Top 10 Trends in Agricultural Biologicals Market Industry (Biopesticides, Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, Agricultural Inoculants, Agricultural Microbials, and Biological Seed Treatment) - Global Forecast to 2022

“Agricultural biologicals market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.76%”
The agricultural biologicals market was valued at USD 5.10 billion in 2015 and is projected to have a CAGR of 12.76% from 2016 to 2022. The increased adoption of organic products is expected to lead to the growth of the global agricultural biologicals market. Government bodies of various nations across the globe are promoting noteworthy benefits offered by agricultural biologicals, which has further boosted the growth of this market.
“Agricultural inoculants market is expected to grow at a rapid pace from 2016 to 2022”
The agricultural inoculants market is a developing sector, wherein the growth of this market is propelled by the rise in the cost & demand for fertilizers & pesticides and rise in organic and eco-friendly farming practices. Due to the high agronomic efficiency and reduced production costs of using inoculants the demand for such products is rising. Environmental concerns such as water contamination due to nitrates, acidification of soils, and greenhouse gas emissions related to the use of nitrogen fertilizers have led to an increase in the usage of inoculants containing plant growth promoting microorganisms to increase the crop yield.
“North American biological seed treatment market led with the largest share in 2015”
The biological seed treatment market is expected to grow at a high rate in the crop protection industry. Rising demand for high potential seeds backed by higher demand for food has resulted in an increase in the growth of this market. Biological seed treatment forms a minor share in the seed treatment industry. However, this market is expected to grow due to rising health awareness among farmers with respect to the increasing toxicity of agrochemicals and strict government legislations.

“Bionematicides market to grow at a high pace globally (2016-2022)”
High level of crop infestation by nematodes, rise in biocontrol seed treatment solutions and replacement of chemical fumigants with biological products is driving the growth for this market. The European region is likely to be the fastest growing region for this market due to a higher adoption rate of biologicals for the control of nematodes.

“Europe: High growth is expected in the agricultural biologicals industry”
Europe is projected to be the fastest-growing market for the period considered for this study, due to the increase in adoption of advanced biological production techniques by farmers operating in the region. Increase in demand for agricultural biological products is likely to occur owing to the increasing number of stringent regulations in the region during the forecast period.
Break-up of Primaries:
 By Company Type: Tier 1 – 50 %, Tier 2 – 30%, and Tier 3 – 20%
 By Designation: C Level – 28%, Director Level – 22%, and Others – 50%
 By Region: North America – 40%, Europe – 30%, Asia-Pacific – 21%, and RoW – 9%

Leading players profiled in this report:
‧ BASF SE (Germany)
‧ The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.)
‧ Bayer CropScience AG (Germany)
‧ Isagro Spa (Italy)
‧ Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
‧ Marrone Bio Innovation Inc. (U.S.)
‧ Certis U.S.A LLC (U.S.)
‧ Koppert B.V. (Netherlands)
‧ Valent BioSciences Corporation (U.S.)
Research Coverage:
The report segments the top 10 trends in the agricultural biologicals industry and includes biopesticides, biofertilizers, biostimulants, agricultural microbials, agricultural inoculants, biological seed treatment, among others. In terms of insights, this research report has focused on various levels of analyses—competitive landscape, regional market analysis, and company profiles, which together comprise and discuss the basic views on the emerging & high-growth segments of the global agricultural biologicals industry, high-growth regions, countries, government initiatives, drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
Reasons to buy this report:
‧ To get a comprehensive overview of the agricultural biologicals industry
‧ To gain wide-ranging information about the top players in this industry, their product portfolios, and key strategies adopted by them
‧ To gain insights about the major countries/regions in which the agricultural biologicals industry is flourishing

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 19
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 19
1.2 MARKET DEFINITIONS 20
1.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 21
1.4 CURRENCY 21
1.5 STAKEHOLDERS 21
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 22
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 22
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 23
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 23
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 24
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 24
