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Seed Treatment Market by Type, Application Technique (Coating, Dressing, Pelleting), Function (Seed Protection (Insecticides, Fungicides) and Seed Enhancement), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

By: marketsandmarkets.com
Publishing Date: February 2018
Report Code: AGI 2581

The seed treatment market was valued at USD 6.11 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach 11.31 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 10.82% during the forecast period.

The years considered for the study are as follows:

Base year – 2016
Estimated year – 2017
Projected year – 2022
Forecast period – 2017 to 2022

The objectives of the report

Determining and projecting the size of the seed treatment market with respect to type, function, crop type, application technique, and region, over the period ranging from 2017 to 2022
Identifying attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments across regions
Analyzing the demand-side factors on the basis of the following:
Impact of macro- and micro-economic factors on the market
Shift in demand patterns across different subsegments and regions

Research Methodology:

Major regions were identified, along with countries contributing the maximum share
Secondary research was conducted to determine the value of seed treatment market for regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and RoW
The key players have been identified through secondary sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Eurostat (EU Database), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), while their market share in respective regions has been determined through both primary and secondary research. The research methodology includes the study of annual and financial reports of top market players, as well as interviews with industry experts (such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives) for key insights (both quantitative and qualitative) for the seed treatment market.

Seed Treatment Market

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The various contributors involved in the value chain of the seed treatment market include raw material suppliers, R&D institutes, seed treatment solutions manufacturing companies such as Bayer, Syngenta, BASF, Monsanto, and government bodies & regulatory associations such as the International Seed Federation (ISF), the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), and the Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

Target Audience

The stakeholders for the report are as follows:

Seed treatment manufacturers, formulators, and blenders
Seed treatment traders, suppliers, distributors, importers, and exporters
Crop protection chemical providers and manufacturers
Agricultural co-operative societies
Commercial research & development (R&D) organizations and financial institutions
Fertilizer associations and industry bodies such as International Seed Federation (ISF), American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), and Oregon Seed Association
Government agricultural departments and regulatory bodies such as US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Scope of the Report:

This research report categorizes the seed treatment market based on type, function crop type, application technique, and region.

Based on Type, the market has been segmented as follows:

Chemical seed treatment
Non-chemical seed treatment
- Biological seed treatment
- Physical seed treatment

Based on Function, the market has been segmented as follows:

Seed protection
- Insecticides
  1. Imidacloprid
  2. Thiamethoxam
  3. Clothianidin
- Fungicides
  1. Thiram
  2. Carbendazim
  3. Tebuconazole
  4. Carboxin
Seed enhancement
- By product
  1. Biofertilizers
  2. Micronutrients
  3. Plant growth regulators (PGRs) & others
- By function
  1. Seed priming
  2. Seed disinfection

Based on Crop Type, the market has been segmented as follows:

Cereals & grains
- Corn
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Barley
Oilseeds & pulses
- Soybean
- Canola
- Cotton
- Sunflower
Other crop types
- Turfs, forages, and alfalfa
- Sugar beets & vegetables

Based on Application Technique, the market has been segmented as follows:

Seed coating
Seed dressing
Seed pelleting

Based on Region, the market has been segmented as follows:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
South America
RoW

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Product Analysis

Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of product portfolio of each company

Geographic Analysis

Further breakdown of the Rest of European market for seed treatment into the UK, Italy, and Poland.
Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific market for seed treatment into Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam
Further breakdown of the Rest of South American market for seed treatment into Chile and Colombia
Further breakdown of other countries in the RoW market for seed treatment into Israel, Turkey, and Egypt

Company Information

Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 16)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
    1.4 Periodization Considered
    1.5 Currency Considered
    1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 21)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions & Limitations
           2.4.1 Assumptions
           2.4.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 29)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 34)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Seed Treatment Market
    4.2 Seed Treatment Market, By Function & Region, 2016
    4.3 Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market, By Crop & Country, 2016
    4.4 Seed Treatment Market, By Crop & Region, 2016
    4.5 Seed Treatment Market Share: Key Countries

