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Biorational pesticides represent a category of pest control solutions derived from natural sources. These products are designed to target specific pests while minimizing adverse effects on non-target organisms and the environment. They are recognized for their eco-friendliness and sustainability compared to conventional chemical pesticides.
The primary types of biorational pesticides include biorational insecticides, biorational fungicides, biorational nematicides, and other variations. Biorational insecticides, for instance, are formulated specifically to manage insect pests by targeting and disrupting their life cycles or physiological processes. These pesticides are sourced from botanical, microbial, and non-organic origins. They find application across various crops such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, oilseeds, and pulses, available in both liquid and dry formulations. Various modes of application include foliar spray, soil treatment, trunk injection, and other application methods.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are affecting the biorational pesticides market by increasing costs of imported biological raw materials, fermentation equipment, formulation additives, and advanced packaging systems. North America and Europe are most impacted due to reliance on imported bio-based inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented manufacturing. These tariffs are elevating production costs and influencing pricing strategies. However, they are also driving localization of production, increased regional sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient biorational formulations.
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The biorational pesticides market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.54 billion in 2025 to $8.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to restrictions on conventional pesticides, increasing pest resistance issues, growth of organic crop cultivation, rising consumer demand for safe food, availability of natural pest control alternatives.
The biorational pesticides market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of sustainable agriculture adoption, increasing investments in green agrochemicals, rising demand for residue-free produce, growing focus on precision pest management, increasing adoption of biorational solutions in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of target-specific pest control products, rising demand for botanical and microbial pesticides, growing use in integrated pest management programs, expansion of low-residue crop protection solutions, enhanced regulatory acceptance of biorational products.
The increasing environmental concerns are expected to drive the growth of the biorational pesticides market in the coming years. Environmental concerns include issues such as natural resource depletion, pollution, climate change, and other factors that threaten ecosystems and human health. Biorational pesticides play a key role in addressing these concerns by providing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, reducing the impact of conventional pesticides, and promoting environmentally responsible agricultural practices. For example, in December 2023, the School of Sustainability at Stanford University, a US-based institution, reported that global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to exceed 40 billion tons in 2023, marking a 1.1% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, rising environmental concerns are supporting the growth of the biorational pesticides market.
Major companies in the biorational pesticides market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as biorational pesticide formulations, to support apple growers in Himachal Pradesh, J&K, and Uttarakhand by improving the quality of their produce and broadening export opportunities. Biorational pesticide formulations are pest control products derived from natural materials or biological processes that are relatively non-toxic to humans and the environment, specifically designed to target certain pests while minimizing harm to beneficial organisms. For example, in March 2023, Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd., an India-based chemical company, launched Promalin, an innovative biorational product. This formulation enhances apple quality by promoting fruit set and reducing drop rates, thus helping growers achieve higher yields. Its importance lies in empowering apple producers in northern India, ensuring superior produce and increasing the region's export potential.
In January 2023, Valent BioSciences LLC, a US-based company specializing in biorational products, completed the acquisition of FBSciences Holdings Inc. The undisclosed investment in FBSciences Holdings Inc. has bolstered Valent's standing as a global frontrunner in biorational solutions, enlarging its footprint in the biostimulants market, broadening its product portfolio, fostering innovation, and furthering sustainable agricultural practices. FBSciences Holdings Inc., also based in the US, specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of biostimulants and biopesticides.
Major companies operating in the biorational pesticides market are Bayer AG, BASF SE, Corteva, Inc., Syngenta Group, FMC Corporation, UPL Limited, Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., Valent BioSciences LLC, Certis Biologicals Ltd., Koppert Biological Systems B.V., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Lallemand Plant Care Inc., BioWorks, Inc., Russell IPM Ltd., Seipasa S.A., T. Stanes & Company Limited, IPL Biologicals Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the biorational pesticides market in 2025. The regions covered in the biorational pesticides market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the biorational pesticides market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The biorational pesticides market consists of sales of microbial pesticides, biochemical pesticides, plant-incorporated protectants, semi chemicals, and biological control agents. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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