Seed Treatment Fungicides Market Report 2025

The seed treatment fungicides market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.07 billion in 2024 to $2.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increased global population, higher crop yield and quality, expansion of commercial agriculture, government support and regulations, and increased adoption of high-value crops.

The seed treatment fungicides market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to climate change's impact on disease patterns, development of bio-based fungicides, increasing demand for enhanced crop resilience, invasive pest and disease management, and global food security concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in formulations, seed coating technologies, tailored solutions for different crops, digital agriculture and precision farming, and collaborations for product innovation.

The rising demand for agricultural production is expected to drive the growth of the seed treatment fungicide market in the near future. Agricultural production encompasses various operations, including crop cultivation, plowing, harvesting, and animal rearing, all of which contribute to the creation of marketable products. As demand for agricultural production increases, the seed treatment fungicide market is expanding because these fungicides are used to prevent issues like seedling rot, seed rot, and diseases caused by various fungi. For instance, in September 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, a U.S.-based cabinet-level organization, reported that California's agricultural exports reached $23.6 billion in 2022, reflecting a 4.4 percent increase from 2021. Therefore, the growing demand for agricultural production is driving the seed treatment fungicide market.

The upswing in organic farming practices is expected to propel the growth of the seed treatment fungicide market. Organic farming emphasizes sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to crop cultivation and livestock raising, often incorporating integrated pest management (IPM), including preventive measures such as seed treatment. This shift toward eco-friendly practices is anticipated to drive the demand for seed treatment fungicides. In May 2023, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs reported a 0.4% increase in the UK's organically farmed land to 509 thousand hectares in 2022, including fully converted land and land under conversion. This growth was driven by a 0.8% increase in entirely organic land, highlighting the influence of the rise in organic farming on the seed treatment fungicide market.

Major companies in the seed treatment fungicide market are innovating with advanced technologies like TYMIRIUM technology, which enhances crop resilience against diseases and promotes overall plant health. TYMIRIUM technology is a cutting-edge seed treatment solution that integrates biological and chemical methods to improve crop resistance to soil-borne diseases. For example, in May 2022, Syngenta, a Switzerland-based agricultural company, launched VICTRATO. VICTRATO is a novel seed treatment designed to combat harmful nematodes and soil-borne fungal diseases affecting various crops. Utilizing TYMIRIUM technology, VICTRATO is especially effective for crops such as soybeans and cotton, providing protection as seedlings emerge and develop. This treatment helps safeguard emerging seedlings from diseases as they grow through the remnants of previous crops.

Prominent companies in the seed treatment fungicide market are concentrating on product development and launches, such as fungicide seed treatment, to sustain their market positions. Fungicide seed treatment involves protecting seeds from fungal diseases during germination and early seedling growth. In October 2023, Corteva, Inc., a US-based agricultural chemical and seed company, commercially launched the Straxan fungicide seed treatment in Canada. This new addition to Corteva Agriscience’s cereal protection portfolio offers an easy-to-use formulation designed to combat prevalent seed and soil-borne cereal diseases, providing advanced protection against early-season diseases such as Fusarium species, Rhizoctonia, true loose smut, and more.

In April 2024, UPL Corp., an India-based agricultural solutions company, acquired Corteva Agriscience for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables UPL Corp. to strengthen its portfolio and leadership in the multisite fungicide market while enhancing crop protection solutions for farmers. Corteva Agriscience, a U.S.-based agricultural chemical and seed company, specializes in providing seed treatment fungicides.

Major companies operating in the seed treatment fungicides market include Cargill Inc, BASF SE, Dow Inc., Bayer AG, Sumitomo Corporation, Corteva Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc., UPL Ltd, FMC Corporation, Nufarm Ltd, Croda International Plc, Novozymes A/S, DLF Seeds Group, Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp, Indofil Industries Limited, Rallis India Limited, Rotam Global AgroSciences Limited, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, Certis Europe B.V., Loveland Products Inc., Germains Seed Technology Inc, Syngenta AG, Bioworks Inc., Vizag Chemicals Private Limited, SWAL Corporation Ltd., Krishi Rasayan Group.

North America was the largest region in the seed treatment fungicides market in 2024. The regions covered in the seed treatment fungicides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the seed treatment fungicides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Seed treatment fungicides are substances designed to provide protection against seed-borne and soil-borne microorganisms, which have the potential to impede seed germination or infect seedlings shortly after germination.

The primary categories of seed treatment fungicides include synthetic chemical and biological options. Synthetic chemical fungicides are employed to manage fungal diseases in crops. These chemical compounds may or may not have a natural counterpart but are synthesized through non-natural processes. Seed treatment involves the application of chemical fungicides and insecticides to seeds, serving to control infections in both seeds and saplings, with insecticides targeting insect pests. Some seed treatment solutions are formulated as combinations of fungicides and insecticides. These fungicides are available in liquid and powder forms, suitable for treating various crops such as cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, and others. Seed treatment fungicides are applied through methods such as coating, dressing, and pelleting.

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The seed treatment fungicides market consists of sales of methyl benzimidazole carbamate (MBC), phenylpyrroles, phenyl amides, strobilurin, triazoles, and benzimidazoles. 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).

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