Africa Biostimulants Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 127.76 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 197.53 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Amino Acids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 9.11 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Nigeria |
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Africa Biostimulants Market Analysis
The Africa Biostimulants Market size is estimated at 127.76 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 197.53 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.11% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
127.76 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
197.53 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
5.32 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
9.11 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
31.97 %
value share, Amino Acids, 2023
The dominance of aminoacid-based biostimulants is mainly due to their ability to improve seed germination and seedling growth, improve the crop tolerance to various stresses.
Fastest by Form
10.23 %
Projected CAGR, Humic Acid, 2024-2029
The humic acid based biostimulant increase nutrient uptake, and the overall reduction in chemical inputs, and can be easily applied by fertigation or soil application methods
Largest by Crop Type
75.85 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
Biostimulants are becoming a more popular alternative to chemical fertilizers for crop management in cereals such as rice, maize, wheat, and barley in the African region.
Largest by Country
7.21 %
value share, Nigeria, 2023
The consumption of seaweed extract-based biostimulants is dominant the market, this is due to the easy availability due to seaweed farming along the coastline of the country.
Leading Market Player
5.33 %
market share, Coromandel International Ltd, 2022
The company offers various biostimulant products specific to agriculture, landscape, nursery, turf, and lawn & garden that Helps in strengthening plant defense mechanism.
- Amino acid-based biostimulants dominate the African market, valued at USD 35.3 million in 2022. Amino acid-based biostimulants are widely used because of their ability to enhance seed germination and seedling growth, improve crop resilience to various biotic and abiotic stresses, boost nutrient uptake and utilization, especially with regard to nitrogen and phosphorus, and amplify the efficiency of other agricultural inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers.
- The benefits of humic acid-based biostimulants, such as increased stress tolerance, increased nutrient uptake, and an overall reduction in chemical inputs, as well as their ease of application via fertigation or soil application methods, may drive the market, with the market value expected to grow by about 78.5% to USD 49.6 million by the end of the forecast period.
- Humic acid-based biostimulants, which are a type of organic soil amendment derived from humic substances found in soil, peat, coal, and other fossil deposits, are known to enhance soil health and plant growth. They are rich in humic acids. These biostimulants account for the second-largest market share, representing 23.4% of the African biostimulant market by value in 2022.
- Seaweed extract-based biostimulants can potentially improve their market share in the African region due to their abundant availability in many coastal areas and their ability to decrease the need for chemical fertilizers in agriculture. These factors may drive the demand for seaweed-based biostimulants during the forecast period. Seaweed extract-based biostimulants accounted for about USD 23.1 million in 2022.
- Humic and fulvic acid-based biostimulants are anticipated to grow faster than other biostimulants during the forecast period.
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- Africa is known for its diverse agricultural systems, with a wide range of crops grown across the region. Agriculture plays a vital role in the African economy, and organic farming gained traction, with approximately 120 thousand hectares of organic crop area in 2021. Cereal crops, such as maize, wheat, and corn, are among the most widely grown crops in the region.
- One area of growth in African agriculture is the biostimulants market, which saw a significant increase in value, rising by approximately 18.7% from 2017 to 2021. This growth is expected to continue, with the market value projected to increase by 67.8%.
- The majority of the African biostimulants market is dominated by the Rest of African region, accounting for about 81.1% of the market value in 2022. Tunisia is the top organic producer in terms of area, and Ethiopia has the highest number of organic producers, with approximately 220,000 in 2020. However, the lack of legislation for organic farming in most African countries has hampered the establishment of a well-established biostimulant market in some areas.
- Seaweed-based biostimulants make up 43.8% of the market value, valued at about USD 3.4 million in 2022. The use of seaweed extract-based biostimulants is prevalent in Nigeria.
- The demand for biostimulants in Africa is expected to rise in the coming years, driven by increasing consumer interest in organic products, both domestically and internationally. Farmers are becoming more informed about the drawbacks of heavy reliance on chemical inputs and the economic benefits of using biostimulants. With these factors in play, the biostimulants market in Africa is poised for significant growth, providing opportunities for both farmers and businesses in the region.