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Macroindicators
           5.2.1 Introduction
                    5.2.1.1 Growth in the Usage of Commercial Seeds
                    5.2.1.2 Increasing Pesticide Usage at the Global Level
                    5.2.1.3 Growing Market Demand for High-Value and Industrial Crops
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Seed Treatment as A Low-Cost Crop Protection Solution
                    5.3.1.2 Serves as Insurance to Seed Investments
                    5.3.1.3 Reduced Risk of Exceeding Mrls
                    5.3.1.4 Need for Soil Replenishment Caused By Limited Crop Rotation Practices
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Lower Margins for Key Industrial Crops
                    5.3.2.2 Government Regulations
                    5.3.2.3 Existing Ban on Neonicotinoids
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Innovative Combination of Products
                    5.3.3.2 Increased Application in High-Value Crops
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Growing Resistance to Crop Protection Products
    5.4 Regulatory Framework
           5.4.1 North America
                    5.4.1.1 US
           5.4.2 Europe
           5.4.3 Asia Pacific
                    5.4.3.1 India
                    5.4.3.2 China
           5.4.4 South America
                    5.4.4.1 Brazil
    5.5 Patent Analysis
           5.5.1 Introduction

6 Seed Treatment Market, By Type (Page No. - 55)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Chemical Seed Treatment
    6.3 Non-Chemical Seed Treatment
           6.3.1 Physical Seed Treatment
           6.3.2 Biological Seed Treatment

7 Seed Treatment Market, By Application Technique (Page No. - 61)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Seed Coating
    7.3 Seed Dressing
    7.4 Seed Pelleting

8 Seed Treatment Market, By Crop Type (Page No. - 66)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Cereals & Grains
           8.2.1 Corn
           8.2.2 Wheat
           8.2.3 Rice
           8.2.4 Sorghum
           8.2.5 Barley
    8.3 Oilseeds & Pulses
           8.3.1 Soybean
           8.3.2 Cotton
           8.3.3 Canola
           8.3.4 Sunflower
    8.4 Other Crop Types
           8.4.1 Turf, Forages, and Alfalfa
           8.4.2 Sugar Beets & Vegetables

9 Seed Treatment Market, By Function (Page No. - 76)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Seed Protection
           9.2.1 Insecticides
                    9.2.1.1 Thiamethoxam
                    9.2.1.2 Imidacloprid
                    9.2.1.3 Clothianidin
                    9.2.1.4 Other Insecticides
           9.2.2 Fungicides
                    9.2.2.1 Thiram
                    9.2.2.2 Carbendazim
                    9.2.2.3 Tebucunazole
                    9.2.2.4 Carboxin
                    9.2.2.5 Other Fungicides
           9.2.3 Other Seed Protection Solutions
    9.3 Seed Enhancement
           9.3.1 By Product
                    9.3.1.1 Biofertilizers
                    9.3.1.2 Micronutrients
                    9.3.1.3 Plant Growth Regulators (Pgrs) & Others
           9.3.2 By Function
                    9.3.2.1 Seed Priming
                    9.3.2.2 Seed Disinfection

10 Seed Treatment Market, By Region (Page No. - 91)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 US
             10.2.2 Canada
             10.2.3 Mexico
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 France
             10.3.2 Germany
             10.3.3 Russia
             10.3.4 Spain
             10.3.5 Ukraine
             10.3.6 Rest of Europe
     10.4 Asia Pacific
             10.4.1 Australia
             10.4.2 China
             10.4.3 India
             10.4.4 Japan
             10.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
     10.5 South America
             10.5.1 Argentina
             10.5.2 Brazil
             10.5.3 Rest of South America
     10.6 Rest of the World
             10.6.1 South Africa
             10.6.2 Ethiopia
             10.6.3 Kenya
             10.6.4 Others in RoW

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 151)
     11.1 Overview
     11.2 Company Rankings
     11.3 Competitive Scenario
             11.3.1 New Product Launches
             11.3.2 Agreements, Partnerships, and Collaborations
             11.3.3 Investments & Expansions
             11.3.4 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 156)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis & MnM View)*
     12.1 Bayer
     12.2 Syngenta
     12.3 BASF
     12.4 DOW Agrosciences
     12.5 Dupont
     12.6 Monsanto
     12.7 Nufarm
     12.8 FMC
     12.9 Arysta Lifescience
     12.10 Sumitomo Chemical
     12.11 UPL
     12.12 Incotec
     12.13 Germains

