Biostimulants: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 266 pages | ID: B2D4B17D979EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Biostimulants in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Acid Based (Humic, Amino, & Fulvic), Extract Based, and Others. The Global market is further analzed by the following Crop Types: Ornamental & Turf, Row Crops, and Others.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 131 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Agrinos AS
• Arysta LifeScience Corporation
• Atlántica Agrícola S.A
• BioAtlantis Ltd.
• Biolchim S.p.A.
• Biostadt India Limited

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Acid Based Biostimulants
Humic Acid
Amino Acid
Fulvic Acid
Extract Based Biostimulants
Others

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Biostimulants – 'Organic' Future of the Global Agri Industry
Nascent and Emerging, Biostimulants Market Set to See Further Growth
Multitude of Factors Drive Growth
Select Key Drivers in a Gist
The Road Ahead
Factors Determining Future of Biostimulants
Market Outlook
Analysis by Geographic Region
Analysis by Active Ingredient
Analysis by Crop

3. MARKET DRIVERS AND ISSUES

Ensuring Food Security for Expanding World Population – A Way Forward

Table 1. Global Population Estimates (2000-2050) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Food Demand – A Major Market Driver
Growing Applications to Expand Market Value
Rising Need for Sustainable Agriculture Shifts Focus towards Promising Alternatives
Increasing Interest in Organic Food to Aid Market Growth

Table 2. World Organic Food & Drinks Market (2017) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Beneficial Effects Attract Farmers’ Interest
Negative Experiences Make Growers Cautious towards Adoption
Changing Farmer Perception May Bring About the Change
Grower Education and Returns on Investments Critical for Adoption
Growth Hindered by Lack of Thorough Research
Technical Challenges Pose Obstacles

4. KEY TRENDS

Diversity in Nature and Functions Typifies Biostimulants
Formulation Diversity Helps Create Options for Growers
PGPR Biostimulants – The Effective Tool to Stimulate Plant Growth
Research Efforts Provide More Clarity on Benefits and Product Improvements
List of Select Commercialized PGPR Products by Bacterial Species and Targeted Crops
Seaweed Extracts Set to Grow in Hydroponics
Tough Business Environment Challenges Industry Growth
Call for Standardization
A Peek into Definitions of Biostimulants in Different Countries

US

Canada

EU

Germany
Austria
Czech Republic
Poland
Patent Protection – A Key Aspect to Future Growth in the Sector
Consortiums Try to Build Strong Regulatory Framework

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Biostimulants – Definition
Biostimulant – Mode of Action
Advantages offered by Biostimulants
Measuring Benefits of Biostimulants
Types of Biostimulants
Biostimulant Types and their Effects on Plants
Humic Substances
Humic Acids
Fulvic Acids

Table 3. Humic and Fulvic Acid Levels in Various Organic Materials

Table 4. Percentage Composition of Essential Elements in Humic Acid and Fulvic Acid (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Solubility of Humin, Humic Acid and Fulvic Acid in Water, Alkali and Acid
Humic Acid Vs Fulvic Acid
Complex Organic Materials
Inorganic Compounds
Seaweed Extracts
Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) / Plant Growth Hormones
Auxins
Gibberellins
Cytokinins
Derivatives of Chitosan and Chitin
Anti-Transpirants
Free Amino Acids
Biostimulant Application Modes
Biostimulants Usage Segmentation by Crop
Biostimulants in the Turf Industry

