Kazakhstan Vegetable Seeds Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Analysis: By Crop Type (Pepper, Zucchini, Lettuce, Carrot, Onion, Cucumber, Tomato, Watermelons, and Melons), By Cultivation Method (Open Ground, Plastic Greenhouse, and High-tech Greenhouse) and Country Forecast 2020-2031

Kazakhstan Vegetable Seeds Market, covering only the crop types included in the scope, accounted for 120,064.0 hectares in 2021 and 91,809.2 hectares in 2024, reflecting both challenges and emerging dynamics in the agricultural sector. Among the key drivers, rising consumer demand for fresh vegetables, increasing health consciousness, and government support for agricultural modernization have encouraged farmers to adopt high-yielding hybrid and disease-resistant seed varieties. However, the market faces constraints such as Kazakhstan’s harsh climatic conditions, limited awareness among smallholders, reliance on imported seeds, and weak distribution and storage infrastructure, all of which can hinder seed viability and reduce farming efficiency.

Despite these limitations, the sector presents significant opportunities. Expansion in greenhouse farming, growing interest in organic produce, and digital farming solutions offer potential for growth, especially if local seed production and R&D capabilities are strengthened through public-private partnerships. Moreover, Kazakhstan’s geographic advantage offers potential export linkages with neighboring countries. In terms of trends, the market is witnessing a gradual shift toward the use of hybrid and drought-resistant seeds, increased private investment, and the integration of seed treatments and biostimulants. As sustainability and climate resilience gain importance, the adoption of smart and climate-adaptive seed technologies is likely to shape the future of Kazakhstan’s vegetable seed market.

Facts & Figures:

• BEJO ZADEN BV, which dominates with a cumulative volume of 230,325.4 kg, primarily driven by onion and carrot seeds. BEJO ZADEN’s volume surged significantly in 2023, reaching 162,881.8 kg, reflecting strong demand and market penetration.
• ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV ranks second with a total of 26,775.7 kg, showing steady year-on-year growth, particularly in cucumber, onion, and tomato seeds. HM CLAUSE follows closely with 26,743.6 kg, primarily from unspecified seeds (“#N/A”) and carrots.
• SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS and SYNGENTA SEEDS BV are other notable suppliers, with totals of 37,591.5 kg and 18,142.1 kg, respectively. SAKATA’s 2023 jump to 30,028 kg indicates a major scale-up, especially in cucumber and onion segments.
• TAKII EUROPE BV, MONSANTO HOLLAND BV, and UNITED GENETICS ITALIA SPA also maintain strong positions with diversified crop offerings, each contributing between 16,000 to 21,000 kg over the five years.       

Kazakhstan Vegetable Seeds Market:

A clear trend observed is the gradual reduction in open ground cultivation for major crops such as pepper, zucchini, carrot, onion, and tomato. For instance, pepper cultivated in open ground dropped from 12,416 hectares in 2021 to 10,354 hectares in 2024. Similarly, carrot area declined from 19,414 to 16,384 hectares, and onion saw a sharp fall from 36,475 hectares in 2023 to 22,486 hectares in 2024. Meanwhile, high-tech and plastic greenhouse farming remain stable or show modest growth, especially for crops like lettuce and tomato, indicating a potential shift toward protected or controlled-environment agriculture.

In terms of crop-wise sales data from 2019 to 2023, onion and carrot clearly dominate the market. Onion recorded the highest total sales (163,869.8 kg), followed by carrot (134,304.2 kg), both showing strong year-on-year growth. Notably, tomato witnessed a major sales spike in 2023, jumping from 1,075.8 to 24,789.2, possibly due to increased demand or price surges. Lettuce, pepper, and cucumber also showed consistent sales growth, while melon and squash remained relatively minor in comparison. An unclassified "#N/A" row with significant figures suggests there may be some inconsistencies or unrecorded crop classifications in the dataset.

When evaluating seed company performance, BEJO ZADEN BV emerges as the clear market leader with a total of 230,325.4 kg, primarily driven by its strong presence in onion and carrot segments. Other notable companies include ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATIONS BV (26,775.3), HM CLAUSE (26,743.6), and MONSANTO HOLLAND BV (16,145.2). ENZA ZADEN shows a diverse crop presence, particularly strong in onion and cucumber. SYNGENTA SEEDS BV and TAKII SEED are also strong contributors, especially in the onion and pepper markets. Overall, BEJO’s dominance in both cultivated area and sales value indicates its robust portfolio and deep market penetration, especially in root vegetables.

Kazakhstan Vegetable Seeds Market Segmentation:

Based on the crop type

• Pepper
• Zucchini
• Lettuce
• Carrot
• Onion
• Cucumber
• Tomato
• Watermelons
• Melons
• Others

From 2019 to 2023, with total volumes rising from 19,285.5 kg in 2019 to a peak of 361,299.9 kg in 2023, contributing to a five-year cumulative total of 660,356.7 kg. A major portion of this growth is driven by sharp increases in seed use for onions and carrots, which together account for over 298,000 kg. Onion leads the market with 163,869.8 kg, followed by carrot at 134,304.2 kg, highlighting their dominance in Kazakhstan’s vegetable production. The spike in 2021 (149,907.1 kg) and the dramatic surge in 2023 suggest intensified cultivation efforts, possibly due to higher demand, improved farming practices, or government initiatives.

Based on the cultivation method:

• Open Ground
• Plastic Greenhouse
• High-tech Greenhouse

Open Ground cultivation saw steady growth until 2023 but dropped sharply in 2024 due to reduced planting of major crops like onion, tomato, and cucumber.

Based on the crop type:

• Pepper
• Zucchini
• Lettuce
• Carrot
• Onion
• Cucumber
• Tomato
• Watermelons
• Melons
• Others

From 2019 to 2023, with total volumes rising from 19,285.5 kg in 2019 to a peak of 361,299.9 kg in 2023, contributing to a five-year cumulative total of 660,356.7 kg. A major portion of this growth is driven by sharp increases in seed use for onions and carrots, which together account for over 298,000 kg. Onion leads the market with 163,869.8 kg, followed by carrot at 134,304.2 kg, highlighting their dominance in Kazakhstan’s vegetable production. The spike in 2021 (149,907.1 kg) and the dramatic surge in 2023 suggest intensified cultivation efforts, possibly due to higher demand, improved farming practices, or government initiatives.

Based on the cultivation method:

• Open Ground
• Plastic Greenhouse
• High-tech Greenhouse

Open Ground cultivation saw steady growth until 2023 but dropped sharply in 2024 due to reduced planting of major crops like onion, tomato, and cucumber. Plastic Greenhouse areas remained small but gradually increased, mainly for crops like tomato and lettuce. High-Tech Greenhouse cultivation stayed stable with slight growth, especially for tomatoes, reflecting limited but consistent use for high-value crops.

areas remained small but gradually increased, mainly for crops like tomato and lettuce. High-Tech Greenhouse cultivation stayed stable with slight growth, especially for tomatoes, reflecting limited but consistent use for high-value crops.