Europe Biostimulants Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Active Ingredients (Acidic Biostimulants, Extract Biostimulants), By Crop Type (Vegetables, Turfs, Ornamentals, Row Crops), By Application (Foliar, Soil, Seed), And By Country - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The European Biostimulants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.00% from US$1,589.488 million in 2025 to US$2,335.970 million in 2030.

Agricultural biostimulants are mixtures of various chemicals, substances, and microorganisms used in soils or plants to increase crop quality, vigor, productivity, and sensitivity to abiotic stress. The biostimulant demand in Europe is rising due to farmers' increasing readiness to employ sustainable farming practices rather than rely on chemical inputs in agriculture. This trend is further supported by increased consumer awareness of the impact of conventional farming on the environment and the advantages of organic produce. Therefore, biostimulants are being recognized not only for their effectiveness in enhancing crop performance but also for their role in promoting ecological sustainability, making them an integral component of modern agricultural practices.

Further, in May 2023, Yara International announced that it would construct a new worldwide manufacturing facility for biostimulants and specialist crop nutrition products in Yorkshire, UK, which would further propel the sales of the company’s plant biostimulants under its “YaraVita” brand. Additionally, in July 2023, a new line of biostimulant chemicals was introduced in the UK for use in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, turf, and amenities, according to Bionema Group Ltd., a leading developer and manufacturer of biocontrol technology.

A major driver of the European biostimulants market is the increase in the region's agricultural output and consumption of agricultural products. The EU's food consumption increased significantly, with about a 3.9% increase in the consumption of wheat and barley. The increase in regional food exports also pushes the demand for increased agricultural production. According to the EU Agriculture and Rural Development, the EU's food exports reached about US$ 242 billion in 2023, increasing about 22% or about US$ 75 billion from 2022.

Europe’s biostimulants market is estimated to grow at a moderate rate. Researchers, businesses, and farmers are becoming increasingly intrigued by the idea of combining organically produced products with other eco-friendly materials that ensure increased plant quality and production. Hence, the demand for biostimulants in agricultural practices will also gain significant traction over the years.

 What are the drivers of the Europe Biostimulants Market?

• Rise in organic farming practices is projected to propel the Europe biostimulants market expansion. 

Biostimulants are utilized to increase flowering, plant growth, fruit development, crop production, and nutrient usage efficiency (NUE), as well as their ability to increase resistance to various abiotic stresses. This makes it a promising and environmentally beneficial innovation. To find new bioactive substances and advantageous microorganisms and to better understand how biostimulants might improve crop performance and quality for organic farming under a variety of growing situations, an increasing amount of research has been conducted by biostimulant companies and their partners.

The organic farming method witnessed a major increase in the United Kingdom. The nation's Department of Environment & Rural Affairs stated that the nation's agricultural farming industry witnessed a major change towards the organic farming process. In the nation, in 2021, about 285.4 thousand hectares of farming land was used for fully organic farming, which increased to about 292.7 thousand hectares in 2022. The department also stated that in 2022, the nation had about 16,912 thousand hectares of agricultural land, of which about 40.3 thousand hectares were in conversion, and about 468.3 thousand hectares of land were completely organic.

The rising level of awareness among consumers towards green agriculture techniques has driven up the usage of biostimulants in organic farming across Europe. More and more consumers are beginning to demand green agricultural methods, forcing the farmers to shift to the organic systems. This trend is expected to continue due to stronger environmental restrictions and an increasing emphasis on decreasing chemical pesticide use. Moreover, better formulations of biostimulants in liquid-based and microencapsulated products allow for easier and more efficient application. These innovative products help improve soil health and increase the availability of nutrients to crops, thus promoting healthy crop yields and making organic farming strategies complete. Through these collaborative efforts between government agencies, research organizations, and private enterprises, biostimulants are seen to be taking a promising position in terms of adopting growth in agricultural sectors at sustainable levels.

• Growing need for sustainable agriculture is anticipated to fuel the Europe biostimulants market expansion. 

Consumers, producers, and even governments are increasingly aware of their need for food production and consumption practices to be made more ecologically friendly and thus increase the demand for sustainable agriculture. This demand is boosted by several interconnected forces, including more conscious customers, government support, technological inputs, and the more crucial urge to fight climate change.

