Global Crop Biological Protection Market
Published Date:Oct 2025
Industry: Agriculture
Regions:
North America,
Europe,
Asia-Pacific,
Latin America,
Middle East & Africa
Format: PDF
Page: 200
Forecast Period: 2025-2033
Historical Range: 2020-2024
Global Crop Biological
Protection Market Segmentation, By Product Type (Biopesticides, Bio stimulants,
Biofertilizers), By Source (Microbials {Bacteria-based, Fungi-based, Virus-based},
Biochemicals {Plant Extracts & Botanicals, Semi chemicals, Organic Acids}, Macrobials
/ Beneficial Insects), By Mode of Application (Foliar Spray, Seed Treatment, Soil
Treatment, Post-Harvest, Other Methods), By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds
& Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Turf & Ornamentals, Other Crops)-
Industry Trends and Forecast to 2033
Global Crop Biological Protection
Market size was valued at USD 14841.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach at
USD 31054.2 million in 2033, with a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period of
2025 to 2033.
Global Crop Biological Protection Market Overview
The market crop biological
protection with natural methods is expanding quickly around the world because
more people want farming methods that are sustainable and organic, and there
are tighter rules about using chemical bug killers. Natural protection items
like bug killers made from tiny organisms, fungus killers made from nature, and
mixes made from plants are good for the earth because they keep soil healthy,
protect different types of life, and keep crops top-notch. New improvements in
kinds of tiny organisms, mixes made with extremely tiny bits, and solutions
using RNA are helping these items work better and become more popular. The
market is also getting help from government programs, more knowledge among
farmers, and combining with farming that uses careful methods and all-in-one
bug control. Using these methods on fruits, vegetables, and pricey crops is the
part of the market that is growing the most all over the world.
Global Crop Biological Protection Market Scope
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Global Crop
Biological Protection Market |
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Years
Considered |
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Historical Period |
2020 - 2023 |
Market Size (2024) |
USD 14841.6 Million |
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Base Year |
2024 |
Market Size
(2033) |
USD 31054.2 Million |
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Forecast Period |
2025 - 2033 |
CAGR (2025 – 2033) |
9.7% |
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Segments
Covered |
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By Product Type |
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Biopesticides ·
Bio stimulants ·
Biofertilizers |
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By Source |
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Microbials o Bacteria-based o Fungi-based o Virus-based ·
Biochemicals o Plant Extracts & Botanicals o Semi chemicals o Organic Acids ·
Macrobials
/ Beneficial Insects |
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By Mode of Application |
·
Foliar Spray ·
Seed Treatment ·
Soil Treatment ·
Post-Harvest ·
Other Methods |
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By Crop type |
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Cereals
& Grains ·
Oilseeds
& Pulses ·
Fruits
& Vegetables ·
Turf
& Ornamentals ·
Other
Crops |
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Countries Catered |
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North America |
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United
States ·
Canada ·
Mexico |
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Europe |
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United Kingdom ·
Germany ·
France ·
Spain ·
Italy ·
Rest of Europe |
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Asia Pacific |
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China ·
India ·
Japan ·
Australia ·
South
Korea ·
Rest
of Asia Pacific |
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Latin America |
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Brazil ·
Argentina ·
Rest of Latin America |
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Middle East
& Africa
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Saudi
Arabia ·
South
Africa ·
Rest
of MEA |
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Key Companies |
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BASF SE ·
Bayer
AG ·
Coromandel International Limited |
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Global Crop Biological Protection Market Dynamics
The Crop Biological protection
market around the world are being driven by a bigger focus on farming that
doesn't hurt the environment, more people wanting to buy fruits and vegetables
grown without chemicals, and strict rules that limit how many chemical bug
killers can be used. Bugs becoming harder to kill with regular chemicals has
made farmers and farming businesses start using natural options such as bug
killers made from tiny organisms, fungi killers made from nature, plant
boosters, and mixes made from plants that aim to kill bugs in a safe way. New
technologies, such as wrapping tiny ingredients in protective layers, solutions
based on genetic material, and better ways to mix helpful organisms, have made
items last longer, work better, and stay fresh longer, which makes using
biological protection more useful for all types of crops. Combining these with
tools for exact farming, like flying robots, sensors, and reading data, allows
for using protection only where needed, wasting less and growing more. Actions
from the government, financial help, and teamwork between the public and
private sectors are helping people use these protections more, especially in
places like North America, Europe, and growing areas like Asia-Pacific and
Latin America. But, there are still problems, like farmers with small farms not
knowing enough, higher prices compared to fake bug killers, how things need to
be kept in storage, and hard rules for getting things approved, which could
make it take longer for some areas to use these protections. There are many
chances in valuable crops like fruits, vegetables, and things grown in
greenhouses, where bugs cause a lot of damage and rules for quality are very
strict. To sum it up, the market is changing as being eco-friendly, new ideas,
and tech come together, making natural Crop Biological protection a key part of
farming that is both good for the Earth and grows a lot of food.
