Europe Biopesticides Market Size and Share

Europe Biopesticides Market (2025 - 2030)
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Europe Biopesticides Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Europe biopesticides market size stands at USD 2.17 billion in 2025 and is forecast to climb to USD 3.52 billion by 2030, reflecting a 10.16% CAGR during that period. Mounting regulatory pressure to curb chemical pesticide use, rapid expansion of certified organic farmland, and the accelerating pace of neonicotinoid bans are together turning biological crop protection from a premium niche into an essential compliance tool. Leading cooperatives in France and Germany have started reallocating procurement budgets toward microbially derived fungicides and insecticides, while greenhouse growers in the Netherlands are scaling up beneficial insect releases to secure residue-free export certification. Technology advances in RNA interference are lifting field-level efficacy across Mediterranean orchards, and rising pest resistance to synthetic pyrethroids is widening the commercial runway for next-generation bioinsecticides. Against this policy and technology backdrop, the Europe biopesticides market is poised for a sustained double-digit revenue trajectory as distribution networks strengthen in Central and Eastern Europe.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By form, biofungicides held 59.50% of the Europe biopesticides market share in 2024, while bioinsecticides are expanding at a 10.5% CAGR through 2030.
  • By crop type, row crops accounted for 78.40% of the Europe biopesticides market size in 2024, while horticultural crops are projected to grow at an 11.08% CAGR between 2025 and 2030.
  • By geography, France led with 28.30% of the Europe biopesticides market share in 2024, while Spain is advancing at an 11.02% CAGR during the forecast window.

Segment Analysis

By Form: Fungal Bio-Control Solutions Anchor Adoption Momentum

Biofungicides generated 59.50 % of 2024 revenue, making them the volume backbone of the Europe biopesticides market. Their long track record against Botrytis cinerea on grapes and Fusarium on cereals supports repeat purchases across cool and warm zones alike. The combination of mature fermentation processes and predictable shelf life sets biofungicides ahead in distributor preference. Bioinsecticides are quickly closing the gap with a 10.5 % CAGR to 2030 as neonicotinoid bans expand and RNA-i sprays push control levels closer to synthetic analogues. The Europe biopesticides market size for biofungicides is set to outpace synthetic fungicides as European Union Growth Directive revisions cap future chemical registrations.

Emerging bioherbicide launches remain small in revenue share but have picked up momentum where local glyphosate bans apply, notably in Belgian cities and Danish waterways. Nematode and molluscicide sub-classes service niche high-value vegetable plots, leveraging premium price points that withstand raw material inflation. Because each form carries a distinct manufacturing model, cross-segment scale economies remain limited, yet EU Horizon research grants are now steering funds toward combined microbial consortia to lift control spectra.

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By Crop Type: Row Crops Dominate, Horticulture Sets the Pace

Row crops commanded 78.40 % of revenue in 2024, securing the widest field footprint in the Europe biopesticides market. Cereal and oilseed farms in France and Germany have intensified microbial seed-treatment use to satisfy retailer residue mandates. Despite that dominance, horticultural crops are racing ahead at an 11.08 % CAGR, reflecting greenhouse reliance on beneficial insects for peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers destined for northern supermarkets. The Europe biopesticides market size for horticulture is poised to benefit from planned glasshouse expansions in Spain and Poland, supported by regional subsidies covering biological inputs.

Cash crops such as specialty oilseeds and hemp enjoy balanced growth where national regulations allow only low-residue actives on ingredients for cosmetics and nutraceuticals. Meanwhile, sugar beet acreage in Germany and France is seeing strong adoption of Bacillus-based seed coatings that curb beet cyst nematode pressure without residue trade risks. Policymakers tying direct payments under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to biodiversity performance will gradually close cost gaps between crop groups, further distributing biological usage into broad-acre rotations.

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Geography Analysis

France captured 28.30 % of 2024 revenue, giving it the largest stake in the Europe biopesticides market. The Ecophyto plan and strong public-private research collaboration underpin deep integration of microbial fungicides in viticulture and cereals, with average farm spend on biologicals rising 17 % yearly since 2023. Cooperatives like Agrial have re-engineered supply contracts to prioritize low-residue inputs, making France a bellwether zone for label expansion. Spain is the fastest mover at an 11.02 % CAGR through 2030 because its Mediterranean climate yields consistent field efficacy. Andalusia’s greenhouse cluster uses multi-strain beneficial insects to protect tomato and pepper exports. Regional subsidies covering 70 % of RNA-i registration fees accelerate technology transfer into the citrus and olive sectors. 

