Biocontrol Agents Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2032

Biocontrol Agents Market: Industry Perspective

The global biocontrol agents market size was evaluated at $5.83 billion in 2023 and is slated to hit $11.84 billion by the end of 2032 with a CAGR of nearly 8.20% between 2024 and 2032.

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The study includes drivers and restraints of the biocontrol agents market along with the impact they have on the demand over the forecast period. Additionally, the report includes the study of opportunities available in the biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe.

Biocontrol Agents Market: Growth Factors

Biocontrol agents are living organisms, such as mites, weeds, etc., which help in controlling other external pests by maintaining the balance between plant species and parasites and predatory organisms. These agents are eco-friendly and cost relatively less in comparison to other pesticides and fungicides. They are easily available and help in reducing other chemicals’ and pesticides’ use. 

The rising awareness regarding the importance of contaminant-free food is expected to be the major driver for the growth of the biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe. The past few years have witnessed a sudden shift in the preference toward consumption of healthy food among the North American and European population, due to change in lifestyle. This change has resulted in increased consumption of contaminant-free food. Moreover, stringent regulation imposed by the governments to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture is likely to further boost the biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe in the future.

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However, many farmers and crop growers are not completely aware of the benefits of introducing biocontrol agents in their farming practices, which may restrain the biocontrol agents market. Additionally, the high growth potential of biocontrol agents in developing countries is expected to open new growth avenues for the key players operating in the biocontrol agents market over the estimated timeframe. Moreover, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practice in developed countries is also projected to generate a high demand for biocontrol agents.

In order to give the users of this report a comprehensive view of the biocontrol agents market, we have included market trends, product definitions, and a summary of the market. In addition, the study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein all the segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.

The covers key strategic developments of the market including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the market in North America and Europe. Moreover, the study covers the product portfolio of various companies.

Biocontrol Agents Market: Segmentation

The biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe has been segmented based on crop type, environment covered, and biocontrol agents. The crop type segment includes fruits and tree nuts, vegetables, floriculture, and row crops. The environment covered segment includes open field and greenhouse. Based on biocontrol agents, Biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe has been segmented into macro-organisms, micro-organisms, chemicals, pollinators, pheromones, traps, and others.

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Biocontrol Agents Market: Regional Insights

The regional segmentation includes the demand for North America and Europe.

The regional segmentation of the market includes North America and Europe. North America held the largest share of the biocontrol agents market in 2018. This can be attributed to the growth of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in the region’s agricultural sector. Europe held a significant share of the biocontrol agents market in 2018, owing to the changing lifestyles of the European population.

Biocontrol Agents Market: Competitive Space

The global biocontrol agents market profiles key players such as:

• Andermatt Biocontrol AG
• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Biobest Group NV
• BiolineAgroSciences Ltd
• Certis USA L.L.C
• Syngenta
• Biocontrol Technologies SL
• Koppert B.V
• AMW Nützlinge GmbH
• CBC (Europe) S.R.L.
• FMC Corporation

This report segments the biocontrol agents market in North America and Europe into:

North America and Europe Biocontrol Agents Market: Crop Type Analysis

• Fruits and Tree Nuts
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Papaya
  • Cherimoya
  • Gooseberry
  • Filbert (Hazelnut)
  • Others
• Vegetables
  • Tomatoes 
  • Peppers 
  • Melons 
  • Cucumber 
  • Aubergines
  • Spinach 
  • Garlic 
  • Chickpeas 
  • Pumpkin  
  • Others
• Floriculture
  • Potted Herbaceous Perennials
    • Salvia
    • Ornamental Grasses
    • Daylily
    • Coreopsis
    • Vinca
    • Heuchera
    • Astilbe
    • Columbine
    • Ivy
    • Rudbeckia
    • Others
  • Cut Flowers
    • Lily
    • Gladiolus
    • Rose
    • Orchid
    • Tulip
    • Snapdragon
    • Delphinium
    • Others
  • Annual Bedding Plants
  • Potted Flowering Plants
  • Propagators
  • Others
• Row Crops
  • Food Grains
  • Sunflower
  • Potato
  • Canola
  • Dry Beans
  • Flax
  • Buckwheat
  • Cotton
  • Maize
  • Soybeans
  • Sugar Beets
  • Others

North America and Europe Biocontrol Agents Market: Environment Covered Analysis

• Open Field 
• Greenhouse

North America and Europe Biocontrol Agents Market: Biocontrol Agent Analysis

• Macro-Organisms
  • Mites
  • Trichogramma
  • Predatory Insects
  • Parasitoïdes
  • Nematodes
• Micro-Organisms
  • Bioinsecticides
  • Biofungicides
  • Bioherbicides
• Chemicals
  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Herbicides
• Pollinators
  • Honeybee
  • Others
• Pheromones
• Traps
• Others

North America and Europe Biocontrol Agents Market: Regional Analysis

• North America
  • U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• The Middle East and Africa