Biopesticides Market Size and Share

Biopesticides Market (2026 - 2031)
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Biopesticides Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The biopesticides market size is projected to grow from USD 6.72 billion in 2025 to USD 7.46 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 12.65 billion by 2031 at 11.15% CAGR over 2026-2031. Adoption in the biopesticides market is increasing as regulators impose restrictions on synthetic chemicals, organic farmland continues to grow, and contract fermentation platforms reduce production costs. North America leads in demand, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture's climate-smart funding initiatives and the Environmental Protection Agency's expedited approval processes. Row-crop growers are substituting biofungicides for triazoles that are facing resistance, while European neonicotinoid bans are shifting acreage toward bioinsecticides. Rising venture investment within the biopesticides market in artificial-intelligence-guided microbial discovery is compressing development timelines, and multinational agrochemical companies are acquiring biological portfolios to hedge against synthetic deregistrations. However, feedstock price volatility and shelf-life constraints continue to temper the near-term growth trajectory of the Biopesticides market.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By form, biofungicides led with 47.4% of the biopesticides market share in 2025, while bioinsecticides are forecast to expand at a 12.3% CAGR through 2031.
  • By crop type, row crops held 84.2% of the biopesticides market size in 2025 and are advancing at an 11.2% CAGR through 2031.
  • By geography, North America accounted for 40.0% of revenue in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 12.5% CAGR through 2031.
  • Market concentration is low, with the top five companies, Corteva Agriscience, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.), Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC), Valent BioSciences LLC (Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited), and T. Stanes and Company Limited, collectively holding a smaller portion of the market share in 2025.

Note: Market size and forecast figures in this report are generated using Mordor Intelligence’s proprietary estimation framework, updated with the latest available data and insights as of January 2026.

Segment Analysis

By Form: Biofungicides Dominate, Bioinsecticides Accelerate

Biofungicides captured 47.4% of the biopesticides market in 2025, led by Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis solutions that outperformed triazoles against Fusarium head blight and Rhizoctonia root rot in corn and soybean systems. The biopesticides market for biofungicides is projected to expand steadily as row-crop acres integrate microbial seed treatments, supported by crop-protection majors bundling biologicals with fungicide tank-mix partners. Price premiums persist in the biopesticides market, but yield preservation justifies expenditure for large enterprises pursuing export-grade quality.

Bioinsecticides are the fastest-growing category, with a 12.3% compound annual growth rate through 2031, propelled by European neonicotinoid bans and pyrethroid resistance in Asia-Pacific. Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki remains ubiquitous, yet research alliances are commercializing RNA-interference formulations that deliver species-specific control without non-target toxicity. As registrations proliferate, distributors expect the bioinsecticide share of the biopesticides market to widen, particularly in cotton and high-value vegetables, where residue-free traits command premiums.

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By Crop Type: Row Crops Anchor Growth and Emerges Fastest

Row crops accounted for 84.2% of the biopesticides market in 2025 demand and are projected to grow at a 11.2% CAGR through 2026-2031. United States corn acreage exceeded 90 million in 2025, with a significant portion of the crop treated biologically for corn rootworm and European corn borer suppression. Brazilian and Argentine soybean rust pressure drove the adoption of Trichoderma-based seed treatments, cementing row crops as the revenue backbone of the Biopesticides market. Governments subsidize biological inputs, reinforcing growth in the biopesticides market adoption momentum and widening grower familiarity with microbial solutions.

Horticultural crops, although smaller in area, have the highest per-hectare application intensity and rank among the fastest-growing crops for biologicals. Tomato and strawberry producers in California and Spain integrate multiple sprays per season to comply with stringent maximum residue limits. Municipal bans on public-space herbicides in France amplified demand for Pseudomonas-based weed controls in parks and sidewalks. As consumer demand for organic fruits and vegetables accelerates, horticulture’s contribution to the biopesticides market size is projected to edge upward, bolstered by premium pricing that offsets higher input costs.

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Geography Analysis

North America commanded 40.0% of the biopesticides market share in 2025, aided by the United States Department of Agriculture's climate-smart initiative and the Environmental Protection Agency's fast-track registration pathway that slashed microbial approval times to 18 months. Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency cleared four new biopesticide actives in 2025, including Metarhizium anisopliae for prairie grasshoppers. Mexico’s organic avocado and berry exporters increased biofungicide usage to satisfy United States certification requirements, highlighting cross-border regulatory alignment. Advanced cold-chain logistics, precision agriculture adoption, and federal subsidies equip the region to sustain growth in the biopesticides market through 2031.

