Global Seed Coating Market, By Additive (Polymers, Colorants, Pellets, Minerals/Pumice, Active Ingredients, Others), Process (Film Coating, Encrusting, Pelleting), Active Ingredient (Protectants, Phytoactive Promoters, Others), Crop Type (Cereals and Grains, Oilseeds and Pulses, Vegetables, Flowers and Ornamentals, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
Seed Coating Market Analysis and Size
Seed coating also known as seed treatment, is a procedure where the seed directly comes in contact with chemicals and fertilizer agents that eject and plant protection chemicals to develop the effectiveness of the seed. Implementation of high-quality seed, ease of management, increased protection from pests and diseases, and the ability to travel through growers are the major factors that will drive the growth of the seed coating market in the forecast period. Seed coating also resulted in faster reproduction and a timely supply of plants at a cheaper price. The material provides greater yield per hectare, lower seeding rate, and multicomponent yield, which increases the development of seedling materials worldwide.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global seed coating market which was USD 2.5 billion in 2023, is expected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Seed Coating Market Scope and Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2024 to 2031
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Base Year
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2023
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Historic Years
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2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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By Additive (Polymers, Colorants, Pellets, Minerals/Pumice, Active Ingredients, Others), Process (Film Coating, Encrusting, Pelleting), Active Ingredient (Protectants, Phytoactive Promoters, Others), Crop Type (Cereals and Grains, Oilseeds and Pulses, Vegetables, Flowers and Ornamentals, Others)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Belgium, Lithuania, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa.
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Market Players Covered
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Germain Seed Technology, Inc. (U.S.), Bayer AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Croda International PLC (U.K.), BrettYoung Seeds Limited (Canada), Sensient Technologies (U.S.), Precision Laboratories LLC (U.S.), Centor Oceania (Australia)
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Seed coating polymers are specialized materials used in agriculture to enhance the quality and performance of seeds. They are applied as a protective layer on the surface of seeds, offering a range of benefits such as improved seed health, enhanced germination, and better plant establishment. Seed coating polymers can be tailored to specific needs and challenges in agriculture, contributing to more efficient and sustainable farming practices.
Global Seed Coating Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Increased Demand for High-Quality Seeds
The global population is growing, and there is a rising demand for high-quality seeds that offer better yield, disease resistance, and improved germination rates. Seed coating polymers enhance the quality and performance of seeds, making them more attractive to farmers. This is a major driver for the market.
- Enhanced Seed Protection
Seed coating polymers provide a protective barrier around seeds, shielding them from environmental factors such as moisture, temperature fluctuations, pests, and diseases. This protection is crucial for seed health and viability and is driving the market growth.
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for High-Quality Seeds
With a rising global population and increased demand for food, there is a growing need for high-quality seeds that offer better yield, disease resistance, and improved germination rates. Seed coating polymers can enhance the quality and performance of seeds and in turn creating more opportunities for the market.
- Environmental Concerns
Seed coating polymers can be designed to incorporate environmentally friendly and biodegradable materials, aligning with the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture and reducing the environmental impact of farming practices, and increasing opportunities for market growth.
Challenge/Restraint
- Regulatory Compliance
Meeting and adhering to various environmental and safety regulations and standards related to the use of seed coating polymers can be challenging for manufacturers. Different regions and countries may have distinct regulatory requirements.
This seed coating market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the seed coating market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Recent Developments
- In February 2022, Croda International joined forces with Xampla to develop a seed coating that is entirely biodegradable and free from microplastics. This partnership positions Croda International at the forefront of the seed coating materials market, enabling the company to provide sustainable solutions in compliance with microplastic bans in certain countries
- In July 2021, Solvay, a company specializing in seed and grain solutions, acquired the Bayer Seed coating business. This acquisition is set to strengthen Solvay's product portfolio and enhance its research and development capabilities for seed-related products
Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products
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Global Seed Coating Market Scope
The seed coating market is segmented on the basis of additive, process, active ingredient and crop type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Additive
- Polymers
- Colorants
- Pellets
- Minerals/Pumice
- Active Ingredients
- Others
Process
- Film Coating
- Encrusting
- Pelleting
Active Ingredient
- Protectants
- Phytoactive Promoters
- Others
Crop Type
- Cereals and Grains
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Vegetables
- Flowers and Ornamentals
- Others
Global Seed Coating Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The seed coating market is analyzed and market size, volume information is provided by country by additive, process, active ingredient and crop type as referenced above.
The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, rest of Europe, Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Argentina, rest of South America, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., Israel, Egypt, and rest of Middle East and Africa.
Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market due to their huge population and economy dependency on crops.
North America is expected to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031 due to increasing demand for cereals, grains, oilseeds and pulses which are used mainly in the food and feed industries.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Seed Coating Market Share Analysis
The seed coating market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to seed coating market.
Some of the major players operating in the seed coating market are:
- Germain Seed Technology, Inc. (U.S.)
- Bayer AG (Germany)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Clariant AG (Switzerland)
- Croda International PLC (U.K.)
- BrettYoung Seeds Limited (Canada)
- Sensient Technologies (U.S.)
- Precision Laboratories LLC (U.S.)
- Centor Oceania (Australia)
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