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The global biostimulants market size is calculated at US$ 3.06 in 2024, grew to US$ 3.29 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach around US$ 6.26 billion by 2034. The market is expanding at a CAGR of 7.44% between 2025 and 2034. To enhance crop production, the use of plant biostimulants is becoming common in the agricultural marketplace. These biostimulants can be used for multiple purposes, which in turn influences plant growth.
| Metric | Details |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 3.06 Billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2034 | USD 6.26 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2034) | 7.44% |
| Leading Region | Europe |
| Market Segmentation | By Active Ingredient, By Crop Type, By Application and By Region |
| Top Key Players | BASF SE, Biolchim S.P.A., Isagro Group, Platform Specialty Products Corporation, Sapec Agro S.A., Valagro SpA, Biostadt India Limited |
To reduce the use of synthetic agrochemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, various innovations have been made to increase the sustainability of agricultural production systems. Thus, biostimulant was introduced as an environmentally friendly innovation that would enhance plant growth, crop productivity, nutrient use efficiency (NUE), flowering, and fruit set. They can also withstand a broad range of abiotic stressors. Biofertilizers are considered a subcategory of biostimulants that can increase nutrient use efficiency as well as open different routes of plants for nutrition acquisition. Similarly, microbial biostimulants include plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal fungi, and bacterial endosymbionts (such as Rhizobium). The use of these microorganisms can show dual functions where they work as a biostimulant and biocontrol agent. Thus, the use of biostimulants can boost the resilience and productivity of agriculture.
Biostimulants play a vital role in sustainable farming. However, due to environmental factors such as soil composition, local climate conditions, and temperature, their performance can fluctuate. Thus, this fluctuation causes a challenge in the optimization of biostimulants for reliable and consistent outcomes. Thus, the efficacy of biostimulants is being enhanced and understood by Artificial Intelligence (AI). A vast amount of data is generated by using advanced phenomics, metabolomics, genomics, and proteomics. By using these data sets, AI analyzes the molecular interactions that govern plant responses to biostimulants. Thus, the biostimulant performance in different environmental conditions can be predicted, and a real-time analysis can be conducted by using AI.
Rising Demand for Organic Food
The increasing awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides and fertilizers is increasing the demand for organic food supply. At the same time, the rising population has increased the demand for quality food. This, in turn, has increased farming practices by avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides and preferring the use of biostimulants. Thus, as the demand for organic food increases, the research for developing new biostimulants also increases. Similarly, soil fertility is also affected by various factors that also increase the demand for biostimulants. Thus, using biostimulants in daily farming practices can boost crop productivity and soil quality over time.
The graph shows the rates in USD millions of organic foods exported from India. There is a decline in the export rate, which indicates that other countries are also adapting to organic farming. This, in turn, increases the need as well as encourages the development of new biostimulants in the market.
Increased Production Rates
Biostimulants require specialized raw materials as they are derived from organic sources. These raw materials are often costly. Similarly, the manufacturing process consists of a complex process that requires advanced technologies. Furthermore, the testing of biostimulants also contributes to the higher costs. Moreover, to get approval for a newly developed biostimulant, it has to undergo safety studies, which can be expensive. All these factors together contribute to the increased production rates.
Increasing Innovations in Biostimulants
As the need for biostimulants increases, the research and development sectors focus on developing new biostimulants. Innovations by using microbial formulations to enhance crop productivity are being developed. Advanced technologies are also being used to increase the biostimulant's effectiveness. Similarly, by using plant extracts are used to introduce plant hormones or stress tolerances are being used. Personalized and nano-encapsulated formulations are also being developed as biostimulants. As well as the data collected by the sensors can also be used for making adjustments in the biostimulants depending on soil and crop need. Thus, by using advanced technologies and depending on soil and crops, new biostimulants are being developed.
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By active ingredient type, the acid-based segment dominated the market in 2024. The use of acid-based biostimulant enhanced the nutrient uptake as well as the soil quality. The humic acids present in it showed positive results against the abiotic stress. Due to all these reasons, the demand for it increased, which resulted in market growth.
