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生物种子处理市场预测（至 2032 年）：按作物类型、製剂类型、分销管道、应用、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析

Biological Seed Treatment Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Crop Type, Formulation Type, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据，2025 年全球生物种子处理市场价值为 17 亿美元，预计到 2032 年将达到 28 亿美元，预测期内复合年增长率为 7.4%。

生物种子处理是指在播种前将天然生物或生物衍生物质施用于种子，以促进作物生长、防治病虫害并提高产量潜力。与化学处理不同，生物种子处理利用有益微生物（例如细菌、真菌和天然化合物）来促进发芽、增强植物健康，并增强其对疾病和环境压力的抵抗力。这些处理方法可以建立健康的根系，改善养分吸收，减少对合成化学物质的依赖，并使农业更具永续。生物种子处理因其环保、经济高效且能长期维持土壤健康，在现代农业中日益重要。

对无化学产品的需求不断增加

农民和消费者越来越青睐永续且环保的耕作方法，以减少对合成化学品的依赖。生物种子处理剂不仅能改善作物健康和产量，还能提供天然的病虫害防护。日益增强的土壤健康和生物多样性保护意识进一步推动了这一转变。减少农业化学品使用的监管压力也推动了生物替代品的采用。因此，在全球转型为更安全、无化学农药耕作方法的推动下，生物种子处理市场正经历强劲成长。

现场药效变异性

农民可能会遭遇难以预测的防治效果，进而降低采用生物防治的信心。与化学处理不同，生物药品的效果往往参差不齐，这限制了其大规模应用。这种不一致使得公司难以向种植者展示其一致的价值。因此，儘管对永续实践的需求日益增长，但市场渗透速度仍然缓慢。整体而言，限制生物种子处理广泛应用的主要因素是田间药效的差异性。

生物製药和新技术的进展

改良的微生物菌株和天然生物基解决方案正在增强种子保护并提高作物产量。先进的封装和包覆方法能够实现精准输送，同时延长处理剂的保质期。生物技术和人工智慧驱动的筛检正在加速新型种子解决方案的研发。这些创新还能最大限度地减少对合成化学品的依赖，并支持环保的耕作方式。总而言之，这些技术和配方的进步正在使生物种子处理更加有效、扩充性并广泛接受。

单位成本高

生物种子处理剂通常比传统化学处理剂价格更高，限制了其应用。中小型种植者尤其难以承受这些高昂的成本。这种价格差异限制了他们在以价格负担能力为关键的市场上的竞争力。由于缺乏对这些解决方案长期效益的认识，进一步阻碍了对这些解决方案的投资。因此，儘管这些解决方案具有明显的环境和产量效益，但其应用仍有限。

COVID-19的影响

新冠疫情严重影响了生物种子处理市场，扰乱了供应链，延误了原材料供应，并为种子分销带来了物流挑战。贸易和运输限制导致产品交付停滞，影响了农民在关键种植季节获得生物处理产品。然而，这场危机也凸显了永续农业实践的重要性，并增强了人们对生物种子处理等环保解决方案的兴趣。人们对粮食安全和復原力的认识不断提高，加速了对天然替代品的研究、创新和采用，儘管短期内遭遇挫折，但仍支撑了长期成长前景。

预计在预测期内，谷物和谷类产业将成为最大的产业。

由于全球对小麦、玉米和大米等主要作物的需求旺盛，预计谷物和谷类作物将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额。农民越来越多地采用生物处理方法来提高这些作物的发芽率、养分吸收率和抗病性。人们对化学农药残留的担忧日益加剧，推动市场迈向环保和永续的解决方案。大规模的谷物种植确保了生物种子产品市场的稳定和可扩展性。此外，微生物和生物肥料技术的持续研发和创新也进一步促进了该领域的成长。

预计在预测期内，线上平台部分将以最高的复合年增长率成长。

由于农民能够更便捷地获取更广泛的产品，预计线上平台细分市场将在预测期内实现最高成长率。线上平台提供详细的产品信息，有助于做出明智的决策并建立信任。电商通路促进了直销，减少了对仲介业者的依赖并降低了成本。数位平台也有助于精准行销，有效地触及利基农户群。此外，线上评论和评分提高了透明度，并鼓励更广泛地采用生物种子处理方法。

比最大的地区

预计亚太地区将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额，这得益于永续农业的普及以及人们对环保作物保护解决方案的认识不断提高。越来越多的农民采用生物处理来改善土壤健康、提高作物产量并减少对化学农药的依赖。该地区受益于政府的支持措施和对农业生物技术投资的增加。人口的快速增长和对优质食品的需求正在推动市场扩张。挑战包括农村地区缺乏意识以及获得先进产品的管道有限。

复合年增长率最高的地区：

由于农业生物技术的进步以及农民对环境永续意识的不断增强，预计北美地区在预测期内的复合年增长率最高。强有力的法规结构、以研究主导的创新以及主要市场参与者的存在为这项研究提供了支持。对有机农业和土壤健康的日益重视正在推动有机农业的普及；然而，高成本和对区域特定配方的需求仍然是挑战。精密农业的趋势、与数位农业工具的整合以及大型商业农场对减少对化学农药依赖的兴趣日益浓厚，进一步推动了市场的成长。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究资料
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场走势分析