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS 25
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION 25
2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS 25
2.2.2.1 Increasing food demand by the growing population 25
2.2.2.2 Dynamic growth in the organic food industry 26
2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE ANALYSIS 28
2.2.3.1 Growth in biofertilizers and biopesticides markets 28
2.2.3.2 Fluctuation in raw material prices 28
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 29
2.4 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION 31
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 32
2.5.1 ASSUMPTIONS 32
2.5.2 LIMITATIONS 33
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 34
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 37
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS MARKET 37
4.2 AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS MARKET: BY TYPE 38
4.3 BIOPESTICIDES 38
4.4 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS: AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS MARKET 39
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5 AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS 40
5.1 INTRODUCTION 40
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 41
5.2.1 DRIVERS 41
5.2.1.1 Need for new innovations to meet increasing food demand 41
5.2.1.2 Reduced chemical hazards and easier residue management 42
5.2.1.3 Improved results in yield, quality, and productivity 42
5.2.1.4 Promotions and aid by government agencies 43
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 43
5.2.2.1 Barriers in adoption leading to lower penetration of biologicals 43
5.2.2.2 Ease of availability and application of chemical fertilizers 43
5.2.2.3 Lack of awareness regarding the use of biologicals 43
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 44
5.2.3.1 Rapid growth in the use of microbial seed treatment products 44
5.2.3.2 Increased adoption of biologicals in developing countries 44
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 45
5.2.4.1 Poor infrastructure 45
5.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 45
5.3.1 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS 46
5.3.2 COMPETITIVE SITUATION AND TRENDS 47
5.3.3 PARTNERSHIPS, AGREEMENTS, JOINT VENTURES, ALLIANCES, COLLABORATIONS 48
5.3.4 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES 49
5.3.5 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 50
5.3.6 ACQUISITIONS 51
5.4 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 52
6 BIOPESTICIDES 53
6.1 INTRODUCTION 53
6.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 54
6.2.1 DRIVERS 55
6.2.1.1 Growth in the demand for organic food 55
6.2.1.2 Promotion by government agencies 57
6.2.1.3 Heavy crop loss due to pest attacks 58
6.2.1.4 Awareness regarding the hazards of chemical pesticides 58
6.2.1.5 Rise in the costs of chemical fertilizers & pesticides 58
6.2.2 RESTRAINTS 59
6.2.2.1 Lack of awareness & low adoption rate of biopesticides 59
6.2.2.2 Lack of infrastructure 60
6.2.2.3 Short shelf life of biopesticides 60
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6.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 60
6.2.3.1 Rapid growth in bio-control seed treatment solutions 60
6.2.3.2 Use of essential oil-based insecticides in organic agriculture 61
6.2.3.3 New target markets: Asia-Pacific & Latin America 61
6.2.4 CHALLENGES 62
6.2.4.1 Technological & environmental constraints 62
6.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 62
6.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 64
6.5 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF THE BIOPESTICIDES MARKET 65
6.5.1 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 66
6.5.2 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 67
6.5.3 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 68
6.5.4 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS & JOINT VENTURES 69
6.6 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 70
7 BIOHERBICIDES 71
7.1 INTRODUCTION 71
7.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 71
7.2.1 DRIVERS 72
7.2.1.1 Increasing demand for organic products 72
7.2.1.2 Reduced chemical hazards and easier residue management 73
7.2.1.3 Support from the government 74
7.2.2 RESTRAINTS 74
7.2.2.1 Low consumer adoption & awareness 74
7.2.2.2 Low availability & low shelf life of bioherbicides 74
7.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 75
7.2.3.1 Advances in research & development and integrated pest management (IPM) 75
7.2.3.2 Rapid growth in biocontrol seed treatment solutions 75
7.2.3.3 Progress in new & emerging markets: Latin America & Asia-Pacific 75
7.2.4 CHALLENGES 76
7.2.4.1 Requirement of new skills & technology 76
7.2.4.2 Product limitations of bioherbicides 76
7.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 77
7.3.1 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 78
7.3.2 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & PRODUCT REGISTRATIONS 79
7.3.3 EXPANSIONS 80
7.3.4 AGREEMENTS 81
7.3.5 ACQUISITIONS & INVESTMENTS 82
7.3.6 PARTNERSHIPS 82
