Biocontrol Agents Market

Biocontrol Agents Market Size by Active Substance (Microbials, Macrobials, and Entomopathogenic Nematodes), Crop Type (Cereals and Grains, Vegetables and Fruits, Pulses and Oilseeds, and Others), Application (Seed Treatment, On-Field, and Post-Harvest), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14215
  • Published Date: Mar, 2024
  • Pages: 238
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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The global biocontrol agents market was valued at USD 5 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 15% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 20.22 billion by 2033. The increasing environmental concerns will drive the growth of the global biocontrol agents market.

Market Introduction:

Biocontrol agents are also known as biopesticides. They are living organisms or naturally occurring substances that control pests, diseases, and weeds in agriculture, forestry, and other ecosystems. They offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Examples of biocontrol agents include ladybugs, lacewings, wasps, fungi and bacteria. The need for biocontrol agents arises from the need to reduce the environmental impact of pest management practices. Biocontrol agents find applications in various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, greenhouse production, urban pest management, and aquaculture. They offer selective control, leaving fewer chemical residues and establishing self-sustaining populations for long-term control. They offer potential solutions to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, minimize negative environmental impacts, and promote long-term agricultural sustainability.

Biocontrol Agents Market Size

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Recent Development
  • The 7th National Conference on Biological Control, "75 Years of Biological Control of Pests and Diseases in Agriculture: Challenges and the Way Forward," was held at the Ramada Wyndham, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, by the National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru, and the Society for Biocontrol Advancement, Bengaluru.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

Increasing environmental and sustainability awareness – Growing awareness of environmental concerns is a significant driver behind the increasing demand for biocontrol agents in agriculture. People are increasingly recognizing the adverse effects of chemical pesticides on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. As consumers become more conscious of food production methods, there's a growing demand for products cultivated using environmentally friendly approaches. Biocontrol agents offer a viable alternative, targeting pests while minimizing harm to beneficial organisms and reducing environmental chemical residues. Their selective nature, long-term effectiveness, and compatibility with integrated pest management strategies make them increasingly attractive to farmers seeking sustainable solutions. The shift towards biocontrol agents reflects a broader societal concern for environmental sustainability in agriculture. Therefore, increasing environmental and sustainability awareness will drive the growth of the global biocontrol agents market.

Restraints:

The cost challenges of biocontrol agents Research and development efforts demand significant investment in identifying and producing effective biological control organisms. Production and formulation costs arise from cultivating, fermenting, extracting, and packaging the active ingredients of biocontrol agents. Packaging and distribution require investment in suitable materials, labelling, and transportation. Achieving regulatory compliance involves costs related to environmental impact assessments and registration fees. Therefore, the significant cost considerations of biocontrol agents will limit the market’s growth.

Opportunities:

Favourable regulatory structure - Regulatory scrutiny entails governmental agencies' oversight and regulation of chemical pesticides. This scrutiny has become more stringent in response to growing evidence of the adverse effects of pesticides on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. In recent years, there has been a trend towards tightening regulations on pesticide use. There has been a focus on phasing out or restricting the use of certain pesticides that pose high risks. The regulatory scrutiny has prompted stakeholders to seek alternative pest management strategies that comply with regulatory requirements and minimize their environmental footprint. Biocontrol agents have emerged as a promising solution. Therefore, the stringent regulation favouring biocontrol agents, given their sustainability and eco-friendly nature, will contribute to its growth and development during the forecast period.

  • Member states of the European Union (EU) adopted new regulations to make utilising microorganisms in crop protection products easier. The law will streamline the EU's biological control agents (BCAs) approval procedure. The European Commission anticipates that this will help them achieve their goal of lowering the use of conventional pesticides throughout the EU with their Farm to Fork plan. To make it easier to approve microorganisms for use as active ingredients (AIS) in crop protection products, new regulations have been passed by EU member states. Four implementing regulations, which would streamline the licencing process for biocontrol agents (BCAs) under the EU agrochemical registration Regulation (1107/2009), were supported by member states.
Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global biocontrol agents market, with a 38% market revenue share in 2023.