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis & MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 194)
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     13.3 Available Customizations
     13.4 Related Reports
     13.5 Author Details

List of Tables (101 Tables)

Table 1 USD Exchange Rates, 2014–2016
Table 2 Major Patents Related to Seed Treatment, 2013–2017
Table 3 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Chemical Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Non-Chemical Seed Treatment Market Size, By Subtype, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Non-Chemical Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Physical Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Biological Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Application Technique, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Seed Coating Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Seed Dressing Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Seed Pelleting Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Seed Treatment Market Size for Cereals & Grains, By Crop, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Seed Treatment Market Size for Cereals & Grains, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Seed Treatment Market Size for Oilseeds & Pulses, By Crop, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Seed Treatment Market Size for Oilseeds & Pulses, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Seed Treatment Market Size for Other Crops, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Seed Treatment Market Size for Other Crops, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Seed Protection Market Size, By Product, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Seed Protection Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 Insecticides Market Size, By Active Ingredient, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Insecticides Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Fungicides Market Size, By Active Ingredient, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Fungicides Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Commercial Nematicides, By Active Ingredient & Crop
Table 28 Other Seed Protection Solutions Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Seed Enhancement Market Size, By Subtype, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Seed Enhancement Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Seed Enhancement Market Size, By Product, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Biofertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Pgr & Others Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Seed Enhancement Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Hot Water Treatment for Some Seed-Borne Pathogens
Table 37 Seed Priming Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Seed Disinfection Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Seed Treatment Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 North America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 North America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 North America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 US: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 US: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Canada: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Canada: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Mexico: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Mexico: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 Europe: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 Europe: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 Europe: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 France: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 France: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Germany: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 Germany: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Russia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 Russia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Spain: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Spain: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 60 Ukraine: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 Ukraine: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Rest of Europe: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 63 Rest of Europe: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 65 Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 67 Australia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 Australia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 69 China: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 70 China: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 71 India: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 72 India: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 73 Japan: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 Japan: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 Rest of Asia Pacific: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 77 South America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 78 South America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 79 South America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 80 Argentina: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 81 Argentina: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 82 Brazil: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 83 Brazil: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 84 Rest of South America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 85 Rest of South America: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 86 RoW: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 87 RoW: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 88 RoW: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 89 South Africa: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 90 South Africa: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 91 Ethiopia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 92 Ethiopia: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 93 Kenya: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 94 Kenya: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million))
Table 95 Others in RoW: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 96 Others in RoW: Seed Treatment Market Size, By Function, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 97 Seed Treatment Market, Company Rankings, 2016
Table 98 New Product Launches, 2017
Table 99 Agreements, Partnerships, and Collaborations, 2017
Table 100 Investments & Expansions, 2016–2017
Table 101 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures, 2016–2017

List of Figures (46 Figures)