Germany and Italy post balanced mid-single-digit growth. Germany’s sugar beet sector has embraced microbial nematicides after pyrethroid restrictions, and Bayer trialed a new Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain across 24,000 hectares of winter wheat in 2024. Italian wine growers are early adopters of RNA-i mildew control, and Tuscany consortia plan to shift 85 % of fungicide sprays to biologicals by 2028. The Netherlands exemplifies premium utilization with Europe biopesticides market share per hectare topping 12 % in 2024, driven by intensive greenhouse output. Dutch growers rely on year-round releases of predatory mites and parasitoids to meet the zero-residue mandates of German and Scandinavian retailers. 

Scandinavian countries, though cool and variable in climate, are piloting cold-tolerant microbial blends developed by Andermatt Group, signaling future upside once formulation science overcomes temperature barriers. Central and Eastern European states remain price-sensitive but are unlocking demand through carbon-credit pilots that offset higher up-front costs. Poland’s maize program links microbial input verification to EU Emissions Trading System rewards, while Romania’s sugar beet processors pay growers bonuses for residue-free deliveries. Kosovo and Albania sit outside the European Union regulatory architecture yet often mirror EU bans through bilateral trade pacts, creating contiguous opportunities for distributors willing to tailor registration dossiers.

Competitive Landscape

The market is fragmented. Market leaders like Certis Europe B.V. (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.) lead through an early foothold in multiple European Union zones, leveraging in-house fermentation assets and broad cooperative agreements. Corteva Agriscience is increasing capacity by 60 % at its Bergamo plant to support an expanding portfolio of Granbio-branded microbial inoculants. Koppert B.V. dominates beneficial insect volumes and recently formed a joint venture with Tareks to tailor strains for the higher ambient temperatures of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern farms.

Strategic licensing is now central. Bayer AG and BASF SE pursue RNA-i exclusivity deals with regional biotech start-ups to gain differentiated efficacy thresholds that bypass pesticide resistance. Acquisition activity is accelerating the market. Supply chain resilience is emerging as a secondary advantage; companies with fermentation inputs diversified beyond Eastern Europe overcame 2024 nutrient broth disruptions faster, winning shelf-space from smaller rivals.

Regulatory aptitude sets another dividing line. Firms that maintain local regulatory affairs teams in three climate zones, maritime, Mediterranean, and continental, secure faster mutual recognition approvals. This competence widens the competitive gap because dossier delays can cost two growing seasons of revenue. Digital agronomy partners, notably Agmatix in Israel and Climate FieldView in the United States, are entering data-sharing arrangements with European biological suppliers to generate micro-climate efficacy models that sharpen application timing and boost grower confidence.

Europe Biopesticides Industry Leaders

  1. Certis Europe B.V. (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.)

  2. Corteva Agriscience

  3. Koppert B.V.

  4. Seipasa S.A.

  5. Biolchim SPA (J.M. Huber Corporation)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • January 2025: Andermatt Group acquired Entocare CV in the Netherlands, enhancing its presence in the European biological pest control market through the use of beneficial insects. This acquisition strengthens Andermatt's position in the European biopesticides and biocontrol market, aligning with the European Union's increasing demand for sustainable crop protection solutions.
  • November 2024: Seipasa's bioinsecticide Pirecris received new approvals in Spain, allowing its use on fruit trees, berries, apricots, and persimmons. This regulatory expansion reinforces Seipasa's position in the European biopesticides market and promotes broader adoption of sustainable crop protection solutions.
  • July 2024: Andermatt Group acquired BioTEPP Inc., obtaining the virus-based bioinsecticide Virosoft CP4, designed for codling moth control in apples and pears. This acquisition enhances Andermatt’s European biopesticides portfolio, broadening sustainable pest control solutions for major fruit crops.