Global Crop Biological
Protection Market Segment Analysis
The global market for Crop
Biological protection with biological methods shows a varied and changing
situation shaped by the kind of product, its origin, how it's used, and the
Type of crop. Looking at the product type, the market includes bug killers made
from natural sources, substances that help plants grow, and fertilizers made
with living things. Bug killers from natural sources are the most popular
because they are good at controlling bugs, diseases from fungus, and worms,
especially for expensive crops. Substances that help plants grow are being used
more to help plants grow better, handle stress, and use nutrients well, while
fertilizers made with living things help the soil and the living things in it,
which helps farming that doesn't harm the environment.
Looking at the source, the market
includes products made from tiny living things, chemicals from nature, and
bigger helpful bugs. Products made from bacteria, fungus, and viruses help
control specific bugs and diseases, and they are very precise and safe for the
environment. Chemicals from nature, like plant stuff, substances from plants,
things that send signals, and natural acids, are liked because they aren't very
poisonous and work well with systems that combine different ways to control
pests. Bigger bugs, like helpful bugs that eat other bugs, are being used more
in controlled places and systems that combine different ways to control pests
for long-term bug control.
Looking Mode of Application,
biological solutions are put on crops by spraying the leaves, treating the
seeds, treating the soil, putting them on after harvest, and other ways.
Spraying the leaves helps control bugs and diseases quickly, treating the seeds
protects crops when they're first growing, treating the soil controls diseases
and worms in the soil, and putting them on after harvest stops crops from being
lost in storage and keeps them good quality.
Looking at the crop type, they
are used on grains, seeds with oil, beans, fruits, vegetables, grass,
decorative plants, and other crops. Fruits and vegetables are a big market
because they are valuable and easily damaged by pests, while grains are used the
most in terms of amount. Seeds with oil, beans, and decorative plants are also
being targeted more for ways to protect crops that don't harm the environment.
Overall, the market's breakdown shows that using biological products for crops
is becoming more common across different crops and uses, because of caring
about the environment, rules that help, new technology, and more need for farm
products that are safe and good.
Global Crop Biological
Protection Market Regional Analysis
The Crop Biological Protection market
for natural ways to protect crops shows that North America is a main area
because of its up-to-date farming methods, good understanding of farming that
doesn't harm the environment, and solid rules backing natural pesticides, plant
boosters, and natural fertilizers. The United States and Canada are creating a
need for these products for grains, fruits, vegetables, and special crops,
helped by rewards from the government and the use of exact farming methods.
Europe is another big market, where countries such as Germany, France, and
Italy are pushing for environmentally safe crop protection by having strict
rules for chemical pesticides and programs that offer financial help.
Asia-Pacific is the area growing the quickest, pushed by more and more farmers
using new farming methods, a better understanding among farmers, and actions
taken by the government in countries like India, China, and Japan. Latin
America is growing at a consistent rate, especially in Brazil and Argentina,
because of farming focused on exporting goods and complete pest control plans.
