Biorational Global Market Report 2024

Biorational refers to the idea that effective insect pest control can be achieved with synthetic or natural substances that are low in toxicity to nontarget creatures (such as humans, animals, and natural enemies) and the environment. Biorationals are products, such as biopesticides and non-pesticides, that can be used to manage crop stress, improve plant physiology, limit root growth, manage post-harvest, or act as an alternate control agent to conventional pesticides and antimicrobials.

The main types of products in biorationals are botanicals, semiochemicals, and others. Plant-derived compounds such as pyrethrin, azadiractin, and neem oil, as well as garlic, capsaicin, and vegetable oil. Botanicals have a short life in the environment because they degrade in the presence of light and air. The different formulations include liquid, dry and are used in various crop types such as cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, among others. The several applications include agriculture, aquaculture, structural pest control, and other applications.

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The biorational market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.9 billion in 2023 to $4.56 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased awareness about environmental concerns, the negative impacts of chemical pesticides, eco-friendly agricultural practices.

The biorational market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.37 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory support, the push for organic farming, the desire to reduce chemical residues in food. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in research, increasing adoption of integrated pest management (ipm) strategies, technological advancements, improved formulations.

Increasing adoption of integrated pest management is driving the demand for biorational products going forward. Integrated Pest Management is a system of managing pests that has been designed to be sustainable. Integrated pest management involves using the best combination of cultural, biological, and chemical measures for particular circumstances, including plant biotechnology as appropriate. The use of biorational products for the management of insect pests has grown intensively, which has increased its popularity. The Government of India has adopted integrated pest management (IPM) as the main plank of plant protection in the Crop Production Programme. For instance, according to the Government of India Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in 2021, crop yield has been increased from 6.72-40.14% in rice and 22.7-26.63% in cotton in integrated pest management fields when compared to non-integrated pest management fields. Therefore, the increasing adoption of integrated pest management will drive the growth of the biorational market.

The increasing demand from aquaculture is expected to propel the growth of the biorational market going forward. Aquaculture is the practice of farming, breeding, and harvesting aquatic organisms in controlled or semi-controlled environments or open water bodies. Biorational products in aquaculture offer an environmentally responsible and sustainable approach to pest management, reduce the environmental impact, promote healthy aquatic ecosystems, and align with the principles of sustainable and responsible aquaculture, benefiting both the industry and the environment. For instance, in September 2023, according to the Sea Fish Industry Authority, a UK-based non-departmental public body (NDPB) that supports the seafood industry, the production of aquaculture is predicted to rise to 106 million tones by 2030, representing a 22% total growth or about 19 million tones. Therefore, the increasing demand from aquaculture is driving the growth of the biorational market .

Technological advancements have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the biorational market. Major companies operating in the biorationals sector are focused on introducing innovative technologies for the development of biorationals. For instance, in November 2021, Syngenta Crop Protection, a Switzerland-based company that manufactures bio-rationals, launched PLINAZOLIN technology, setting a new standard in innovative insect control. This will help growers protect their crops from a different range of pests. The launch of new technology is a result of an ongoing commitment to invest in the long-term development of innovative and effective solutions that increase crop productivity in an environmentally sustainable and responsible way.

Major companies operating in the biorational market are focusing on developing innovative products such as promalin to drive revenues in their market. Promalin is a plant growth regulator (PGR) which is a natural or synthetic chemical that is used to control and influence the growth and development of plants. For instance, in March 2023, Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd, a division of Sumitomo Chemical Company, a Japan- based chemical company launched promalin. This is useful for apple growers with high-quality produce, opening up new export markets and is hailed as a game changer for the apple grower community. Two distinct safety features are included in the promalin pack to guarantee growers receive authentic and original promalin .

In January 2021, Rovensa, a Portugal-based agricultural company, acquired Oro Agri, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, the companies will provide customers with greater marketing, sales, and R&D support in countries already served by Rovensa business units, as well as help Rovensa create a footprint in countries not currently served by Rovensa business units. Oro Agri is a US-based company that develops and manufactures innovative biorational products.

Major companies operating in the in the biorational market report are Isagro S. p. A., Summit Chemical Company, Gowan Company LLC, BASF SE, Suterra LLC, McLaughlin Gormley King Company, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Biological Control Products LLC, Russell IPM Ltd., Valent BioSciences LLC, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, Certis USA LLC, BioWorks Inc., Koppert Biological Systems B. V., Vestaron Corporation, Andermatt Group AG, AgBiTech Pty Ltd., e-nema GmbH, Novozymes A/S, Nufarm Limited, OHP Inc., Sipcam Agro USA Inc., Verdera Oy, STK Bio-ag Technologies, Cedar Chemicals LLC, Pherobank BV, Exosect Ltd., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., AgriSense-BCS Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the biorational market in 2023. The regions covered in the biorational market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the biorational market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The biorational market consists of sales of microbial, synthetic, and minerals. 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 market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering.

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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