North America Biocontrol Agents Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 136.62 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 202.29 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Microbials |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.17 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Mexico |
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North America Biocontrol Agents Market Analysis
The North America Biocontrol Agents Market size is estimated at 136.62 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 202.29 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.17% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
136.62 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
202.29 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
6.13 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
8.17 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
54.33 %
value share, Microbials, 2023
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans are some of the microbials used in North America. Fungal biocontrol agents dominated microbials market with a share of 62.8% in 2022.
Fastest by Form
8.70 %
Projected CAGR, Microbials, 2024-2029
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans are some of the microbials used in North America. Fungal biocontrol agents dominated microbials market with a share of 62.8% in 2022.
Largest by Crop Type
71.23 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
The dominance of row crops in biocontrol market is mostly due to their extensive organic cultivation area, which in 2022 accounted for 95.0% of all organic area in the region.
Largest by Country
49.92 %
value share, Mexico, 2023
Macrobials dominated the Mexico biocontrol agents market. In that predators account for 95.8% of market share followed by entamopathogenic nematodes with 3.5% in 2022.
Leading Market Player
4.85 %
market share, Applied Bio-nomics Ltd, 2022
Applied Bio-nomics offers different biocontrol agents that controls a wide range of pests like Thrips, aphids, spider mites etc under field and green house conditions.
- Biological control is a pest management strategy based on the reduction of pest populations by natural enemies or biological control agents. Predators, parasites, bacterial biocontrol agents, fungal biocontrol agents, and entomopathogenic nematodes are the primary biocontrol agents used in crop protection.
- The microbial segment dominated the North American biocontrol agents market in 2022. The fungal biocontrol agents sub-segment dominated and accounted for a 59.71% share of the microbial segment of the North American biocontrol agents market by value in 2022. The dominance of the fungal sub-segment in the biocontrol agents market is mainly because fungal biocontrol agents do not harm the environment with their intricate mode of action and, in most cases, do not lead to the development of resistance in insects, pests, and pathogens.
- The microbial segment is projected to grow at a faster rate due to the increasing use of microbials in various applications, such as seed treatment, on-field, and post-harvest applications.
- The macrobials segment was valued at USD 54.5 million and accounted for 45.8% of the North American biocontrol agents market in 2022. Predators dominated the macrobials segment and accounted for a 97.8% share of the segment by value in 2022. The dominance of the predators' sub-segment in the North American biocontrol agents market is mainly due to their ability to attack different life stages of pests and even different pest species. They are also voracious feeders compared to other biocontrol agents.
- The North American biocontrol agents market is expected to grow over the coming years due to numerous research efforts to improve efficacy and make interactions safer for commercial crops and the environment.
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- The North American biocontrol agents market is dominated by the United States, which accounted for 28.7% of the market value in 2022. This dominance is mainly due to the abundance of arable land in the country. Within the United States, microbials are the most popular type of biocontrol agent, accounting for an 89.1% share by value, with fungal biocontrol agents dominating the US market.
- Canada held the second-largest share of the North American biocontrol agents market, accounting for a 19.1% share by value in 2022. The demand for biological control products in Canada is driven by organic agriculture, changes to pesticide laws, and the promotion of lower-risk pest control products. The high cost of pesticides also led to an increase in the usage of biological control products.
- Mexico accounts for the largest share of the North American biocontrol agents market, with a 50.0% share by value and 27.7% by volume in 2022. The country has formalized the role of biological control at the federal and state government levels, and the National Reference Center for Biological Control serves as an international reference center.
- The North American biocontrol agents market is primarily dominated by the United States, with microbial biocontrol agents being the most popular type segment. Canada and Mexico are also significant players in the North American market, with their respective demand drivers and government initiatives. Despite the market's potential for growth, challenges such as the product's shelf life and lack of awareness among farmers may impede progress.
North America Biocontrol Agents Market Trends
Organic produce demand grows in major countries like the United States, increasing cultivation area with government support
- The area under organic cultivation of crops in North America was recorded at 1.5 million hectares in 2021, according to the data provided by FibL statistics. The organic area in the region increased by 13.5% during the historical period (2017-2022). Among the North American countries, the United States was dominant, with 623.0 thousand hectares of agricultural land under organic farming, with California, Maine, and New York being the major states practicing agriculture.
- The United States is followed by Mexico, with 531.1 thousand hectares of area under organic farming in 2021. Mexico is among the top 20 organic food producers in the world. Mexico is the largest exporter of organic coffee in the world, according to Global Coffee Masters data. The country has the largest area under organic coffee production and even in terms of the number of organic coffee producers in the country.
- The major organic food-producing states in the country include Chiapas, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Chihuahua, and Guerrero, which accounted for 80.0% of the total organic area in the country in 2021. Organizations such as National Association for Organic Agriculture promote organic agriculture in the country, which is expected to motivate more farmers to take up organic agriculture. In addition to financial assistance, the Mexican government supports research and development activities to help promote organic agriculture.
- Canada's area under organic crop cultivation increased from 4.0 lakh hectares in 2017 to 4.5 lakh hectares in 2021. Row crops occupied the maximum area with 4.2 lakh hectares in 2021. The Canadian government announced a sum of USD 297,330 in 2021 as Organic Development Fund to support organic farmers. These initiatives are expected to increase the organic area in the region.
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Growing demand for organic produce in domestic and international markets, rise in per capita spending on organic food
- North America's average per capita spending on organic food products was USD 109.7 in 2021. The per capita spending in the United States is the highest among the North American countries, with average spending of USD 186.7 in 2021. The sales of organic products in the United States crossed USD 63.00 billion in 2021. Organic Tarde Association accounted for a 2.0% increase over the previous year, with organic food sales at USD 57.5 billion in 2021. Organic fruits and vegetables accounted for 15.0% of the total organic product sales, valued at USD 21.0 billion in 2021.
