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Precision Agriculture, Biological Additives, and Sustainable Farming Drive Global Seed Coating Market to US$4.8 Billion by 2032

Thursday Nov 27, 2025

Industry Experts, Inc. has released its latest market research report, "Global Seed Coating Market - Additives, Processes and Crop Types," estimating that worldwide revenues will rise from US$2.8 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 8% during 2025-2032. Growth is driven by the rising demand for high-yield crops, expansion of precision agriculture, and increasing adoption of coating technologies that enhance seed performance, protection, and planting efficiency. Advanced coatings, ranging from thin polymer films to encrusted and pelleted layers, improve flowability, reduce dust-off, enhance mechanical planting accuracy, and support stronger germination and early growth across cereals, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and horticultural crops.

Technological advances, including controlled-release systems, nano-encapsulation, biodegradable coatings, and biological additives, are enabling more targeted delivery of nutrients, micronutrients, and active ingredients. Regulatory pressure to reduce field-applied chemicals is accelerating the shift toward seed-applied solutions that minimize environmental exposure and improve soil health. Farmers are increasingly adopting coated seeds as a cost-efficient strategy to enhance emergence, uniformity, and resilience under climate and pest stress. In emerging markets, government-led productivity programs and farmer training initiatives continue to expand market penetration. Overall, seed coating is becoming a foundational technology in sustainable, performance-driven agriculture.

North America leads the global seed coating market with a 36% share in 2025, supported by precision agriculture adoption, high-value crop production, strong agrochemical industry presence, and extensive use of coated corn, soybean, and canola seeds. The Asia-Pacific region will grow fastest at a 9.6% CAGR through 2032, driven by rising food demand, population growth, adoption of modern farming techniques, and increasing recognition of the benefits of coated seeds in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

By additive, Polymers dominate with a 42.4% share in 2025, reflecting their essential role in forming uniform, durable films that enhance adhesion, seed protection, and controlled release. Other Additives, including wetting agents, dispersants, anti-foaming agents, thickeners, and solvents, will grow the fastest at a 9.3% CAGR, driven by rising biological seed treatment adoption and stricter environmental and dust-off regulations.

By process, Film Coating leads with a 53% share in 2025, supported by its ability to apply thin, precise layers that improve handling and sowing without altering seed size or weight. Pelleting will grow the fastest at a 9% CAGR, driven by demand for uniform seed geometry and automated planting performance in vegetable, flower, and horticulture crops.

By crop type, Cereals & Grains dominate with a 44.2% share in 2025, reflecting global reliance on wheat, rice, maize, and barley and the need for enhanced germination, uniform emergence, and early-season protection. Fruits & Vegetables represent the fastest-growing segment at a 10% CAGR, driven by premium crop production, global horticulture expansion, and the rise of organic and high-value produce.

The report segments the global Seed Coating market by additive (polymers, binders, colorants, minerals/pumice, other additives), process (film coating, encrusting, pelleting), and crop type (cereals & grains, oilseeds & pulses, fruits & vegetables, flowers & ornamentals, others) across five major regions. It profiles 15+ companies, including BASF, Germains Seed Technology, Incotec, Syngenta, Clariant, Corteva, Michelman, Milliken, Centor Oceania, Brett Young Seeds, and Syensqo.

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