Agricultural Biologicals Testing Market

The global market value of the agricultural biological testing market was valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. Increasing growth in demand for sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly agricultural practices is driving the market towards success. Increasing awareness about plant diseases and infections and demand for better crop yield to fulfill the needs of the rising global population. Growing consumer interest in organically produced food is one of the key factors behind the growth in the market.

 The increasing adoption of organic farming worldwide is the key factor behind the growth in the region. New technologies in the field of biotechnology and plant sciences are enabling the development of more effective and efficient biological products. The role of government in the promotion of sustainable agriculture is driving the demand in the market. 

Growth Drivers

Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices and demand for efficient crop yield is one of the key factors behind the growth in the market. Organic farming in the recent past has inspired farmers to adopt bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers. Increasing awareness among the farmers about the harm of chemical pesticide residues and resistance, farmers are rapidly shifting to biological alternatives. Increasing research and development activities by agrotech companies are driving the demand in the market significantly.

Advances in microbial, and biotechnology research are transforming the agriculture biologics sector by improving the performance and scalability of biological products.

Segmentation

By Type

·         Biopesticides

·         Biostimulants

·         Biofertilizers

By Source

·         Microbial

·         Bio-Chemical

By Crops

·         Row Crops

·         Fruits and Vegetables

·         Others

By Application Methods

·         Foliar Spray

·         Soil-Treatment

·         Seed- Treatment

·         Others

By Region

·         Asia-Pacific

·         North America

·         Latin America

·         Middle East and Africa

·         Europe

The Agricultural Biologicals Testing Market by Type

Based on the type, the agricultural biological testing market is segmented into biopesticides, bio stimulants, and biofertilizers. Biopesticides are the leading market segment due to being less harmful in comparison to synthetic pesticides. The high effectiveness of biopesticides and their eco-friendly nature are driving the demand for biopesticides in the market.

Testing is done to ensure the efficacy and safety of microbial biopesticides. Biofertilizers, on the other hand, are also in demand for better soil health and nutrient uptake. Increasing growth in the production of horticulture crops and cereal crops is supporting the market growth globally. Due to the rapidly growing demand for fruits, vegetables, and cereals to feed the largely growing population worldwide. Agricultural biologicals are used to increase soil fertility, and sometimes the crop yield is much better when biofertilizers are used.

Regional Outlook

 Based on the regions, the agricultural biological testing market is analyzed into 5 regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America is the leading region due to strict regulations on the usage of synthetic pesticides.  The region has a strong focus on organic farming and an increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices. Countries like the United States of America and Canada are leaders in agricultural research and development. The presence of large agricultural product manufacturers in the region contributes to the region’s dominance in biological and testing technology.

The increasing use of integrated pest management programs and precision agricultural technologies is also driving demand in the market. Increasing investment in research and development by the government and private organizations is driving growth in the market. The presence of key players in the region is also driving growth in the market significantly.

The Asia Pacific region is witnessing growth during the forecast period due to the presence of large arable land. An increasing demand for sustainable farming practices and organic food is the key reason behind the growth in the market. Increasing awareness among the farmers about the negative impact of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is inspiring them to shift towards sustainable agricultural practices with agricultural biologics as a viable option. Rapid advancements in biotechnology and microbial research are driving the market towards significant growth.

Key Players

·         BASF SE

·         Bayer AG

·         FMC Corporation

·         Corteva

·         UPL

·         Mosaic

·         Lallemand Inc.

·         Koppert

·         Gowan Company

·         Bioceres crop solutions

·         Sustainable Agro Solutions

·         Andermatt group AG

·         Vegetable SA

·         STK Bio-AG Technologies

·         Biobest Group NV

·         Seipasa, S.A.

·         Certis, USA LLC.

·         Other Players