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Synopsis
The global market for Sorghum Seed was estimated to be worth US$ 1761 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2339 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Sorghum Seed cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Sorghum seed refers to the seed of the sorghum plant, a drought-tolerant cereal grain widely cultivated for food, fodder, and industrial purposes. As a member of the grass family, sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is known for its adaptability to harsh environments, particularly semi-arid and arid regions. Sorghum seeds are used to grow several types of sorghum, including grain sorghum (used for human consumption), forage sorghum (for animal feed), and sweet sorghum (used in ethanol production). These seeds can be open-pollinated or hybrid, with hybrid varieties offering enhanced yield, uniformity, and resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. Sorghum is gluten-free, making it a preferred alternative grain in health-conscious and specialty diets.
Market Demand and Agricultural Relevance
The global demand for sorghum seeds is rising due to their crucial role in ensuring food and feed security, particularly in regions facing water scarcity and erratic rainfall. Sorghum’s ability to thrive in low-input conditions makes it an ideal crop for smallholder farmers and large-scale agricultural systems alike. In recent years, hybrid sorghum seeds have gained popularity because of their improved performance and ability to produce higher yields, even under challenging climatic conditions. Governments and NGOs in Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America are promoting sorghum cultivation as a strategic crop to combat food insecurity and improve rural livelihoods. Additionally, the biofuel industry is driving interest in sweet sorghum due to its high sugar content and suitability for ethanol production.
Trends in Innovation and Health-Focused Consumption
The sorghum seed market is experiencing increased innovation as plant breeders develop improved cultivars with higher nutritional value, resistance to new pest strains, and adaptability to changing environmental conditions. As consumer preferences shift toward gluten-free and whole-grain foods, sorghum is being increasingly used in baked goods, cereals, and snacks, particularly in North America and Europe. The rising trend of sustainable agriculture is also benefiting sorghum, as it requires less water and fertilizer compared to other cereals like maize and wheat. Furthermore, private and public sector investments in sorghum research and seed distribution are supporting broader adoption in developing regions. With its versatility across food, feed, and industrial applications, sorghum seed continues to play a vital role in global agriculture and food systems, offering economic, nutritional, and environmental benefits.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Sorghum Seed, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Sorghum Seed by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Sorghum Seed market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Sorghum Seed.
Market Segmentation
By Company
Advanta Seeds
Corteva Agriscience
Bayer CropScience
KWS
Nufarm
S&W Seed Co
Dyna-GroSeed
Proline
HeritageSeeds
AlliedSeed
Sustainable Seed Company
Safal Seeds & Biotech
Seed Co Limited
EuralisSemences
DLF Seeds
Segment by Type
Grain Sorghum
Forage Sorghum
Sweet Sorghum
Segment by Application
Sorghum Planting
Sorghum Breeding
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Sorghum Seed manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Sorghum Seed in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Sorghum Seed in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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