Seed Coating Materials Global Market Report 2026

Seed coating materials encompass the application of crop protection materials and various non-chemical or biological products to coat seeds. This process enhances the appearance and handling characteristics of seeds, offering protection against phytopathogens and promoting increased germination and plant growth. These materials play a crucial role in improving shelf life, seed performance, and overall plant establishment.

The primary categories of seed coating materials are bio-based coatings and synthetic coatings. Bio-based coatings utilize biological substances, applied in powdered or liquid form, incorporating active ingredients such as microbes (such as fungi and bacteria), plant extracts, and algae extracts. Diverse seed coating materials encompass polymers, colorants, pellets, minerals/pumice, active ingredients, binders, and others. The seed-coating material processes span cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, flowers and ornamentals, oilseeds and pulses, and other categories used for crop types such as superparamagnetic and ferrimagnetic.

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 have influenced the seed coating materials market by increasing costs associated with imported polymers, colorants, and biological coating agents. These effects are most pronounced in bio based and specialty coating segments, particularly in North America and Europe. Higher tariffs have impacted pricing and margins for seed treatment providers. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged domestic production of coating materials and promoted regional innovation in sustainable seed technologies.

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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 10.0%. 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(TM) CPL insecticide, which helps safeguard seeds from key early-season pests such as wireworms and cutworms. When used together, Straxan and Lumivia(TM) 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.

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.

Seed Coating Materials Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses seed coating materials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Coating Type: Bio-Based Coating; Synthetic Coating
• 2) By Crop Type: Cereals And Grains; Fruits And Vegetables; Flowers And Ornamentals; Oilseeds And Pulses; Other Crop Types
• 3) By Material Type: Polymers; Colorants; Pellets; Minerals/Pumice; Active Ingredients; Binders; Other Material Types
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Bio-Based Coating: Natural Polymers; Biodegradable Polymers; Plant Extracts; Microbial Coatings
• 2) By Synthetic Coating: Polymeric Coatings; Inorganic Coatings; Chemical Coatings; Composite Coatings
• Companies Mentioned: 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
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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