Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 19)

1.1 Objectives of the Study

1.2 Market Definition

1.3 Study Scope

1.4 Periodization Considered

1.5 Currency Considered

1.6 Stakeholders

1.7 Inclusions & Exclusions

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 24)

2.1 Research Data

2.1.1 Secondary Data

2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources

2.1.2 Primary Data

2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources

2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries

2.2 Market Size Estimation

2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach

2.2.2 Top-Down Approach

2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation

2.4 Research Assumptions & Limitations

2.4.1 Assumptions

2.4.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 32)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 35)

4.1 Overview of the Agricultural Biologicals Market

4.2 Agricultural Biologicals Market, By Function

4.3 North America: Agricultural Biologicals Market, By Function and Key Country

4.4 Agricultural Biologicals Market, By Function and Region

4.5 Key Markets, By Key Country

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Macroindicators

5.3 Increase in Organic Agricultural Practices

5.4 Declining Trend of Manufacturing Conventional Fertilizers

5.5 Market Dynamics

5.5.1 Drivers

5.5.1.1 Regulatory Pressures and Harmful Effects Associated With Synthetic Plant Protection Products

5.5.1.2 High Costs Associated With the Development of Synthetic Crop Protection Products

5.5.1.3 Growing Preference for Organic Products to Drive the Adoption of Biologicals in Farming

5.5.2 Restraints

5.5.2.1 Technological and Environmental Constraints for the Use of Biologicals

5.5.3 Opportunities

5.5.3.1 Advancements in Microbial Research Undertaken By Key Players Across Regions to Drive the Market Growth

5.5.3.2 Adoption of Agricultural Biologicals in Developing Countries

5.5.4 Challenges

5.5.4.1 High Preference for Agrochemicals Among Farmers Across Regions to Inhibit the Market Growth

5.5.4.2 Presence of Counterfeit Products in the Market Across Regions to Inhibit the Market Growth

5.6 Supply Chain Analysis

5.7 Value Chain Analysis

5.8 Patent Analysis

5.9 Regulatory Framework

5.9.1 US

5.9.2 Canada

5.9.2.1 Laboratory Services

5.9.3 Europe

5.9.4 India

5.9.5 Australia

6 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function (Page No. - 60)

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Crop Protection

6.2.1 Biocontrol

6.2.1.1 The Usage of Biocontrol Methods in Integrated Pest Management Programs is Projected to Drive the Growth of the Market

6.3 Crop Enhancement

6.3.1 Biofertilizers

6.3.1.1 The Ability of Biofertilizers to Enhance the Fertility of the Soil is A Major Factor That Fuels Their Demand

6.3.2 Biostimulants

6.3.2.1 The Increase in Seaweed Production in Europe to Drive the Biostimulants Market in That Region

7 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type (Page No. - 68)

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Microbials

7.2.1 The Ability to Increase the Nutrient Availability in the Soil and Enhance Plant Yield to Drive the Growth of the Microbials Market

7.3 Macrobials

7.3.1 Requirement for High-End Distribution Logistics Hampers the Growth of Macrobials

7.4 Semiochemicals

7.4.1 The Features of Non-Toxicity and Efficiency to Drive the Demand for Semiochemicals

7.5 Natural Products

7.5.1 Increasing Requirement for Sustainable Agriculture to Drive the Demand for Natural Products

8 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application (Page No. - 74)

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Foliar Spray

8.2.1 Foliar Sprays are Effective Due to Their Direct Action on Leaves

8.3 Seed Treatment

8.3.1 Seed Treatment Increases Yield and Protects Seeds From Early Season

8.4 Soil Treatment

8.4.1 The Cost of Crop Enhancement Method Acts as A Barrier for Adopting Soil Treatment Solutions

9 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Crop Type (Page No. - 80)

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Macroindicators

9.2.1 Adoption of Organic Agricultural Crops Across the Globe

9.2.2 Ban on the Use of Chemical-Based Pesticides

9.3 Cereals & Grains

9.3.1 Wheat is One of the Most Targeted Cereals for Pests

9.4 Oilseeds & Pulses

9.4.1 The Demand for Biostimulants Remains High With an Increase in Yield and Productivity of Canola

9.5 Fruits & Vegetables

9.5.1 The Increasing Export of Nutrient-Rich Fruits is Projected to Drive the Market Growth for Biostimulants

9.6 Other Crop Types

9.6.1 Biofertilizers to Increase the Quality of Lawns and Turf Grasses

10 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region (Page No. - 87)

