Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market reached US$ 3.87 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 7.23 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 8.14% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Farmers are using this insecticide seed treatment as it primarily targets soil-borne pests and protects the seeds and young seedlings from a variety of pests and insects. Insecticide seed treatment also helps in improving the germination rate of seeds which helps in improving crop productivity. These factors help in driving the global insecticide seed treatment market.

Furthermore, the insecticide can be applied by various methods such as coating, dusting, and pelleting based on the seeds. By observing the demand for seed treatments in the market many manufacturers are launching products to expand their portfolios. For instance, In June 2023, Syngenta Crop Protection's Seedcare business today introduces EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that provides outstanding control of various soil pests while helping farmers increase the sustainability of their farming operations.

Dynamics

Rising Demand for New Technologies

The demand for insecticide seed treatment is raising as they provide protection to the seeds and young seedlings before the cultivation process at a low cost. The farmers are more ultizing as they provide protection, improve the health of the soil, and more productive crop yields. These factors help in increasing the adoption of insecticide seed treatment.

Furthermore, in agriculture technological innovations continue to progress, and provide a wide variety of products to the farmers to improve crop yield and mitigate risks. For instance, In August 2022, Albaugh launched Legend™ 5L a new insecticide seed treatment with a broad-spectrum insecticide with activity on both soil and foliar pests. This is a water-based formulation to enhance handling, stability, performance, and value when used in custom blend seed treatment offers, and as a tank-mix partner with other seed treatment formulations. This launch can help in boosting market growth.

Increase the Usage of Insecticides as Low-cost crop Protectants

The farmers are adopting these seed treatments as they provide more cost-effective than other traditional treatments, and also they provide more quick and effective treatments to stop pest infestations and prevent crop losses. They can be directly applied to affected areas which can help in minimizing the capital for the product.

Furthermore, the Syngenta brand launched a cruiser 350FS seed treatment cost of 1,657.00 INR which has used to turn ordinary seeds into extraordinary ones, provides effective control of sucking pests in early crop stages, manages abiotic stress, vigorously starts early during the seedling, manages stem flies, robust root systems efficiently absorbs and utilizes moisture and nutrients. These products can help in boosting market growth.

Government Regulatory Restrictions

Due to known health hazards, governments and regulatory agencies may put harsher rules on the use of specific insecticides. Such limitations might restrict or forbid the use of particular chemicals for seed treatment, which would result in a decrease in their use. These restrictions hamper the market growth.

Furthermore, according to the NSW Government Legislation report of July 2023, Act of 1999. This act regulates and controls the use of pesticides in New South Wales. This ensures to promote the protection of human health, environment, property, and trade in relation to the use of pesticides. These acts can hamper the growth of insecticide seed treatment.

Segment Analysis

The global Insecticide Seed Treatment market is segmented based on type, crop type, insect type, form, application, distribution channel, and region.

Rising Demand For Low-Cost Insecticides

The seed dressing segment holds a major share of the global insecticide seed treatment market. The demand for insecticide seed treatments is raising as they provide more effective pest management right from the initial stages of the crops, and seeds. This can help reduce the dependency on other pesticides which helps in reducing the capital cost of pest control which helps in attracting larger bases of small-scale farmers. These factors help in the increase in market size.

Furthermore, the rise of e-commerce platforms has facilitated the global distribution and availability of insecticide seed treatment. For instance, Bayer CropScience introduces Poncho 500, its newest seed-applied insecticide, the price of Poncho 500 is expected to be $13 to $14/acre. These low-cost can help in increasing the market for insecticide seed treatment.

Geographical Penetration

Asia-pacific Growing Insecticide Seed Treatment Industry

The Asia-Pacific insecticide seed treatment market has witnessed significant growth and popularity covering maximum share in 2022. The seed treatments are gaining popularity in this region as they can work well in this climatical regions and provide protection to the crops from insects and pests and also improves the soil health. These factors help in driving the market for insecticide seed treatment in this region.

Furthermore, According to the Department of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry Australia have 427 million hectares of agricultural land in use which is 55%. The major key players are using this opportunity and producing large quantities of products in this region to expand their consumer base. For instance, Bayer Crop Science, Australia launched Gaucho which is used as a seed treatment in a wide range of crops and offers a very reliable insect control. This can help in increasing the adoption of insecticide seed treatment in that region.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players include: BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Bayer CropScience AG, Nufarm Limited, FMC Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Company Ltd, Valent BioSciences LLC, UPL Australia, Croda International Plc, and Gowan Company.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis:

COVID Impact

Manufacturing facilities may have faced temporary closures or reduced capacity, leading to potential shortages or delays in the availability of pesticides. For instance, during the month of April-June quarter, the Dhanuka Agritech company had partially shut down due to lockdown restrictions which resulted in partial deferment of the company's revenue. This had the potential to disrupt supply chains, including the production and distribution of pesticides.

By Type

• Synthetic
• Biological

By Application

• Seed Dressing
• Seed Coating
• Seed Pelleting
• Others

By Form

• Liquid
• Powder

By Crop Type

• Corn
• Wheat
• Rice
• Soybean
• Fruits
• Cotton
• Flowers
• Others

By Insect Type

• Thrips
• Beetle
• Aphid
• Grape Colaspis
• Leafhooper
• Wireworm
• Pea leaf weevil
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Company stores
• E-Commerce
• Hypermarket/Supermarket
• Specialty Stores
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In July 2023, UPL Ltd, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, announced a new agreement with the University of Arkansas system division of Agriculture (UADA). This agreement covers a novel use of Fenclorim as a seed treatment with micro-encapsulated herbicides to protect crops against weeds.
• In August 2022, FMC India launches a joint campaign with the agriculture department of the Maharashtra state government. The stewardship campaign around pesticides, insecticides used for farming in Akola district, India. To promote the adoption of safe agriculture practices and prevent accidental cases of poisoning in farming communities.
• In September 2022, Syngenta Crop Protections seed care business and Bioceres Crop Solutions had an agreement. In this agreement, both companies expand global commercialization distribution for Bioceres biological seed treatment solutions in Brazil and China. and also provide growers with more complementary choices to manage pest resistance and improve crop health.

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Target Audience 2023

• Manufacturers/ Buyers
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• Research Professionals
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