  • 驱动程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 应用分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球生物种子处理市场（依作物类型）

  • 粮食
  • 油籽
  • 豆子
  • 水果和蔬菜
  • 饲料和草
  • 其他作物类型

6. 全球生物种子处理市场（按製剂类型）

  • 液体製剂
  • 粉末
  • 颗粒
  • 其他配方类型

7. 全球生物种子处理市场（依通路）

  • 直销（B2B）
  • 经销商
  • 线上平台

8. 全球生物种子处理市场（按应用）

  • 商业性种子处理
  • 农场种子处理
  • 其他用途

9. 全球生物种子处理市场（依最终用户）

  • 种子生产商
  • 独立种植者
  • 合约农业
  • 零售商
  • 合作社
  • 其他最终用户

第十章全球生物种子处理市场（按地区）

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十一章 重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十二章 公司概况

  • Bayer AG
  • BASF SE
  • Syngenta
  • Corteva Agriscience
  • Novozymes
  • Pro Farm Group Inc.
  • Certis USA LLC
  • Koppert Biological Systems
  • Verdesian Life Sciences
  • BioWorks Inc.
  • Biostadt India Limited
  • Plant Health Care plc
  • Bionema Ltd.
  • NewLeaf Symbiotics
  • Concentric Agriculture Inc.
  • Andermatt Group AG
  • BioAtlantis Ltd.
  • Terramera Inc.
Product Code: SMRC30748

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Biological Seed Treatment Market is accounted for $1.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Biological seed treatment refers to the application of natural organisms or biologically derived substances to seeds before planting to enhance crop growth, protect against pests, and improve yield potential. Unlike chemical treatments, it uses beneficial microbes such as bacteria, fungi, or natural compounds that promote germination, strengthen plant health, and create resistance against diseases and environmental stresses. These treatments help establish a healthy root system, improve nutrient uptake, and reduce dependency on synthetic chemicals, making farming more sustainable. Biological seed treatment is gaining importance in modern agriculture due to its eco-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness, and ability to support long-term soil health.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising demand for chemical-free

Farmers and consumers are increasingly preferring sustainable and eco-friendly practices that reduce dependence on synthetic chemicals. Biological seed treatments offer natural protection against pests and diseases while enhancing crop health and yield. Growing awareness about soil health preservation and biodiversity conservation further supports this shift. Regulatory push for reduced chemical usage in agriculture also drives adoption of biological alternatives. As a result, the market is witnessing strong growth fuelled by the global movement toward safer, chemical-free farming practices.

Restraint:

Variable field efficacy

Farmers may experience unpredictable protection levels, reducing confidence in adopting these solutions. Unlike chemical treatments, biologicals often show variability in performance, which limits their large-scale acceptance. This inconsistency makes it harder for companies to demonstrate consistent value to growers. As a result, market penetration slows down despite growing demand for sustainable practices. Overall, variable field efficacy remains a key restraint to the wider adoption of biological seed treatments.

Opportunity:

Advances in biological formulations and new tech

Improved microbial strains and natural bio-based solutions are enhancing seed protection and boosting crop productivity. Advanced encapsulation and coating methods provide accurate delivery while extending the shelf life of treatments. The use of biotechnology and AI-driven screening is speeding up the creation of novel seed solutions. Such innovations also minimize dependence on synthetic chemicals, supporting eco-friendly agricultural practices. Collectively, these technological and formulation advancements are making biological seed treatments more effective, scalable, and broadly accepted.

Threat:

Higher per-unit cost

Biological seed treatments are generally priced higher than conventional chemical options, which creates hesitation in adoption. The elevated costs are particularly burdensome for small and medium-scale growers. Such price disparity limits competitiveness in markets where affordability is crucial. Insufficient awareness of long-term benefits further weakens willingness to invest in these solutions. Consequently, the adoption pace remains restricted despite clear environmental and yield-related advantages.

Covid-19 Impact

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the Biological Seed Treatment Market by disrupting supply chains, delaying raw material availability, and creating logistical challenges in seed distribution. Restrictions on trade and transportation slowed down product deliveries, affecting farmers' access to biological treatments during critical planting seasons. However, the crisis also highlighted the importance of sustainable agricultural practices, boosting interest in eco-friendly solutions like biological seed treatments. Increased awareness of food security and resilience accelerated research, innovation, and adoption of natural alternatives, supporting long-term growth prospects despite short-term setbacks.

The cereals & grains segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The cereals & grains segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to the high demand for staple crops like wheat, maize, and rice worldwide. Farmers increasingly adopt biological treatments to enhance germination, nutrient uptake, and disease resistance in these crops. Growing concerns over chemical pesticide residues push the market toward eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. Large-scale cultivation of cereals ensures a consistent and scalable market for biological seed products. Additionally, ongoing research and innovation in microbial and bio-fertilizer technologies further strengthen this segment's growth.

