The bionematicides market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The bionematicides market has expanded rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.47 billion in 2024 to $0.54 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 14.8%.
Growth drivers include greater awareness of the environmental impact of chemical pesticides, advancements in microbial technology, regulatory pressures on chemical nematicides, and the increasing consumer demand for organic produce.
The bionematicides market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The bionematicides market is expected to see rapid expansion, reaching $0.93 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 14.4%.
This growth is attributed to the increasing adoption of sustainable farming practices, the expansion of commercial agriculture in emerging markets, increased collaboration between biotech companies and agricultural institutions, the integration of biocontrol agents into crop protection strategies, and a stronger focus on soil health and microbiome management. Major trends include a surge in demand for environmentally sustainable solutions, significant innovation in bio-based formulations, the integration of biotechnology, a rise in preventive nematode management strategies, and a shift toward more sustainable agricultural practices.
The rising adoption of greenhouse farming is projected to drive the bionematicides market. Greenhouse farming, which protects crops in controlled environments, is growing because it increases yields and allows year-round production. Bionematicides offer an eco-friendly alternative to chemical nematicides, providing sustainable solutions for managing plant-parasitic nematodes. In October 2023, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reported that the number of commercial greenhouse vegetable operations rose by 5% in 2022, and production increased by 7%. As greenhouse farming expands, it is expected to drive the bionematicides market forward.
The bionematicides market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Microbials, Biochemical
2) By Form: Dry Bionematicides, Liquid Bionematicides
3) By Crop: Cotton, Corn, Soybean, Fruits And Vegetables, Other Crops
4) By Application: Foliar Spray, Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment, Others Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Microbials: Bacteria-Based, Fungi-Based, Actinomycetes-Based, Virus-Based, Protozoa-Based
2) By Biochemical: Natural Plant Extracts, Organic Acids, Biochemical Enzymes, Phytoalexins, Other Biochemical Compounds
Leading companies in the bionematicides market are creating innovative products like plant-parasitic nematicides to meet customer needs with advanced features. In September 2023, Corteva Inc., a US-based agricultural chemical company, introduced Reklemel Active, a nematicide designed to protect food and row crops from plant-parasitic nematodes without harming beneficial soil organisms. This product is one of the first active ingredients registered under the EPA’s updated policy, which integrates Endangered Species Act assessments into pesticide registration.
Major companies operating in the bionematicides market are:
• BASF SE
• Bayer AG
• Syngenta AG
• Corteva Agriscience
• UPL Limited
• FMC Corporation
• Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
• Novozymes A/S
• Nufarm Limited
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Brandt
• Isagro S.p.A.
• Koppert Biological Systems
• T. Stanes and Company Limited
• Certis USA LLC
• Valent BioSciences Corporation
• Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
• The Real IPM Company
• Andermatt Biocontrol AG
• Bioworks Inc.
• Bio Huma Netics Inc.
• Horizon Agrotech
North America was the largest region in the bionematicides market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bionematicides market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.