Seed Treatment Market Report 2026

The seed treatment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $13.38 billion in 2025 to $14.92 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing reliance on chemical seed treatments, rise in crop disease prevalence, growing demand for high-yield crop protection, expansion of commercial farming operations, early adoption of synthetic formulations.

The seed treatment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for biological treatment products, increasing adoption of precision agriculture, growing focus on sustainable crop protection, development of advanced coating technologies, expansion of integrated pest management adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of biological seed treatments, rising preference for low-toxicity and eco-friendly formulations, increasing demand for multi-functional seed enhancement products, expansion of integrated disease and pest management solutions, development of advanced seed coating and pelleting technologies.

The rising incidence of seed- and soil-borne diseases is expected to drive the growth of the seed treatment market in the coming years. Seed- and soil-borne diseases refer to plant infections caused by pathogens that reside in the soil or on seeds. These diseases are primarily managed through seed treatment, which offers a cost-effective and efficient method for protecting crops, controlling pathogens, and improving overall crop production efficiency. For example, in February 2023, according to a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a U.S.-based specialized agriculture agency, pests significantly affect global crop production each year, causing losses estimated between 20% and 40%. Plant diseases alone result in approximately $220 billion in global economic losses annually, while invasive insects add another $70 billion. Therefore, the rising number of seed- and soil-borne diseases is contributing to the expansion of the seed treatment market.

Major players in the seed treatment market are increasingly emphasizing the development of biological seed treatment solutions to gain a competitive advantage. Biological seed treatment involves the application of naturally occurring microorganisms to seeds, enhancing growth, disease protection, and overall plant health. An example is Helena Agri-Enterprises, a US-based seed treatment formulator, which launched two soybean seed treatments, Seed Shield Select and Enertia, in October 2023. These treatments integrate multi-fungicide and insecticide with Asset Formulation Technology to optimize plant vigor and root health. Enertia, a biological seed treatment, incorporates VersaShield Formulation Technology to improve nutrient availability and soil health, with stabilized enzymes for long-lasting activity.

In January 2023, Growmark Inc., a US-based agriculture company, made a strategic acquisition by acquiring Allied Seed LLC. This acquisition aligns with Growmark's supply and growth plans, positioning the company to meet the increasing demand for cover crops within a comprehensive on-farm sustainability strategy. Allied Seed, a US-based crop seed company, brings expertise in production, blending, packaging, and seed treatment, offering a range of forage, turf grass, and cover crop seed products. This acquisition enhances Growmark's capabilities and market presence in the seed treatment sector.

Major companies operating in the seed treatment market are BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Bayer AG, Croda International plc, DuPont de Nemours Inc., FMC Corporation, NuFarm Ltd., Solvay S.A, ADAMA Ltd., Corteva Inc., United Phosphorus Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Bioworks Inc., Novozymes A/S, Eastman Chemical Company, Agrauxine SA, Germains Seed Technology, Incotec Group BV, Valent Biosciences Corporation, Advanced Biological Marketing Inc., Wolf Trax Inc., BrettYoung Seeds Limited, Precision Laboratories LLC, Loveland Products Inc., Plant Health Care plc, Albaugh LLC, Gowan Company LLC.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on chemical agents, formulation ingredients, and imported seed treatment machinery have elevated production costs and limited access to specialized inputs, particularly affecting regions dependent on global suppliers such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Segments involving insecticides, fungicides, and coating technologies face the strongest impact due to higher material import intensity. Despite these challenges, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing of biological treatments and domestic innovation in eco-friendly formulations, supporting long-term market resilience.

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Seed treatment involves the application of diverse agents to seeds before planting, aiming to safeguard them from diseases and pests while enhancing germination and overall growth. This practice is widely employed to optimize seed performance.

The key categories of chemicals utilized in seed treatment encompass insecticides, fungicides, chemicals, and non-chemicals. These substances are available in various formulations, including liquid solutions, powders, emulsions, flowable concentrates, water dispersible powders for slurry, and others. Insecticides play a crucial role in seed treatment, acting as chemical or biological agents designed to control or eliminate insects that pose a threat to crops. Their applications span seed protection and enhancement across a diverse range of crops, including oilseeds, cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, among others. Insecticides are employed in various seed treatment applications, such as seed coating, seed dressing, and seed pelleting, contributing to the overall health and productivity of crops.North America was the largest region in the seed treatment market in 2025. The regions covered in the seed treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the seed treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The seed treatment market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as seed disinfection, seed disinfestation, and seed protection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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