Europe's Farm to Fork Strategy mandates a 50% reduction in synthetic pesticide use. In France, the glyphosate ban in public areas in 2023 has driven increased municipal adoption of Pseudomonas fluorescens bioherbicides. Similarly, Germany approved six new microbial seed treatments for wheat and barley, set to be available in 2025. In Spain, organic olive farming has incorporated Bacillus thuringiensis for moth control, promoting the use of biological solutions in perennial crops. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom implemented a risk-based approval model post-Brexit in 2023, prioritizing low-toxicity active ingredients and reducing registration lead times by 30%. These regulatory developments support consistent growth in the biopesticides market across Europe, despite challenges posed by fluctuations in feedstock prices.

Asia-Pacific's biopesticides sales are driven by China's mandate to reduce chemical pesticide use by 2025 and India's subsidies under the National Mission on Natural Farming. Japan has expedited the approval of four microbial actives, including RNA interference solutions targeting the rice stem borer, highlighting potential synergies with precision agriculture. In Southeast Asia, growers face challenges due to infrastructure gaps, with spoilage rates exceeding in areas lacking robust cold-chain systems, limiting short-term market penetration. However, the expansion of cotton, rice, and vegetable cultivation under pressure from resistance, coupled with rising disposable incomes for residue-free produce, positions the Asia-Pacific region as a key growth area for the biopesticides market.

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Competitive Landscape

Global revenue concentration remained low with the top five companies, Corteva Agriscience, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.), Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC), Valent BioSciences LLC (Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited), and T. Stanes and Company Limited, collectively holding a smaller portion of the market share in 2025. Corteva Agriscience’s January 2023 buyout of Stoller Group integrated biostimulants and microbial pesticides into a unified biologicals platform aligned with its seed and chemistry franchises. 

Innovation niches remain open across the biopesticides industry. From 2024-2025, Koppert Biological Systems invested USD 54 million in a Dutch fermentation site to scale beneficial nematodes and microbial fungicides for greenhouse horticulture. Andermatt Group tailored Metarhizium formulations for alpine grasslands, demonstrating the potential for regional specialization. Contract capacity from Ginkgo Bioworks levels the playing field by allowing start-ups to scale without plant investments, intensifying price competition across the biopesticides market.

Strategic alliances focus on enhancing local manufacturing efficiency and accelerating regulatory approvals. Certis Biologicals utilized Mitsui's distribution network in Southeast Asia to address increased demand for rice and horticulture products driven by pyrethroid resistance. These alliances also aim to strengthen supply chain resilience and foster knowledge sharing between partners, enabling better adaptation to market dynamics. As product portfolios expand and regulatory frameworks become more standardized across the biopesticides industry, brand differentiation will depend on factors such as strain exclusivity, formulation stability, and digital agronomy services that improve application timing, collectively influencing competition within the biopesticides market.

Biopesticides Industry Leaders

  1. Corteva Agriscience

  2. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.)

  3. Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC)

  4. Valent BioSciences LLC (Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited)

  5. T. Stanes and Company Limited

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

  • December 2025: Kureha Corporation has obtained advanced biopesticide and microbial interaction technology from a United States-based organization to create sustainable, high-value solutions for agricultural disease control. This technology addresses challenging pathogens, such as Fusarium and nematodes, by leveraging microorganisms to provide environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional pesticides.
  • November 2025: Syngenta and the French biotechnology company Amoéba SA have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and commercialize amoeba-based biocontrol solutions for cereals in Europe and the United Kingdom. This collaboration centers on a biofungicide derived from the lysate of the amoeba Willaertia magna C2c Maky, which activates natural plant defense mechanisms.
  • September 2025: BioWorks has entered the European market, offering a portfolio of biopesticides and biostimulants focused on sustainable crop protection. This initiative aims to provide European growers with biological solutions for disease and pest management.
  • July 2025: UPL Corp Australia introduced Thiopron, a biofungicide for grapevines, at WineTech 2025. The product is designed to address fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional fungicides, aligning with global and European trends in biological crop protection.

