Report Description Table of Contents The beneficial insect market was worth USD 878 million in 2023 and will be worth USD 2418 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period. The global Beneficial Insect market's key factor for growth is the increasing need for ecological agriculture to minimize pesticide usage and promote sustainable agriculture. Given that the global organic food market is projected to rise to $320 billion by 2025, biological control agents such as ladybugs, predatory mites, and parasitic wasps are vital for pest management. These insects naturally manage pests such as aphids and spider mites, helping to protect crops without harmful chemicals. For example, ecological pest control is today in large greenhouses in Europe, and beneficial insects have reduced pesticide use by 50%. New trends include improved technology in breeding and distributing biological control agents to enable proper pest control. The increased consumer awareness regarding readiness to pay for ecological and pesticide residue free produce has also forced the growers to go for these biological control agents that ensure higher yields and sustainable farming practices. A major opportunity in the Beneficial Insect market lies in the increasing shift toward organic and sustainable farming practices, particularly as global organic farmland is projected to expand by over 10% annually. This growing interest in chemical-free pest management is opening up avenues for using beneficial insects in larger-scale agriculture. For example, in the U.S., organic farming is expected to account for more than 6% of total farmland by 2030, creating demand for biological pest control solutions. Recent developments include innovations in insect breeding technologies, which allow for mass production and more targeted deployment of beneficial insects like parasitic wasps and predatory mites. These insects are now used in large-scale greenhouse operations and open-field farming, significantly reducing the need for synthetic pesticides. This trend presents a significant opportunity for expansion, as farmers worldwide seek eco-friendly alternatives to manage pests and increase crop yields while meeting consumer demands for residue-free produce. Market Segmentation By Type of Beneficial Insect: Predators (e.g., Ladybugs, Lacewings, Predatory Mites) Parasitoids (e.g., Parasitic Wasps, Tachinid Flies) Pollinators (e.g., Bees, Butterflies) Pathogens (e.g., Nematodes, Fungi) Others (e.g., Dung Beetles) By Application: Crop Protection Pollination Pest Control Soil Health By Crop Type: Fruits & Vegetables Cereals & Grains Oilseeds & Pulses Flowers & Ornamentals Others (e.g., Herbs, Spices) By Method of Distribution: Release in Greenhouses Release in Open Fields Soil Application Seed Treatment By Region North America US Mexico Canada Rest of North America Europe Switzerland Russia France Germany U.K Finland Turkey Netherlands Belgium Spain Italy Rest of Europe Asia Pacific India China South Korea Japan Singapore Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific LAMEA Brazil Argentina Uruguay Saudi Arabia Rest of LAMEA Europe emerged as the largest Market of Beneficial Insects due to its increasing demand for eco-friendly agriculture substances. The European Union's (EU) Green Deal has laid down targets with set goals of having 25% of agricultural lands organic by 2030, which has led to a significant increase in the requirement of biological pest control methods such as using beneficial insects. For instance, the Netherlands and Spain are among the most advanced in greenhouse farming; farmers here use beneficial insects such as parasitoid wasps and predatory mites by halves or even a fourth of the proportion of chemical pesticides. Newer trends include a rise in governmental support for biological pest management research and the launch of new laws on restricted pesticide use across the European Union. Europe is the largest consumption region of Beneficial Insect, with this growing focus on eco-friendly agriculture and the increasing consumer preference for organic products. Key Players Koppert Biological Systems Biobest Group NV Andermatt Biocontrol AG Bioline AgroSciences Ltd. ARBICO Organics BASF SE (Biological Solutions) Fargro Ltd. BioBee Biological Systems Applied Bionomics Ltd. Beneficial Insectary Inc. Rincon-Vitova Insectaries Inc Frequently Asked Question About This Report . Table of Contents 1. BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET – PRODUCTION VOLUME BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 1.1. North America 1.2. Europe 1.3. Asia Pacific 1.4. Latin America 1.5. Middle East & Africa 2. BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET – REVENUE ($MILLION), BY REGION, (2024 – 2030) 2.1. North America 2.2. Europe 2.3. Asia Pacific 2.4. Latin America 2.5. Middle East & Africa 3. MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS – BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET 3.1. Top 20 Players with Product Mix, Revenue, and Sales Volume 3.2. Market Share, 2023 3.3. Market By Type of Beneficial Insect and End Use Outlook Analysis 4. HISTORIC TRENDS IN BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET 5. EMERGING MARKET TRENDS 6. NORTH AMERICA BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 6.1. North America Beneficial Insect Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 6.2. North America Beneficial Insect Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 6.3. North America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Beneficial Insect 6.3.1. Predators (e.g., Ladybugs, Lacewings, Predatory Mites) 6.3.2. Parasitoids (e.g., Parasitic Wasps, Tachinid Flies) 6.3.3. Pollinators (e.g., Bees, Butterflies) 6.3.4. Pathogens (e.g., Nematodes, Fungi) 6.3.5. Others (e.g., Dung Beetles) 6.4. North America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 6.4.1. Crop Protection 6.4.2. Pollination 6.4.3. Pest Control 6.4.4. Soil Health 6.5. North America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Crop Type 6.5.1. Fruits & Vegetables 6.5.2. Cereals & Grains 6.5.3. Oilseeds & Pulses 6.5.4. Flowers & Ornamentals 6.5.5. Others (e.g., Herbs, Spices) 6.6. North America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Method of Distribution 6.6.1. Release in Greenhouses 6.6.2. Release in Open Fields 6.6.3. Soil Application 6.6.4. Seed Treatment 6.7. North America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 6.7.1. USA 6.7.2. Canada 6.7.3. Rest of North America 7. USA BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8. EUROPE BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 8.1. Europe Beneficial Insect Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 8.2. Europe Beneficial Insect Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 8.3. Europe Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Beneficial Insect 8.4. Europe Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 8.5. Europe Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Crop Type 8.6. Europe Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Method of Distribution 8.7. Europe Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 8.7.1. Germany 8.7.2. France 8.7.3. UK 8.7.4. Italy 8.7.5. Spain 8.7.6. Rest of Europe 9. APAC BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 9.1. APAC Beneficial Insect Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 9.2. APAC Beneficial Insect Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 9.3. APAC Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Beneficial Insect 9.4. APAC Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 9.5. APAC Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Crop Type 9.6. APAC Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Method of Distribution 9.7. APAC Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 9.7.1. China 9.7.2. Japan 9.7.3. South Korea 9.7.4. India 9.7.5. Australia 9.7.6. Rest of APAC 10. LATIN AMERICA BENEFICIAL INSECT MARKET ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT (COUNTRY-LEVEL ANALYSIS) 10.1. Latin America Beneficial Insect Historical Market ($MILLION), (2017 – 2023) 10.2. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market ($MILLION) and Forecasts (2024 – 2030) 10.3. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Type of Beneficial Insect 10.4. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Application 10.5. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Crop Type 10.6. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Method of Distribution 10.7. Latin America Beneficial Insect Market Type ($MILLION), and Forecasts (2024 – 2030), By Geography 10.7.1. Brazil 10.7.2. Argentina 10.7.3. Rest of Latin America 11. COMPANY PROFILES: 11.1. KOPPERT BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 11.1.1. Company Overview 11.1.2. Company Snapshot 11.1.3. Operating business segments 11.1.4. Product offered and Revenue 11.1.5. Production & Sales 11.2. Biobest Group NV 11.3. Andermatt Biocontrol AG 11.4. Bioline AgroSciences Ltd. 11.5. ARBICO Organics 11.6. BASF SE (Biological Solutions) 11.7. Fargro Ltd. 11.8. OTHER MARKET PLAYERS