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Table of Contents for Europe Biopesticides Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study
  • 1.3 Research Methodology

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND KEY FINDINGS

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Area Under Organic Cultivation
  • 4.2 Per Capita Spending on Organic Products
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 France
    • 4.3.2 Germany
    • 4.3.3 Italy
    • 4.3.4 Netherlands
    • 4.3.5 Russia
    • 4.3.6 Spain
    • 4.3.7 Turkey
    • 4.3.8 United Kingdom
  • 4.4 Value Chain and Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 EU "Farm-to-Fork" 50 % chemical-pesticide-reduction mandate
    • 4.5.2 Rapid growth of certified-organic farmland acreage
    • 4.5.3 Accelerated bans on neonics and other synthetic actives
    • 4.5.4 Rising resistance of key pests to conventional agro-chemicals
    • 4.5.5 RNA-i biocontrol breakthroughs in Mediterranean horticulture
    • 4.5.6 CEE cross-border carbon-farming subsidies favoring biologics
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 High price premium and shorter shelf life than synthetics
    • 4.6.2 Lengthy and complex EU registration/Mutual-Recognition path
    • 4.6.3 Variable field efficacy in cooler Northern Europe climates
    • 4.6.4 Volatile supply of microbial-fermentation inputs

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE AND VOLUME)

  • 5.1 Form
    • 5.1.1 Biofungicides
    • 5.1.2 Bioherbicides
    • 5.1.3 Bioinsecticides
    • 5.1.4 Other Biopesticides
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Cash Crops
    • 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 5.2.3 Row Crops
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 France
    • 5.3.2 Germany
    • 5.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.4 Netherlands
    • 5.3.5 Russia
    • 5.3.6 Spain
    • 5.3.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.8 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.9 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global-level Overview, Market-level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 BASF SE
    • 6.4.2 Bayer AG
    • 6.4.3 Syngenta Group
    • 6.4.4 Koppert B.V.
    • 6.4.5 Certis Europe B.V. (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.)
    • 6.4.6 Andermatt Group AG
    • 6.4.7 Seipasa S.A.
    • 6.4.8 Lallemand Inc.
    • 6.4.9 Valent BioSciences LLC (Sumitomo Chemical Co.)
    • 6.4.10 Novonesis
    • 6.4.11 Biolchim SPA (J.M. Huber Corporation)
    • 6.4.12 Biobest Group N.V.
    • 6.4.13 Nufarm Ltd.
    • 6.4.14 Corteva Agriscience
    • 6.4.15 Atlantica Agricola

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS

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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION IN HECTARES, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2022
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  2. EUROPE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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  2. EUROPE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY FORM IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOFUNGICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOFUNGICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOFUNGICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOHERBICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOHERBICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOHERBICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOINSECTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOINSECTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOINSECTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. OTHER BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. OTHER BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. OTHER BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY CASH CROPS IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY CASH CROPS IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY ROW CROPS IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION BY ROW CROPS IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY COUNTRY IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY COUNTRY IN %, EUROPE, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, FRANCE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, FRANCE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, FRANCE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, GERMANY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, GERMANY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, GERMANY, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, ITALY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, ITALY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, ITALY, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, NETHERLANDS, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, NETHERLANDS, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, RUSSIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, RUSSIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, RUSSIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, SPAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, SPAIN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, TURKEY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, TURKEY, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, TURKEY, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, REST OF EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION IN USD, REST OF EUROPE, 2017 - 2029
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  2. BIOPESTICIDES CONSUMPTION VALUE BY FORM IN %, REST OF EUROPE, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. EUROPE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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  2. EUROPE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
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  2. EUROPE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS

Europe Biopesticides Market Report Scope

Biofungicides, Bioherbicides, Bioinsecticides are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.
Form
Biofungicides
Bioherbicides
Bioinsecticides
Other Biopesticides
Crop Type
Cash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
Geography
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Form Biofungicides
Bioherbicides
Bioinsecticides
Other Biopesticides
Crop Type Cash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
Geography France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biopesticides applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
  • CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
  • FUNCTION - The Crop Protection function of agirucultural biological include products that prevent or control various biotic and abiotic stress.
  • TYPE - Biopesticides prevent or control various pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds, from causing crop damage and yield loss.
Keyword Definition
Cash Crops​ Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)​ IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides.
Bacterial biocontrol agents​ Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp.​
Plant Protection Product (PPP)​ A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy.​
Pathogen​ A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms.​
Parasitoids​ Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides.​
Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN)​ Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture.​
Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM)​ VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants.​
Fungal biocontrol agents​ Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space.​
Biofertilizers​ Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth.​
Biopesticides​ Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects.​
Predators​ Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites.​
Biocontrol agents​ Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health.​
Organic Fertilizers​ Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth.​
Protein hydrolysates (PHs)​ Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources.​
Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR)​ Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism).​
Soil Amendments​ Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure.​
Seaweed Extract​ Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity.​
Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion.​
Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria​ Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants.​
Nitrogen Fixation​ Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds.​
ARS (Agricultural Research Service)​ ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country.​
Phytosanitary Regulations​ Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens.​
Ectomycorrhizae (ECM)​ Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival.​
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