Special report on china’s Vegetable seed industry

As the primary component of planting cost, seeds are at the upstream of the industry of produce, and competitiveness of the seed market decides the initiative of competition in agriculture. China is a big agricultural State, and the utilization amount of seeds for planting purpose is over 12.5 billion kg per year. The capacity of the market of seeds of hybrid corn, hybrid rice, vegetables and cotton surpassed 31.5 billion yuan in 2008. The huge market makes the seed industry of China the focus of capital investment.

The competition of the seed market of China is relatively scattered, there is a large quantity of seed companies but of small scales, hence the concentration level of the seed industry is low. The thick profit, huge market, technical and policy barriers make the seed industry an eye catching sub sector of agriculture. Alongside the constant standardization of the seed market in China in late years, there have been mergers now and then. How is the current status of the seed market of China? How is the competition of the segmented markets of different varieties? How will be the seed industry or policy development in 2009-2010? What is the trend?

BOABC organized experts on market, technology and finance to have an accurate, objective, comprehensive and systematic in-depth analysis of the market, enterprises and policy of the seed industry, and compiled a portrait of the current status of China’s seed market comprehensively and thoroughly. Also, professional viewpoints on the development direction of the seed market were concluded for reference. This report is one of the series of reports which cover China’s corn seed market, rice seed market, vegetable seeds market and cotton seed market.

The special report on vegetable seeds market has in-depth research on vegetable seeds and the main segmented markets of different varieties. The segmented markets are seeds of tomato, cucumber, eggplant, chili, Chinese cabbage, radish, cabbage, carrot, celery and cowpea. This research report aims to have an accurate understanding of the development direction of China’s vegetable seeds market from 2009-2010 through analysis of the market, analysis of import and export and analysis key seed companies.

This report is a rare special research for industrial investors, strategic investors and large-scale seed companies both from home and abroad that pay attention to China’s seed industry. This report can also be an important reference for Titans in the seed or related industries, research institutions; investment banks, funds or security agencies that wish to learn the current status of China’s seed industry understand the trend or find investment opportunities.

Table of Contents
1. Current Status of China's Seed Market 1
1.1 History of Seed Market of China 1
1.1.1 Overview of World Seed Market Development 1
1.1.2 Overview of China's Seed Market Development 3
1.2 Features of Development of China's Seed Market 4
1.2.1 Main Policy Environment of China's Seed Market 4
1.2.2 Main Restraints of Development of China's Seed Market 5
1.2.3 Direction of China's Seed Market 6
1.3 China's Seed Market Scale 7
1.3.1 Impact from Macro Economy to Seed Market 7
1.3.2 Segmentation of Seed Market in China 8
1.3.3 Changes of Seed Market Scale from 2002-2008 in China 9
1.4 Forecast of Chinas' Seed Market Development from 2009-2010 10

2. Main Segmentation of Seed Market in China 12
2.1 Analysis of Corn Seed Market in China 12
2.1.1 Features of Corn Seed Market 12
2.1.2 Market Scale of Ordinary Corn Seeds from 2002-2008 13
2.1.3 Market Scale of Sweet Corn Seeds from 2002-2008 14
2.2 Analysis of China's Rice Seed Market 15
2.2.1 Features of Rice Seed Market 15
2.2.2 Market Analysis of Conventional Rice Seeds 16
2.2.3 Market Scale of Hybrid Rice Seeds from 2002-2008 17
2.3 Market Analysis of Cotton Seeds 17
2.3.1 Features of Cotton Seed Market 17
2.3.2 Market Scale of Cotton Seeds from 2002-2008 18
2.4 Market Analysis of Vegetable Seeds 18
2.4.1 Features of Vegetable Seed Market 18
2.4.2 Market Scale of Vegetable Seeds from 2002-2008 19
2.5 Market Analysis of Rapeseed and Other Seeds 20
2.6 Trend of Main Segmented Seed Market from 2009-2010 21