At the same time, the Middle East and Africa are new markets, helped by test
projects, government plans, and a slow move to using natural solutions, putting
these areas in a good spot for future growth in protecting crops in ways that
don't harm the environment.
Global Crop Biological Protection Market Key Players
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BASF SE
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Bayer AG
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Syngenta AG
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Corteva Agriscience
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FMC Corporation
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ADAMA Ltd.
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UPL Limited
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Coromandel International Limited
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Novozymes A/S
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Nufarm Limited
·
Koppert Biological Systems Ltd.
·
Certis USA L.L.C
Recent Developments
In June 2025, Syngenta
acquired Intrinsyx Bio, a California-based start-up specializing in
nutrient-use efficiency products. In early 2025, Syngenta integrated Novartis’
Strains and Natural Products Collection, a repository of natural compounds and
genetic strains for agricultural use. Additionally, Syngenta opened a 22,000 m²
biologicals facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to produce 16,000 tons of
biostimulants annuall.
In July 2025, Sumitomo
Corporation invested in DPH Biologicals, a U.S.-based developer of
biological plant nutrition and crop protection products. This investment aims
to strengthen Sumitomo's agribusiness foundation in the U.S. and expand global
sales by combining DPH Bio’s strengths with Sumitomo's extensive international
network.
Research Methodology
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Key Market Segments
1.3. Regulatory Scenario
1.4. Executive Summary
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Secondary Research
2.2. Primary Research
2.3. Secondary Analyst Tools and Models
Chapter 3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Market
driver analysis
3.1.1. Rising
demand for organic food and sustainable agriculture
3.1.2. Increasing
pest resistance to chemical pesticides
3.2. Market
restraint analysis
3.2.1. Limited
awareness among smallholder farmers
3.3. Market
Opportunity
3.3.1. Integration with precision agriculture
3.4. Market
Challenges
3.4.1. Higher
costs than chemical pesticides
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Outlook
4.1. SWOT
Analysis
4.1.1. Strengths
4.1.2. Weaknesses
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Threats
4.2. PESTEL
Analysis
4.2.1. Political
Landscape
4.2.2. Economic Landscape
4.2.3. Social
Landscape
4.2.4. Technological
Landscape
4.2.5. Environmental
Landscape
4.2.6. Legal
Landscape
4.3. Porter’s
Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining
Power of Suppliers
4.3.2. Bargaining
Power of Buyers
4.3.3. Threat
of Substitute
4.3.4. Threat
of New Entrant
4.3.5. Competitive
Rivalry
4.4. Value
Chain Analysis
4.5. Covid
Impact Analysis
Chapter 5. Crop Biological Protection Market: Product
Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
5.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
5.2.1. Biopesticides
5.2.2. Bio
stimulants
5.2.3. Biofertilizers
Chapter 6. Crop Biological Protection Market: Source Estimates
& Trend Analysis
6.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
6.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
6.3. Microbials
6.3.1. Bacteria-based
6.3.2. Fungi-based
6.3.3. Virus-based
6.4. Biochemicals
6.4.1. Plant
Extracts & Botanicals
6.4.2. Semi
chemicals
6.4.3. Organic
Acids
6.5. Macrobials
/ Beneficial Insects
Chapter 7. Crop Biological Protection Market: Mode of
Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
7.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
7.3. Foliar
Spray
7.4. Seed
Treatment
7.5. Soil
Treatment
7.6. Post-Harvest
7.7. Other
Methods
Chapter 8. Crop Biological Protection Market: Crop
Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