Africa Biostimulants Market Trends
8,34,000 organic producers are in the region's organic sector with Tunisia is having more organic land
- In 2022, the area of organic agricultural land in the African region amounted to over 1.2 million hectares, representing 9.0% of the global organic agricultural area. In Africa, the total organic land is divided into three crop types, namely, row crops (cereals, oilseeds, pulses), horticultural crops (fruits and vegetables), and cash crops (sugarcane, coffee, tea, tobacco, cotton, and cocoa, among others).
- In 2020, Africa reported 149,000 hectares more in organic cultivation land than in 2019, recording a 7.7% increase Y-o-Y in line with the presence of nearly 834,000 producers. Tunisia had the largest amount of organic land (more than 290,000 hectares in 2020), whereas Ethiopia had the highest number of organic producers (almost 220,000). The island states of São Tomé and Príncipe have the most significant amount of land committed to organic farming in the region, with 20.7% of their agricultural area dedicated to organic crops.
- In the African region, cash crops account for a significant share of organic agricultural land, amounting to 63.2% of the total organic acreage with 817.4 thousand hectares. Row crops hold the second-largest share of organic acreage in Africa, which amounts to about 25.6% of the total organic acreage, totaling 331.2 thousand hectares. Horticultural crops account for 11.2% of the total organic acreage in Africa, with 144.9 thousand hectares in 2022.
- The African countries with significant organic agricultural acreage include the Rest of Africa regional segment, Egypt, and South Africa. In 2022, the Rest of Africa segment accounted for 95.0% of the total organic agricultural acreage in Africa, with 1.2 million hectares, Egypt accounted for a 3.5% share with 45.1 thousand hectares, and South Africa accounted for a 1.0% share with 12.6 thousand hectares.
- Organic agricultural acreage rose by 6.9% between 2017 and 2022 in Africa. It is anticipated to increase by about 52.2% and reach USD 2.0 million by the end of the forecast period (2023-2029).
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Per capita spending on organic product predominant in Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria countries
- Africa's per capita income has consistently increased throughout the years, encouraging people to spend more money on nutritious food. Organic foods and beverages are gaining more shelf space in the African region. Since the domestic consumption of certified organic produce is relatively small, most organic goods are produced for export.
- In Africa, consumption of organic products has increased significantly, especially in Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. In 2021, the per capita consumption of organic products was USD 55.5 in Egypt, followed by South Africa with USD 7.1. The countries with the highest number of organic producers were Ethiopia (almost 222,000), Tanzania (nearly 149,000), and Uganda (over 139,000).
- In the African region, commonly consumed organic products include fresh vegetables and fruits. In Africa, significant efforts have been made to mainstream organic agriculture into policy, national extension systems, marketing, and value chain development. All these factors have gained the attention of consumers.
- With the increasing per capita consumption of beverages, primarily fruit juices, growing health awareness, and consumers shifting toward organic drinks and food that do not contain chemical ingredients, the demand for the African organic food market is expected to grow during the forecast period.
- However, low-income levels and a lack of organic standards and other infrastructure for local market certification are the major restraining factors for the growth of the organic market in the region.
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Africa Biostimulants Industry Overview
The Africa Biostimulants Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 17.21%. The major players in this market are Biolchim SPA, Coromandel International Ltd, Koppert Biological Systems Inc., T. Stanes and Company Limited and Trade Corporation International (sorted alphabetically).
Africa Biostimulants Market Leaders
Biolchim SPA
Coromandel International Ltd
Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
T. Stanes and Company Limited
Trade Corporation International
Other important companies include Atlántica Agrícola, Haifa Group, Humic Growth Solutions Inc., Microbial Biological Fertilizers International, UPL.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Africa Biostimulants Market News
- September 2021: Tradecorp launched Biimore, a biostimulant obtained from a plant fermentation process. Biimore comprises a unique combination of primary and secondary compounds, L-α amino acids, vitamins, sugars, and traces of other natural compounds.