Figure 1 Seed Treatment: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Seed Treatment Market: Regional Segmentation
Figure 3 Research Design: Seed Treatment Market
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Data Triangulation
Figure 8 Seed Treatment Market, By Crop Type, 2017 vs 2022
Figure 9 Seed Treatment Market, By Type, 2017 vs 2022
Figure 10 Seed Treatment Market, By Application Technique, 2017 vs 2022
Figure 11 Seed Treatment Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 12 Need to Mitigate Risk of Expensive Seed Investments to Drive Market Growth
Figure 13 Manufacturers Gained Significant Revenue From Seed Treatment Insecticides, 2016
Figure 14 Strong Product Demand From Rice Growers in 2016
Figure 15 North America Dominated Seed Treatment Market in 2016
Figure 16 US and Brazil: Important Markets for Seed Treatment, 2016
Figure 17 Major Commercial Seed Producing Countries in the Global Market, 2015
Figure 18 European Area of Commercial Seed Production – Top 5 Seed Producing Countries, 2013–2016
Figure 19 US Pesticide Usage, 2008–2014 (USD Million)
Figure 20 Global Area Harvested Under High-Value Crops, 2013–2016 (Million Hectare)
Figure 21 Seed Treatment Market Dynamics
Figure 22 Corn and Soybean Prices, 2012–2017
Figure 23 Number of Patents Approved for Seed Treatment, 2013–2017
Figure 24 Geographical Analysis: Seed Treatment Patent Approval, 2013–2017
Figure 25 Seed Treatment Market Size for Cereals & Grains, By Crop, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Seed Treatment Market Size for Oilseeds & Pulses, By Crop, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Figure 27 Asia Pacific Countries Expected to Witness Rapid Growth in the Global Market, 2017–2022
Figure 28 North America: Seed Treatment Market Snapshot
Figure 29 Europe: Seed Treatment Market Snapshot
Figure 30 South America: Market Snapshot
Figure 31 Bayer: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 Bayer: SWOT Analysis
Figure 33 Syngenta: Company Snapshot
Figure 34 Syngenta: SWOT Analysis
Figure 35 BASF: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 BASF: SWOT Analysis
Figure 37 DOW Agrosciences: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 DOW Agrosciences: SWOT Analysis
Figure 39 Dupont: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Dupont: SWOT Analysis
Figure 41 Monsanto: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Monsanto: SWOT Analysis
Figure 43 Nufarm: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 FMC: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Sumitomo Chemical: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 UPL: Company Snapshot

The seed treatment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.82% from USD 6.76 Billion in 2017, to reach USD 11.31 Billion by 2022. Due to the increasing demand for integrated pest management practices to minimize pesticide usage, seed treatment products have been gaining preference for their beneficial characteristics such as the ability to combat early-season diseases and pests and their effect on crop yield.

On the basis of type, the chemical seed treatment segment is estimated to account for a larger share of the market in 2017, due to the increasing demand for insecticides especially neonicotinoids and fungicides for seed treatment solutions.

On the basis of crop type, the oilseeds & pulses segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the growth in demand for oilseeds such as canola, soybean, and sunflower across the globe in the fuel and feed industries owing to which highly efficient agricultural inputs are being sought by farmers. Also, due to the high prices of GM cotton, farmers are inclining towards the adoption of treated cotton seeds in Asia Pacific countries to avoid crop failure due to fungal diseases and manage their investment risks.

On the basis of function, the seed protection segment accounted for the largest market share in 2016, due to the increased demand for efficient crop protection pesticides among farmers for their effective results and limited crop losses from pest attacks. However, there is an increasing awareness of the toxic effects associated with chemical pesticides, owing to which manufacturers are developing biopesticides for seed treatment purposes.

The American region accounted for the highest adoption of seed treatment in 2016, majorly contributed by countries such as the US, Brazil, and Canada. The high adoption of insecticide seed treatment for corn, soybeans, and canola in these countries are the major reasons for their dominance in the market. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market for seed treatment in agricultural applications from 2017 to 2022. The significant growth in adoption of biologicals strengthened the market potential for local manufacturers to develop better and more efficient products such as biostimulants and biofertilizers.

Seed Treatment Market

The seed treatment market has been evolving in developing regions with key manufacturers involved in the research and development of better, non-toxic, and non-chemical alternatives to pesticides. The popularity of these products depends on the understanding of their constituents and benefits among farmers. Owing to the awareness about the effectiveness of these pesticides, companies develop them as easy-to-apply products for agricultural purposes. The rise in the number of instances where the development of insecticide resistance among pests has been witnessed as a challenge for the growth of the seed treatment market.

Key players identified in the seed treatment market include Bayer (Germany), Monsanto (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), BASF (Germany), Dow AgroSciences (US), DuPont (US), FMC (US), Sumitomo Chemical (Japan), Arysta LifeScience (US), Incotec (Netherlands), Nufarm (Australia), UPL (India), and Germains (UK), as these are well-established and financially stable players that have been operating in the industry for several years. Most key participants have been exploring new regions through expansions, acquisitions, new product developments, and joint ventures across the globe to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies.

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