Global Seed Coating Materials Market Size By Additive (Polymers, Colorants), By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Vegetables), By Process (Film coating, Encrusting), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Seed Coating Materials Market Size And Forecast

Seed Coating Materials Market size was valued at USD 1.88 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 3.10 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.54% from 2023 to 2030.

Seed coating materials are predominantly used for improving shelf life along with appearance. The introduction of sustainable agricultural practices is bolstering the market demand for these products. The development of new species in flowers and ornamental varieties is expected to further augment market demand. Global per capita land and farmland area have decreased over time, resulting in a significant demand-supply discrepancy. Crop yields must be increased to close the imbalance between agricultural product demand and supply.

Farmers face numerous obstacles, including seed diseases and changing weather patterns, which reduce agricultural productivity. As a result, when seed coatings such as insecticides, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, and other compounds increase seed quality and germination, demand for seed coatings rises. The sector is being propelled by the expanding trend of hybrid variety introduction, the integration of modern farming practices into traditional communities, and other factors. Some emerging countries promote sustainable farming in addition to encouraging new farming techniques.

Global Seed Coating Materials Market Definition

Seed coating also referred to as a seed treatment or seed dressing, may be a process during which seeds are directly coated chemically and fertilizers, repulsive agents, and crop protection chemicals to enhance the speed performance. This process protects the seed from pathogens. Seed coating leads to rapid multiplication and a timely supply of crops at cheaper prices.

The material offers a high yield per hectare, low seeding rate, and multi-component product, which augments the event of the seed coating material across the world. Seed coating offers both aesthetic and environmental benefits. Seed coating is administered mainly to make sure the rapid multiplication and timely supply of crops at a good price.

Global Seed Coating Materials Market Overview

Increasing initiatives by various government and environmental agencies in developing farming in emerging countries are expected to drive the market during the forecast period. The Seed Coating Materials Market is driven by agriculture by a rapid supply of crops in a cost-effective manner. This also leads to the rapid multiplication of various crops. Moreover, seed coating material permits a high yield, a wide range of agro products, and reduces seeding rate among others.

Owing to these outstanding benefits, the Seed Coating Materials Market is expected to register healthy growth during the forecast period. The market is driven by the adoption of genetically advanced crops, the rising trend of the introduction of hybrid varieties, the infusion of modern farming knowledge in traditional communities, etc. Apart from supporting innovative methods of farming, sustainable farming is also enhanced in several developing countries.

The developing nations are offering alternatives through sustainable farming as well as low capital investment opportunities. An increased number of the potential commercial potential of seeds is also accelerating farmers and suppliers to value coating materials. There are certain challenges faced that will hinder the overall market growth. The factors such as decreased crop yield include seed diseases, and volatile environments are limiting the market growth.

Global Seed Coating Materials MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Seed Coating Materials Market is segmented on the basis of Additive, Crop Type, Process, and Geography.

Seed Coating Materials Market, By Additive

• Polymers
• Colorants
• Pellets
• Minerals/Pumice
• Active Ingredients
• Others

Based on Additive, The market is bifurcated into Polymers, Colorants, Pellets, Minerals/Pumice, Active Ingredients, and Others. Polymers held the greatest market share of the Global Seed Coating Materials Market. The popularity of seed-coating polymers can be ascribed to their low viscosity and water-based nature, which aids in seed germination. Increased use of two primary types of polymers in seed coating is one of the major factors driving seed coating polymer demand around the world. Superabsorbent polymer gels and polymer gels reduce coating dust, increase seed shelf life, and produce high-quality crop yields. Polymer demand is predicted to rise as farmers increasingly use polymeric materials due to their high utility in terms of binding strength and simplicity of pouring.

Seed Coating Materials Market, By Crop Type

• Cereals & Grains
• Vegetables
• Flowers & Ornamentals
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Others

Based on Crop Type, The market is bifurcated into Cereals & Grains, Vegetables, Flowers & Ornamentals, Oilseeds & Pulses, and Others. Cereals and grains accounted for the majority of the Global Seed Coating Materials Market. The use of seed coating materials to coat cereals and grains is increasing since cereals and grains are widely consumed as necessities around the world, and output must expand to sustain the growing population.

Cereals and grains are in great demand because they constitute an essential component of our daily diet. Growing crop production volume is likely to contribute to market growth in the next years, owing to increased cereal and grain consumption worldwide.

Seed Coating Materials Market, By Process

• Film coating
• Encrusting
• Pelleting

Based on Process, The market is bifurcated into Film coating, Encrusting, and Pelleting. Due to its ease of use and safety considerations, the film coating process held the biggest market share in 2022. Film coating is a common seed coating technique due to its ease of application. It is applied to the seed, seed coating, or pellet as a thin water-permeable polymer-based coating. Colors, coverage characteristics, opacities, and finishes such as matt, gloss, and sparkle are all accessible in polymers. It lowers dust and boosts market attractiveness, providing the seed added value. Crops are susceptible to diseases and insect pests at all stages of development, such as blight and sucking insects, which can be controlled through seed-coating techniques. The encrusted seed is coated with a lighter layer to make handling easier.

Seed Coating Materials Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Seed Coating Materials Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. In 2022, North America was the largest region in the Seed Coating Materials Market. During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region. Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa are the areas included in the Seed Coating Materials Market study.

Key Players

The “Global Seed Coating Materials Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Bayer CropScience AG, BASF SE, Clariant International, Croda International, Incotec Group, Chromatech Incorporated, Brett Young, Precision Laboratories, Dupont de Nemours Inc., FMC Corporation, Chemtura Corporation, Mahendra Overseas, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Syngenta AG, Nufarm, Universal Coating Systems, Centor Oceania, Michelman, Inc., Smith Seed Service, Prebble Seeds Ltd, CR Minerals Company, LLC, Organic Dyes and Pigments, Keystone Aniline Corporation, Sensient Technologies, and Milliken Chemicals.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In March 2021, BASF announced the acquisition of the proprietary Glu-L technology for seed coatings from AGT Foods. The Glu-L technology is a plant-based protein that enhances the adhesion of coatings to seeds and improves plant growth.
• In February 2021, Germains Seed Technology, a UK-based seed coating company, was acquired by Syngenta Group, a leading agriculture company. Germains specializes in seed priming, pelleting, and film coating technologies, and the acquisition is expected to strengthen Syngenta’s seed treatment portfolio.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators categories.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided further helps to get information about the region leading in the Global Seed Coating Materials Market. We cover the major impacting factors driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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