Cotton Seed Treatment Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Chemical Origin (Synthetic, Biological), By Product Type (Insecticides, Fungicides, Others), By Application (On-farm, Commercial), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

The cotton seed treatment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

The demand from millennials and new markets is predicted to drive the cotton seed treatment market growth. Key growth factors for the cotton seed treatment market are technological advancements that enable effective operational maintenance, growing product variety, sophisticated design and packaging, and sales monitoring.

In a range of industries, including textiles, medicines, and consumer goods, cottonseed processing is a procedure used to minimise moisture, increase fibre quality, and create higher-quality products.

Major growth drivers for the cotton seed treatment market

The market for cottonseed processing is anticipated to expand as a result of rising demand for cottonseed in several industries, including textiles and consumer products. In addition, the market grew as technology for processing cottonseed continued to advance.

During the forecast period, rising demand for new applications, rising cotton demand in the textile industry, rising adoption of cottonseed meal as animal feed, and quickly changing consumer living standards are some of the factors anticipated to propel growth in the cottonseed processing market.

Enhanced equipment in the cotton seed treatment market

Throughout the predicted period, enhanced equipment and technologies as well as increased buying power will create new chances for the cottonseed processing industry. The market for cottonseed processing has a chance to grow as a result of the acceleration of urbanisation and modifications in consumer lifestyles.

Additionally, BASF is enhancing its cotton offering from seed to harvest, with the launch of two new seed treatment packages, Core and Prime seed treatments. In every bag of FiberMax® and Stoneville® cotton seed, these new products combine market-leading cotton seed treatment fungicides with Copeo® Seed Treatment nematicide.

Seed Enhancement to hold significant market share

In the market's function category, seed enhancement is probably going to command the most market share in the cotton seed treatment market. The rising demand for higher-quality cotton seeds treatment chemicals to produce a better crop and higher-quality cotton is thought to be the cause of the cotton seed treatment market growth. The seed improvement techniques have been widely accepted as the industry has been expanding its support among crop producers as a result of the global change in demand from open-hybrid and farm-saved seed types to commercialised seeds.

Technological advancements

One of the main factors propelling the market's expansion at the moment is the growing use of technology in cotton seed treatment methods. The market is expanding as a result of several manufacturers developing cotton seed treatment methods to increase crop yields and productivity. Additionally, to safeguard cotton against diseases, a novel systemic cotton seed treatment fungicide and cotton seed treatment insecticide have been introduced.

Product Innovation to impact market expansion

Many manufacturers globally are focusing on product innovation to meet consumer demands. For instance, Copeo Seed Treatment, a novel seed treatment for cotton called Copeo introduces a new mechanism of action to the market for cottonseed treatments and helps increase yields when nematodes are present. It is available in FiberMax® and Stoneville® Cotton variants. Additionally, Aeris, Aeris® is presently the only product on the market with two efficient modes of action against thrips, making it the ideal choice for resistance management. It offers up to four weeks of protection from several early-season pests.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest market share

In the anticipated period, the Asia–Pacific region is expected to lead the cottonseed treatment market due to the expansion of the textile, consumer goods, and feed sectors. Consumption of processed cottonseed is influenced by rising consumer hygiene problems, chronic diseases, and injuries. Additionally, Pakistan, China, and India produce the majority of the cotton in the Asia-Pacific area.

India is predicted to be a major shareholder in Asia Pacific region

India is the largest producer and exporter of raw cotton in the world as a result. The commercial cotton seed treatment market is anticipated to increase dramatically throughout the study period as a result of the widespread usage of organic cotton. The presence of both major global firms and smaller regional competitors distinguishes the Asia-Pacific market.

A growing number of businesses operating in the region's commercial sector are concentrating on offering seed companies product combinations that offer broad-spectrum cotton seed treatment fungicides and cotton seed treatment insecticides.

North America is predicted to be a second-largest market shareholder

The market is expected to expand significantly in North America. North America's robust economy and cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology research serve as a stable foundation for the cotton seed treatment market growth. Various government programmes in the US and Canada encourage biotechnological research in agriculture. As a result, regional government efforts are expected to increase throughout the projection period, spurring market expansion. Once again, the US government's supportive stance towards the use of technology in agriculture is fostering the use of cotton seed treatment chemicals. 

Cotton Seed Treatment Products

• Azoxystrobin 100 ST, Azoxystrobin 100 ST is a systemic, broad-spectrum fungicide for preventive cotton seed treatment. This tried-and-true fungicide cotton seed treatment helps safeguard the investment in the seeds by keeping the roots healthy, strong, and able to absorb nutrients and water. Healthy roots result in profitable crops.
• Matalaxyl 4.0 ST, with a wide crop label and 4 pounds of Metalaxyl per gallon of prepared solution for commercial application, Metalaxyl 4.0 ST is a systemic cotton seed-applied fungicide. The seed and seedling are shielded from early-season Downy Mildew, Pythium suppression, and Phytopthora suppression by Metalaxyl 4.0 ST.

Market Key Developments

• In November 2022, the cotton cultivar under the Deltapine® trademark, DP 1646 B2XF, improved yield and fibre quality potential. With its dependable, top-notch performance, it had a monopoly over market share in the U.S. for numerous seasons.
• In May 2022, the VICTRATO seed treatment was introduced by Syngenta. Soybean, corn, cereal, cotton and rice seed protection against soil-borne fungi is provided by this product.

Cotton Seed Treatment Market Scope:

Segmentation:

• By Chemical Origin
  • Synthetic
  • Biological
• By Product Type
  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Others
• By Application
  • On-farm
  • Commercial
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Others