Food & Agriculture Trends

In 2023, the global seed coating market , valued at USD 2.0 billion, is positioned for remarkable expansion, anticipated to reach USD 3.1 billion by 2028 with a robust CAGR of 8.5%, as reported by MarketsandMarkets. This agri-tech innovation is reshaping agriculture by enhancing seed germination, seedling vigor, and overall crop yields. Download PDF Brochure Advancements in Liquid Seed Coatings: A Cornerstone of Modern Agriculture Liquid seed coatings, applied across diverse crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, vegetables, and flowers, are indispensable tools in modern agriculture. Croda International Plc's FS formulations are gaining prominence due to their concentrated nature, water-based composition, and enhanced safety during application, marking a revolutionary shift in seed treatment practices. Cereal and Grains Segment Driving Adoption The cereal and grains segment, emphasized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), plays a pivotal role in the increasing adopti...

The  seed coating market  is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2022. It is projected to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2027, recording a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. Increasing demand for agricultural output, protection from pests and diseases, ease of handling and flowability, and farmers' quality consciousness have all contributed to the growth of the seed coating business. The increasing demand for food in the growing population has put farmers under significant pressure to boost farm yields, making seed coatings more widely used. Download PDF Brochure Seed coating protects the seeds from various factors that damage the seed, such as extreme weather conditions and harmful insects. Protection from diseases and pest protection are the key factors driving the growth of seed coatings. Seed coating also improves germination by maintaining the seed to allow them to mature when the conditions are favorable. It also enhances plantability with increased yield and re...

The global seed coating market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.8 billion and is projected to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. Due to the increasing demand for high-value crops, rising incidences of pests and diseases, ease of handling, flowability, limited availability of arable land, and growing population, the demand for seed coatings is projected to remain high during the forecast period. Download PDF Brochure By additive type, the polymer segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the market during the forecast period. Among the additive types of seed coating, such as polymers, colorants, pellets, minerals/pumice, active ingredients, and others, the polymer segment accounted for the largest market share, followed by the pellets and colorants segments. Polymers are used on a large scale due to their functional qualities of improving the nutritive value of seeds and enhancing their appearance. By crop type, the cer...