The global biological seed treatment market is projected to reach USD 1.7 billion by 2025, from USD 0.9 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 11.9% during the forecast period. The market has been growing at a significant rate due to the increasing need for a sustainable approach in agricultural operations in developed countries. Strong research funding by key manufacturers on product development, such as compatible combinations of biological and chemical components, is expected to drive the growth of the market over the next five years.
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Biological seed treatment includes microorganisms used for protecting seeds against seed- and soil borne diseases, hence, this is more effective alternative to the chemical treatments. The high-value industrial crops are those which are high yielding and provide higher net per hectare of product produced. These include crops such as sugarcane, cotton, hybrid maize (corn), soybean, potatoes, spices, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs.
For these high yielding crops, the companies are investing more in R&D activities to design innovative biological products that can align with the requirements of different geographies and soil conditions. These companies include Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), and other commercial, private companies globally. The Bayer Crop Science R&D team is continuously focusing on converting the industry leading value-driven investment into innovative products that benefit growers, consumers, and the planet.
Biological Seed Treatment Market Trends
Here are some of the biological seed treatment market trends are:
Increasing Demand for Sustainable Agriculture: With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and food safety, there is a rising demand for agricultural practices that minimize chemical usage. Biological seed treatments, derived from natural sources like microbes, enzymes, and botanical extracts, are gaining popularity as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemical treatments.
Advancements in Biotechnology: Ongoing research and developments in biotechnology have led to the discovery of new microbial strains and bioactive compounds with potent seed treatment properties. This has expanded the range of biological seed treatment products available in the market, offering farmers more options for crop protection and enhancement.
Regulatory Support for Biological Products: Regulatory agencies in many countries are increasingly supportive of biological seed treatments due to their minimal environmental impact and reduced risk to human health compared to chemical alternatives. This favorable regulatory environment encourages innovation and investment in the development of new biological seed treatment solutions.
Focus on Crop Yield and Quality: Biological seed treatments are not only effective in protecting seeds from diseases and pests but also in promoting plant growth and improving crop yield and quality. Farmers are recognizing the holistic benefits of biological treatments, including enhanced nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and overall plant health, leading to better harvests and economic returns.
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Fastest-growing segment by type: Microbials segment
The biological seed treatment market is categorized into microbials, botanicals, and other types, including biofermentation products and natural polymers & derivatives. In 2020, the microbials sector led the market, driven by the growing demand for microbial seed treatments in crops like soybean and corn.
Prominent companies such as Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta Group (Switzerland), and Corteva Agriscience (US) provide innovative biological seed treatment solutions to manage seed and soil-borne diseases across various crops. The significant growth in the North American region is due to government subsidies, the increasing need to enhance and protect food production, and heightened awareness of biological seed treatment.
Fastest-growing segment by function: Seed protection segment
The global market is broadly segmented based on function into seed enhancement and seed protection. Biological seed treatments designed for seed protection offer targeted control of specific pests and fungal diseases during the early seedling stage. These treatments are applied to various crops to manage a range of pests, ensuring uniform stand establishment by defending against numerous soil-borne pathogens and insects.
Top Companies in the Biological Seed Treatment Market
Companies such as BASF SE (Germany), Bayer AG (Germany), Syngenta Group (Switzerland), Corteva Agriscience (US) have been focusing on technological innovations in seed inoculation and patent registrations for new product launches to strengthen their market base in the concerned market. Apart from these companies, other biological seed treatment companies include Valent BioSciences (US), Verdesian Life Sciences (US), Plant Health Care (US), Precision Laboratories (US), Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands), Italpollina (Italy), and Incotec (Netherlands), which have been strengthening their market position through product launches and distribution & technology agreements.
Bayer AG (Germany) is one of the active players in the biological seed treatment market. A considerable amount of Bayer revenue goes into research & development activities to offer innovative products and practices to the farming community across the world. Bayer has successfully pushed products into the market through its farmer engagement programs. Bayer has made significant investments in the acquisition of seed treatment technology providers and established research collaborations for the development of microbial seed treatment products through its SeedGrowth business unit. The acquisition of Monsanto (US) in 2018, has been a big milestone in Bayer’s history of developments, which has allowed the company to enhance its research on new technologies for improving the available solutions for crop protection. In 2018, the company received marketing authorization in many countries for new mixtures and formulations, which will further strengthen its global presence. It has also expanded its global presence, clubbed with high levels of investments in R&D activities to serve its customers with innovative products in biological seed treatment market.
Syngenta Group (Switzerland) has been a leading player in the agricultural industry by offering diverse innovative solutions to the market place. Through its product investment & partnership approach, the company focuses on delivering sustainable solutions through its seed treatment technology in order to capitalize on a growing market demand for biological solutions, and progress to a formidable position at the preliminary stage of the market. It has a strong brand image and early mover advantage due to the introduction of Clariva, the first biological nematicide for seed treatment. In October 2020, Syngenta Group announced the acquisition of Valagro (Italy), a leading Biologicals company, through its business unit Syngenta Crop Protection. Through this strategy, Syngenta Crop Protection positions itself as one of the key global companies to shape the rapidly growing biologicals market, which is set to nearly double in size over the next five years.
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