Biorational Market Report 2025

This Biorational market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The biorational market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.53 billion in 2024 to $5.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. 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 $9.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. 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.

The rising adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) is expected to boost the demand for biorational products in the future. IPM is a sustainable pest control approach that combines cultural, biological, and chemical methods, including plant biotechnology where suitable. The increasing use of biorational products for managing insect pests has significantly grown, contributing to their rising popularity. For instance, according to India's Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in IPM-managed fields, rice crop yields improved by 6.72% to 40.14%, and cotton yields increased by 22.7% to 26.63% compared to non-IPM fields. Additionally, chemical pesticide usage decreased by 50% to 100% in rice and by 29.96% to 50.5% in cotton. Thus, the growing adoption of IPM is expected to 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 become a key trend gaining traction in the biorational market. Leading companies in the sector are focusing on introducing innovative technologies for the development of biorationals. For example, in April 2024, Bayer AG, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, launched a bioinsecticide specifically designed for arable crops. This bioinsecticide, integrated within a digitally supported pest management system, aims to optimize cost efficiency and provide farmers with effective tools for sustainable agriculture. It addresses specific pest threats, aligns with sustainability goals, and meets market demand for innovative solutions. Bayer is committed to reducing the environmental impact of crop protection by 30% by 2030. The new product also helps farmers manage the challenges of climate change and regulatory pressures, offering a cost-effective biological alternative to conventional pesticides. Through this innovation, Bayer seeks to strengthen its competitiveness in the market.

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 2023, Sumitomo Chemical, a Japan-based fertilizer manufacturing company, acquired FBSciences Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition marks a significant move for Sumitomo Chemical in strengthening its position within the biorational market, aligning with its long-term sustainability goals and addressing the increasing demand for effective agricultural solutions. FBSciences Holdings Inc., a US-based company, specializes in biostimulants, a group of naturally-derived agricultural materials and a category of biorationals.

Major companies operating in the biorational market include 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.

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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North America was the largest region in the biorational market in 2024. 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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