Market Insights
"The global biopesticides market size was estimated at USD 5.77 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 15.32% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 13.65 billion in 2028."

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Biopesticide is a term that defines compounds that are used to manage agricultural pests by means of specific biological effects rather than as broader chemical pesticides. It refers to products that contain biocontrol agents – i.e., natural organisms or substances that are derived from natural materials (such as animals, plants, bacteria, or certain minerals), including their genes or metabolites, for controlling pests.
Biopesticides Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2022
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USD 5.77 billion
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 13.65 billion
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Market Growth (2023-2028)
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CAGR of 15.32%
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Base Year of Study
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2022
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Trend Period
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2017-2021
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Forecast Period
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2023-2028
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Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
The surge in demand for natural-based manure among farmers along with increasing industry competitiveness is driving the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of the organic food & beverage industry accompanied by growing consumer awareness regarding food safety & hygiene is fueling the biopesticides market growth.
Opportunity: China, India, Brazil, and Argentina are major consumers of pesticides due to population growth, middle-class expansion, and increased disposable income. However, pollution and soil contamination are significant issues in these regions. Governments are promoting integrated pest management practices to address these concerns.
Factors influencing biopesticide adoption include availability, organic farming, farmer awareness, high-value cash crop cultivation, and effective promotion. Government agencies provide subsidies and regulatory policies to support large-scale production in countries like India and China.
South America also has a biopesticide market with low entry barriers and a small number of producers. As farmers' awareness of biopesticide benefits grows, consumption of biopesticides is expected to increase in these regions.
Challenge: The crop protection industry has grown significantly, with over 600 active ingredients available globally. Despite the strong demand for conventional pesticides, new products have slowed down.
Farmers in developing countries prefer chemical pesticides due to their market presence. However, there is increasing awareness of biological crop protection, which has helped identify registered products and dispel misconceptions about counterfeit products.
Despite this, farmers remain cautious about adopting biologicals due to their reliance on chemical pesticides, perception of higher yields and efficiency, and cost and delayed effects compared to biological products. These factors pose significant challenges to the widespread adoption of biopesticides.
Key Players
The following are the key players in the biopesticides market (arranged alphabetically).
- Arysta Lifescience
- BASF SE
- Bayer
- Bio Huma Netics Inc.
- Bioworks
- Futureco Bioscience
- International Panaacea Ltd
- Koppert B.V.
- Parry America, Inc.
- Stoller
- Syngenta
- Valent BioScience.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Product-Type Analysis
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Bioherbicides, Bioinsecticides, Biofungicides, and Others
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Biofungicides are expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Seed Treatment, Foliar Spray, and Soil Spray
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The Foliar Spray segment is estimated to maintain its incontestable lead during the forecast period.
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Crop-Type Analysis
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Grains & Oil Seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others
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The fruits & vegetables segment is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
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Source-Type Analysis
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Microbial, Biochemical, and Others
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Microbial biopesticides are expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period as well.
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Product Trends
"The biofungicides segment accounted for the largest market share."
The biopesticides market is segmented into bioherbicides, bioinsecticides, biofungicides, and others.The biofungicides are expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by technological advancements, which have led to the development of highly effective biofungicides to reduce the damage caused by disease-causing bacteria among others. Furthermore, product development with the capability to weather high temperatures will escalate the market share of biopesticides over the forecast period.
Application Trends
"The foliar spray segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as seed treatment, foliar spray, and soil spray. Foliar spray application dominated the overall industry accounting for more than 80% share in 2022. The segment is estimated to maintain its incontestable lead during the forecast period as well. Biopesticide application employing foliar spray ascertains efficient pest control and increases plant productivity. Furthermore, the growing usage of foliar spray in crop protection owing to the availability of spray ingredients and ease in application will fuel the biopesticides market growth over the forecast period.
Crop Trends
"The fruits & vegetables segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented into grains & oil seeds, fruits & vegetables, and others. The fruits & vegetables segment is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period. Increasing global demand for organic fruits & vegetables coupled with growing awareness regarding healthy diets is driving the growth of the segment.
Source Trends
"The microbial segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as microbial, biochemical, and others. Microbial biopesticides are expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period. Proven to be effective alternatives for places, where the use of conventional pesticides is restricted, they dominate the global biopesticides market, thereby significantly contributing to the growth of the segment.
Regional Insights
"North America accounted for the largest market share."
North America dominated the market for biopesticides in 2022 and is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period as well. The growth of the region is supported by a large organic industry along with favorable regulatory support, driving organic farming practices in North America. Organic fruits & vegetables which amounted to the largest share in 2022, are estimated to continue their dominance over the next five years as well. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s biopesticides market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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In-depth Analysis of the Biopesticides Market
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Market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market Segment Analysis and Forecast
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Which are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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Drivers & challenges
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Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The biopesticides market is segmented into the following categories.
By Product Type
- Bioherbicides
- Bioinsecticides
- Biofungicides
- Others
By Application Type
- Seed Treatment
- Foliar Spray
- Soil Spray
By Crop Type
- Grains & Oil Seeds
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Others
By Form Type
By Source Type
- Microbial
- Biochemical
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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