Biostimulants Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Active Ingredient (Acid Based, Seaweed Extract, Microbial, Others), By Crop Type, By Application, By Region

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The global biostimulants market size is expected to reach USD 6.86 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Biostimulants Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Active Ingredient (Acid Based, Seaweed Extract, Microbial, Others), By Crop Type, By Application, By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The biostimulants industry revolves around products that, when applied to plants, seeds, or the soil, enhance natural physiological processes. These substances or microorganisms are distinct from organic fertilizers, as their primary function isn't to provide direct nutrients. Instead, they work to improve nutrient uptake and efficiency, increase tolerance to environmental stresses such as drought or heat, and enhance overall crop quality and yield. Essentially, biostimulants act as natural boosters, helping plants grow stronger, healthier, and more productive, leading to better resource use and reduced reliance on conventional chemical inputs.

The biostimulants market is experiencing significant growth, driven by a global shift toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. There is a rising awareness among farmers and consumers alike about the long-term benefits of improving soil health and fostering plant resilience, especially in the face of unpredictable climate patterns. This growing demand for organic food and high-quality produce further fuels the adoption of biostimulants. Companies in this space are constantly innovating, developing new formulations and application methods to cater to diverse crop types and regional agricultural challenges, which contributes to the dynamic development of the industry.

Biostimulants Market Report Highlights:

By active ingredient, acid-based biostimulants, including humic, fulvic, and amino acids, held the largest share of the market in 2024. Their widespread use is attributed to their proven efficacy in enhancing plant nutrient uptake, improving soil structure, and boosting plant tolerance to various environmental stresses.

By crop type, the row crops and cereals segment held the largest share of the biostimulants market in 2024, due to the enormous acreage dedicated to their cultivation globally. Even modest improvements in yield or stress tolerance per acre across these vast areas lead to substantial overall demand.

By application, the foliar treatment segment held the largest share in 2024. This application method involves the direct spraying of biostimulant solutions onto plant leaves. It is highly effective due to the rapid absorption of active ingredients by the plant.

By region, Europe led the global biostimulants market in 2024, driven by its strong regulatory framework that actively promotes sustainable agriculture and organic farming practices. The region's commitment to reducing chemical inputs and fostering environmentally friendly farming aligns perfectly with the benefits offered by biostimulants.

A few key players in the market include UPL (UPL Limited), Syngenta Biologicals, Corteva Agriscience, BASF SE, Bayer AG, FMC Corporation, Novozymes (Novonesis Group), Koppert Biological Systems, Acadian Plant Health, Biolchim S.p.A., Atlantica Agricola, and Seipasa S.A.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the biostimulants market report on the basis of active ingredient, crop type, application, and region:

By Active Ingredient Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Acid Based

Seaweed Extract

Microbial

Others

By Crop Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Row Crops & Cereals

Fruits & Vegetables

Turf & Ornamentals

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Foliar Treatment

Soil Treatment

Seed Treatment

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM5953

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. Global Biostimulants Market Insights

4.1. Biostimulants Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Biostimulants Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Increasing Adoption of Sustainable Agriculture Practices
  - 4.2.1.2. Growing Concerns About Climate Change and Its Impact on Crops
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Lack of standardized regulations
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Biostimulants Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Acid Based
- 5.3.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Acid Based, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Seaweed Extract
- 5.4.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Seaweed Extract, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Microbial
- 5.5.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Microbial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Row Crops & Cereals
- 6.3.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Row Crops & Cereals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Fruits & Vegetables
- 6.4.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Fruits & Vegetables, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Turf & Ornamentals
- 6.5.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Turf & Ornamentals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Others
- 6.6.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Biostimulants Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Foliar Treatment
- 7.3.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Foliar Treatment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Soil Treatment
- 7.4.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Soil Treatment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Seed Treatment
- 7.5.1. Global Biostimulants Market, by Seed Treatment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Biostimulants Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Biostimulants Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Biostimulants Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Biostimulants Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Biostimulants Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Biostimulants Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Biostimulants Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Biostimulants Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Biostimulants Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Biostimulants Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Biostimulants Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Biostimulants Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Biostimulants Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Biostimulants Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Biostimulants Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Biostimulants Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Biostimulants Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Biostimulants Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Biostimulants Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Biostimulants Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Biostimulants Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Biostimulants Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Biostimulants Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Biostimulants Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Biostimulants Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Biostimulants Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Biostimulants Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Biostimulants Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Biostimulants Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Biostimulants Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Biostimulants Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Biostimulants Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Biostimulants Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Biostimulants Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Active Ingredient, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Crop Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Biostimulants Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Acadian Plant Health (Acadian Seaplants Limited)
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Atlantica Agricola (Grupo Atlantica)
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. BASF SE
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Bayer AG
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Biolchim S.p.A.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Corteva Agriscience
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. FMC Corporation
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Koppert Biological Systems
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Novozymes (Novonesis Group)
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Seipasa S.A.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Syngenta Biologicals
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. UPL Limited
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development