10.1 Introduction

10.2 North America

10.2.1 US

10.2.1.1 Favorable Regulatory Frameworks Enable Convenient Registration of Biocontrol in the US

10.2.2 Canada

10.2.2.1 Aphids and Moths are the Major Damage Causing Insects to Canola in Canada

10.2.3 Mexico

10.2.3.1 The Demand for Manure is Projected to Drive the Growth of the Biofertilizers Segment in Mexico

10.3 Europe

10.3.1 Germany

10.3.1.1 Increasing Organic Farming in Germany has Led to A Surge in Demand for Agricultural Biologicals in the Region

10.3.2 France

10.3.2.1 Increased Government Initiatives are Encouraging the Use of Biocontrol in the French Market

10.3.3 Spain

10.3.3.1 Increased Infestation of Citrus has Led to A Surge in the Use of Biologicals in Spain

10.3.4 Italy

10.3.4.1 Increase in Focus on Integrated Pest Management is Projected to Drive the Market Growth

10.3.5 UK

10.3.5.1 Naturally Occurring Seaweed-Based Biofertilizers to Drive the Growth of Biofertilizers in the UK

10.3.6 Rest of Europe

10.3.6.1 The Increase in the Production of Vegetable Crops to Meet the Growing Domestic Demand is Driving the Growth of the Market

10.4 Asia Pacific

10.4.1 China

10.4.1.1 The Increase in Grower Acceptance to Drive the Demand for Biocontrol

10.4.2 Japan

10.4.2.1 New Product Launches That Cater to the Need for Sustainable Agriculture to Drive the Market Growth in Japan

10.4.3 India

10.4.3.1 Favorable Government Regulations to Drive the Market for Biocontrol in India

10.4.4 Australia

10.4.4.1 Impact of Pathogens on the Australian Horticulture Industry to Drive the Growth of the Biocontrol Segment in the Market

10.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific

10.4.5.1 The Production of Vegetable Crops to Cater to the Growing Domestic Demand is Driving the Growth of the Market

10.5 South America

10.5.1 Brazil

10.5.1.1 Increasing Awareness and the Adoption of Organic Methods for Cultivation to Drive the Market Growth

10.5.2 Argentina

10.5.2.1 The Deteriorating Agricultural Conditions in Argentina are Rapidly Recovering With the Use of Biocontrol, Biofertilizers, and Agricultural Technology Solutions

10.5.3 Rest of South America

10.5.3.1 Less Nitrogen Content in Soils to Drive the Market for Biofertilizers in the Rest of South American Countries

10.6 Rest of the World (RoW)

10.6.1 South Africa

10.6.1.1 A Large Number of Organic Farmers and Supportive Government Policies to Widen the Scope of the Biological Industry in the Country

10.6.2 Others in RoW

10.6.2.1 Countries Looking Forward to Increase the Agricultural Outputs With Sustainable Farming Practices and Organic Alternatives

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 127)

11.1 Overview

11.2 Competitive Leadership Mapping

11.2.1 Visionary Leaders

11.2.2 Innovators

11.2.3 Dynamic Differentiators

11.2.4 Emerging Companies

11.3 Start-Up Microquadrant

11.3.1 Progressive Companies

11.3.2 Starting Blocks

11.3.3 Responsive Companies

11.3.4 Dynamic Companies

11.4 Ranking of Key Players, 2018

11.5 Competitive Scenario

11.5.1 New Product Launches

11.5.2 Expansions

11.5.3 Acquisitions

11.5.4 Agreements and Collaborations

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 136)

(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Right to Win)*

12.1 BASF SE

12.2 Isagro S.P.A.

12.3 Syngenta Crop Protection AG

12.4 Bayer AG

12.5 UPL

12.6 Marrone Bio Innovations

12.7 Evogene Ltd

12.8 Vegalab S.A.

12.9 Lallemand

12.1 Valent Biosciences

12.11 Stockton Bio-AG

12.12 Biolchim S.P.A.

12.13 Rizobacter

12.14 Valagro

12.15 Koppert Biological Systems

12.16 Symborg

12.17 Andermatt Biocontrol AG

12.18 Seipasa

12.19 Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC

12.20 Biobest Group Nv

*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Right to Win Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 175)

13.1 Discussion Guide

13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets� Subscription Portal

13.3 Available Customizations

13.4 Related Reports

13.5 Author Details



List of Tables (100 Tables)

Table 1 USD Exchange Rate, 2014�2018

Table 2 List of Key Patents for the Agricultural Biologicals Market, 2018�2020

Table 3 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 4 Biological Crop Protection Methods

Table 5 Biocontrol: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 6 Biocontrol: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 7 Biocontrol: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 8 Biofertilizers: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 9 Major Sources of Biostimulants

Table 10 Biostimulants: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 11 Biostimulants: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 12 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 13 Microbials: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 14 Macrobials: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 15 Semiochemicals: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 16 Natural Products: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 17 Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 18 Biostimulants Used for Various Crops

Table 19 Foliar Spray: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 20 Seed Treatment: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 21 Soil Treatment: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 22 Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 23 Common Plant Diseases in Wheat

Table 24 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals for Cereals & Grains, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 25 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals for Oilseeds & Pulses, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 26 Major Crops Affected By Root-Knot Nematodes

Table 27 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals for Fruits & Vegetables, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 28 Agricultural Biologicals Market Size for Other Crop Types, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 29 Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Region, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 30 North America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 31 North America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 32 North America: Biocontrol Market Size, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 33 North America: Biocontrol Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 34 North America: Biofertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 35 North America: Biostimulants Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 36 North America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 37 North America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 38 North America: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 39 US: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 40 Crops Infested By Insect Pests in Canada

