Indonesia Seeds Market Overview, 2030

The seeds market encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of seeds used in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. It includes conventional, hybrid, and genetically modified (GM) seeds, catering to diverse crops like cereals, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables. The market plays a critical role in ensuring global food production and security. Seeds are the foundation of agricultural productivity, determining crop yield, quality, and resistance to environmental stress. High-quality seeds contribute to higher crop yields, improved nutrition, and sustainability. In the face of climate change and population growth, ensuring access to superior seeds is essential for global food security and economic stability. The global seeds market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing food demand, climate change challenges, and advancements in seed technology. The adoption of hybrid and biotech seeds, along with government support, is expanding the market. The organic and non-GMO seed segment is also gaining traction due to consumer preference for natural and sustainable farming practices. With changing climate conditions and water scarcity, there is a growing demand for drought-resistant and high-yield seeds. These seeds help farmers mitigate risks, improve productivity, and ensure food supply stability. Advances in breeding techniques are enabling the development of climate-resilient crops. Biotechnology and gene-editing tools like CRISPR and RNA interference (RNAi) are revolutionizing seed development. These technologies allow for precision breeding, resulting in seeds with higher yield potential, pest resistance, and better adaptability. They are also accelerating crop improvement programs, reducing dependence on traditional breeding methods.

According to the research report ""Indonesia Seeds Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Indonesia Seeds market is anticipated to grow at more than 6.25% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. The focus on sustainable and regenerative farming is driving demand for seeds that promote soil health, biodiversity, and eco-friendly farming. Cover crops, leguminous seeds, and low-input, climate-smart varieties are gaining popularity. Seed companies are investing in bio-enhanced and eco-friendly seed coatings to support sustainable agriculture. Governments worldwide are promoting seed innovation, distribution programs, and subsidies to ensure farmers have access to high-quality seeds. Policies supporting seed research, GM regulations, and seed banks are strengthening the market. Developing nations, in particular, are investing in agriculture modernization to enhance food security through improved seed access. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a significant part of the seeds market, offering higher yields, pest resistance, and climate adaptability. Developing high-quality seeds—especially hybrid, GM, and gene-edited varieties—requires significant investment in research, biotechnology, and field trials. Developing a new GM seed variety can cost hundreds of millions of dollars due to regulatory approvals, testing, and intellectual property protection. Small and medium-sized seed companies struggle to compete with industry giants, leading to market consolidation and reduced competition. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events pose serious threats to seed production and agricultural output. Farmers require seeds that can withstand drought, heat stress, and shifting growing seasons. The rise of patented and proprietary seeds by major corporations has led to legal and ethical concerns. Many farmers, especially in developing countries, struggle with the high costs of patented seeds and restrictions on seed saving.

GM seeds offer advantages like higher yields, pest resistance, and climate adaptability, but they face regulatory, economic, and ethical challenges. high R&D costs—often exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars—make GM seed development accessible only to large corporations, leading to market consolidation. Another major concern is seed patenting and farmer rights. Many GM seeds are patented, requiring farmers to purchase new seeds each season instead of saving them, increasing dependency on major seed companies. This raises issues about biodiversity loss and corporate control over agriculture. Climate change also impacts GM crops, as new environmental challenges may require continuous genetic modifications, further escalating costs and regulatory hurdles. While conventional seeds—both hybrid and open-pollinated varieties—are widely used, they also face challenges related to climate change, affordability, and sustainability. Unlike GM seeds, they rely on traditional breeding methods, which take longer to develop drought-resistant or disease-resistant varieties. This makes them less adaptable to rapid climate shifts. Rising demand for organic and non-GMO crops has increased pressure on conventional seed producers to meet strict organic certification standards, which involve higher production costs and lower yields compared to GM seeds. Farmers using conventional seeds also struggle with pests and diseases, leading to a greater reliance on chemical pesticides, which contradicts sustainability efforts. Despite these challenges, conventional seeds remain crucial for small-scale farmers and organic farming. Ensuring their genetic diversity, affordability, and resilience will be key to maintaining global food security in the face of evolving agricultural demands.

Cereals like wheat, rice, corn, and barley are staple crops, making them the largest segment in the seeds market. They face challenges due to climate change, soil degradation, and fluctuating global demand. Rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions threaten wheat and rice yields, requiring the development of drought-resistant and heat-tolerant seeds. Crops like soybeans, canola, sunflower, and lentils play a crucial role in food, feed, and biofuel industries. The biggest challenge in this sector is GMO regulations, as genetically modified soybeans dominate the market. Price volatility in the global oil market directly affects demand for oilseeds used in biodiesel production. Pulses like lentils and chickpeas are gaining popularity due to rising plant-based protein demand, but their longer growth cycles and sensitivity to climate shifts pose production challenges. Fruits and vegetables require high-quality hybrid and organic seeds to meet consumer demand for nutrition, variety, and disease resistance. These crops face higher production costs, perishability, and complex breeding requirements. The growth of organic farming and clean-label products has increased demand for non-GMO, pesticide-free seeds, but meeting strict certification standards is expensive. The lack of advanced seed technology in developing countries limits access to high-yield varieties, affecting food security. This category includes forage crops, ornamental plants, medicinal herbs, and exotic seeds. Forage crops like alfalfa and clover face challenges due to soil depletion and water shortages, while medicinal plants suffer from limited seed availability and over-harvesting concerns. With growing interest in specialty and heirloom crops, ensuring seed preservation, quality control, and market accessibility

Commercial seeds, including hybrid, genetically modified (GM), and open-pollinated varieties, dominate the modern seed market. They are developed by seed companies through extensive research to enhance yield, pest resistance, and climate adaptability. These seeds come with high costs, making them less accessible to small and resource-limited farmers. Patented commercial seeds, especially GM varieties, restrict farmers from reusing them, increasing dependence on large seed corporations. Another challenge is regulatory restrictions on GM seeds in many regions, limiting their trade and adoption. Farmers in developing countries may also struggle with access to certified, high-quality commercial seeds, leading to lower productivity. As consumer demand for organic and non-GMO crops rises, commercial seed producers must adapt to stricter regulatory and certification requirements, increasing production costs. Saved seeds, also known as farmer-saved or traditional seeds, are collected and stored from previous harvests for reuse. These seeds are widely used in small-scale and subsistence farming due to their low cost and adaptability to local conditions. Saved seeds face challenges such as lower yields, reduced disease resistance, and genetic degradation over time. In many regions, hybrid and patented seeds cannot be saved, forcing farmers to buy new seeds each season. Climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make traditional seed varieties less resilient, increasing the need for improved breeding techniques. Efforts to preserve indigenous and heirloom seeds are growing, but a lack of formal seed storage infrastructure poses a risk to seed biodiversity. While saved seeds offer affordability and sustainability, ensuring quality, disease resistance, and productivity remains a significant challenge, especially in developing agricultural markets.


Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Seeds Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type
• Genetically Modified Seed
• Conventional Seed

By Crop Type
• Cereals & Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Others

By Availability
• Commercial Seeds
• Saved Seeds

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to agriculture industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.