Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market Size By Product (Grain Sorghum, Forage Sorghum), By Application (Sorghum Planting, Sorghum Breeding), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Forage Sorghum Seed Market Size And Forecast

Forage Sorghum Seed Market size was valued at USD 1130.38 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1523.27 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.80% from 2024 to 2031.

The usage of sorghum seeds in industries such as alcohol distilleries, animal feed manufacturers, & starch industries, higher return on seeds sale, and adoption of sorghum seeds in the daily diet is expected to drive the market over the predicted years. The Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market Definition

Sorghum seed is a cereal grain used as human feed & livestock seed and the rest is converted into ethanol. It is drought-resistant and shows higher yields even in regions having a scarcity of water. Hence it is a popular crop in the drier regions. It is a genus of flowering plants of the grass family Poaceae. One of the species of sorghum is grown for grain while others are grown as fodder plants. Sorghum needs less water as compared to other grain crops.

It is very efficient in converting solar energy to chemical energy. Sorghum seeds maintain bone strength and are a good source of dietary fiber. Also, it avoids anemia by helping the circulation of blood flow. Based on the product, they are classified into Grain Sorghum, Forage Sorghum, and Sweet Sorghum. Applications of forage sorghum seeds are Sorghum Planting and Sorghum Breeding.

Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market Overview

The usage of sorghum seeds in industries such as alcohol distilleries, animal feed manufacturers, and starch industries is expected to drive the market over the predicted years. Also, the rise in the inclusion of sorghum seed in the daily diet and higher return on seed sales expects a boost to the market in the coming years. Additionally, the growing investments by various countries for the development of sorghum seeds to utilize the barren lands having scarcity of water are predicted to fuel the market during the forecasted period. There are certain restraints and challenges faced which can hinder market growth. Factors such as changing consumer preferences and the availability of substitutes are likely to act as market restraints.

Global Forage Sorghum Seed MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

Forage Sorghum Seed Market, By Product

• Grain Sorghum
• Forage Sorghum
• Sweet Sorghum

Based on Product, The market is bifurcated into Grain Sorghum, Forage Sorghum, and Sweet Sorghum. The Grain Sorghum segment is expected to hold the largest market share as it contains anti-oxidant properties and is used in different food applications.

Forage Sorghum Seed Market, By Application

• Sorghum Planting
• Sorghum Breeding

Based on Application, The market is bifurcated into Sorghum Planting and Sorghum Breeding. The Sorghum Planting segment is anticipated to have the highest CAGR in the forecasted period.

Forage Sorghum Seed Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

On the basis of Geography, The Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The largest share in the market will be dominated by North America owing to the rising demand for sorghum in the production of ethanol in this region.

Key Players

The “Global Forage Sorghum Seed Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Advanta Seeds, Monsanto, AgReliant Genetics (KWS), Nufarm, Dupont Pioneer, Chromatin, Dyna-Gro Seed, Proline, Heritage Seeds, Allied Seed, Sustainable Seed Company, Blue River Hybrids, Safal Seeds & Biotech, Seed Co Limited. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally. 

Key Developments

Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements

• In July 2020, Nuseed Pty Ltd (“Nuseed Australia”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nufarm Limited, and Barenbrug Australia Pty Ltd announced today that they have signed a formal agreement for Barenbrug Australia to license Nuseed Australia’s sorghum and sunflower germplasm portfolio, as well as provide R&D, plant breeding, and commercialization services.
• In Sept 2019, The Outstanding Forage Hybrid 2019 award was recently granted to a novel sorghum hybrid produced utilising ICRISAT breeding material for transforming forage sorghum production in India.

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• In Aug 2021, Alta Seeds launched herbicide-tolerant forage sorghum.
• In Jan 2021, Advanta Seeds and the National Seed Partnership (NSP) have released two materials on forage sorghum and sugarcane aphid management.
• In Oct 2020, Empyr Premier Forages is a new series of forage sorghum, sudangrass, and sorghum-sudan hybrids launched by Alta Seeds.
• In April 2019, to increase sales, S&W Seed Company increased its regional footprint in Asia-Pacific to develop sorghum hybrids and cultivars. As a result, a seed specialist was assigned to the newly established position of International Sorghum Business Manager.

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