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United States - Biological seed treatment market - Growth, trends and forecasts (2014-2020)


August 2014

The United States market for biological seed treatment, estimated at US$68.9 million in 2014, is further projected to reach US$107.1 million by 2020 to reflect a robust CAGR of 7.6%.

Seed industry in the US constitutes one of the most dynamic among global seed industries. Despite this factor, the forces of globalization do play a role in shaping it, since several foreign seed companies make an entry into the US market, with US seed companies also venturing out into newer uncharted territories. Having more than 750 companies engaged in the seed business, a commercial value estimated to be US$12 billion in 2012 and more than 60,000 varieties of planting seeds on offer, the US represents the largest and the most diverse global planting seed market, which is followed by China, France, Brazil and Canada.

The US’ significance as a technological center in the global seed industry has been well recognized and this factor has been instrumental in drawing some of the largest and most viable seed companies from across the globe into the country. The seed industry in the US is likely make heavy investments into research and development efforts focusing on techniques, such as genetic engineering and marker assisted and traditional breeding for developing beneficial novel traits and improved germplasm.

The market for seed treatment gains in significance due to a number of factors, prominent among which are agronomic trends that comprise development of high quality seeds through the enhanced potential offered by genetically modified organisms (GMOs), changes in climatic conditions, increasing rates of crop rotation, flexibility in sowing approaches and greater pressure from regulatory requirements. Primary requirements of seed treatment include capability of offering good protection during the germination period, supporting early plant development and enhancing stress tolerance at an early stage. These can be achieved by improving the quality of seed treatment products that offer ease of application at low rates. In short, it may be summed up that the foundation for the future lies in the concept of innovation in seed treatment.

Syngenta, Bayer CropScience and BASF are the top three players in the global seed treatment market, with all of them having an extensive portfolio of agricultural products and solutions. While BioWorks Inc, Advanced Biological Marketing Inc and Valent USA Corp are comparatively smaller players, they offer the potential of becoming big game changers in the area of seed treatment in future. Each company has adopted an individual approach in terms of strategy for future growth. A few have focused on horizontal growth by expanding their presence in emerging markets that offer greatest scope for future prospects, while yet others have been content to operate within their established boundaries and go in for vertical growth by concentrating on innovations in the area of products and solutions.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the United States market for biological seed treatment. Companies covered in the report include Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd (Formerly Makhteshim Agan Industries Ltd), Advanced Biological Marketing Inc, BASF SE, Becker Underwood, Bayer CropScience AG, BioWorks Inc, BrettYoung Limited, Chemtura AgroSolutions, DuPont, Germains Seed Technology, INCOTEC Group BV, INTX Microbials LLC, Monsanto Company, Novozymes A/S, Nufarm Ltd, Plant Health Care, Precision Laboratories LLC, Syngenta International AG, Valent USA Corporation and Wolf Trax Inc. 

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mvmqd2/united_states 



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