8.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
8.3. Cereals
& Grains
8.4. Oilseeds
& Pulses
8.5. Fruits
& Vegetables
8.6. Turf
& Ornamentals
8.7. Other
Crops
Chapter 9. Crop Biological Protection Market: Regional
Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
9.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
9.3. North
America
9.4. Europe
9.5. Asia
Pacific
9.6. Middle
East & Africa
9.7. Latin
America
Chapter 10. Crop Biological Protection Market: Country
Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. Crop
Biological Protection Market value share and forecast, (2020 to 2033)
10.2. Incremental
Growth Analysis and Infographic Presentation
10.3. United
States
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United
Kingdom
10.7. France
10.8. Germany
10.9. Italy
10.10. Spain
10.11. China
10.12. India
10.13. Japan
10.14. South
Korea
10.15. Australia
10.16. Brazil
10.17. Argentina
10.18. Saudi
Arabia
10.19. South
Africa
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Company
Market Share Analysis
11.2. Vendor
Landscape
11.3. Competition
Dashboard
Chapter 12. Company Profiles
12.1. BASF
SE
12.1.1. Company
Overview
12.1.2. Financial
Details
12.1.3. Product
Analysis
12.1.4. Recent
Developments
12.2. Bayer
AG
12.2.1. Company
Overview
12.2.2. Financial
Details
12.2.3. Product
Analysis
12.2.4. Recent
Developments
12.3. Syngenta
AG
12.3.1. Company
Overview
12.3.2. Financial
Details
12.3.3. Product
Analysis
12.3.4. Recent
Developments
12.4. Corteva
Agriscience
12.4.1. Company
Overview
12.4.2. Financial
Details
12.4.3. Product
Analysis
12.4.4. Recent
Developments
12.5. FMC
Corporation
12.5.1. Company
Overview
12.5.2. Financial
Details
12.5.3. Product
Analysis
12.5.4. Recent
Developments
12.6. ADAMA
Ltd.
12.6.1. Company
Overview
12.6.2. Financial
Details
12.6.3. Product
Analysis
12.6.4. Recent
Developments
12.7. UPL
Limited
12.7.1. Company
Overview
12.7.2. Financial
Details
12.7.3. Product
Analysis
12.7.4. Recent
Developments
12.8. Coromandel
International Limited
12.8.1. Company
Overview
12.8.2. Financial
Details
12.8.3. Product
Analysis
12.8.4. Recent
Developments
12.9. Novozymes A/S
12.9.1. Company
Overview
12.9.2. Financial
Details
12.9.3. Product
Analysis
12.9.4. Recent
Developments
12.10. Nufarm
Limited
12.10.1.
Company Overview
12.10.2.
Financial Details
12.10.3.
Product Analysis
12.10.4.
Recent Developments
12.11. Koppert
Biological Systems Ltd.
12.11.1.
Company Overview
12.11.2.
Financial Details
12.11.3.
Product Analysis
12.11.4.
Recent Developments
12.12. Certis
USA L.L.C
12.12.1.
Company Overview
12.12.2.
Financial Details
12.12.3.
Product Analysis
12.12.4. Recent Developments
Segmentation
Crop
Biological Protection Market, Product Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020
- 2033)
Biopesticides
Bio
stimulants
Biofertilizers
Crop
Biological Protection Market, Source Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 -
2033)
Microbials
·
Bacteria-based
·
Fungi-based
·
Virus-based
Biochemicals
·
Plant
Extracts & Botanicals
·
Semi
chemicals
·
Organic
Acids
Macrobials
/ Beneficial Insects
Crop
Biological Protection Market, Mode of Application Outlook (Revenue - USD
Million, 2020 - 2033)
Foliar
Spray
Seed
Treatment
Soil
Treatment
Post-Harvest
Other
Methods
Crop
Biological Protection Market, Crop Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 -
2033)
Cereals
& Grains
Oilseeds
& Pulses
Fruits
& Vegetables
Turf &
Ornamentals
Other Crops
Crop
Biological Protection Market, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020 -
2033)
North
America
Europe
Asia
Pacific
Latin
America
Middle East
& Africa
Methodology
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Support Questions
What is the size and growth forecast of the global crop biological protection market??
The market was valued at USD 14,841.6 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 31,054.2 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.7 % from 2025-2033.
What are the key product types and sources covered in this market??
What modes of application and crop types are significant in this market??
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