The online platforms segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the online platforms segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate by increasing accessibility to a wide range of products for farmers. They provide detailed product information, enabling informed decision-making and building trust. E-commerce channels facilitate direct sales, reducing dependency on intermediaries and lowering costs. Digital platforms also support targeted marketing, reaching niche farmer segments effectively. Additionally, online reviews and ratings enhance transparency, encouraging higher adoption rates of biological seed treatments.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to the growing adoption of sustainable agriculture and increasing awareness of eco-friendly crop protection solutions. Farmers are increasingly turning to biological treatments to enhance soil health, improve crop yield, and reduce dependency on chemical pesticides. The region benefits from supportive government initiatives and rising investment in agricultural biotechnology. Rapid population growth and demand for high-quality food are accelerating market expansion. Challenges include lack of awareness in rural areas and limited access to advanced products.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to technological advancements in agricultural biotech and widespread farmer awareness of environmental sustainability. Adoption is supported by strong regulatory frameworks, research-driven innovations, and the presence of leading market players. Emphasis on organic farming and soil health enhancement is driving usage. However, high costs and the need for region-specific formulations remain challenges. Market growth is further fueled by precision agriculture trends, integration with digital farming tools, and increasing interest in reducing chemical pesticide dependence across large-scale commercial farms.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Biological Seed Treatment Market include Bayer AG, BASF SE, Syngenta, Corteva Agriscience, Novozymes, Pro Farm Group Inc., Certis USA LLC, Koppert Biological Systems, Verdesian Life Sciences, BioWorks Inc., Biostadt India Limited, Plant Health Care plc, Bionema Ltd., NewLeaf Symbiotics, Concentric Agriculture Inc., Andermatt Group AG, BioAtlantis Ltd. and Terramera Inc.

Key Developments:

In August 2025, Corteva and Insecticides (India) Ltd launched SPARCLE, targeting brown plant hopper in rice. Though chemical-based, the partnership aligns with Corteva's strategy to blend advanced chemistry and biologicals for integrated seed-applied pest management solutions.

In December 2024, Syngenta acquired Intrinsyx Bio to strengthen its biological seed treatment capabilities. The startup's microbial NUE technologies enhance nutrient uptake and root development, directly supporting Syngenta's pipeline for sustainable seed-applied solutions in cereals and legume crops.

In March 2024, BASF partnered with Vivagro to co-develop microbial seed treatments and foliar biostimulants targeting cereals and vegetables. The collaboration enhances root vitality, nutrient uptake, and stress resilience, strengthening BASF's biological seed treatment footprint across European markets.

Crop Types Covered:

  • Cereals & grains
  • Oilseeds
  • Pulses & legumes
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Forage & turf
  • Other Crop Types

Formulation Types Covered:

  • Liquid formulations
  • Powder
  • Granules
  • Other Formulation Types

Distribution Channels Covered:

  • Direct sales (B2B)
  • Distributors
  • Online platforms

Applications Covered:

  • Commercial seed treatment
  • On-farm seed treatment
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Seed producers
  • Independent growers
  • Contract farming
  • Retailers
  • Co-operatives
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By Crop Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Cereals & grains
  • 5.3 Oilseeds
  • 5.4 Pulses & legumes
  • 5.5 Fruits & vegetables
  • 5.6 Forage & turf
  • 5.7 Other Crop Types

6 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By Formulation Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Liquid formulations
  • 6.3 Powder
  • 6.4 Granules
  • 6.5 Other Formulation Types

7 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By Distribution Channel

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Direct sales (B2B)
  • 7.3 Distributors
  • 7.4 Online platforms

8 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Commercial seed treatment
  • 8.3 On-farm seed treatment
  • 8.4 Other Applications

9 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Seed producers
  • 9.3 Independent growers
  • 9.4 Contract farming
  • 9.5 Retailers
  • 9.6 Co-operatives
  • 9.7 Other End Users

10 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Bayer AG
  • 12.2 BASF SE
  • 12.3 Syngenta
  • 12.4 Corteva Agriscience
  • 12.5 Novozymes
  • 12.6 Pro Farm Group Inc.
  • 12.7 Certis USA LLC
  • 12.8 Koppert Biological Systems
  • 12.9 Verdesian Life Sciences
  • 12.10 BioWorks Inc.
  • 12.11 Biostadt India Limited
  • 12.12 Plant Health Care plc
  • 12.13 Bionema Ltd.
  • 12.14 NewLeaf Symbiotics
  • 12.15 Concentric Agriculture Inc.
  • 12.16 Andermatt Group AG
  • 12.17 BioAtlantis Ltd.
  • 12.18 Terramera Inc.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Crop Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Cereals & grains (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Oilseeds (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Pulses & legumes (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Fruits & vegetables (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Forage & turf (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Crop Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Formulation Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Liquid formulations (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Powder (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Granules (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Formulation Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Direct sales (B2B) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Distributors (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Online platforms (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Commercial seed treatment (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By On-farm seed treatment (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Seed producers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Independent growers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Contract farming (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Retailers (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Co-operatives (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Biological Seed Treatment Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.