Biocontrol Market Report 2026

The biocontrol market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.12 billion in 2025 to $9.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter regulations on chemical pesticides, increasing awareness of sustainable farming, rising pest resistance to synthetic chemicals, growth of organic farming acreage, availability of naturally derived pest control solutions.

The biocontrol market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.27 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of sustainable agriculture practices, increasing adoption of biological crop protection, rising investments in agricultural biotechnology, growing demand for eco-friendly pest control, increasing integration of biocontrol in precision farming. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of integrated pest management practices, rising use of microbial and botanical control agents, growing demand for residue-free crop protection, expansion of crop-specific biocontrol solutions, enhanced focus on soil health and biodiversity.

The increasing incidence of pest infestations is expected to drive the growth of the biocontrol market in the coming years. Pest infestations involve the presence and rapid reproduction of pests that threaten crops, livestock, or other organisms. Factors such as intensive agriculture, urbanization, climate change, ineffective pest management practices, and rapid land-use changes are contributing to this rise. Biocontrol products are designed to manage pest populations in a more sustainable way. For example, in April 2024, according to the Direct Line Group, a UK-based insurance company, residential call-outs for both cockroaches and bedbugs increased notably in 2023. Council reports showed a 23% rise in bedbug-related visits, from 11,819 in 2022 to 14,587, while cockroach call-outs increased by 3%, from 8,455 to 8,706 visits compared to the previous year. Hence, the growing occurrence of pest infestations is expected to boost the biocontrol market.

Key players in the biocontrol market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as training platforms, to drive revenue growth. A training platform is a software application or online service that enables the creation, delivery, and management of educational content. For instance, in May 2023, The Bionema Group, a UK-based provider of sustainable alternatives to conventional agrochemicals, launched a Digital Biocontrol Training Platform. This platform helps end-users maximize the potential of effective biological-based products. It is user-friendly, even for those unfamiliar with online training tools, and serves as a valuable resource for growers, farmers, pest control professionals, and anyone seeking knowledge on sustainable pest management practices.

In March 2023, Albaugh LLC, a US agrochemical firm, completed the acquisition of Corteva Agriscience, a fellow US-based company specializing in agricultural chemicals and seeds. The undisclosed transaction aims to bolster Albaugh's global presence in registrations and formulations of pure glyphosate DMA salt, thereby expanding its portfolio of glyphosate products.

Major companies operating in the biocontrol market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Syngenta AG, Corteva, Inc., UPL Limited, FMC Corporation, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., Koppert Biological Systems, Valent BioSciences Corporation, Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Biobest Group NV, Certis Biologicals, Russell IPM Ltd., Seipasa S.A., Lallemand Plant Care, BioWorks Inc., Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, T. Stanes & Company Limited, IPL Biologicals Limited, Certis USA LLC.

North America was the largest region in the biocontrol market in 2025. The regions covered in the biocontrol market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biocontrol market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biocontrol market consists of sales of biopesticides, bioinsecticides, biofungicides, and other microbial products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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