Table 41 Canada: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 42 Mexico: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 43 Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 44 Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 45 Europe: Biocontrol Market Size, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 46 Europe: Biocontrol Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 47 Europe: Biofertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 48 Europe: Biostimulants Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 49 Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 50 Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 51 Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 52 Germany: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 53 France: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 54 Various Citrus Diseases Caused By Pathogens

Table 55 Spain: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 56 Italy: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 57 UK: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 58 Rest of Europe: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 59 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 60 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 61 Asia Pacific: Biocontrol Market Size, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 62 Asia Pacific: Biocontrol Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 63 Asia Pacific: Biofertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 64 Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 65 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 66 Asia Pacific: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 67 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 68 China: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 69 Japan: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 70 Biocontrol Used Against Major Pests in India

Table 71 India: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 72 Australia: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 73 Rest of Asia Pacific: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 74 South America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 75 South America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 76 South America: Biocontrol Market Size, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 77 South America: Biocontrol Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 78 South America: Biofertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 79 South America: Biostimulants Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 80 South America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 81 South America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 82 South America: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 83 Brazil: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 84 Argentina: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 85 Rest of South America: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 86 RoW: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 87 RoW: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 88 RoW: Biocontrol Market Size, By Subtype, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 89 RoW: Biocontrol Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 90 RoW: Biofertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 91 RoW: Biostimulants Market Size, By Country, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 92 RoW: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Product Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 93 RoW: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 94 RoW: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Crop Type, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 95 South Africa: Market Size for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 96 Others in RoW: Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Function, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Table 97 New Product Launches, 2017�2018

Table 98 Expansions, 2018

Table 99 Acquisitions, 2018

Table 100 Agreements and Collaborations, 2016�2018



List of Figures (47 Figures)

Figure 1 Agricultural Biologicals Market Segmentation

Figure 2 Regional Segmentation

Figure 3 Research Design: Market for Agricultural Biologicals

Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach

Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach

Figure 6 Data Triangulation Methodology

Figure 7 Global Agricultural Biologicals Market, 2017�2025 (USD Million)

Figure 8 Increasing Demand for Biocontrol to Drive the Growth of the Market Between 2019 and 2025

Figure 9 Microbials Were the Most Commonly Adopted Agricultural Biologicals in 2019 and 2025

Figure 10 Market for Agricultural Biologicals Snapshot: North America Accounted for the Largest Share, 2018 (USD Million)

Figure 11 Shift Toward Sustainable Agriculture is Driving the Growth of the Market

Figure 12 Biocontrol Was the Largest Segment in the Market in 2018

Figure 13 North America: the US Was One of the Major Consumers Across Regions in 2018

Figure 14 North America Held the Largest Market Share for Biocontrol Products in 2018

Figure 15 The US is Projected Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period

Figure 16 Global Organic Agriculture, By Region, 2017

Figure 17 Top Ten Countries With Large Areas Under Organic Agriculture, 2017 (Million Hectare)

Figure 18 Global Fertilizer Production, 2012�2017 (Million Ton)

Figure 19 High Costs in the Development of Synthetic Crop Protection Products to Drive the Growth of the Market

Figure 20 Reduced Introduction of New Active Ingredients

Figure 21 Europe: Organic Market Share, 2016 vs. 2017

Figure 22 Area Under Organic Agriculture, By Country, 2010 vs. 2017 (Thousand Hectare)

Figure 23 Supply Chain Analysis

Figure 24 Value Chain Analysis

Figure 25 Number of Patents Granted for Agricultural Biologicals in the Market, 2015�2019

Figure 26 Regional Analysis of Patents Granted in the Agricultural Biologicals Market, 2015�2019

Figure 27 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Function, 2019 vs. 2025 (USD Million)

Figure 28 Agricultural Biologicals Market Size, By Product Type, 2019 vs. 2025 (USD Million)

Figure 29 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Mode of Application, 2019 vs. 2025 (USD Million)

Figure 30 Global Organic Agriculture in 2017 (Million Hectare)

Figure 31 Market for Agricultural Biologicals, By Crop Type, 2019 vs. 2025 (USD Million)

Figure 32 The US Held the Largest Share in the Market in 2018

Figure 33 North America: Market for Agricultural Biologicals Snapshot, 2018

Figure 34 Asia Pacific: Market for Agricultural Biologicals Snapshot, 2018

Figure 35 Market for Agricultural Biologicals(Global): Competitive Leadership Mapping, 2018

Figure 36 Market for Agricultural Biologicals(Start-Ups): Competitive Leadership Mapping, 2018

Figure 37 Key Developments of the Leading Players in the Market, 2014�2018

Figure 38 BASF SE Dominated the Agricultural Biologicals Market, 2018

Figure 39 Market Evaluation Framework

Figure 40 BASF SE: Company Snapshot

Figure 41 Isagro S.P.A.: Company Snapshot

Figure 42 Syngenta Crop Protection Ag: Company Snapshot

Figure 43 Bayer AG: Company Snapshot

Figure 44 UPL: Company Snapshot

Figure 45 Marrone Bio Innovations: Company Snapshot

Figure 46 Evogene Ltd: Company Snapshot

Figure 47 Vegalab S.A.: Company Snapshot

