Seed Coating Materials Market Report 2026

The seed coating materials market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.62 billion in 2025 to $2.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to need for improved crop yields, expansion of commercial seed industry, rising seed treatment adoption, growth in hybrid seed usage, demand for improved plant establishment.

The seed coating materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in precision agriculture, rising adoption of sustainable farming inputs, increasing demand for high quality seeds, expansion of horticulture crops, innovation in biological coatings. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of bio based seed coatings, increasing focus on enhanced germination rates, growing demand for disease resistant seed treatments, expansion of seed enhancement technologies, focus on improving seed shelf life.

The increasing crop yields are expected to propel the growth of the seed coating materials market going forward. Crop yields refer to the improvement in the amount of crops produced per unit of land, achieved through better agricultural practices, technology, and crop management. Crop yields are rising due to advancements in agricultural techniques and innovations. Seed coating materials are used for advanced seed treatments that enhance seed performance, protect against pests and diseases, and improve germination rates, ultimately contributing to higher agricultural productivity and profitability. For instance, in January 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government organization, sorghum grain production in 2024 is estimated at 344 million bushels, representing an 8% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, increasing crop yields are driving the growth of the seed coating materials market.

Implementation of sustainable agricultural practices is driving the growth of the seed coating materials market during the forecast period. Sustainable agriculture practices include ensuring soil fertility, encouraging biodiversity, improving ecological conditions, preventing pollution, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources, supporting rural economic development, and enhancing environmental awareness and responsibility. These practices promote the use of bio-based seed coating materials containing ingredients such as microbes like fungi and bacteria, along with plant and algae extracts. These materials help reduce agrochemical use and improve plant yield, nutrition, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. For instance, in 2024, according to data from the Department for Business and Trade, a UK-based government agency, the global precision farming market is projected to reach $224.48 billion (£170 billion) by 2050. Thus, the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is expected to propel the growth of the seed coating materials market.

Major companies operating in the seed coating materials market are focused on developing new technologies, such as high-quality formulations to enhance seed performance, promote faster germination, improve nutrient uptake, and provide protection against pests and diseases. High-quality formulation refers to the precise combination of ingredients in seed coatings that optimize seed performance by enhancing germination rates, protecting against diseases, and improving nutrient delivery. For instance, in October 2023, Corteva, Inc., a US-based agricultural chemical and seed company, introduced Straxan, a new seed treatment designed to strengthen crop protection. The product can be conveniently tank-mixed with other treatments, including Lumivia™ CPL insecticide, which helps safeguard seeds from key early-season pests such as wireworms and cutworms. When used together, Straxan and Lumivia™ CPL create a more robust, all-in-one protection package that addresses both disease and insect threats. This combined approach supports healthier crop establishment, improves stand uniformity, and enhances growers’ confidence in managing multiple pressures during the critical early growth stages.

Major companies operating in the seed coating materials market are BASF SE, Syngenta Group, Bayer CropScience AG, Solvay S.A., Croda International Plc, Clariant International Ltd., Incotec Group B.V., Germains Seed Technology, Milliken & Company, Precision Laboratories Inc., Azelis Group NV, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Chromatech Incorporated, Keystone Aniline Corporation, Tecnoseeds S.A.P., AgriPlasma LLC, Groupe Limagrain, Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Pvt. Ltd., Bejo Seeds B.V., Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., JK Agri-Genetics Ltd., Agri-Saaten GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the seed coating materials market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the seed coating materials 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 coating materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The seed coating materials market consists of sales of seed coating active ingredients such as protectants and phytoactive compounds. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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