Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Non-Dormant Seed, and Dormant Seed), By Application (Agriculture, Health Food, and Others), By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

The Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market would witness market growth of 6.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). In the year 2021, the Europe market's volume surged to 8,800.31 Tonnes, showcasing a growth of 15.5% (2020-2023).

Alfalfa seeds are increasingly utilized in various health foods such as salads, sprouts, and smoothies due to their dense nutritional profile, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Alfalfa sprouts are popular for their crisp texture and mild flavor, making them a versatile addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Additionally, alfalfa seed powder is gaining traction as a functional ingredient in protein shakes, energy bars, and dietary supplements, thanks to its high protein content and amino acid profile. Thus, the health food sector of the UK market utilized 248.80 Tonnes of alfalfa seeds in the market in 2023.

The Spain market dominated the Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country in 2023 and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $65.4 Million by 2031. The France market is exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Italy market would experience a CAGR of 7.3% during (2024 - 2031).

Alfalfa seeds are the seeds of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa), which is a legume species commonly cultivated as a forage crop. These seeds are small, hard, and typically brown or yellowish. Also, alfalfa seeds are used primarily for planting to grow alfalfa crops, which are then harvested for hay, silage, or grazing by livestock. Alfalfa seeds find application across a spectrum of industries, reflecting the versatility and adaptability of this resilient crop. For example, alfalfa seeds are primarily utilized as a high-quality feed ingredient for livestock, including dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.

Also, humans consume alfalfa seeds directly due to their nutritional benefits. They can be sprouted and added to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and smoothies, providing a crunchy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. Alfalfa seeds are rich in vitamins (such as vitamin K, vitamin C, and B vitamins), minerals (including calcium, magnesium, and iron), antioxidants (such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds), and phytonutrients, offering numerous health-promoting properties. In addition, alfalfa seeds are commonly used as a cover crop in agricultural systems to improve soil health and prevent erosion.

The expansion of the agri-food sector may lead to changes in crop rotation practices among UK farmers. With its ability to improve soil health, fix nitrogen, and provide high-quality forage, alfalfa may be incorporated into crop rotations more frequently, driving demand for alfalfa seeds. Therefore, the increasing agri-food industry and the region’s high livestock population drive growth.

Free Valuable Insights: The Global Alfalfa Seeds Market will Hit USD 804.2 Million by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.9%

Based on Type, the market is segmented into Non-Dormant Seed, and Dormant Seed. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Agriculture, Health Food, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Allied Seed, LLC
• Bayer AG
• S&W Seed Company
• Royal Barenbrug Group
• Nutrien Ltd. (Dyna-Gro Seed)
• Great Basin Seed
• DLF Seeds A/S
• Forage Genetics International, LLC
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Syngenta Crop Protection AG

Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market Report Segmentation

By Type (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-31)

• Non-Dormant Seed
• Dormant Seed

By Application (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-31)

• Agriculture
• Health Food
• Others

By Country (Volume, Tonnes, USD Million, 2020-31)

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, by Type
1.4.2 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, by Application
1.4.3 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4. Recent Strategies Deployed in Alfalfa Seeds Market

Chapter 5. Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
5.1 Europe Non-Dormant Seed Market by Country
5.2 Europe Dormant Seed Market by Country

Chapter 6. Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
6.1 Europe Agriculture Market by Country
6.2 Europe Health Food Market by Country
6.3 Europe Others Market by Country

Chapter 7. Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country
7.1 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.1.1 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.1.2 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.2 France Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.2.1 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.2.2 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.3 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.3.1 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.3.2 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.4 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.4.1 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.4.2 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.5 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.5.1 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.5.2 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.6 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.6.1 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.6.2 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application
7.7 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market
7.7.1 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type
7.7.2 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application

Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Allied Seed, LLC
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Bayer AG
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Financial Analysis
8.2.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.2.4 Research & Development Expense
8.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
8.2.6 SWOT Analysis
8.3 S&W Seed Company
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Regional Analysis
8.3.4 Research & Development Expense
8.3.5 Recent strategies and developments:
8.3.5.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.3.6 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Royal Barenbrug Group
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Recent strategies and developments:
8.4.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.4.3 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Nutrien Ltd. (Dyna-Gro Seed)
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.5.2 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Great Basin Seed
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.6.2 SWOT Analysis
8.7 DLF Seeds A/S
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.7.2 Recent strategies and developments:
8.7.2.1 Acquisition and Mergers:
8.7.3 SWOT Analysis
8.8 Forage Genetics International, LLC
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.8.2 SWOT Analysis
8.9 The Dow Chemical Company
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.9.2 Financial Analysis
8.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.9.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
8.10. Syngenta Crop Protection AG
8.10.1 Company Overview
8.10.2 Recent strategies and developments:
8.10.2.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
8.10.3 SWOT Analysis

TABLE 1 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 2 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 3 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 4 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 5 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 6 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 7 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 8 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 9 Europe Non-Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 10 Europe Non-Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 11 Europe Non-Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 12 Europe Non-Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 13 Europe Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 14 Europe Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 15 Europe Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 16 Europe Dormant Seed Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 17 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 18 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 19 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 20 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 21 Europe Agriculture Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 22 Europe Agriculture Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 23 Europe Agriculture Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 24 Europe Agriculture Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 25 Europe Health Food Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 26 Europe Health Food Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 27 Europe Health Food Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 28 Europe Health Food Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 29 Europe Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 30 Europe Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 31 Europe Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 32 Europe Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 33 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 34 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 35 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 36 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 37 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 38 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 39 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 40 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 41 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 42 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 43 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
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TABLE 45 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 46 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 47 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 48 Spain Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 49 France Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 50 France Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 51 France Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 52 France Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 53 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 54 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 55 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
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TABLE 57 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 58 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 59 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 60 France Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 61 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 62 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 63 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 64 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 65 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 66 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 67 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 68 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 69 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 70 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 71 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 72 Italy Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 73 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 74 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 75 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 76 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 77 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 78 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 79 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 80 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 81 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 82 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 83 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 84 UK Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 85 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 86 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 87 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 88 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 89 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 90 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 91 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 92 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 93 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 94 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 95 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 96 Germany Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 97 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 98 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 99 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 100 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 101 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 102 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 103 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
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TABLE 105 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 106 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 107 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 108 Russia Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 109 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 110 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 111 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 112 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 113 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 114 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 115 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 116 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 117 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 118 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 119 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, Tonnes
TABLE 120 Rest of Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, Tonnes
TABLE 121 Key Information – Allied Seed, LLC
TABLE 122 Key Information – Bayer AG
TABLE 123 Key Information –-S&W Seed Company
TABLE 124 Key Information – Royal Barenbrug Group
TABLE 125 Key Information – Nutrien Ltd.
TABLE 126 Key Information – Great Basin Seed
TABLE 127 Key Information – DLF Seeds A/S
TABLE 128 Key Information – Forage Genetics International, LLC
TABLE 129 Key Information – The Dow Chemical Company
TABLE 130 Key Information – Syngenta Crop Protection AG

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Alfalfa Seeds Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis - Alfalfa Seeds Market
FIG 5 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Type, 2023
FIG 6 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Type, 2031
FIG 7 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Type, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 8 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Application, 2023
FIG 9 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Application, 2031
FIG 10 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Application, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 11 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 12 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 13 Europe Alfalfa Seeds Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 14 SWOT Analysis: Allied Seed, L.L.C.
FIG 15 Swot Analysis: Bayer AG
FIG 16 SWOT Analysis: S&W Seed Company
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: Royal Barenbrug Group
FIG 18 SWOT Analysis: Nutrien Ltd.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Great Basin Seed
FIG 20 SWOT Analysis: DLF Seeds A/S
FIG 21 SWOT Analysis: Forage Genetics International, LLC
FIG 22 SWOT Analysis: The Dow Chemical Company
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: Syngenta Crop Protection AG