Biocontrol Agents market will exceed USD 7.5 billion by 2025; according to a new research report.

Biocontrol Agents market has been witnessing a significant growth rate accredited to growing government initiatives globally to promote bio-based products and with growing consumer awareness for green products. Biological control agents are capable of replacing chemical agents that are used by decreasing emissions in the environment and thus resulting in lesser soil and water pollution hence the demand for biocontrol is rising day-by-day. As opposed to tradition pesticides, biological control agents are by their nature less detrimental and more specific to target pests. In addition, they decompose easily without leaving hamful residues, therefore, they have potential to reduce the use of conventional pesticides as an integral part of Integrated pest management. The rate of conservation and recycling of natural resources in organic farming is another factor that will contribute to the industry growth during the forecast timeframe.

Sustainable agriculture is one of the most important concern at present, considering both demographics of the world and crop productivity based on chemical control. Biocontrol agents are used to protect several varieties of crops such as pulses, cereals & grains, fruits and vegetables etc. from pests and other herbivore organisms that can damage the crops. They are used in on- field crops and conservatory to minimize diseases on fruits, flowers cereals, legumes, and grains caused either by post-harvest pathogens or foliar. However, slow response time to achieve economic level of pest suppression might be a limitation to biological pest control market.

Based on revenue, microbial biological control segment will hold the highest market share of over 60% in 2025 of the overall market. Microbial biological control agents are applied to crops to keep a check on plant pathogens that attack via different modes of action. They enhance nutrient availability and uptake, improves overall productivity and health of the crop, assists in residue and resistance management.

Fruits & vegetables segment is anticipated to grow at a decent growth rate of over 15% CAGR in 2025. Fruits and vegetables are prone to many diseases caused by pests and weeds. Public awareness about the adverse effects of pesticides on the safety of fruits & vegetables and on the environment has increased in recent years, this will propel utility of biocontrol agents during forecast timeframe.

The seed treatment application segment will capture a decent share of over to 30% of the global biocontrol agents? market in 2025. Seed treatment using biological control agents minimizes utility of agrochemicals thus, resulting in lower exposure to chemicals and lowers their impact on the environment and significant reduction in cost of production.

Europe and North America are the major regional biological control markets followed by Asia Pacific. The regional industry is characterized by the presence of many R&D firms, high capital investments and a growing demand for organic farm products. A large amount of urban population in this region is another factor behind the rising demand for crop protection technologies.

The biocontrol agents? market competitive landscape includes key players such as Novozymes, Cropscience Bayer Ag, BASF SE, Koppert Biological Systems, Valent Bioscience Ag, Biobest N.V., Syngenta Ag etc.

Biocontrol agents market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in square meters and revenue in USD million from 2014 to 2025, for the following segments:
Biocontrol agents market, by active substance
Active Substance
Microbials
Bacteria
Fungi
Virus
Protozoa
Yeasts
Macro-organisms
Insects
Mites
Nematodes
Biochemical
Semio-chemicals
Plant extracts
PGRs
Organic acids
Minerals

Biocontrol agents market, by crops
Fruits and Vegetables
Cereals & Grains
Pulses
Others

Biocontrol agents market, by application
Seed treatment
On-field
Post-harvest

The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following:
North America
U.S.
Canada

Europe
Germany
UK
France
Spain
Italy
Greece
Sweden
Russia

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea

Latin America
Brazil
Mexico

Middle East & Africa
South Africa