United States Biopesticides Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 1.66 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 3.00 Billion |
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Largest Share by Form | Biofungicides |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 12.66 % |
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Fastest Growing by Form | Bioinsecticides |
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Market Concentration | Low |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
United States Biopesticides Market Analysis
The United States Biopesticides Market size is estimated at 1.66 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 3.00 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 12.66% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
1.66 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
3.00 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
11.06 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
12.66 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
49.09 %
value share, Biofungicides, 2023
Microbial species like Bacillus, Trichoderma, and Pseudomonas, are the most available bio fungicides in the market and are effective in controlling a wide range of diseases.
Fastest by Form
14.54 %
Projected CAGR, Bioinsecticides, 2024-2029
Bacillus Thuringiensis and Beauveria bassiana are the most commercially used bioinsecticides in United States due to their potential in controlling a wide range of pests.
Largest by Crop Type
92.82 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
The row crops accounted for a maximum share of 92.7% in the consumption of biopesticides in the United States in 2022, with major crops like corn, wheat, rice, soybean, etc.
Fastest by Crop Type
12.78 %
Projected CAGR, Row Crops, 2024-2029
The area under the cultivation of row crops has increased by 21.6% during the historic period (2017-2021) from 3.7 lakh hectares in 2017 to 4.5 lakh hectares in the year 2021
Leading Market Player
2.50 %
market share, Certis USA LLC, 2022
Certis U.S.A LLC's large portfolio of products that meet nearly every need of organic agriculture and has conducted more than 6,000 field trials using biopesticides.
- Biofungicides are substances that are used to control plant diseases caused by pathogenic fungi. Biofungicides may be of microbial or botanical origin. The market for these biofungicides was valued at USD 650.9 million in 2022 and is the most consumed biopesticide type, with a market share of 49.5% in the same year.
- The market for bioinsecticides in the United States was valued at USD 403.9 million in 2022 and accounted for a share of 30.7%, the second most consumed among biopesticides.
- Bioinsecticides are of biological origin, including microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, or even plant extracts that can work against harmful insects that affect the growth and development of crops. On average, these bioinsecticides are applied at the rate of 2.8 kg/hectare in all the crop types. Among bioinsecticides, the bacterial insecticide Bacillus Thuringiensis is the most predominantly used insecticide in agriculture due to its immense potential to control pests by producing proteins during the sporulation phase.
- Bioherbicides are the derivatives of either microbe, plant extracts, or any other phytotoxins used to control the weeds that compete for growth with the crops by suppressing their growth or germinating weed seeds. The market for biological herbicides was valued at USD 108.9 million in 2022, with a volume consumption of 7.5 thousand metric tons in the same year.
- Other biopesticides include products like nematicides, rodenticides, acaricides, and molluscicides, which are of biological origin. These biological pesticides accounted for a share of 11.5% in 2022, occupying the third place after biofungicides and bioinsecticides.
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United States Biopesticides Market Trends
Increase in organic area, particularly in row crops, due to country's laws and regulations
- In 2021, the area under organic agricultural farming in the United States was 623 thousand hectares. Organic agriculture in the United States has increased significantly in the previous 20 years, mostly due to the introduction of particular laws and regulations.
- The number of organic farms and ranches in California was 3,061 in 2021, the largest number of certified organic farms in the United States. There were over 1,125 certified organic farms in Pennsylvania. Nearly 15,548 thousand certified organic farms in operation used cropland in 2019, while 7,139 thousand farms operated pastureland and rangeland. The sales value of crops, including those from nurseries and greenhouses, amounted to nearly USD 5.8 billion.
- Row crops dominated organic farming in the nation. In 2021, they accounted for about 71.8% of all organic cropland. The production of cereal crops predominates the country's agricultural sector. The main cereals include maize, wheat, rice, and millet. The consumption of organic products has become popular among US consumers who increasingly choose to eat organic foods because of their various health benefits.
- There is an increasing trend in the overall organic horticultural crop cultivation area, from 112.9 thousand hectares in 2017 to 156.1 thousand hectares in 2021. Regarding domestic production in 2021, the top five fruits and vegetables were apples (31.1%), strawberries (9.5%), oranges (6.9%), romaine lettuce (6.7%), and potatoes (6.2%). In the case of trade, the most imported produce was bananas (53.1%), avocados (7.7%), mangoes (5.8%), blueberries (5.0%), and squashes (4.3%), while the most exported were apples (80.0%), pears (14.4%), cherries (4.0%), dried onions (1.5%), and potatoes (0.2%).
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Growing demand for organic produce especially in the fruits and vegetables sector, rise in per capita spending on organic food
- The United States is one of the largest organic product consumers in the world. As of 2020, the total sales of organic food products in the country accounted for USD 51.6 billion, according to the Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ, 2021). The United States had the largest per capita spending on organic products in the North American region, worth USD 186.7 in 2021.
