Bionematicides Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Form, By Crop Type, By Mode of Treatment, By Infestation, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Bionematicides Market was valued at USD 356.23 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 589.64 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.76% during the forecast period. Bionematicides are biopesticides utilized for safeguarding plants against nematode infestation. These environmentally friendly agents do not compromise soil fertility or crop quality. Widely employed in agriculture, bionematicides ensure optimal crop standards. They are derived from various microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and inert materials. Available in dry and liquid forms, bionematicides can be applied at any stage of a plant's life cycle. For optimal results, bionematicides are most effective when administered prior to planting.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 356.23 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 589.64 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	8.76%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cereals & Grains
Largest Market	North Americs

Bionematicides serve as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers, offering superior crop protection. Unlike their chemical counterparts, bionematicides provide organic nutrients without soil pollution. These formulations contain microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and nutrient production. As organic and high-quality crop production continues to expand, the utilization of bionematicides is becoming increasingly prevalent.

The growing adoption of greenhouse farming is expected to drive the expansion of the bionematicides market in the future. Greenhouse farming, which involves cultivating crops in protected structures covered by transparent materials, is gaining popularity due to its ability to boost crop yields and enable year-round production regardless of external climate conditions. Bionematicides provide an effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly solution for managing plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in greenhouse environments, offering an alternative to traditional chemical nematicides. For example, in October 2023, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reported that the country had 934 commercial greenhouse vegetable operations, producing 752,685 metric tons of vegetables in 2022, marking a 5% increase in operations and a 7% rise in production compared to 2021. As greenhouse farming continues to grow, the demand for bionematicides is expected to increase accordingly.

Key Market Drivers

High Levels of Nematode Infestation in Crops

The escalating problem of nematode infestation in crops worldwide is driving a surge in the demand for bionematicides. Nematodes, microscopic worms that affect plant roots, significantly reduce crop yields, posing a grave challenge for farmers globally. Losses due to these pests are severe, with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimating that nematodes account for approximately 14% of all crop losses worldwide. As traditional nematicides pose environmental hazards and are progressively being regulated or banned, the global agricultural sector is turning its focus towards safer, more eco-friendly alternatives like bionematicides. These biological nematicides, derived from natural materials, offer an effective and sustainable solution to nematode infestation. They do not leave harmful residues and are less likely to cause pest resistance, unlike synthetic counterparts. Moreover, bionematicides have unique modes of action that specifically target nematodes, leaving beneficial soil organisms unharmed.

The preference for organic produce among consumers is also spurring the use of bionematicides. Consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental implications of their choices and are demanding produce that is grown using environmentally friendly pest control methods. All these factors collectively contribute to the escalating global demand for bionematicides in the fight against nematode infestation.

Key Market Challenges

Slow Speed of Action on Target Pests

In recent years, the use of biopesticides, including bionematicides, has been promoted as a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic pesticides. However, a notable drawback of these biological pest control agents is their slower speed of action on target pests. This slower response time can often result in delayed results, which impacts the timely management of pests, and consequently, the overall crop yield. Farmers globally, who are already grappling with the uncertainties of weather and market prices, may be reluctant to adopt a solution that does not provide immediate and efficient results. This hesitance could lead to a decrease in the global demand for bionematicides. Additionally, in regions with short growing seasons, the slow speed of action may not align with the crop lifecycle, making the use of biopesticides impractical. Furthermore, the higher initial cost of biopesticides, coupled with their slower effectiveness, can deter farmers from adopting these products. Therefore, despite their environmental benefits, the slow speed of action on target pests of biopesticides could considerably decrease the global demand for bionematicides.

Key Market Trends

Increasing Prevalence of Crop Diseases

The escalating prevalence of crop diseases worldwide is expected to significantly bolster the demand for bionematicides. Bionematicides, bio-based nematicides that specifically target harmful nematodes, are increasingly being viewed as an essential tool in the battle against crop diseases. Nematodes pose a substantial threat to global agriculture, causing billions in crop losses annually. As the frequency and severity of these diseases rise, so does the urgency for effective and sustainable solutions. Bionematicides, with their low toxicity and minimal environmental impact, offer an appealing alternative to chemical nematicides. In addition, they have a dual role not only in combating nematodes but also in enriching soil health, further enhancing crop yield. Given these advantages, bionematicides are projected to witness a surge in demand. As we continue to grapple with unpredictable weather patterns and evolving pest resistance due to climate change, the importance of bionematicides is likely to grow even more, driving their usage globally. This global trend towards sustainable and effective pest management strategies is set to propel the bionematicides market forward.