The region leads in innovation and advancements in biocontrol agents, given the presence of renowned universities, research institutions, and agricultural companies focused on studying and developing biocontrol agents. Regulatory agencies, with their streamlined structure of rules and guidelines, foster innovation and adoption. North America's diverse agricultural landscape offers opportunities for biocontrol agents across various crops and climates.

North America Region Biocontrol Agents Market Share in 2023 - 38%

 

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Active Substance Segment Analysis

The active substance segment is divided into microbials, macrobials, and entomopathogenic nematodes. The microbials segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 39% in 2023. Microbials are derived from microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. They target pests, and their diverse modes of action cater to various pest problems, enhancing versatility. Microbials are environmentally safe, leaving no harmful residues and posing minimal risks to non-target organisms. They offer a low risk of resistance development stems. Microbials are preferred for their specificity, safety, efficacy, and compatibility with sustainable pest management practices, making them widely used and popular in biocontrol agents across agricultural and environmental applications.

Crop type Segment Analysis

The crop type segment is divided into cereals and grains, vegetables and fruits, pulses and oilseeds, and others. The vegetables and fruits segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 44% in 2023. Due to their short planting cycles, vegetables and fruits are prominent users of biocontrol agents, providing multiple opportunities for implementing biocontrol agents throughout the growing season. Biocontrol agents offer a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, aligning with consumer preferences for safer and more sustainable food production practices.

  • Under the Coconut Development Board project "Development and Validation of Biointensive Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Coconut Invasive Whiteflies in Karnataka," ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru, organized a three-day training programme on "Mass Production of Biocontrol Agents for Suppression of Invasive Whiteflies" at ICAR-NBAIR, Bengaluru. The training workshop aimed to inform the various stakeholders on the diagnostic, identification, and mass production techniques for the possible natural enemies of invading whiteflies.
Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into seed treatment, on-field, and post-harvest. The on-field segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 46% in 2023. On-field application of biocontrol agents involves directly introducing living organisms into agricultural fields to manage pest populations. On-field application of biocontrol agents helps minimize chemical residues in the environment, lowers the risk of pesticide resistance, and promotes environmental sustainability. Additionally, some biocontrol agents can establish self-sustaining populations in the field, providing long-term pest control benefits without repeated applications. This saves farmers costs and promotes more sustainable pest management practices. Their perceived safety and environmental friendliness also lead to greater acceptance from consumers and regulatory agencies. Biocontrol agents leave little to no residue on crops, making them suitable for organic farming and meeting consumer demand for residue-free produce. On-field application of biocontrol agents offers an effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture, explaining its dominance in the segment.

  • Seven officials from Bangladesh and Nepal attended a five-day training session at the ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources in Bengaluru on the "Production protocol of biocontrol agents for the management of Fall armyworm."USAID financed the training through the Feed the Future Bangladesh Integrated Pest Management (IPMA) programme and the Future Nepal Integrated Pest Management Programme (FTFNIPM). The primary goal of the course was to give participants practical experience with the biocontrol agent production methodology for managing Fall armyworms.
Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Andermatt Biocontrol AG
  • BASF SE
  • Bayer AG
  • Certis USA LLC
  • FMC Corporation
  • Koppert Biological Systems
  • Novozymes
  • Som Phytopharma India Ltd
  • Syngenta AG
  • Valent Biosciences LLC

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 5 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 20.22 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 15%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Active Substance, Crop Type, and Application

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global biocontrol agents market was valued at USD 5 billion in 2023 to USD 20.22 billion by 2033.

Global biocontrol agents market is growing at a CAGR of 15% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the increasing environmental and sustainability awareness.

The cost challenges of biocontrol agents could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global biocontrol agents market based on 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:

  • Seed Treatment
  • On-Field
  • Post-Harvest

Global Biocontrol Agents Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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