2014 market research report on global seed coating agent industry
The seed coating agent market is segmented by type into three main categories: on-farm activities, seed dressing, and pelleting. The seed dressing segment covers activities that take place both off-farm and on-farm and includes cereals, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, and other crops. The report provides insights into product launches and regulatory situations in key countries, as well as trends affecting the seed coating agent market. The global seed treatment industry is highly concentrated, with the top four companies accounting for more than 80 percent of total revenues in 2011. These companies include Bayer CropScience, BASF, and Syngenta. Other leading companies in the market include Chetura, DuPont, and BASF Agriculture Solutions. In 2014, corn/maize was the most popular seed treatment crop,