Biological Crop Protection Forecast

Biocontrol market seen reaching $17.27 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company Reports a 16.2% CAGR as Farmers Substitute Synthetic Pesticides

According to a newly updated corporate analysis by The Business Research Company, the global biocontrol market seen reaching $17.27 billion by 2030, scaling rapidly from an evaluated $8.12 billion in 2025. Projecting a strong 16.2% compound annual growth rate, this sector acceleration stems from tightening chemical restrictions, rising pest resistance, and intensifying consumer demand for residue-free fresh produce. The commercial data highlights that North America maintained regional market leadership, with broader adoption focusing heavily on advanced microbial and botanical agents. As intensive agriculture, climate-driven infestations, and integrated pest management practices gain structural momentum, biological control derivatives are transitioning from niche alternatives into core, mainstream components of automated precision crop protection networks.

The Business Research Company says the biocontrol market is expanding quickly as farmers look for alternatives to chemical pesticides. The market is projected to grow from $8.12 billion in 2025 to $17.27 billion by 2030, with North America leading in 2025.

Why it matters:

• Biocontrol is gaining share as agriculture shifts toward lower-toxicity, more sustainable pest management.
• The market’s growth reflects pressure on farmers to reduce chemical pesticide use while protecting crops and livestock.
• Rising pest resistance and tighter pesticide rules are pushing demand for biological alternatives.

What happened:

The Business Research Company published its Biocontrol Market Report 2026 on June 8, 2026. The report values the biocontrol market at $8.12 billion in 2025 and $9.47 billion in 2026, forecasting the market will reach $17.27 billion by 2030. The report notes that North America led the biocontrol market by region in 2025.

The details:

• Biocontrol uses living organisms or their derivatives to manage pests and diseases affecting crops and livestock.
• The report links historical growth to stricter chemical pesticide regulations, more awareness of sustainable agriculture, pest resistance to synthetic chemicals, growth in organic farming, and wider availability of naturally derived pest control.
• The forecast calls for a 16.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2030, after 16.6% CAGR growth in the historical period.
• Growth will be supported by broader use of biological crop protection, more investment in agricultural biotechnology, stronger demand for environmentally friendly pest control, and integration with precision farming.
• The report identifies emerging trends including integrated pest management, more microbial and botanical agents, demand for residue-free crop protection, crop-specific products, and more focus on soil health and biodiversity.
• The report says pest infestations are a major growth driver because intensive farming, urban expansion, climate change, weak pest control methods and land-use changes are increasing pressure on crops and livestock.
• The document highlights global pest realities by citing Direct Line Group data showing that residential cockroach and bedbug-related callouts rose systematically through recent tracking periods.
• The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa, introducing updated visualization tools, dashboards, and attractiveness metrics.

Between the lines & What’s next:

The forecast suggests biocontrol is moving from a niche input to a mainstream part of crop protection. The emphasis on residue-free protection and precision farming points to demand from both regulators and consumers. The pest-outbreak example shows the market tailwind is not theoretical; household and agricultural pest pressure is rising in parallel.

The report expects adoption of microbial and botanical agents to keep rising through 2030. Integrated pest management and crop-specific biocontrol products are likely to shape product development. North America’s lead position may continue if the region keeps investing in biological crop protection and precision agriculture.

The Business Research Company – Agricultural Intelligence Division

London, United Kingdom | Global Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast | June 2026