Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market Report Trends and Future Forecast Until 2024-2032

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market Size And Forecast

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market size was valued at USD 3.91 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 9.84 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2021 to 2028.

The rising use of insecticides as a low-cost crop protection solution and demand for the crop for biofuel and feed is also enhancing the demand for Insecticide Seed Treatment in the agriculture sector. The Global Insecticide report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market Definition

Insecticide Seed Treatment provides effective protection to the seed from insects, pathogens, and other pests. Moreover, seed treatment also contributes to the production of healthy and quality seeds. It has emerged as a cost-effective solution as compared to the traditional spraying method as it is less labor-intensive and enhances overall productivity. Insecticide seed treatment prevents the spread of plant disease and keeps insects away.

The use of insecticides as a low-cost crop protection solution and demand for the crop for biofuel and feed is also enhancing the demand for Insecticide Seed Treatment in the agriculture sector. Generally, this treatment is used to control insects and other pests by specifically inhibiting or killing the infection-causing insects. Insecticide Seed treatment has proven to be a convenient method to battle season’s insect and disease and promote early season growth of the crop. The insecticide seed treatment is used in different concentrations according to the requirement of the seed or the soil.

To protect crops against destructive insects and pests, which can limit plant yield farmers use insecticide seed treatment to defend their seeds? Insecticide seed treatment not only controls insects during storage but also is equally important to protect seedlings during germination. Seed treatment provide targeted agricultural pest control. Insecticide seed treatment reduces the need for specialized insecticide applications on the plant. Seed treatment protects the plant against sudden death syndrome and enhances the root mass and helps the plant get to the canopy faster.

Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market Overview

The global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market is expected to witness significant growth on account of the increasing demand for organic vegetables and fruits as a result of rising health awareness. Treating seeds with insecticide reduces the establishment of seed-borne disease, which is driving the Insecticide Seed Treatment Market. Changing the environment and its adverse effect on crop production is rising the demand for insecticide seed treatment. Insecticide seed treatment can prevent health issues arising due to the consumption of crops containing pesticides or insecticides. Insects can significantly reduce crop yield and quality by chewing leaves, stems, roots, and transmitting disease. Farmers need advanced technology and solutions to rise over these issues to produce quality food products.

In addition, increasing corn production due to rising demand for biofuels is expected to foster the market growth of seed treatment. Up surging demand for biofuels subjected to the rising need to conserve energy is expected to fuel the market growth of seed treatment. Increasing fungal growth due to changing climatic conditions is expected to accelerate the market growth of seed treatment over the forecast period. Furthermore, growth in the Insecticide Seed Treatment Market owing to the growing population around the globe is expected to propel market growth.  According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, which in turn is expected to drive the demand for food globally.

An increase in global farming coupled with the growing application of seed treatment to both GMO seed and conventional seed is expected to augment the market growth of seed treatment. Moreover, Growing concern regarding food safety and rising environmental concerns are expected to provide enormous opportunities for the market of seed treatment. Ongoing development in the agriculture industry coupled with the expansion of the food industry due to increasing spending on food products by all income groups is further anticipated to accelerate the market growth of the seed treatment over the forecast period.

However, the risk factor associated with the use of chemicals used in the treatment of seed is expected to hinder the market growth of the seed treatment. Seed treatment is basically done by using herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and other chemicals, and these chemicals are needed to handle with care. The low margin for the major crop producers due to various economic factors is expected to hamper the market growth of seed treatment. Moreover, strict regulations on the usage of seed treatment due to the presence of various harmful chemicals are further expected to restrict the market growth.

Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, Crop Type, And Geography.

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market, By Type

• Chemical• Biological

Based on Type, The market is bifurcated into Chemical and Biological. The chemical segment dominated the market with the largest share in the global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market in 2016. The biological segment is projected to grow at a relatively higher CAGR from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the organic food market has led to the development of effective technologies for biological control, which in turn has led to the growth of the BioInsecticide Seed Treatment Market.

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market, By Application

• Seed Dressing• Seed Coating• Seed Pelleting

Based on Application, The market is bifurcated into Seed Dressing, Seed Coating, and Seed Pelleting. The dressing segment dominated in terms of application technique in 2016. The seed dressing application technique is mostly used for insecticide seed treatment since it is a low-cost technique as compared to the others. It is hence, economical to use on low-cost cereals and grains, such as wheat and corn, which are the key crop types dominating the use of insecticides as a seed treatment.

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market, By Crop Type

• Oilseeds and Cereals• Vegetables and Fruits• Others

Based on Crop Type, The market is bifurcated into Oilseeds and Cereals, Vegetables and Fruits, and Others. In the Insecticide Seed Treatment Market, Oilseeds and Cereals accounted for the largest market share in 2016. The increase in demand from downstream markets in the food & beverage and feed industries has boosted the overall demand for insecticide seed treatment across the globe.

Insecticide Seed Treatment Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the world

On the basis of Regional Analysis, The Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. North America region accounted for the largest market share in 2016; this is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to the increased area under major seed treatment crops, such as corn and soybean. The demand for seed treatment products in the Asia Pacific region is expected to be primarily driven by countries such as China and India. “

Key Players

The “Global Insecticide Seed Treatment Market ” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Bayer Cropscience, Sumitomo Chemical Company, BASF, Platform Specialty Products Corporation, Syngenta, Novozymes A/S, EI DuPont De Nemours and Company, FMC Corporation, Monsanto, Nufarm Limited. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• On May 2020, the Crop Science Division of Bayer announced the registration of BUTEO start, an insecticide seed treatment for canola that provides superior protection against striped and crucifer flea beetles. BUTEO start’s immediate and sustainable power leads to outstanding plant resilience in areas of high flea beetle pressure.

• In November 2016 in North America Albaugh, LLC, a leading provider of crop protection products and seed treatment technology announced today they are launching a new insecticide brand for seed treatment applications. Resonate 600 ST is driven by a new innovative formulation that reduces seed treatment dust off.

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