By active ingredient type, the seaweed extracts segment is estimated to grow significantly at a notable CAGR during the forecast period. Seaweed extract promotes the growth and development of plants by introducing growth hormones. At the same time, it improves the soil quality, making it ideal for farming. Thus, this causes an increased demand for the use of seaweed extract in the market.
By crop type, the row crops & cereals segment dominated the biostimulants market in 2024. Row crops & cereals are produced on large scales. Thus, the use of biostimulants enhanced the quality of these crops. Furthermore, it also helped to withstand the stress or problems caused due to pests, water scarcity, or soil degradation, which in turn enhanced the market growth.
By crop type, the turf and ornamental segment is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period. The use of biostimulants is rising due to the increased eco-friendly and sustainable garden demands. By using the biostimulants more healthier and more vibrant plants are being grown, which is attracting the public to use the biostimulants. Thus, it is promoting market growth.
By application type, the foliar treatment segment dominated the global biostimulants market in 2024. Foliar treatment showed effective results as it allowed rapid absorption of nutrients, which led to faster growth of plants. It also reduced the nutrient loss, which helped to maintain the nutrient value of plants. Due to this advantage, it was used in various plants and crops to improve their growth.
By application type, the soil treatment segment is predicted to grow significantly during the forecast period. This is because the soil quality is being improved by using biostimulants. It not only maintains the nutrients in the soil but also reduces soil degradation. This provides fertilized soil for sustainable farming, which in turn results in market growth.
Europe dominated the biostimulants market in 2024. Europe has strong supportive regulations for the use of biostimulants. This ensured that the use of biostimulants was safe and effective. This caused an increased demand for the biostimulants. Furthermore, encouraged the research and development to carry out new innovations in biostimulants, which contributed to the market growth.
Germany produces one of the largest agricultural outputs, as it consists of various agricultural landscapes. It produces a variety of crops that require proper nutrients and many more healthy components. Thus, the demand for the use of biostimulants increased. This increased sustainable farming, which promoted market growth.
Due to the continuous use of fertilizer and pesticides, the quality of soil and plants gets hampered. Due to this, the demand for biostimulants is increasing. Thus, to enhance soil quality and crop production rates, farmers are now promoting the use of biostimulants. This, in turn, drives market growth.
Asia Pacific is estimated to host the fastest-growing biostimulants market during the forecast period. Due to the increasing population, the demand for food is increasing. At the same time, increasing awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides and fertilizers has led the population to demand that plants be free from them. Thus, the adoption of biostimulants is increasing. Eventually, all these factors enhance market growth.
China holds one of the largest agricultural productions of various plants. It is also adopting technological advancements to increase production rates. Thus, the use of biostimulants is also increased to increase the quality of crops or plants during production. It also maintains the fertility of the soil. Thus, these factors amplify the market growth.
Agriculture is considered to be the backbone of India. But the quality of soil and plants is being affected due to various problems. Thus, the adoption of biostimulants is rising. At the same time, to meet the increasing population demand and to reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides, the government is providing initiatives for sustainable farming, which results in market growth.
North America is expected to be significantly growing in the biostimulants market during the forecast period. Consumers in North America are increasing their demand for organic food. This is because of the increased awareness about the impact of chemicals on health and the environment. Thus, the demand for biostimulants is increasing as biostimulants play an important role in organic farming.
The U.S. is adopting various technological advancements to increase organic farming. Thus, the use of biostimulants has also increased. At the same time, the industries are also focused on developing new innovations in biostimulants for enhancing crop quality. These advancements are driving the market's growth.
To improve soil health and enhance organic farming, the use of biostimulants is rising in Canada. Similarly, to support chemical-free farming, the government is also providing initiatives. Furthermore, the research and development sectors are developing new biostimulants tailored to specific farming practices and needs. All these factors contribute to market growth.
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