8.18 billion in 2024 and reach USD 12.05 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.05% from 2024 to 2029.

North America is the largest market, and the growth is increasing due to the rise in demand. The US, specifically, is the largest producer and exporter of forage grass and seed in the world. The North American market is geographically segmented into the USA and Canada.

Forage seeds are used to grow several plants like Timothy, Bent grass, Alfalfa, Chicory, Birdsfoot trefoil, and many more. After being obtained from plants, these seeds are purified by seed growers or conditioners to increase their potential. Mainly these are consumed by the livestock, hence major users are dairy farms, forage farmers and millers. Livestock feed production, which is fulfilled by forage seeds, is increasing. Crop rotation and risk diversification are a few benefits fueling the growth of the market.

Forage seeds are low in price when compared to the other oil seeds. Less nutritious seeds and weeds spoiling the crops are a few drawbacks for the market.

This research report on the North American forage seed market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

North America Forage Seed Market – By Livestock Type:

• Cattle
• Swine/Pork
• Poultry
• Others (Including Aquaculture Etc.)

The poultry segment holds the largest share of the market, poultry farms are concentrating on quality seeds for better productivity as the demand for meat and eggs is increasing.

North America Forage Seed Market – By Plant Type:

• Chicory
• Ryegrass
• Clover
• Alfalfa
• Others (Including Lablab, Fescue etc.)

Among these, the alfalfa segment is the largest contributor to the market. 

North America Forage Seed Market – By Country:

• The U.S
• Canada
• Rest of North America

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Companies playing a leading role in the North American forage seed market include 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.