United Kingdom Seed Treatment Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Crop Type (Cereals, Oilseeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others), By Application Technique (Seed Coating, Seed Dressing, and Seed Pelleting), and United Kingdom Seed Treatment Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Seed Treatment Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Seed Treatment Market Size was valued at USD 154.5 Million in 2023.
• The U.K. Seed Treatment Market is growing at a CAGR of 4.29% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Seed Treatment Market Size is expected to reach USD 235.2 Million by 2033

The United Kingdom Seed Treatment Market is anticipated to exceed USD 235.2 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.29% from 2023 to 2033. The growing demand for high-quality seeds and the surging adoption of precision farming are driving the growth of the UK seed treatment market.     

Market Overview

The seed treatment market refers to the industry encompassing the production, distribution, and selling of products and services for treating seeds before planting, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity and crop yields. Seed treatment involves the application of fungicide, insecticide, or a combination of both to seeds to disinfect them from seed-borne pathogenic organisms and storage insects. It is usually done to provide protection to the seed and improve the establishment of healthy crops, providing greater yields and crop protection. The burgeoning demand for high-quality seeds leads to the increased demand for seed treatment. The development of sustainable solutions, including biodegradable and environment-friendly seed treatment products, owing to the growing awareness about healthy food consumption and minimum environmental impact among consumers, is providing lucrative market growth opportunity.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK seed treatment market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom seed treatment market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK seed treatment market.

Driving Factors

The high demand for high yield variety (HYV) seeds in the country due to their ability to produce a greater quantity of high-quality crop yield leads to drive the market. The surging adoption of precision farming in agri-tech solutions for producing sustainable and efficient crops is propelling the seed treatment market. The shifting consumer preference towards organic and local products positively influences the seeds market, thereby propelling the market demand for seed treatment. The use of seed treatment in Integrated Pest management programs for sustainable agriculture is propelling the market growth.

Restraining Factors

Government regulations and industry standards associated with the commercialization of products are restraining the market. Further, the lack of awareness and the emergence of modern technology are hindering the market.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom seed treatment market share is classified into crop type and application technique. 

• The cereals segment dominates the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom seed treatment market is segmented by crop type into cereals, oilseeds, fruits & vegetables, and others. Among these, the cereals segment dominates the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Seed treatment involves application of fungicides, insecticides, and other treatments to seeds before plantation. The government's increased emphasis on food security and increasing need for cereals in the food industry is propelling the market in the cereals segment.

• The seed dressing segment dominates the UK seed treatment market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom seed treatment market is segmented by application technique into seed coating, seed dressing, and seed pelleting. Among these, the seed dressing segment dominates the UK seed treatment market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Seed dressings are beneficial for soil microorganisms like mycorrhizae that aid in nutrient absorption. The rising demand for sustainable agriculture and government initiatives promoting integrated pest management are propelling the market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. seed treatment market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Croda International Plc
• Syngenta UK Limited
• BASF plc
• Bayer UK Limited
• FMC Agro Limited
• Corteva Agriscience UK Limited
• Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd
• Nufarm UK Ltd
• Certis Belchim UK
• Sumitomo Chemical (UK) plc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In December 2023, Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) was set up by the UK Horticultural industry to take over the processing of pesticide minor use applications (EAMUs) and emergency authorisation applications, following the wind-down of AHDB Horticulture.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Seed Treatment Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

UK Seed Treatment Market, By Crop Type

• Cereals
• Oilseeds
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Others

UK Seed Treatment Market, By Application Technique     

• Seed Coating
• Seed Dressing
• Seed Pelleting