DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf5jfw/global_seeds_marke) has announced the addition of the "Global Seeds Market Report: 2012 Edition" report to their offering.
The US is the largest market for seeds followed by China and France in terms of value as well as the area under cultivation. Netherlands is the top exporter and importer for vegetable crop seeds and US is the lead importer and exporter of flower seeds. The global biotech seed market has been growing with a fierce rate, spurred by the increasing demand for GM seeds.
Amongst the major ongoing trends in the Industry, one is market consolidation due to large number of mergers and acquisitions. Another is the prevailing monopoly of private players in the industry, especially in case of US wherein over 90% of the market for soya seeds is governed by a single corporation. The crucial developments in the industry include the uprising of the corporate seed distribution system, incorporation of more stringent laws and bylaws, and R&D related field trials in Africa. The top notch corporations holding the reins of the whole seed industry, particularly of the biotech seeds are Monsanto, DuPont, Syngenta AG and Bayer Cropscience.
As of now, the major threats which the world is poised to face are the increasing levels of hunger, poverty, population, skyrocketing prices of the commodities and exploitation of small farmers.
PUBLICATION OVERVIEW
This report analyses the current industry scenario for the global seed market which is projected to grow with a CAGR of 1.5% for the period of 2012 to 2014.
The report analyzes the global seeds market, focusing on the biotech seeds segment. The growth drivers and major issues facing the industry have been discussed. It also profiles the major players of the industry, along with a discussion of their key business strategies.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Overview
2. Seeds Market - An Analysis
- Global Seeds Market
- Global Biotech Seeds Market
- Global Seeds Market by Region
- Global Seed Exports & Imports
3. Market Dynamics
- Key Trends
- Industry Developments
- Growth Drivers
- Challenges
4. Competitive Scenario
5. Company Profiles
6. Market Outlook
- Market Forecast
- Forecast Methodology
Companies Mentioned:
- Bayer CropScience AG
- E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont)
- Monsanto Company
- Syngenta AG
For more information, including full table of contents, please visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jf5jfw/global_seeds_marke