- Organic fresh fruits and vegetables have been the leading category of organic food since the establishment of the organic food retail industry. In 2020, retail sales for these organic products were valued at USD 20.0 billion, showing a growing demand for organic produce. The demand for organic fresh fruits and vegetables has steadily risen over the past two decades. Organic food sales are rising due to growing consumer awareness, especially among high-income consumers. The most in-demand organic categories include basic foods like eggs, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
- Organic food preferences vary by demographic and region. Younger people aged between 18 and 29 are more likely to seek organic products (over 50%) compared to older people aged 65 and above. Income and region also play a role, with 42% of those with under USD 30,000 income and 49% of those with over USD 75.0 thousand seeking organic products.
- The per capita spending on organic products is increasing in the country, recording a CAGR of 5.2% between 2017 and 2021. The growing demand for organic products is creating opportunities for US organic producers to tap into high-value markets both domestically and abroad. The price premium associated with organic products is one of the major limiting factors for organic food consumption for low-income consumers.
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United States Biopesticides Industry Overview
The United States Biopesticides Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 5.37%. The major players in this market are Bioworks Inc., Certis USA LLC, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation and Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
United States Biopesticides Market Leaders
Bioworks Inc.
Certis USA LLC
Corteva Agriscience
FMC Corporation
Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
Other important companies include Andermatt Group AG, Indogulf BioAg LLC (Biotech Division of Indogulf Company), Lallemand Inc., Terramera Inc., Valent Biosciences LLC.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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United States Biopesticides Market News
- September 2022: Corteva Agriscience signed an agreement to acquire a biologicals-based company Symborg as a part of its strategy to expand its biologicals portfolio. This move would help Corteva Agriscience in achieving its aim to become a global leader in the agricultural biologicals market.
- June 2022: Certis Biologicals and Novozymes, two leading agricultural biotechnology companies, collaborated to develop new technologies for highly effective fungal disease control. This collaboration will provide new solutions to row crop growers.
- June 2022: Valent BioSciences LLC confirmed that it had approved a big expansion of its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa, to meet the rising demand for its biorational products and introduce new products that will necessitate more capacity.
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United States Biopesticides 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. United States
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. Biofungicides
3.1.2. Bioherbicides
3.1.3. Bioinsecticides
3.1.4. Other Biopesticides
3.2. Crop Type
3.2.1. Cash Crops
3.2.2. Horticultural Crops
3.2.3. Row Crops
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. Andermatt Group AG
4.4.2. Bioworks Inc.
4.4.3. Certis USA LLC
4.4.4. Corteva Agriscience
4.4.5. FMC Corporation
4.4.6. Indogulf BioAg LLC (Biotech Division of Indogulf Company)
4.4.7. Lallemand Inc.
4.4.8. Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
4.4.9. Terramera Inc.
4.4.10. Valent Biosciences LLC
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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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY FORM, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY CROP TYPE, 2022 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VOLUME, METRIC TON, 2017 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, BY CROP TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, VALUE SHARE(%), BY FORM, 2022 - 2029
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2017-2022
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
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- UNITED STATES BIOPESTICIDES MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
United States Biopesticides Industry Segmentation
Biofungicides, Bioherbicides, Bioinsecticides are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type.
- Biofungicides are substances that are used to control plant diseases caused by pathogenic fungi. Biofungicides may be of microbial or botanical origin. The market for these biofungicides was valued at USD 650.9 million in 2022 and is the most consumed biopesticide type, with a market share of 49.5% in the same year.
- The market for bioinsecticides in the United States was valued at USD 403.9 million in 2022 and accounted for a share of 30.7%, the second most consumed among biopesticides.
- Bioinsecticides are of biological origin, including microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, or even plant extracts that can work against harmful insects that affect the growth and development of crops. On average, these bioinsecticides are applied at the rate of 2.8 kg/hectare in all the crop types. Among bioinsecticides, the bacterial insecticide Bacillus Thuringiensis is the most predominantly used insecticide in agriculture due to its immense potential to control pests by producing proteins during the sporulation phase.
- Bioherbicides are the derivatives of either microbe, plant extracts, or any other phytotoxins used to control the weeds that compete for growth with the crops by suppressing their growth or germinating weed seeds. The market for biological herbicides was valued at USD 108.9 million in 2022, with a volume consumption of 7.5 thousand metric tons in the same year.
- Other biopesticides include products like nematicides, rodenticides, acaricides, and molluscicides, which are of biological origin. These biological pesticides accounted for a share of 11.5% in 2022, occupying the third place after biofungicides and bioinsecticides.
| Form | |
| Biofungicides | |
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| Bioinsecticides | |
| Other Biopesticides |
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| Cash Crops | |
| Horticultural Crops | |
| Row Crops |
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Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biopesticides 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 - Biopesticides prevent or control various pests, including insects, diseases, and weeds, from causing crop damage and yield loss.
| 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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