7.3.7 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 83
7.4 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 83
8 BIOINSECTICIDES 85
8.1 INTRODUCTION 85
8.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 86
8.2.1 DRIVERS 87
8.2.1.1 Increase in insect attacks due to climate change 87
8.2.1.2 Industrial promotions in biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management techniques 87
8.2.1.3 Government promoting biocontrol products to avoid insecticide-resurgence pest outbreaks 88
8.2.2 RESTRAINTS 89
8.2.2.1 Lack of adequate infrastructure 89
8.2.2.2 Lack of awareness & low adoption rate of bioinsecticides 90
8.2.2.3 Low shelf-life of bioinsecticide products 90
8.2.2.4 Seasonal demand for bioinsecticide products 91
8.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 92
8.2.3.1 Strengthening of supply chain management in order to increase the usage of bioinsecticides 92
8.2.3.2 Providing innovative products for niche and untapped bioinsecticide application markets 93
8.2.3.3 Growth in organic farming practices 94
8.2.4 CHALLENGES 96
8.2.4.1 Increase in export orientation 96
8.2.4.2 Highly fragmented bioinsecticides market 96
8.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 97
8.4 COMPETITIVE TRENDS 99
8.4.1 AGREEMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND COLLABORATIONS 101
8.4.2 INVESTMENTS & EXPANSIONS 103
8.4.3 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 104
8.4.4 ACQUISITIONS 105
8.5 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 106
9 BIONEMATICIDES 108
9.1 INTRODUCTION 108
9.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 109
9.2.1 DRIVERS 109
9.2.1.1 High level of crop infestation by nematodes 109
9.2.1.2 Rapid growth in biocontrol seed treatment solutions 110
9.2.1.3 Phasing out of chemical fumigant nematicides due to environmental concerns 110
9.2.1.4 Sustainability initiatives and increased adoption of agricultural biological products 110
9.2.1.5 Integrated pest management techniques 111
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9.2.2 RESTRAINTS 111
9.2.2.1 Slow speed of action on target pests and low shelf life 111
9.2.2.2 Barriers in adoption of bionematicides 111
9.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 112
9.2.3.1 Stringent environmental regulations against chemical/traditional nematicides 112
9.2.3.2 Constant R&D activities, product launches, and developments 112
9.2.3.3 Use of plant-based nematicides in organic agriculture and horticulture 112
9.2.4 CHALLENGES 113
9.2.4.1 Requires new skill and understanding of nematode infestation 113
9.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 114
9.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 115
9.4.1 AGREEMENTS 116
9.4.2 ACQUISITIONS 117
9.4.3 EXPANSIONS 118
9.4.4 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES 118
9.4.5 INVESTMENTS & PARTNERSHIPS 119
9.5 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 119
10 BIOSTIMULANTS 121
10.1 INTRODUCTION 121
10.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 121
10.2.1 DRIVERS 122
10.2.1.1 Need for sustainable way to improve crop yield and quality 123
10.2.1.1.1 Enhancing stress response in crops during harsh conditions 123
10.2.1.1.2 Restoring and enriching degraded soils 123
10.2.1.2 Easier raw material availability and limited investments 123
10.2.2 RESTRAINTS 124
10.2.2.1 Lack of awareness among farmers 124
10.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 124
10.2.3.1 Strengthen product portfolio for broad-acre crops 124
10.2.3.2 Demand for cost-effective portfolio in developing countries 126
10.2.4 CHALLENGES 127
10.2.4.1 Unclear legislatory standardization of biostimulants 127
10.2.4.2 Increasing number of players with similar formulations 127
10.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 128
10.4 MARKET SCENARIO & TRENDS 129
10.5 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 130
10.5.1 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS 131
10.5.2 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 131
10.5.3 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS, JOINT VENTURES & PARTNERSHIPS 132
10.5.4 ACQUISITIONS 133
10.6 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 134
11 BIOFERTILIZERS 135
11.1 INTRODUCTION 135
11.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 136
11.2.1 DRIVERS 136
11.2.1.1 Growth in the organic food industry 136
11.2.1.2 Promotion by government agencies 139
11.2.1.3 Hazards of chemical fertilizers 140
11.2.1.4 Rise in the cost of chemical fertilizers & pesticides 140
11.2.2 RESTRAINTS 141
11.2.2.1 Technological & environmental constraints 141
11.2.2.2 Poor infrastructure 142
11.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 143
11.2.3.1 New target markets: Asia-Pacific & Latin America 143
11.2.4 CHALLENGES 144
11.2.4.1 Lack of awareness & low adoption rate of biofertilizers 144
11.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 144
11.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 146
11.4.1 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 147
11.4.2 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS, AND JOINT VENTURES 148
