Seed Coating Materials Market, By Crop Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals & Grains, Flowers & Ornaments, Oil Seeds, Others), By Product Type (Polymers, Colorants, Binders, Minerals/Pumice, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
In July 2021, Solvay, a global leader in materials, chemicalsand solutions acquired The Bayer Seed coating, a company engaged in seed coating and seed enhancement products business. With this acquisition, Solvay will be able to expand its product portfolio and research & development capabilities for seed-based products.
In February 2022, Croda International, a British speciality chemicals company partnered with Xampla, a company engaged in creation of plant protein material for commercial use to contrive a completely biodegradable seed coating that is microplastic-free in nature. This partnership is helping Croda International lead the seed coating material market. This will also help Croda International offer enduring solutions in compliance with the microplastic ban in a few countries.
In September 2021, Croda International, a British speciality chemicals company announced the opening of crop product validation center in Holambra, Brazil. It prepares plant growth mediums based on regions climatic conditions.