Table of Contents for 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 Argentina
    • 4.3.2 Australia
    • 4.3.3 Brazil
    • 4.3.4 Canada
    • 4.3.5 China
    • 4.3.6 Egypt
    • 4.3.7 France
    • 4.3.8 Germany
    • 4.3.9 India
    • 4.3.10 Indonesia
    • 4.3.11 Iran
    • 4.3.12 Italy
    • 4.3.13 Japan
    • 4.3.14 Mexico
    • 4.3.15 Netherlands
    • 4.3.16 Nigeria
    • 4.3.17 Philippines
    • 4.3.18 Russia
    • 4.3.19 South Africa
    • 4.3.20 Spain
    • 4.3.21 Thailand
    • 4.3.22 Turkey
    • 4.3.23 United Kingdom
    • 4.3.24 United States
    • 4.3.25 Vietnam
  • 4.4 Value Chain and Distribution Channel Analysis
  • 4.5 Market Drivers
    • 4.5.1 Stricter Global Curbs on Synthetic Pesticides
    • 4.5.2 Expansion of Organic Farming Acreage
    • 4.5.3 Rising Resistance to Conventional Chemistries
    • 4.5.4 Government Biopesticide Incentives and Fast-Track Approvals
    • 4.5.5 Fermentation-as-a-service Platforms Cut Scale-Up Capital Expenditure
    • 4.5.6 Artificial Intelligence Guided Microbial Discovery Accelerates Product Pipeline
  • 4.6 Market Restraints
    • 4.6.1 Higher Cost Versus Synthetic Pesticides
    • 4.6.2 Shorter Shelf Life and Cold-Chain Dependence
    • 4.6.3 Feedstock Price Volatility for Microbial Production
    • 4.6.4 Lack of Uniform Field Performance Key Performance Indicators

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

  • 5.1 By Form
    • 5.1.1 Biofungicides
    • 5.1.2 Bioherbicides
    • 5.1.3 Bioinsecticides
    • 5.1.4 Other Biopesticides
  • 5.2 By Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Cash Crops
    • 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 5.2.3 Row Crops
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 Canada
    • 5.3.1.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.1.3 United States
    • 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 France
    • 5.3.2.2 Germany
    • 5.3.2.3 Italy
    • 5.3.2.4 Netherlands
    • 5.3.2.5 Russia
    • 5.3.2.6 Spain
    • 5.3.2.7 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.8 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 Australia
    • 5.3.3.2 China
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Indonesia
    • 5.3.3.5 Japan
    • 5.3.3.6 Philippines
    • 5.3.3.7 Thailand
    • 5.3.3.8 Vietnam
    • 5.3.3.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.2 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East
    • 5.3.5.1 Iran
    • 5.3.5.2 Turkey
    • 5.3.5.3 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.4 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.3.6 Africa
    • 5.3.6.1 Egypt
    • 5.3.6.2 Nigeria
    • 5.3.6.3 South Africa
    • 5.3.6.4 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (Includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as Available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for Key Companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Bayer AG
    • 6.4.2 BASF SE
    • 6.4.3 FMC Corporation
    • 6.4.4 Corteva Agriscience
    • 6.4.5 UPL Limited
    • 6.4.6 Valent BioSciences LLC (Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited)
    • 6.4.7 Koppert Biological Systems B.V.
    • 6.4.8 Lallemand, Inc.
    • 6.4.9 Gowan Company LLC
    • 6.4.10 Biobest Group NV
    • 6.4.11 Andermatt Group AG
    • 6.4.12 Certis Biologicals LLC (Mitsui & Co., Ltd.)
    • 6.4.13 Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.)
    • 6.4.14 Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC)
    • 6.4.15 T. Stanes and Company Limited

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS

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Global Biopesticides Market Report Scope

Biopesticides are pest management agents derived from natural sources, including microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Unlike synthetic chemicals, they are typically biodegradable, target-specific, and pose minimal risks to non-target organisms and humans. These characteristics make biopesticides integral to sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The Biopesticides Market Report is Segmented by Form (Biofungicides, Bioherbicides, Bioinsecticides, and More), by Crop Type (Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, and Row Crops), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Africa). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

By Form
Biofungicides
Bioherbicides
Bioinsecticides
Other Biopesticides
By Crop Type
Cash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
By Geography
North AmericaCanada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
EuropeFrance
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-PacificAustralia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South AmericaArgentina
Brazil
Rest of South America
Middle EastIran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East
AfricaEgypt
Nigeria
South Africa
Rest of Africa
By FormBiofungicides
Bioherbicides
Bioinsecticides
Other Biopesticides
By Crop TypeCash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
By GeographyNorth AmericaCanada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
EuropeFrance
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-PacificAustralia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South AmericaArgentina
Brazil
Rest of South America
Middle EastIran
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Rest of Middle East
AfricaEgypt
Nigeria
South Africa
Rest of Africa
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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.
KeywordDefinition
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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  • Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
  • Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the forecast years are in nominal terms. Inflation is not a part of the pricing, and the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period.
  • Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
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