3. Features of the Market of Vegetable Seeds of China 23
3.1 Market Segmentation of Vegetable Seeds 23
3.1.1 Features of Vegetable Seeds 23
3.1.2 Main Varieties of Vegetable Seeds 23
3.2 Market Analysis of Vegetable Seeds 24
3.2.1 Changes of Acreage and Output of Vegetables from 2000-2008 24
3.2.2 Analysis of Vegetable Producing Regions from 2000-2008 25
3.2.3 Acreage of Different Vegetable Varieties in 2008 26
3.2.4 Price Analysis of Vegetable Seeds from 2002-2008 28
3.2.5 Analysis of Planting Efficiency of Vegetables and Demand for Seeds 28
3.2.6 Forecast of Trend of Vegetable Seed Market from 2009-2010 30
3.3 Analysis of Circulation Market of Vegetable Seeds 30
3.3.1 Impacts on Seed Circulation Market from Government Policy and Laws 30
3.3.1.1 Seed Law 30
3.3.1.2 National Policy 31
3.3.2 Factors Affecting Circulation Market of Vegetable Seeds 32
3.3.3 Development Direction of Circulation of Vegetable Seeds 33

4. Analysis of Segmented Markets of Vegetable Seeds of China 35
4.1 Introduction to Segmented Vegetable Seeds 35
4.2 Tomato Seeds 36
4.2.1 Tomato Acreage of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 36
4.2.2 Commercialization Rate of Tomato Seeds (2002-2008) 37
4.2.3 Cost Input of Tomato Seeds of Main Regions 38
4.2.4 Market Scale of Tomato Seeds (2002-2008) 39
4.2.5 Main Extension Varieties of Tomato (for example Jinpeng 1, Israel 189 and Maofen 802) 39
4.3 Cucumber Seeds 40
4.3.1 Acreage of Cucumber of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 40
4.3.2 Commercialization Rate of Cucumber Seeds (2002-2008) 41
4.3.3 Cost Input of Cucumber Seeds for Planting in Main Regions 42
4.3.4 Market Scale of Cucumber Seeds (2002-2008) 42
4.3.5 Main Extension Varieties of Cucumber (for example Jinchun 4, Jinyan 4 and Jinyou 1) 43
4.4 Eggplant Seeds 44
4.4.1 Acreage of Eggplants of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 44
4.4.2 Commercialization Rate of Eggplant Seeds (2002-2008) 45
4.4.3 Cost Input of Eggplants for Planting in Main Regions 46
4.4.4 Market Scale of Eggplant Seeds (2002-2008) 46
4.4.5 Main Extension Varieties of Eggplants (for example Jinan long eggplant, Kuaiyuan eggplant and Changfeng eggplant) 47
4.5 Chili Seeds 48
4.5.1 Acreage of Chili of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 48
4.5.2 Commercialization Rate of Chili Seeds (2002-2008) 49
4.5.3 Market Scale of Chili Seeds (2002-2008) 50
4.5.4 Main Extension Varieties of Chili (for example pod pepper, Sujiao 5 and long red pepper) 51
4.6 Seeds of Chinese Cabbage 52
4.6.1 Acreage of Chinese Cabbage of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 52
4.6.2 Commercialization Rate of Chinese Cabbage Seeds (2002-2008) 53
4.6.3 Cost Input of Chinese Cabbage Seeds for Planting in Main Regions 54
4.6.4 Market Scale of Chinese Cabbage Seeds (2002-2008) 54
4.6.5 Main Extension Varieties of Chinese Cabbage (for example 87-114, Beijing Xin 3 and Qiukang 80) 55
4.7 Radish Seeds 56
4.7.1 Radish Acreage of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 56
4.7.2 Commercialization Rate of Radish Seeds (2002-2008) 58
4.7.3 Cost Input of Radish Seeds for Planting in Main Regions 58
4.7.4 Market Scale of Radish Seeds (2002-2008) 59
4.7.5 Main Extension Varieties of Radish (for example Qiaotouqing, Weixian Qing and Xinlimei) 59
4.8 Cabbage Seeds 60
4.8.1 Cabbage Acreage (2002-2008) and Features 60
4.8.2 Commercialization Rate of Cabbage Seeds (2002-2008) 61
4.8.3 Cost Input of Cabbage Seeds for Planting in Main Regions 62
4.8.4 Market Scale of Cabbage Seeds (2002-2008) 62
4.8.5 Main Extension Varieties of Cabbage (for example Zhonggan 11, Jingfeng 1 and 8398) 63
4.9 Carrot Seeds 64
4.9.1 Carrot Acreage of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 64
4.9.2 Commercialization Rate of Carrot Seeds (2002-2008) 65
4.9.3 Market Scale of Carrot Seeds (2002-2008) 66
4.9.4 Main Extension Varieties of Carrots (for example 5-inch ginseng, Xinheitian and 7-inch ginseng) 67
4.10 Celery Seeds 67
4.10.1 Acreage of Celery of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 67
4.10.2 Commercialization Rate of Celery Seeds (2002-2008) 68
4.10.3 Market Scale of Celery Seeds (2002-2008) 69
4.10.4 Main Extension Varieties of Celery (for example US celery, Jinnan Shiqin and California King) 70
4.11 Cowpea Seeds 71
4.11.1 Cowpea Acreage of Different Regions (2002-2008) 71
4.11.2 Commercialization Rate of Cowpea Seeds (2002-2008) 72
4.11.3 Market Scale of Cowpea Seeds 73
4.11.4 Main Extension Varieties of Cowpea (for example Zhijiang 28-2, US bracket-free and Zhangtang) 73
4.12 Watermelon Seeds 74
4.12.1 Watermelon Acreage of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 74
4.12.2 Commercialization Rate of Watermelon Seeds (2002-2008) 75
4.12.3 Market Scale of Watermelon Seeds 76
4.12.4 Main Extension Varieties of Watermelon (for example Zhengza 5, Jingxin 1, Xinong 8 and Heimi 5) 77
4.13 Sweet Melon Seeds 78
4.13.1 Acreage of Sweet Melons of Different Regions (2002-2008) and Features 78
4.13.2 Commercialization Rate of Sweet Melon Seeds (2002-2008) 79
4.13.3 Market Scale of Sweet Melon Seeds 80
4.13.4 Main Extension Varieties of Sweet Melons (for example Ganmibao, Hongcuibao and Huaxia Mibao) 81

