Biological Seed Treatment Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Microbials, Botanicals), By Crop (Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Cotton, Vegetable Crops, Others), By Function (Seed Protection, Seed Enhancement), And By Geography – Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Biological Seed Treatment Market Size:

The biological seed treatment market, valued at US$2,279.725 million in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.58% to reach US$3,285.522 million in 2030. 

Biological seed treatments use renewable resources and include naturally occurring active compounds that protect against pathogens that are transferred by the soil, reduce abiotic stress, and promote plant growth. Over the projected timeframe, the market is anticipated to rise due to the surge in demand for crops grown without chemicals. This demand is further fueled by a change in consumer preferences toward enhancing individual health and consuming nutritious food. The market for biological seed treatment is steadily growing, and new technology is required to allow yield-protecting, environment-friendly solutions that maximize farmers' returns on investment.

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Biological Seed Treatment Market Overview & Scope:

The Biological seed treatment market is segmented by:

• Type: The biological seed treatment market by type is segmented into microbials and botanicals. The microbial treatment of seeds includes mycorrhizae, Penicillium bilaii, Trichoderma harzianum, and also beneficial bacteria Rhizobia, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Streptomyces. These treatments are targeted to enhance the health of seeds and remove all pathogens.
• Crop: The crops are segmented into corn, wheat, soybean, cotton, vegetable crops, and others. Corn is the primary crop for biological seed treatment. To ensure yield and advance sustainability in agriculture, farmers have realized that applying the right biological seed treatment can give corn a significant advantage during germination.
• Function: The function is segmented into seed protection and seed enhancement. The seeds are treated with a biological seed protection treatment consisting of bio fungicides and bioinsecticides. This increases the rate of germination through the reduction of seed-borne pathogens. Further, industry growth is expected to be driven by crop losses caused by biotic and abiotic stresses and infected seeds.
• Region: North America recorded a high market share due to the growing agricultural methods and the demand for superior agricultural products.

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Top Trends Shaping the Biological Seed Treatment Market:

• Increasing Sustainability

Businesses are constantly investing in enhancing their earnings to obtain superior solutions and more dependable results for a demanding and developing global biological seed treatment market. For instance, the Argentine firm Rizobacter invested in new technologies to increase its market share for biological seed treatment. The company invested $4 million in both growing its business and modernizing and extending its infrastructure. It is expanding its global presence in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America while proceeding to solidify its position in Latin America and dominate the local market. This is done in recognition of the rising demand for organic products for advancing agriculture worldwide.

• Technological Advancements

The biological seed treatment market will grow as the demand for innovative products and technology advances rapidly. Farmers are eager for fresh approaches, considering the constantly shifting landscape of crop production. Firms are devoted to providing high-performing, eco-friendly products that support crops in realizing their full genetic potential, enhancing producer ROI, and boosting yield. Moreover, market players are developing growth strategies to create innovative, environmentally friendly products using microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, and fungi because of the high demand for biological seed treatment.

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Biological Seed Treatment Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Opportunities:

Organic Farming: Organic farming has expanded significantly at a global scale. The growing incomes, health-conscious consumers, and better farming practices strengthening organic crops are added spurs for the booming demand for organic goods. Consequently, increasing demand for organic food has greatly increased in organic farming areas worldwide.

Use of bio-priming techniques: Bio-priming is the most economical, simple, and environmentally responsible way to introduce beneficial microorganisms into an agroecosystem. A crop produced using seed bio-priming technology has improved germination, increased water efficiency, reduced environmental pollution, protection from plant diseases, and higher nutritional quality.

Challenges:

High Costs:  The cost of biological seed treatments is comparatively higher than that of chemical seed treatments, which is one issue. Because chemical seed treatments and seeds are produced in large quantities, their cost per unit is lower than that of biological seed treatment, which costs more per acre.

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Biological Seed Treatment Market Regional Analysis:

• North America: The market for biological seed treatments in North America is expanding, and efficient crop safety measures are essential, particularly when addressing disease issues and changing pests. This emphasis is a major driver of market expansion. Furthermore, there is a notable trend in the US toward sustainable surfactants and a rise in the market for bio-based goods.

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Biological Seed Treatment Market Competitive Landscape:

The market is fragmented, with many notable players, including BASF, Bayer AG, Syngenta, and Koppert, among others:

• Launch: In July 2024, the Silicon Valley biotech company Intrinsyx Bio and Syngenta Biologicals, a pioneer in innovative agricultural biological solutions, partnered to introduce a new biological solution to agricultural markets worldwide.
• Launch: Locus Agriculture announced the addition of six new biological treatments to its Rhizolizer® Duo product line in February 2024. These treatments were instantly available for in-furrow, upstream, and downstream seed applications, satisfying the changing demands of row crop producers, seed treatment businesses, and agricultural distributors and retailers.

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Biological Seed Treatment Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Biological Seed Treatment Market Size in 2025	US$2,279.725 million
Biological Seed Treatment Market Size in 2030	US$3,285.522 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 7.58%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Type Crop Function Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Biological Seed Treatment Market	BASF Bayer AG Syngenta Koppert Incotec
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Biological Seed Treatment Market Segmentation: 

• By Type
  • Microbials
  • Botanicals
• By Crop
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Soybean
  • Cotton
  • Vegetable Crops
  • Others
• By Function
  • Seed Protection
  • Seed Enhancement
• By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. BIOLOGICAL SEED TREATMENT MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Microbials

5.3. Botanicals

6. BIOLOGICAL SEED TREATMENT MARKET BY CROP

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Corn

6.3. Wheat

6.4. Soybean

6.5. Cotton

6.6. Vegetable Crops

6.7. Others

7. BIOLOGICAL SEED TREATMENT MARKET BY FUNCTION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Seed Protection

7.3. Seed Enhancement

8. BIOLOGICAL SEED TREATMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. By Type

8.2.2. By Crop

8.2.3. By Function

8.2.4. By Country

8.2.4.1. USA

8.2.4.2. Canada

8.2.4.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. By Type

8.3.2. By Crop

8.3.3. By Function

8.3.4. By Country

8.3.4.1. Brazil

8.3.4.2. Argentina

8.3.4.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. By Type

8.4.2. By Crop

8.4.3. By Function

8.4.4. By Country

8.4.4.1. Germany

8.4.4.2. France

8.4.4.3. United Kingdom

8.4.4.4. Spain

8.4.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. By Type

8.5.2. By Crop

8.5.3. By Function

8.5.4. By Country

8.5.4.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.4.2. UAE

8.5.4.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. By Type

8.6.2. By Crop

8.6.3. By Function

8.6.4. By Country

8.6.4.1. China

8.6.4.2. Japan

8.6.4.3. South Korea

8.6.4.4. India

8.6.4.5. Indonesia

8.6.4.6. Thailand

8.6.4.7. Taiwan

8.6.4.8. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. BASF

10.2. Bayer AG

10.3. Syngenta

10.4. Koppert

10.5. Incotec

10.6. Plant Health Care

10.7. Bioworks, Inc.

10.8. Verdesian Life Sciences

10.9. Corteva, Inc.

10.10. Albaugh, LLC

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

BASF

Bayer AG

Syngenta

Koppert

Incotec

Plant Health Care

Bioworks, Inc.

Verdesian Life Sciences

Corteva, Inc.

Albaugh, LLC