Biocontrol market seen reaching $17.27 billion by 2030

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. - The report forecasts the market will reach $17.27 billion by 2030. - The report says 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. - The report says 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. - Direct Line Group reported in April 2024 that residential pest-related call-outs rose in 2023, including a 23% increase in bedbug-related visits from 11,819 in 2022 to 14,587 in 2023. - Direct Line Group also reported cockroach call-outs rose 3% from 8,455 to 8,706 over the same period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel forecasting dashboards, market hotspot infographics, and updated graphics and tables. - The company also promoted related reports on biostimulants, medical biomimetics and bio plasticizers. - The company included contact details, email and social media links in the release, including a sample report and the full report.

Between the lines: - 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.

What’s next: - 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 is positioning its 2026 market products as a source of updated forecasting and visual analytics.