5. Analysis of Import and Export of Vegetable Seeds 82
5.1 Import and Export of Vegetable Seeds 82
5.1.1 Total Import and Export (2000-2008) 82
5.1.2 Import and Export Prices 82
5.2 Export 83
5.2.1 Main Destinations and Exporting Regions 83
5.2.2 Forecast of Export Market 84
5.3 Import 85
5.3.1 Main Origins and Importing Regions 85
5.3.2 Forecast of Import Market 86
5.4 Forecast of Import and Export in 2009-2010 86

6. Analysis of Key Enterprises of Vegetable Seeds in China 88
6.1 Yuan Long Ping High-Tech Agriculture CO., LTD. 88
6.1.1 History of the Company 88
6.1.2 Structure of Core Business of the Company 89
6.1.3 Profit-generation and Operational Ability of the Company 91
6.1.4 Vegetable Seed Business of Longping High-tech 91
6.1.5 Conclusion 92
6.2 Hefei Fengle Seed Co., Ltd. 92
6.2.1 History of the Company 92
6.2.2 Structure of Core Business of the Company 94
6.2.3 Ability of Profit-generation and Operation of the Company 95
6.2.4 Vegetable Seeds of the Company 96
6.2.5 Conclusion 96

7. Outlook of Market of Vegetable Seeds in China in 2009-2010 98