Market Trends of Bacterial Biopesticides Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Bacterial Biopesticides Market according to our research experts:
The Fruits and Vegetables Segment is Exhibiting Sustained Growth
Based on crop type, the fruit and vegetable segment accounted for the largest share in 2019. Under the fruits and vegetables segment, the major crops utilizing the agricultural land area and bacterial biopesticides are strawberries and tomatoes. The segment is driven by the rising awareness regarding the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are free from the residues of synthetic pesticides. This led to increased area under certified organic farming across the world. Although price premiums for organically grown fruits and vegetables are yet to match with the opportunity cost of loss of yield, the demand for bacterial biopesticides is expected to remain high, especially in the fruits and vegetables segment. The CAGR is estimated to be valued at 18.13% over the forecast period (2020-2025).
The Asia-Pacific Region is Projected to be the Fastest Growing Market
The Asia-Pacific region is led by countries, like India and China, and it is expected to witness the fastest growth, in terms of demand. Evolving market in the developing regions of Asia-Pacific and Latin America are expected to provide further growth opportunities. In 2017, the region had the maximum organically cultivated area among all regions, amounting to more than 3 million hectare. It has been estimated that organically cultivated cereals accounted for 0.3% of the overall area under cereals in the region. In terms of number of farmers, India has the highest number of organic farmers across the world, amounting to more than 800,000. From the perspective of consumers, rising awareness regarding residues of synthetic pesticides in freshly consumed agricultural products (mainly fruits and vegetables) is expected to drive the demand for bacterial biopesticides in the region.