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

A Nascent but Crowded Market
Growing Prospects Compel Manufacturers to Globalize
Startups Venture into Biostimulants Marketplace
6.1 Focus on Select Players
Agrinos AS (Norway)
Arysta LifeScience Corporation (Japan)
Laboratoires Goëmar S. A. S. (France)
Atlántica Agrícola S. A. (Spain)
BioAtlantis Ltd. (Ireland)
Biolchim S. p. A. (Italy)
Biostadt India Limited (India)
Ilsa S. p. A (Italy)
Isagro SpA (Italy)
ITALPOLLINA S. p. A (Italy)
Koppert B. V. (The Netherlands)
Lallemand, Inc. (Canada)
Leili Group (China)
Micromix Plant Health Limited (UK)
Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
Omex Agrifluids Ltd. (UK)
Syngenta AG (Switzerland)
Trade Corporation International S. A. (Spain)
Valagro Group (Italy)
6.2 Product Introductions/Innovations
Sherriff Amenity Launches E2 Pro Elicitor Biostimulant with Harpin aβ
Valagro Launches Opifol and YieldOn in India
Rotam do Brasil Introduces Yoduo Biostimulant in Brazil
AminoA Biostimulants Introduces AminoA FLO
Valagro Launches YieldOn in France
Bioiberica Introduces Terra-Sorb Organic Biostimulant
Trade Corporation Launches New 100% Vegetal Amino Acid-based Biostimulants
Valagro Introduces RETROSAL in Brazil
Jardine Distribution Introduces Tytanit Biostimulant in the Philippines
Valagro Launches YieldON in Turkey
APH Introduces Acadian BioSwitch Technology in India
Arysta Introduces BM Start in the UK
Valagro Launches YieldON in Brazil
Bioiberica Introduces New Biostimulant, Equilibrium
6.3 Recent Industry Activity
Sri Biotech Laboratories Changes Name to Valagro BioSciences Ltd.
DE SANGOSSE Acquires Biologicas Canarias and Biotecnologia del Mediterraneo
Platform Specialty Products to Divest Arysta LifeScience
Sipcam Oxon Acquires Sofbey SA
Bayer Acquires Monsanto
Valagro Commences Production Operations in Orangeburg County
Valagro Opens Joint Biostimulant Laboratory with ALSIA
Nutrien to Acquire Agrichem
Plant Impact Signs Commercial Agreement with Albaugh Brazil
TIERRA AGROTECH and IDEN BIOTECHNOLOGY Establish TIDAS AGROTECH PRIVATE LIMITED
Ajinomoto Acquires Majority Stake in Agro2Agri
Valagro and Syngenta Sign Supply Agreement
DuPont Pioneer Enters into Collaboration Agreement with Evogene
Italpollina Obtains Biostimulants Certification from ECOCERT
Arysta LifeScience Takes Over Verios Agro and Veriprod
Valagro Opens New Plant in Brazil
Marrone Bio Announces Commercial Launch of Biostimulants

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Analysis by Geographic Region

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World Historic Review for Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analysis by Active Ingredient

Table 8. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Historic Review for Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World 14-Year Perspective for Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acid Based Biostimulants by Type - Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulant Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World Historic Review for Acid Based Biostimulants by Type - Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulant Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World 14-Year Perspective for Acid Based Biostimulants by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulant Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Humic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Historic Review for Humic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World 14-Year Perspective for Humic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Amino Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World Historic Review for Amino Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. World 14-Year Perspective for Amino Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World Historic Review for Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World 14-Year Perspective for Fulvic Acid Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Extract Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Historic Review for Extract Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 14-Year Perspective for Extract Based Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Historic Review for Other Biostimulants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World 14-Year Perspective for Other Biostimulants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analysis by Crop Type

Table 29. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Crop Type - Ornamental & Turf, Row Crops and Other Crop Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. World Historic Review for Biostimulants by Crop Type - Ornamental & Turf, Row Crops and Other Crop Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. World 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Crop Type - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Ornamental & Turf, Row Crops and Other Crop Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

8.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
Site Specific Biostimulant Programs
Biostimulants still Shrouded in Legal Uncertainty
B. Market Analytics

Table 32. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. US Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. US 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.2 Canada
Market Analysis

Table 35. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. Canadian Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.3 Japan
Market Analysis

Table 38. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Japanese Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Use of Biostimulants by Crop in Europe
European Nations’ Pledge to Reduce Conventional Pesticides to Favor Adoption
Current Status of European Regulations on Biostimulants
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Spain
The United Kingdom
The Need for a Common Law
Increase in R&D Investment
Biostimulants Gain Recognition
B. Market Analytics

Table 41. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. European Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. European 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Focus on Select Regional Markets
China
China: Large Population Offers Significant Opportunities
Fragmented Chinese Organic Fertilizer Market
India
Market Overview

Table 44. Indian Biostimulants Market by Segment (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Acid Based Biostimulants, Seaweed Extracts and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Biostadt – Advancing Biostimulants in India
B. Market Analytics

Table 45. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.6 Latin America
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Market Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 48. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Latin American Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.7 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Rudimentary Agricultural Practices in Africa – An Opportunity and an Impediment
B. Market Analytics

Table 51. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Rest of World Historic Review for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Biostimulants by Active Ingredient - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Acid Based (Humic, Amino and Fulvic Acid), Extract Based and Other Biostimulants Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 131 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 143)
The United States (27)
Canada (7)
Japan (1)
Europe (76)
  France (5)
  Germany (7)
  The United Kingdom (9)
  Italy (14)
  Spain (18)
  Rest of Europe (23)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (25)
Middle East (1)
Latin America (2)
Africa (4)