Key Market Players

Bayer CropScience AG
Beijing Ecoman Biotech Co., Ltd.
Certis USA LLC
Dow AgroSciences LLC
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
Monsanto Company
Syngenta AG
Valent BioSciences Corporation
T. Stanes & Company Limited
Bio Huma Netics, Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Bionematicides Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Bionematicides Market, By Type:

Microbials
Biochemical

Bionematicides Market, By Form:

Liquid
Dry

Bionematicides Market, By Crop Type:

Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables
Others

Bionematicides Market, By Mode of Treatment:

Soil Treatment
Seed Treatment
Foliar Sprays
Others

Bionematicides Market, By Infestation:

Root Knot
Cyst Nematodes
Lesion Nematodes
Others

Bionematicides Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Bionematicides Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
3.6. Voice of Customer

4. Global Bionematicides Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Type (Microbials and Biochemical)
- 4.2.2. By Form (Liquid and Dry)
- 4.2.3. By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others)
- 4.2.4. By Mode of Treatment (Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment, Foliar Sprays, and Others)
- 4.2.5. By Infestation (Root Knot, Cyst Nematodes, Lesion Nematodes, and Others)
- 4.2.6. By Region
- 4.2.7. By Company (2024)
4.3. Market Map

5. North America Bionematicides Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type
- 5.2.2. By Form
- 5.2.3. By Crop Type
- 5.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
- 5.2.5. By Infestation
- 5.2.6. By Country
5.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 5.3.1. United States Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 5.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 5.3.1.2.2. By Form
    - 5.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 5.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 5.3.1.2.5. By Infestation
- 5.3.2. Canada Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 5.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 5.3.2.2.2. By Form
    - 5.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 5.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 5.3.2.2.5. By Infestation
- 5.3.3. Mexico Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 5.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 5.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 5.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 5.3.3.2.2. By Form
    - 5.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 5.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 5.3.3.2.5. By Infestation

6. Europe Bionematicides Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Form
- 6.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
- 6.2.5. By Infestation
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. Germany Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Form
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Infestation
- 6.3.2. United Kingdom Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Form
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Infestation
- 6.3.3. Italy Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecasty
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Form
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Infestation
- 6.3.4. France Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.4.2.2. By Form
    - 6.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 6.3.4.2.5. By Infestation
- 6.3.5. Spain Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.5.2.2. By Form
    - 6.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 6.3.5.2.5. By Infestation

7. Asia-Pacific Bionematicides Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Form
- 7.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
- 7.2.5. By Infestation
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Form
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Infestation
- 7.3.2. India Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Form
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Infestation
- 7.3.3. Japan Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Form
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Infestation
- 7.3.4. South Korea Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Form
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Infestation
- 7.3.5. Australia Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Form
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Infestation

8. South America Bionematicides Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Form
- 8.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
- 8.2.5. By Infestation
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. Brazil Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Form
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Infestation
- 8.3.2. Argentina Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Form
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Infestation
- 8.3.3. Colombia Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Form
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Infestation

9. Middle East and Africa Bionematicides Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Form
- 9.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
- 9.2.5. By Infestation
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. South Africa Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Form
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Infestation
- 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Form
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Infestation
- 9.3.3. UAE Bionematicides Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Form
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Treatment
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Infestation

10. Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

11.1. Recent Development
11.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
11.3. Product Launches

12. Global Bionematicides Market: SWOT Analysis

13. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Bayer CropScience AG
- 14.1.1. Business Overview
- 14.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 14.1.3. Products & Services
- 14.1.4. Financial (As Reported)
- 14.1.5. Recent Developments
- 14.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 14.1.7. SWOT Analysis
14.2. Beijing Ecoman Biotech Co., Ltd.
14.3. Certis USA LLC
14.4. Dow AgroSciences LLC
14.5. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
14.6. Monsanto Company
14.7. Syngenta AG
14.8. Valent BioSciences Corporation
14.9. T. Stanes & Company Limited
14.10. Bio Huma Netics, Inc.