11.4.3 ACQUISITIONS 149
11.4.4 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 150
11.5 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 150
12 AGRICULTURAL MICROBIALS 151
12.1 INTRODUCTION 151
12.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 151
12.2.1 DRIVERS 152
12.2.1.1 Rise in awareness about the usage of agricultural microbials over agrochemicals 152
12.2.1.2 Rise in the cost of fertilizers & pesticides 152
12.2.1.3 Increase in consumer interest in organic products 154
12.2.2 RESTRAINTS 155
12.2.2.1 Shorter shelf-life of microbes 155
12.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 155
12.2.3.1 Growth in the use of agricultural microbials in Latin American and Asia-Pacific countries 155
12.2.4 CHALLENGES 155
12.2.4.1 Impact of climate change on microbes 155
12.2.4.2 Highly fragmented market 155
12.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 156
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12.4 COMPETITIVE TRENDS 157
12.4.1 AGREEMENTS, PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES & COLLABORATIONS 158
12.4.2 INVESTMENTS & EXPANSIONS 159
12.4.3 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 159
12.4.4 ACQUISITIONS 160
12.5 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 161
13 AGRICULTURAL INOCULANTS 162
13.1 INTRODUCTION 162
13.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 163
13.2.1 DRIVERS 164
13.2.1.1 Increase in the cost of fertilizers and pesticides 164
13.2.1.2 Environmental concerns related to the usage of fertilizers and pesticides 164
13.2.1.3 Increase in organic and eco-friendly farming practices 164
13.2.1.4 Promotion by government agencies 165
13.2.2 RESTRAINTS 165
13.2.2.1 Lack of awareness and availability 165
13.2.2.2 Physical constraints 165
13.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 166
13.2.3.1 Growth in the emerging Asia-Pacific market 166
13.2.4 CHALLENGE 166
13.2.4.1 Poor infrastructure 166
13.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 167
13.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 168
13.4.1 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 169
13.4.2 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 169
13.4.3 NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS 170
13.4.4 AGREEMENTS & JOINT VENTURES 170
13.5 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 171
14 BIOLOGICAL SEED TREATMENT 172
14.1 INTRODUCTION 172
14.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 172
14.2.1 DRIVERS 173
14.2.1.1 Rising costs of seeds & need to increase viability 173
14.2.1.2 Rising world population & food requirements 174
14.2.1.3 Reduced risk of minimum residue level 174
14.2.1.4 Soil nutrition deficiencies created by shortened crop rotation 174
14.2.1.5 Growing awareness among farmers in controlling soil diseases & pathogens 174
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14.2.2 RESTRAINTS 175
14.2.2.1 Government regulations 175
14.2.2.2 Lower shelf-life of treated seeds 175
14.2.2.3 Lack of consistency & efficacy of the microorganisms used 175
14.2.2.4 Lack of cohesive regulatory body for seed treatment approvals 175
14.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 176
14.2.3.1 Rapid growth in biological seed treatment solutions 176
14.2.3.2 Progress in new & emerging markets: Latin America & Asia-Pacific 176
14.2.4 CHALLENGES 176
14.2.4.1 Issues impacting international seed movements 176
14.3 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 177
14.4 COMPETITIVE SITUATION & TRENDS 178
14.5 AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS 179
14.6 ACQUISITIONS 179
14.7 EXPANSIONS & INVESTMENTS 180
14.8 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES 181
14.9 REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS 182
15 COMPANY PROFILES 183
(Company at a Glance, Business Overview, Products Offered, Key Strategy, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis & MNM View)*
15.1 BASF SE 183
15.2 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY 188
15.3 BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG 193
15.4 ISAGRO SPA 197
15.5 NOVOZYME A/S 199
15.6 MARRONE BIO INNOVATION INC. 203
15.7 CERTIS USA LLC 208
15.8 KOPPERT B.V. 211
15.9 VALENT BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION 214
15.10 ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE LIMITED 216
*Details on company at a glance, recent financials, Products offered, strategies & insights, & recent developments might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
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16 APPENDIX 220
16.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 220
16.2 KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 221
16.3 INTRODUCING REVENUE TREE: REAL-TIME MARKET INTELLIGENCE 223
16.4 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 224
16.4.1 AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS, PARTNERSHIPS 224
16.4.2 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES 225
16.4.3 EXPANSIONS AND INVESTMENTS 226
16.4.4 ACQUISITIONS 227
16.5 AVAILABLE CUSTOMIZATIONS 228
16.6 AUTHOR DETAILS 229