The Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Is Expected to grow from USD 1.11 Billion in 2022 to USD 2.58 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.11 % during the forecast period.
Biological seed treatments involve applying living organisms like fungi and bacteria, along with plant and algae extracts, to protect and treat seeds. This bio-stimulant process enhances plant growth, resilience, and productivity by providing nutrients, promoting root and shoot growth, and protecting crops from pathogens throughout the growing season. With growing R&D and innovation, the demand for these solutions is steadily increasing, ensuring the quality and protection of farmers' produce.
Top Key Players for Biological Seed Treatment Market:
Bayer AG(Germany), Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC (US), FMC Corporation (US), BASF SE (Germany), Syngenta AG (Switzerland), Corteva Inc. (US), Nufarm Limited (Australia), Precision Laboratories (US), Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands), Novozymes A/S (Denmark), Croda International Plc (UK), Valent BioSciences LLC (US), Plant Health Care PLC (US), Pivot Bio (US) and Other Major Players.
Market Dynamics and Factors for Biological Seed Treatment Market:
Drivers:
Concerns Regarding the Environment Related To Chemical Seed Treatment.
The demand for biological seed treatment has witnessed a significant surge due to heightened awareness of their potential benefits and increasing concerns regarding the environmental and health risks linked to conventional chemical seed treatments. Chemical treatments have been found to be harmful to the environment and pose serious threats to pollinators, with neonicotinoid insecticides considered highly toxic to honeybees. In contrast, microorganisms used in biological seed treatment for pest management are considered environmentally safe and non-hazardous to non-target species, making them a preferred alternative to synthetic chemicals.
Opportunities:
Bio-Priming Techniques Are Utilized to Enhance Efficacy and Effectiveness.
Bio-priming is an eco-friendly process of biological seed treatment, involving seed hydration and inoculation with microbes like plant growth-promoting rhizome-microorganisms (bacteria or fungi). This approach enhances plant growth, and nutrient uptake, and protects against soil-/seed-borne plant pathogens, contributing to its increasing adoption as an alternative to chemical seed treatments that may not provide comprehensive protection during later stages of crop growth.
Segmentation Analysis of the Biological Seed Treatment Market:
- By Type, Microbial Biological Seed Treatment is dominated by this due to its efficacy in promoting plant growth, enhancing crop resilience against stress, and providing long-term protection from pathogens.
- By Crop, Corn is dominated among this due to its wide cultivation, and the increasing adoption of Biological Seed Treatment in corn crops for improved yield, disease resistance, and sustainable farming practices.
Regional Analysis of the Biological Seed Treatment Market:
North America dominates the global Biological Seed Treatment Market, driven by the increasing adoption of organic farming and the declining use of chemical treatments due to awareness of their toxicological effects and environmental impact. Authorities in some North American and European countries have banned certain chemical substances, benefiting the Biological Seed Treatment Market. In Asia Pacific, countries like China, India, and Australia are witnessing a fast-growing demand for biological seed treatment due to environmental importance, prompting industry expansion and increased research and development efforts to optimize products and enhance crop production while minimizing environmental concerns.
Key Industry Development:
- In September 2022, Syngenta Seedcare, the leader in seed protection innovation and Bioceres Crop Solutions, a leader in biological crop productivity solutions announced a Collaboration to Bring Biological Seed Treatments to Global Markets. This Commercial and R&D collaboration between Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business and Bioceres Crop Solutions will help Customers seeking cutting-edge biological seed treatment solutions. Under the agreement, Syngenta Seedcare will become the exclusive global commercialization distributor for Bioceres' biological seed treatment.
- In August 2022, Pivot Bio announced the launch of the first-ever on-seed microbial nitrogen seed treatment. The company states their Proven 40 On-Seed and Return On-Seed as the first-ever products to deliver nitrogen-producing microbes on the seed for crops like corn, sorghum, and spring wheat. The on-Seed line from Pivot Bio will improve efficiency at the farms by integrating nitrogen seamlessly with the seed during planting.
