Global Beneficial Insects Market Size Study & Forecast (Type—Predators, Parasitoids, Pathogens, Pollinators and Application—Crop Protection, Crop Production) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Beneficial Insects Market, valued at nearly USD 0.99 billion in 2024, is poised to advance at an impressive CAGR of 13.20% throughout 2025–2035. Beneficial insects—ranging from predatory beetles and parasitic wasps to pollinators and microbial pathogens—have steadily moved from niche biological control tools to mainstream agricultural assets. As growers strive to replace chemical-intensive regimes, beneficial insects have emerged as a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture, helping farmers bridge productivity with ecological stewardship. The market continues to evolve on the back of sustainable farming mandates, integrated pest management (IPM) adoption, and accelerating global food demand.

A rapid uptick in pest-resilient crop programs and heightened awareness of biodiversity preservation have pushed beneficial insects into the spotlight. Farmers facing pesticide resistance and residue regulations are now leaning toward natural biologicals that can quickly intervene in pest outbreaks while protecting long-term soil and crop health. According to leading agricultural boards, the global demand for biological crop protection inputs has climbed sharply between 2023 and 2024, reflecting a decisive shift toward eco-aligned cultivation systems. In addition, advances in insect mass-rearing technologies, climate-resilient breeding, and controlled-release delivery systems continue to open new opportunities. Despite these developments, fluctuating climate patterns and limited farmer awareness in developing economies pose challenges that may temper adoption in certain regions.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Type:
• Predators
• Parasitoids
• Pathogens
• Pollinators

By Application:
• Crop Protection
• Crop Production

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa**

Predators are expected to dominate the market landscape, driven by their broad applicability and capacity to rapidly suppress destructive pest populations. As global agricultural stakeholders attempt to phase down chemical insecticides, predators—such as lady beetles, lacewings, and predatory mites—have become indispensable assets in greenhouse crop cycles as well as open-field horticulture. Their ability to strike quickly and repeatedly without leaving harmful residues has catalyzed substantial adoption across both advanced and emerging economies. While predators command the largest market share today, other segments—particularly parasitoids and microbial pathogens—are accelerating, establishing a competitive yet complementary ecosystem of biological control solutions.

Pollinators, however, currently lead the market in revenue contribution, largely due to their critical economic importance in high-value crops. A sizeable share of global agricultural output depends directly on pollination, making commercial pollinator services a vital input for fruit, vegetable, and oilseed farmers. As challenges such as habitat loss and declining wild pollinator populations intensify, growers increasingly rely on managed pollination systems. This has elevated the segment’s revenue dominance even as predators maintain the widest operational coverage. The interplay between these segments reveals a nuanced market structure: predators dominate usage volume, while pollinators anchor the market’s economic value.

North America continues to dominate the Global Beneficial Insects Market, supported by a mature agricultural ecosystem, structured IPM mandates, high-tech greenhouse clusters, and sustained investment in biological pest control research. Europe follows closely, propelled by stringent regulations that discourage synthetic pesticides and incentivize biodiversity-driven cropping systems. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific stands out as the fastest-growing region, backed by surging food demand, extensive horticultural cultivation, and government initiatives promoting biocontrol adoption. Countries such as China and India are witnessing rapid transition toward sustainable agriculture, catalyzed by technological investments, rising farmer awareness, and the discovery of region-specific natural enemies. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also gradually unlocking growth potential as agricultural modernization programs gain traction.

Major market players included in this report are:
• Koppert Biological Systems
• Biobest Group
• BASF SE
• Syngenta AG
• Certis Biologicals
• Bioline Agrosciences
• Andermatt Group
• Valent BioSciences
• Arysta LifeScience
• InVivo Group
• Novozymes A/S
• OHP Inc.
• Hebei Shoulang Biological Technology
• BioBee Biological Systems Ltd.
• Ecofloratech

Global Beneficial Insects Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to determine the market size of various segments and countries in recent years and to project their values for the forthcoming decade. The report blends both qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the industry across participating regions. It further offers an extensive evaluation of key growth drivers and pressing challenges expected to shape the market’s trajectory. In addition, the report underscores emerging opportunities within micro-markets for stakeholders to capitalize on, along with a detailed assessment of the competitive landscape and product portfolios of leading companies. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are outlined above.

Key Takeaways:
• Market estimates & forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed assessment of the geographical landscape with country-level insights.
• Competitive landscape overview featuring major industry participants.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations for future market approach.
• Evaluation of the market’s competitive structure.
• Demand-side and supply-side market analysis.

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