Biological Seed Treatment Market Report 2026

The biological seed treatment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.3 billion in 2025 to $4.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of chemical pesticide risks, early adoption of microbial inoculant technologies, growing shift toward sustainable agriculture, regulatory pressure on chemical seed treatments, initial development of botanical seed protection.

The biological seed treatment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for residue-free crop inputs, expansion of precision seed application technologies, increasing investment in microbial strain innovation, growth in organic and non-gmo farming, technological improvements in biological formulation stability. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of microbial seed treatment solutions, increased use of botanical and natural extract-based treatments, rising demand for crop-specific biological seed protection, expansion of liquid and dry bio-formulation technologies, advancements in seed enhancement for germination and early vigour.

The increasing demand for agricultural products is set to drive the growth of the biological seed treatment market in the future. Agricultural products encompass goods produced through farming, such as crops, cereals, fruits, and vegetables intended for human consumption, industrial purposes, or further processing. Biological seed treatment is utilized in the production of these goods to promote plant growth, protect against pests and diseases, enhance root development, and improve soil health. For example, in June 2024, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, a UK government agency, reported that in 2023, potatoes experienced the largest value increase among crop items, rising by £237 million ($296.25 million), or 30.8%, from 2022, resulting in a total of £1.0 billion ($1.26 billion) in 2023. Therefore, the increasing demand for agricultural products is fueling the expansion of the biological seed treatment market.

Leading companies in the biological seed treatment market are concentrating efforts on innovative soybean seed treatment solutions, aiming to gain a competitive edge. Notably, Helena Agri-Enterprises' launch of exclusive soybean seed treatments, 'Seed Shield Select and Enertia,' in October 2023 underscores this focus. Seed Shield Select, a combination of fungicides and insecticides, safeguards soybean seeds from insects and major seedling diseases while optimizing plant vigor and root health. Enertia, an enzyme-based biological seed treatment, enhances nutrient availability and soil health through VersaShield® Formulation Technology, ensuring stabilized enzyme activity for prolonged effectiveness, consistency, and ease of use. This concentrated effort in developing advanced seed treatments exemplifies the competitive edge sought by major players in the biological seed treatment market.

In May 2025, Syngenta AG, a Switzerland-based agriculture technology company, acquired Intrinsyx Bio for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Syngenta aims to strengthen its leadership in biologicals and speed up the development of sustainable, nutrient-use-efficiency solutions by incorporating Intrinsyx Bio’s innovative pipeline and technology to provide farmers with more effective crop management tools while reducing environmental impact. Intrinsyx Bio is a US-based biotechnology company that offers biological seed treatment.

Major companies operating in the biological seed treatment market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Novozymes, Valent BioSciences, Corteva Inc., Precision Laboratories LLC, Koppert Global, Hello Nature International Srl, Monsanto Company, DuPont, Verdesian Life Sciences, Croda International Plc, BioWorks Inc., Germains Seed Technology, Plant Health Care, Italpollina Usa Inc., FMC Corporation, Isagro S.p.A., Marrone Bio Innovations, Certis USA LLC, Terramera Inc., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Symborg Corporate SL., Lallemand Plant Care, XiteBio Technologies Inc., Intrachem Bio Italia S.r.l., Bioiberica S.A.U., Rizobacter Argentina S.A., Agrinos AS.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the biological seed treatment market by increasing the cost of imported microbial strains, plant extract derivatives, and formulation equipment, leading to higher production expenses. Segments such as microbials and botanical treatments are the most impacted, especially in regions dependent on external biological inputs, including Europe and Asia-Pacific. These tariffs may slow the supply of liquid and dry formulations used in seed enhancement and protection. However, they also stimulate domestic microbial cultivation, encourage regional R&D advancements, and support localized production of bio-based seed treatment solutions.

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Biological seed treatment involves the application of substances such as active ingredients, microbes, or plant extracts in either powder or liquid form to seeds. These treatments serve to treat seeds while minimizing growers' exposure to chemicals and reducing environmental impact.

Major crop types benefiting from biological seed treatment include corn, wheat, soybean, cotton, sunflower, vegetable crops, among others. Corn is characterized by its production of yellow kernels as seeds. Biological seed treatment types encompass microbials, botanical treatments, and other related applications. These treatments serve various functions such as enhancing seed quality and protecting seeds, available in both liquid and dry formulations.North America was the largest region in the biological seed treatment market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global biological seed treatment market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the biological seed treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biological seed treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biological seed treatment market consists of sales of seed disinfestation products and bio-stimulants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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