India: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in India

After two years of decline, the Indian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 202% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in India

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 4%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in India amounted to less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were harvested in India; approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from India

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -24.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from India, together comprising 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), the United States ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from India worldwide, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +13.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into India

In 2022, approx. X tons of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were imported into India; reducing by -33.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 77%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to India, together comprising 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +75.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to India, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (+98.6% per year) and Thailand (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 83%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+38.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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