- Organic food sales in Canada reached a value of USD 8.10 billion in 2020, as per the data reported by the Organic Federation of Canada. It is reported that Canada is the 6th largest market in the world for Organic products, with the supply of organic products failing to keep up with the demand in the country. The average spending on organic food per person was USD 142.6 in 2021. Increasing government support to retailers is expected to increase the availability, accessibility, and affordability of organic products in the country. Organic Tarde Association estimated the organic products market in Canada to grow and register a CAGR of 6.3% between 2021 and 2026.
- In 2021, Mexico registered a market size of USD 63.0 million for organic products with a global rank of 35. It is estimated to grow and register a CAGR of 7.2% between 2021 and 2026. However, the per capita spending on organic products in the country is less than in other countries in the region, with a value of USD 0.49 in 2021. More players entering the market in Mexico are expected to increase the demand for organic products in the country.
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North America Biocontrol Agents Industry Overview
The North America Biocontrol Agents Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 14.39%. The major players in this market are Applied Bio-nomics Ltd, Arizona Biological Control Inc., Biobee Ltd, Bioline AgroSciences Ltd and Koppert Biological Systems Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
North America Biocontrol Agents Market Leaders
Applied Bio-nomics Ltd
Arizona Biological Control Inc.
Biobee Ltd
Bioline AgroSciences Ltd
Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
Other important companies include Anatis Bio Protection, Andermatt Group AG, Beneficial Insectary Inc., Bioworks Inc., Crop Defenders Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Biocontrol Agents Market News
- September 2022: Andermatt Group AG opened its subsidiary in Mexico under the same segment with an aim to deliver Mexican farms with different biological solutions. This move helped the company strengthen its presence in Mexico.
- January 2022: Beneficial Insectary and The Association for Counseling, Education & Support started Shasta Force Farm with an aim to educate the farming community on the importance of chemical-free farming, providing fresh produce and garden healing therapy.
- January 2022: The company announced the merger of Andermatt Biocontrol AG with Andermatt Group AG, with all companies reporting directly to Andermatt Group AG. The merger increased the effectiveness of the management and simplified the company's structure.
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North America Biocontrol Agents Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Area Under Organic Cultivation
- 4.2 Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Canada
- 4.3.2 Mexico
- 4.3.3 United States
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Form
- 5.1.1 Macrobials
- 5.1.1.1 By Organism
- 5.1.1.1.1 Entamopathogenic Nematodes
- 5.1.1.1.2 Parasitoids
- 5.1.1.1.3 Predators
- 5.1.2 Microbials
- 5.1.2.1 By Organism
- 5.1.2.1.1 Bacterial Biocontrol Agents
- 5.1.2.1.2 Fungal Biocontrol Agents
- 5.1.2.1.3 Other Microbials
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5.2 Crop Type
- 5.2.1 Cash Crops
- 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
- 5.2.3 Row Crops
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Canada
- 5.3.2 Mexico
- 5.3.3 United States
- 5.3.4 Rest of North America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Anatis Bio Protection
- 6.4.2 Andermatt Group AG
- 6.4.3 Applied Bio-nomics Ltd
- 6.4.4 Arizona Biological Control Inc.
- 6.4.5 Beneficial Insectary Inc.
- 6.4.6 Biobee Ltd
- 6.4.7 Bioline AgroSciences Ltd
- 6.4.8 Bioworks Inc.
- 6.4.9 Crop Defenders Ltd
- 6.4.10 Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
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North America Biocontrol Agents Industry Segmentation
Macrobials, Microbials are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- Biological control is a pest management strategy based on the reduction of pest populations by natural enemies or biological control agents. Predators, parasites, bacterial biocontrol agents, fungal biocontrol agents, and entomopathogenic nematodes are the primary biocontrol agents used in crop protection.
- The microbial segment dominated the North American biocontrol agents market in 2022. The fungal biocontrol agents sub-segment dominated and accounted for a 59.71% share of the microbial segment of the North American biocontrol agents market by value in 2022. The dominance of the fungal sub-segment in the biocontrol agents market is mainly because fungal biocontrol agents do not harm the environment with their intricate mode of action and, in most cases, do not lead to the development of resistance in insects, pests, and pathogens.
- The microbial segment is projected to grow at a faster rate due to the increasing use of microbials in various applications, such as seed treatment, on-field, and post-harvest applications.
- The macrobials segment was valued at USD 54.5 million and accounted for 45.8% of the North American biocontrol agents market in 2022. Predators dominated the macrobials segment and accounted for a 97.8% share of the segment by value in 2022. The dominance of the predators' sub-segment in the North American biocontrol agents market is mainly due to their ability to attack different life stages of pests and even different pest species. They are also voracious feeders compared to other biocontrol agents.
- The North American biocontrol agents market is expected to grow over the coming years due to numerous research efforts to improve efficacy and make interactions safer for commercial crops and the environment.
| Form | Macrobials | By Organism | Entamopathogenic Nematodes |
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| Predators | |||
| Form | Microbials | By Organism | Bacterial Biocontrol Agents |
| Fungal Biocontrol Agents | |||
| Other Microbials | |||
| Crop Type | Cash Crops | ||
| Horticultural Crops | |||
| Row Crops | |||
| Country | Canada | ||
| Mexico | |||
| United States | |||
| Rest of North America |
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Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biocontrol agents 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 - Biocontrol agents are the natural predators and parasitoids used to control various pests. Biocontrol agents include both microbials (Microorganisms) and macrobials (Insects).
| Keyword | Definition |
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| 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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