Methodology
This study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the biopesticides market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources—directories and databases such as Bloomberg Businessweek and Factiva—to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the biopesticides market.
In the secondary research process, various sources such as annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, articles from recognized authors, gold & silver standard websites, directories, and databases were referred to to identify and collect information.
Secondary research was mainly used to obtain key information about the industry’s supply chain, the total pool of key players, and market classification and segmentation as per the industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information regarding the biopesticides market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both the demand and supply sides across major countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World (RoW). Primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief X Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), Directors from business development, marketing, research, and development teams, and key opinion leaders. Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data on the revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding the various trends related to biopesticides’ core material, shell material, method, technology, and application. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as research institutions and universities, and third-party vendors, were interviewed to understand the buyers’ perspective on the service, their current usage, and the outlook of their business, which will affect the overall market.
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COMPANY NAME |
DESIGNATION |
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Corteva Agriscience (US) |
R&D Expert |
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BASF SE (Germany) |
Sales Manager |
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Bayer CropSciences (Germany) |
Manager |
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Syngenta Group (Switzerland) |
Sales Manager |
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FMC Corporation (US) |
Marketing Manager |
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Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the biopesticides market. These approaches were also used extensively to determine the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details:
- The key players in the industry and the overall markets were identified through extensive secondary research.
- All shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
- The research included the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of top market players, along with extensive interviews for opinions from leaders, such as CEOs, directors, and marketing executives.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. Data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to estimate the overall biopesticides market and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size was validated using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Biopesticides have pesticide properties originating from natural living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, and animals. Biopesticides are gaining prominence due to their safer and eco-friendly nature.
The Environmental Protection Agency has defined biopesticides as follows:
“Biopesticides include naturally occurring substances that control pests (biochemical pesticides), microorganisms that control pests (microbial pesticides), and pesticidal substances produced by plants containing added genetic material (plant-incorporated protectants) or PIPs. “
Key Stakeholders
- Agriculture pesticide manufacturers & suppliers
- Associations and industry bodies
- Biopesticide manufacturers & suppliers
- Biopesticide traders, retailers, and distributors
- Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions
- Venture capitalists and investors
- Government, regulatory bodies, and research organizations
- Technology providers to biopesticide & microbial companies
- Public hygiene organizations, government regulatory institutions, and food safety agencies
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Associations and industry bodies:
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- British Pest Control Association (BPCA)
- National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
- National Pest Technicians Association
- Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA)
- International associations and industry bodies such as the Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA)
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Report Objectives
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
- To determine and project the size of the biopesticides market with respect to type, crop type, mode of application, source, formulation, and region.
- To identify the attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest-growing segments
- To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
- To provide the regulatory framework and market entry process related to the market
- To analyze the micro markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the total market
Available customizations:
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to company-specific scientific needs.
The following customization options are available for the report:
Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe biopesticides market into key countries.
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific biopesticides market into key countries.
- Further breakdown of the Rest of South America biopesticides market into key countries.
- Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to five)



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Jun, 2020
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