BioControl Agents Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.63 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.84 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 5.63 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
8.30%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 9.84 Bn
BioControl agents are living organisms that are used to control pests, diseases, and weeds in agriculture. These agents include beneficial insects, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and viruses, which are introduced into the environment to suppress or control the population of harmful organisms. The use of biocontrol agents has gained significant attention in recent years due to their effectiveness in pest management and their environmentally friendly nature.
Market Dynamics:
Global biocontrol agents market is witnessing rapid growth due to increasing consumer demand for organic and sustainable agricultural practices. The market growth is driven by several factors including rising awareness about the harmful effects of chemical pesticides on human health and the environment. Governments and regulatory bodies are also promoting the use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to chemical pesticides, driving the market growth.
One of the key drivers of the global biocontrol agents market is increasing adoption of integrated pest management techniques by farmers. Integrated pest management focuses on the use of various pest control methods, including biocontrol agents, to minimize the use of chemical pesticides. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also enhances crop productivity and quality.
However, there are some restraints that may hinder the growth of the global biocontrol agents market. These include the high cost of biocontrol agents as compared to chemical pesticides, limited awareness among farmers about the benefits and efficacy of biocontrol agents, and the lack of standardized regulations for their use. Overcoming these challenges will be crucial for the market to reach its full potential.
Despite these challenges, global biocontrol agents market presents various opportunities for growth. Increasing demand for organic food products, the growing trend of sustainable agriculture, and the rising investments in research and development for the development of advanced biocontrol agents are some of the major opportunities in the market. The development of new biocontrol agent species and formulations with improved efficacy and longer shelf life also presents lucrative opportunities for market players.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global biocontrol agents market and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, FMC Corporation, Novozymes, Koppert Biological Systems, Certis USA LLC, Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Som Phytopharma India Ltd, Valent Biosciences LLC, BioWorks Inc., Marrone Bio Innovations, Monsanto Company, Isagro Group, Camson Biotechnologies Limited, Lallemand Inc., Biobest Group NV, Stockton Group, Rizobacter Argentina S.A., and Bioline Agrosciences Ltd.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global biocontrol agents market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global biocontrol agents market
Global BioControl Agents Market Detailed Segmentation
By Type
Predators
Parasitoids
Pathogens
Other bioagents
By Application Method
Foliar spray
Seed treatment
Soil treatment
Others
By Formulation
Liquid formulation
Dry formulation
Granular formulation
By Crop Type
Cereals & grains
Oilseeds & pulses
Fruits & vegetables
Other crops
By Mode of Application
Inoculants
Biofungicides
Bioinsecticides
Bioherbicides
Others
By Region:
North America
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Africa
Company Profiles
BASF SE
Bayer AG
Syngenta AG
FMC Corporation
Novozymes
Koppert Biological Systems
Certis USA LLC
Andermatt Biocontrol AG
Som Phytopharma India Ltd
Valent Biosciences LLC
BioWorks Inc.
Marrone Bio Innovations
Monsanto Company
Isagro Group
Camson Biotechnologies Limited
Lallemand Inc.
Biobest Group NV
Stockton Group
Rizobacter Argentina S.A.
Bioline Agrosciences Ltd.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
BioControl Agents Market, By Type
BioControl Agents Market, By Application Method
BioControl Agents Market, By Formulation
BioControl Agents Market, By Crop Type
BioControl Agents Market, By Mode of Application
BioControl Agents Market, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Increasing consumer demand for organic and sustainable agricultural practices
Restraints
High cost of BioControl Agents as compared to chemical pesticides
Opportunities
Increasing demand for organic food products and growing trend of sustainable agriculture
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global BioControl Agents Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Type, 2020 -2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Predators
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Parasitoids
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Pathogens
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Other bioagents
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
6. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Application Method, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
Segment Trends
Foliar spray
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Seed treatment
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Soil treatment
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
7. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Formulation, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Liquid formulation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Dry formulation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Granular formulation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
8. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
Segment Trends
Cereals & grains
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Oilseeds & pulses
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Fruits & vegetables
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Other crops
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
9. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Inoculants
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Biofungicides
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Bioinsecticides
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Bioherbicides
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
10. Global BioControl Agents Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021-2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application Method, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application Method, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Crop Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application Method, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032 , (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application Method, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn) Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application Method, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Formulation, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Crop Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Mode of Application, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)