Middle East & Africa Biopesticides Market Size (2024 - 2029)

MEA Biopesticides Market Analysis

The Middle East & Africa Biopesticides Market size is estimated at USD 258.60 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 344.70 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• Biopesticides are essential microbial toxins derived from microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi. They have gained significant traction in the Middle East and Africa as part of a growing shift toward sustainable agriculture. These regions are increasingly adopting biopesticides due to rising demand for organically grown food, their effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and evolving pest resistance. For instance, the number of applications for the Abu Dhabi GAP Program, a globally recognized certificate for sustainable environment management, increased from 550 farms in 2021 to 1,500 farms in 2023.
• The African Union's Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme has identified biopesticides as a key technology for climate change adaptation in agriculture. Several countries in the region have incorporated biopesticides into their national climate change adaptation strategies since 2020. This, in turn, has stimulated farmers in these regions to look for safe farming practices, such as biopesticides, which have a minimal effect on the environment. Moreover, the African biopesticides market grew by 24.8% from 2019 to 2023 due to the increasing awareness of the potential health risks associated with synthetic pesticide residues. BASF SE, FMC Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd, and Bayer AG are some of the major players operating in this market.
• However, the biopesticide market in the Middle East and Africa faces certain challenges. The high cost associated with the usage of biopesticides is restraining the market's growth. The lack of infrastructure for commercial mass production of biopesticides in the region is contributing to the high cost of these fertilizers.

MEA Biopesticides Industry Segmentation

This report defines biopesticides as commercially manufactured products derived from natural materials, such as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals. The market studied includes biopesticides applied by farmers and large commercial growers in crops and non-crop agricultural practices.

The report covers the Middle East and African biopesticides market trends and is segmented by product type (bioherbicide, biofungicide, bioinsecticide, and other products), formulation (liquid and dry), mode of application (soil, seed, foliar, and other modes of application), crop type (crop-based and non-crop-based) and geography (Middle East and Africa). The report offers the market size and forecasts for volume (metric tons) and value (USD) for all the above segments.