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The ten billion dollar market for seed treatments, the latest nematicides and seed inoculants
9/9/2023 1:11:15 PM

The ten billion dollar market for seed treatments, the latest nematicides and seed inoculants

Seed disinfection is a cost-effective way to control plant pests and diseases. Using physical, chemical and biological methods, this practice plays an important role in protecting seeds and seedlings against soil-borne pests and diseases, shortening germination time, ensuring healthy crop growth and achieving high yield. In general, the treatment of a seed includes the application of pesticides, nutrients and biological products on the seed, which is done with the aim of protecting the plant and enhancing growth during the establishment of seedlings.

Other parts related to seed treatment are:

- Physical treatment of seeds using ultraviolet rays and disinfection with plasma technology

- Seed enhancement technologies, such as seed priming, seed coating, seed pelleting and seed peeling

- Adjuvants and additives used in seed coating or pelleting, such as exfoliants, colors and adhesives.

- Seed treatment machines and equipment, such as sorter, coverer and plotter. and seed testing and regulatory affairs.


The seed treatment process is a ten billion dollar market with huge potential. In recent years, technological advancements, increased government support, and growing demand for quality seeds from farmers have fueled the growth of the global seed treatment market. Companies involved in the industry, especially multinational agricultural companies and companies with innovative technology and products, such as those with a strong presence in biologics, are strengthening their collaboration to provide farmers with more environmentally friendly, sustainable and efficient seed treatment solutions, resulting in a historic boom. They have been seeded in the treatment industry.

The seed market is expected to grow from $6.1 billion in 2022 to $9.2 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 8.3 percent, according to Markets and Markets. North America is the region accounting for the largest share (39%) of the global seed treatment market, while Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region.

Multinational companies dominate the market

Seed treatment is still mainly in the field of chemical disinfectants using insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers. This market is occupied by multinational agricultural companies such as Syngenta, BASF, Corteva and UPL.

 

Here is a table of seed inoculants:


 

In addition, the nematicides used for seed disinfection are presented here:


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