- March 2021: Haifa launched its new line of plant biostimulants under the HaifaStim trademark. The new HaifaStim range of biostimulants includes premium products formulated to strengthen the plant and enhance its growing environment to support optimal growth, increase yields, and maximize quality.
- January 2021: Atlántica Agrícola developed Micomix, a biostimulant composed primarily of mycorrhizal fungi, rhizobacteria, and chelated micronutrients. The presence and development of these microorganisms in the rhizosphere create a symbiotic relationship with the plant that favors the absorption of water and mineral nutrients and increases its tolerance to water and salt stress.
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Africa Biostimulants Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Area Under Organic Cultivation
2.2. Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. Egypt
2.3.2. Nigeria
2.3.3. South Africa
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Form
3.1.1. Amino Acids
3.1.2. Fulvic Acid
3.1.3. Humic Acid
3.1.4. Protein Hydrolysates
3.1.5. Seaweed Extracts
3.1.6. Other Biostimulants
3.2. Crop Type
3.2.1. Cash Crops
3.2.2. Horticultural Crops
3.2.3. Row Crops
3.3. Country
3.3.1. Egypt
3.3.2. Nigeria
3.3.3. South Africa
3.3.4. Rest of Africa
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. 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).
4.4.1. Atlántica Agrícola
4.4.2. Biolchim SPA
4.4.3. Coromandel International Ltd
4.4.4. Haifa Group
4.4.5. Humic Growth Solutions Inc.
4.4.6. Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
4.4.7. Microbial Biological Fertilizers International
4.4.8. T. Stanes and Company Limited
4.4.9. Trade Corporation International
4.4.10. UPL
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
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- AFRICA BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- AFRICA BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- AFRICA BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- AFRICA BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- AFRICA BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
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Africa Biostimulants Industry Segmentation
Amino Acids, Fulvic Acid, Humic Acid, Protein Hydrolysates, Seaweed Extracts are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa are covered as segments by Country.
- Amino acid-based biostimulants dominate the African market, valued at USD 35.3 million in 2022. Amino acid-based biostimulants are widely used because of their ability to enhance seed germination and seedling growth, improve crop resilience to various biotic and abiotic stresses, boost nutrient uptake and utilization, especially with regard to nitrogen and phosphorus, and amplify the efficiency of other agricultural inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers.
- The benefits of humic acid-based biostimulants, such as increased stress tolerance, increased nutrient uptake, and an overall reduction in chemical inputs, as well as their ease of application via fertigation or soil application methods, may drive the market, with the market value expected to grow by about 78.5% to USD 49.6 million by the end of the forecast period.
- Humic acid-based biostimulants, which are a type of organic soil amendment derived from humic substances found in soil, peat, coal, and other fossil deposits, are known to enhance soil health and plant growth. They are rich in humic acids. These biostimulants account for the second-largest market share, representing 23.4% of the African biostimulant market by value in 2022.
- Seaweed extract-based biostimulants can potentially improve their market share in the African region due to their abundant availability in many coastal areas and their ability to decrease the need for chemical fertilizers in agriculture. These factors may drive the demand for seaweed-based biostimulants during the forecast period. Seaweed extract-based biostimulants accounted for about USD 23.1 million in 2022.
- Humic and fulvic acid-based biostimulants are anticipated to grow faster than other biostimulants during the forecast period.
| Form | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Fulvic Acid | |
| Humic Acid | |
| Protein Hydrolysates | |
| Seaweed Extracts | |
| Other Biostimulants |
| Crop Type | |
| Cash Crops | |
| Horticultural Crops | |
| Row Crops |
| Country | |
| Egypt | |
| Nigeria | |
| South Africa | |
| Rest of Africa |
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Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biostimulants 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 - Biostimulants boost crop growth and yield by preventing or controlling various abiotic stresses.
| 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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