Top Seed Coating Companies

The seed coating market is estimated at USD 2.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.52 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.2%. The seed coating market is driven by the growing demand for high-yield crops, increasing adoption of advanced agricultural technologies, and the need for efficient crop protection solutions. Seed coatings enhance germination rates, improve seed handling, and enable the precise delivery of nutrients, pesticides, and biological agents, supporting early plant development. Additionally, rising concerns over environmental sustainability have encouraged using bio-based and biodegradable coatings. Expanding commercial farming practices, especially in emerging economies, and government support for modern farming inputs further contribute to market growth.

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Some of the major players in the seed coating market with significant global presence include BASF SE (Germany), Croda International plc (UK), Clariant (Switzerland), Syensqo (Belgium), and Sensient Technologies Corporation (US). These players have incorporated various organic and inorganic growth strategies, including collaborations, acquisitions, product launches, partnerships, agreements, and expansions to strengthen their international footprint and capture a greater share of the seed coating market. These organic and inorganic strategies have allowed the market players to expand across geographies by offering seed coating solutions.

In November 2023, BASF Agricultural Solutions launched Flo Rite Pro 02, an advanced seed coating polymer designed to enhance plantability. The product leverages polymer-based technology to improve seed adhesion while ensuring smooth seed flow, supporting optimal yield potential.

In July 2021, Syensqo (formerly Solvay) acquired Bayer’s global seed coating business, including its production facility in Méréville, France, and tolling operations in the US and Brazil. This acquisition strengthened Syensqo’s position in the seed treatment market, adding a recognized portfolio of seed coating and enhancement products such as Peridiam, fluency powders, Certop, Pro-Ized Pigment, and Talkum.

BASF SE (Germany)

BASF SE produces, markets, and sells chemicals, plastics, crop protection products, and various performance products. The product line comprises solvents, paints, food additives, fungicides, herbicides, and chemicals. It has 11 divisions, which are consolidated into seven business models: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, Agricultural Solutions, and Others. The agricultural solutions offer different solutions like Weed Management, Disease Management, Insect Management, BioSolutions, Seed Treatment, and Agricultural Films. The company offers Seed Coating  Solutions under Seed Treatment.

Syensqo (Belgium)

Syensqo is a Belgian multinational materials company headquartered in Brussels, established in December 2023 following its spin-off from Solvay. The company operates through two core segments: Materials, which includes specialty polymers and composite materials, and Consumer & Resources, which focuses on surface chemistry solutions. Syensqo’s strategy centers around eight key end markets—energy, electronics, agriculture, healthcare, coatings, consumer care, and mining solutions—guiding its innovation, product development, and commercial activities.

In the agriculture sector, Syensqo has expanded its capabilities by acquiring Bayer’s seed coating business in July 2023. This acquisition included facilities in Méréville, France, along with tolling operations in the United States and Brazil. Syensqo’s seed coating solutions are marketed under the Peridiam brand, with the Peridiam Quality range offering microplastic-free, crop-specific coatings that protect seed germination, boost production yields, and reduce environmental impact.

Market Ranking

The seed coating market is competitive, with five leading players collectively holding 40-45% of the total market share. Companies are focusing on expanding their production facilities, entering into deals and partnerships, and agreements, and launching products to grow their business and, in turn, their market share. In February 2022, Croda International Plc partnered with Xampla, a Cambridge University-backed company, to develop next-generation biodegradable, microplastic-free seed coatings. This will strengthen Croda’s position in sustainable agriculture through its seed enhancement business, Incotec, which already leads in offering microplastic-free coatings for crops like sunflower, corn, and vegetables. In January 2022, Germains Seed Technology entered a research partnership with GreenLight Biosciences to advance the use of RNA-based solutions in seed treatments. This will enhance Germains’ seed coating capabilities by integrating GreenLight’s dsRNA technology with Germains’ expertise in seed priming and coating. The remaining 55-60% of the market is shared among other regional and emerging vendors, contributing to extensive fragmentation and offering opportunities for smaller players to establish a footprint. Market competition is driven by a rise in sustainable agriculture, increasing demand for organic products, and the development of new seed coating products.

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