Biopesticides Market

By crop type segment, fruits & vegetables segment to hold largest market share

The fruits & vegetables segment accounts for the largest share in the biopesticides market because of the high vulnerability of the crop to pest attacks, coupled with stringent regulations regarding pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. Consumer demand for fruits and vegetables free from residues has surged, and biopesticides are one of the safer alternatives in an environmentally friendly manner to safeguard the crops without affecting their quality. In addition, most export markets have set stringent organic standards for fruits and vegetables, thereby increasing the impetus for applying biopesticides in this category.

By formulation segment, liquid form segment to grow at highest rate during forecast period

The liquid form segment will grow at the highest growth rate in the biopesticides market because it is easy to apply and provides uniform coverage. Liquid biopesticides are easily mixed with water and other solutions, which helps set proper dosing and distribution across crops—this, again, is very crucial when farming large acres of land. This versatility makes it possible for use with various application equipment, such as sprayers and irrigation systems, which makes them more effective in crop protection. Most liquid formulations also stick well to plant surfaces, offering protection from fungal infections for longer.

By mode of application segment, foliar spray segment to hold largest market share

Foliar spray holds the largest share in the biopesticides market in the mode of application segment because the application is directly on the plant surface for immediate contact with the pest or pathogen. This immediate and local treatment of the target area increases the efficacy of the biopesticides by properly delivering the product to the area of action. Besides, foliar sprays can be rather easily adjusted to different crop types and phases of development; hence, they are a versatile option for a farmer. Another factor justifying this dominant position of foliar spray in the market is that biopesticides can be applied at crucial growth periods.

By source segment, microbial source to grow at highest rate during forecast period

Microbial sources have gained the highest growth rate in the biopesticides market owing to their broad-spectrum effectiveness and also for natural origins. Microbial biopesticides include all those sources derived from bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which, along with targeted pest control, improve soil health and help attain sustainable farming. Their huge suppression potential regarding pests and diseases and an increasing consumer and regulatory demand for green solutions have caused their rapid tempo. The increasing advancement in microbial biotechnology also improves the formulation and application of these biopesticides, thus further feeding their market growth.

By type segment, biofungicides segment to hold largest market share

Biofungicides hold the largest market share in the global biopesticides market. Target site-specific application of biofungicides, based on natural organisms or their metabolites, against fungal pathogens does not harm the beneficial microbes or plants. Their appeal also increases with the increasing consumer demands for organic produce, greater regulatory pressure for residue-free produce, and a need to reduce reliance on chemical fungicides. Biofungicides remain a very important and growing segment of the current biopesticides market due to an increased interest from farmers in integrated solutions to fungal diseases of crops.