Global Seed Coating Colorants Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Seed Coating Colorants Market, By Crop Type (Cereals and GrainsOilseeds and Pulses, Vegetables, Flowers and Ornamentals, Other Crop Types), Process (Film Coating, Encrusting, Pelleting), Form (Powder, Liquid), Active Ingredients (Protectants, Phytoactive Promoters, Other Active Ingredients) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Seed Coating Colorants Market Analysis and Size

The ever-increasing population's demand for food has put significant pressure on farmers to increase farm yields, paving the way for the use of agricultural coatings. Farmers and consumers alike pay more for high-quality seeds and fertilizers that grow yield. Farming technique advancements and the application of commercial seed, fertilizer, and pesticide technology have created a significant demand for seed coating colorants in the global market.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the fertilizers coatings market which was growing at a value of 1.50 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach the value of USD 2.12 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period of 2022-2029. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Seed Coating Colorants Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Seed coating, also known as seed treatment or seed dressing, is a process in which seeds are chemically coated with fertilizers, repellents, and crop protection chemicals to improve speed performance. This process guards the seed against pathogens. Seed coating promotes rapid multiplication and timely supply of crops at lower costs.

Global Seed Coating Colorants Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing technological advancements in seed technologies

There have been numerous technological advancements in seed technologies, which are increasingly beneficial to sustainable crop production. The growing demand for agricultural output has prompted the commercialization of novel seed technologies. The commercial application of seed technologies by specialist applicators or seed companies is becoming more common. Commercial applicators use high-value seeds because they necessitate more complex technology.

With the introduction of advanced low-rate chemistry and genetic traits, conventional soil-applied pesticides have given way to seed-delivered solutions. Furthermore, the development of commercial seeds such as hybrid corn, rice, and cotton has encouraged the commercial application of low seed rates, increasing the cost benefits of commercial seed enhancement technologies even further.

• Seed coating helps in higher crop yields

Seed coating colorants improve crop productivity and increase plant water holding capacity by reducing leaching losses and increasing crop yield. The harmful effects of other fertilizers as a result of prolonged chemical exposure may boost the market growth for seed coating colorants market

Furthermore, an increase in demand for the organic product from developed-country consumers, as well as the implementation of farming practices and the maintenance of high farming standards, has created a positive outlook for the industry.

Opportunities

The increasing research and development activities, as well as the development of biodegradable seeds and the reduction of environmental pollution caused by the use of these seeds, will lead to the growth of the seed coating colorants market during the forecast period.

Restraints

Changing climatic conditions and the prevalence of low yield in under-irrigated areas will likely restrain the growth of the seed coating colourants market during the forecast period. The entry of unorganized players will be the most significant challenge to market growth.

This seed coating colorants market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the seed coating colorants market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

COVID-19 Impact on Seed Coating Colorants Market

Agriculture and food production have been identified as critical sectors globally during the COVID-19 situation. As a result, farmers have continued to ensure that farm animals receive high-quality nutrition in order to feed an increasing number of global consumers. However, the supply chain disruption has become the most significant factor affecting the seed coating colorants market. Furthermore, logistics issues have hampered the supply of containers and vessels and the transport of certain micro-ingredients.

Recent developments

• In September 2021, Yara acquires Finish Colan to expand its organic fertiliser business, demonstrating the company's commitment to playing a larger role in the organic fertiliser business.
• In August 2020, Yara East Africa will launch a micronutrient fertiliser, Yara Microp, to boost maize yields in Western Kenya. Yara Microp is a blended product that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, ammoniacal nitrogen, sulphur, and zinc, allowing maize crops to grow faster and yield more.
• In January 2020, Nutrien Ltd purchased Agrosema Commerical Agricola Ltd to strengthen its position in the expanding Brazilian agriculture market.

Global Seed Coating Colorants Market Scope

The seed coating colorants market is segmented on the basis of crop type, process, form, and active ingredients. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Crop type

• Grains and Cereals
• Pulses and Oilseeds
• Flower and ornamentals
• Commercial
• Crops
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Other Crop Types

Process

• Film Coating
• Encrusting
• Pelleting

Form

• Powder
• Liquid

Active Ingredients

• Protectants
• Phytoactive Promoters
• Other Active Ingredients

Seed Coating Colorants Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The seed coating colorants market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, crop type, process, form, and active ingredients as referenced above.

The countries covered in the seed coating colorants market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America dominates the seed coating colorants market due to increasing demand of disease resistant crops from this region.

 include cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, oilseeds and pulses, and plants used for clothing and other non-food purposes. Cereals and grains, such as wheat, rice, barley, corn, sorghum, and oats, are grown primarily in the region and require additional protection. Agriculture in North America is heavily mechanised, with an integrated system of supporting agribusinesses. Monoculture is a common practise in North American zones. This causes nitrogen and phosphate nutrient deterioration in the soil.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Seed Coating Colorants Market Share Analysis

The seed coating colorants market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to seed coating colorants market.

Some of the major players operating in the seed coating colorants market are:

• CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S (Denmark)
• Lallemand Inc. (Canada)
• Novus International (U.S.)
• DSM (Netherlands)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• Alltech (Nicholasville)
• ADM (U.S.)
• Charoen Popkhand Foods (Thailand)
• Associated British Foods Plc (U.K.)
• Cargill Incorporated (U.S.)
• Bayer AG (Germany)
• Croda International Plc (U.K.)
• Sensient Technologies corporation (U.S.)
• Deltachem (Germany)