Global Biocontrol Agents Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Biocontrol Agents Market Size was estimated at USD 4.8 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 14.27% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Global Biocontrol Agents Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 18.22 Billion by 2033
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Biocontrol Agents Market Size is accounted to exceed USD 18.22 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.27% from 2023 to 2033. The biocontrol agents market is growing due to rising demand for organic farming, and it controls a wide range of pests, diseases, and weeds in agriculture, forestry, and other ecosystems.

Market Overview

The biocontrol agents market refers to the commercial industry that produces, distributes, and uses live organisms to control pests and diseases in agriculture. These biological control agents, often known as biopesticides, offer an eco-friendly alternative to typical chemical pesticides. This is because it often has less of an adverse effect on the environment, decreases the likelihood that pests would develop chemical resistance, and may be included in more comprehensive pest management plans, biocontrol agents are seen as sustainable and ecologically acceptable substitutes for chemical pesticides. Bacteria, fungi, wasps, ladybugs, and lacewings are a few examples of biocontrol agents. The need to lessen the negative effects of pest management techniques on the ecosystem leads to the need for biocontrol agents. By producing self-sustaining populations and reducing chemical residues, it provides selective control for long-term management. Biocontrol agents present viable ways to lessen the need for chemical pesticides, lessen adverse effects on the environment, and support sustainable agriculture over the long run.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the global biocontrol agents market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the global biocontrol agents market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the global biocontrol agents market.

Driving Factors

The growing need for biocontrol agents in agriculture is mostly due to growing environmental consciousness. The detrimental consequences of chemical pesticides on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health are becoming more widely acknowledged. Environmentally friendly items are becoming more and more popular as people become more aware of food production practices. A good substitute is provided by biocontrol agents, which eliminate environmental chemical residues and harm beneficial creatures while focusing on pests. It is becoming more and more appealing to farmers looking for sustainable solutions because of their long-term efficacy, selective character, and compatibility with integrated pest management techniques.

Restraining Factors

The restraining factors of the global biocontrol agents market include finding and creating efficient biological control organisms that require a large investment in research and development. The process of growing, fermenting, extracting, and packaging the active components of biocontrol agents results in production and formulation expenses. Investing in appropriate materials, labeling, and transportation is necessary for packaging and distribution.

Market Segmentation

The global biocontrol agents market share is classified into active substance, crop type, and application.

• The microbials segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period.

Based on the active substance, the global biocontrol agents market is divided into microbials, macrobials, and entomopathogenic nematodes. Among these, the microbials segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa are the ancestors of microbials. Their varied modes of action address a range of pest issues, increasing their adaptability. This is because it leaves no toxic residues behind and presents little threats to creatures that are not their intended targets, microorganisms are safe for the environment. Microbials are frequently employed and well-liked as biocontrol agents for agricultural and environmental applications because of their specificity, safety, effectiveness, and compliance with sustainable pest management approaches.

• The vegetables and fruits segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at 6.98% CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the distribution crop type, the global biocontrol agents market is segmented into cereals and grains, vegetables and fruits, pulses and oilseeds, and others. Among these, the vegetables and fruits segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at 6.98% CAGR during the forecast period. Fruits and vegetables are major consumers of biocontrol agents because of their brief planting cycles, which offer several chances to apply biocontrol agents during the growing season. In line with customer demands for safer and more sustainable food production methods, biocontrol agents provide a natural and eco-friendly substitute for chemical pesticides.

• The on-field segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at 9.7% CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the distribution crop type, the global biocontrol agents market is segmented into seed treatment, on-field, and post-harvest. Among these, the on-field segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at 9.7% CAGR during the forecast period. To control pest populations, biocontrol chemicals are applied directly into agricultural fields by introducing living organisms. By reducing the likelihood of pesticide resistance and minimizing chemical residues in the environment, the on-field administration of biocontrol agents supports environmental sustainability. Furthermore, some biocontrol agents can form self-sustaining populations in the field, offering benefits for long-term pest control without the need for recurrent treatments.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Global Biocontrol Agents Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia-Pacific is estimated to hold the highest share of the global biocontrol agents market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the highest share of the global biocontrol agents market over the predicted timeframe. This is because, compared to macrobial agents, microbial agents are simpler to apply and easier to grow in commercial labs. However, this is because it is easily accessible and has a higher rate of reproduction, predators are the most widely utilized macrobial biocontrol agents. Furthermore, farmers in Asia-Pacific are using biocontrol agents as safer substitutes for chemical pesticides as it is grown more aware of the harm that these chemicals cause to the environment and human health. Furthermore, the use of biocontrol agents is one of the integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that the governments of China, India, and Australia are actively promoting.

North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the global biocontrol agents market during the forecast period. This is due to the presence of esteemed universities, research facilities, and agricultural businesses dedicated to the study and development of biocontrol agents, the region is at the forefront of biocontrol agent invention and advancement. Regulatory bodies encourage innovation and adoption through their simplified set of rules and regulations.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the global biocontrol agents market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Valent Biosciences LLC
• Bayer AG
• Certis USA LLC
• Som Phytopharma India Ltd
• Andermatt Biocontrol AG
• FMC Corporation
• BASF SE
• Syngenta AG
• Koppert Biological Systems
• Novozymes
• Others  

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2030. Spherical Insights has segmented the global biocontrol agents market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Biocontrol Agents Market, By Active Substance

• Microbials
• Macrobials
• Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Global Biocontrol Agents Market, By Crop Type

• Cereals And Grains
• Vegetables and Fruits
• Pulses and Oilseeds
• Others

Global Biocontrol Agents Market, By Application

• On-Field
• Post-Harvest.

Global Biocontrol Agents Market, By Regional Analysis

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