One of the most important factors driving sustainable agriculture is increased consumer awareness of the environmental effects of old farming methods. Modern customers are becoming more aware of land degradation, water shortages, and the carbon footprint associated with food production. The realization has resulted in a desire for organically produced products, locally consumed items, and products manufactured in environmentally favorable conditions. Sustainable agriculture has recently become more popular among consumers. This is driven by some interacting reasons among them increased consumer awareness, legal support, technical improvement, and most importantly the critical need to control climate change.

Sustainable agriculture finds its primary motivation in consumer awareness, as conventional farming promotes an increase in their awareness of the environment. Consumers today are far more cognizant than they have ever been about issues related to land degradation, water scarcity, and carbon food footprint. This is thus propelling a greater demand for organic products, local consumption, and sustainable food consumption.

What are the key geographical trends shaping the Europe Biostimulants Market?

Based on the country, the Europe Biostimulants market is segmented into the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and others. The UK biostimulants market is primarily driven by the high prevalence of new products. Additionally, in August 2023, Bionema Group Ltd., a leading UK-based biocontrol technology developer and manufacturer with ten years of research and development, launched a new line of seven biostimulants. These include humic and fulvic substances, seaweed extracts, and other natural ingredients that cover all stages of plant growth with foliar and root application in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and turf and amenities. Hence, the increasing launch of new products is expected to propel the biostimulants market in the projected period. 

Moreover, the biostimulant demand in the UK is fueled by the increased need for agricultural output, a rise in the desire for sustainable agriculture, and strict regulations. The UK takes the initiative in promoting Europe's top priorities for innovation & and smart growth for a bio-based economy. For instance, in August 2023, new funding was made available by the UK government for horticulture and agriculture. More than £14 million will be made available by the UK government to support two brand-new research and feasibility contests. The financing is a component of a £600 million investment over the next three years aimed at increasing efficiency and innovation in the farming industry.

Further, fluctuating fertilizer prices and increased use of biostimulants to increase productivity have also increased the farming income. For instance, as per the 2022 report of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Gov. UK, the average Farm Business Income (FBI) for all UK farm types in 2021/22 was £72,000, up from £46,500 in 2020/21. FBI varies widely, with 41% of UK farms having an FBI of over £50,000 and 10% of farms failing to make a positive FBI in 2021/22.

Owing to these factors, the ongoing trend of adopting biostimulants is going to continue. As awareness grows among consumers and also from the regulatory bodies side about environmental issues, it would be one of the decisive factors shaping the future of agriculture in the UK and throughout Europe. This landscape has an evolving opportunity for market players to innovate new products meeting consumer needs and regulatory standards that are contributing positively to the sustainability of agriculture.

Recent developments in the European Biostimulants Market:

• October 2024- BASF Agriculture Solutions entered into a strategic agreement with Acadian Plant Health to create novel climate-resilient agriculture solutions. This agreement improves crop productivity and quality by incorporating Acadian's innovative biostimulant technology into BASF's existing portfolio. According to Nelson Gibson, President of Acadian Plant Health, their combined experience will result in sustainable farming solutions that increase productivity and resilience to climate change. Marko Grozdanovic, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at BASF, stated that "farmers today face the responsibility to become more sustainable economically and environmentally. This partnership's work will transform the agricultural food chain and assist farmers in responding to climate change problems in the most sustainable way possible while protecting the environment." In exchange, this will stimulate economic
• September 2024- Rovensa Next announced that its innovative biostimulant, Phylgreen, had achieved the CE mark under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR). This endorsement allows Phylgreen to be marketed across all 27 EU countries, enhancing the product's accessibility to farmers looking to address drought stress. Derived from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed, Phylgreen is a product that aims to improve abiotic stress tolerance in crops. It offers significant benefits like increased yield and resilience against environmental challenges. Internal trials have shown promising results, which indicate that Phylgreen can also enhance plant resistance to other stress factors like heat and cold. This achievement places Rovensa Next at the fore of commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation in the biosolution, positioning Phylgreen as a vital tool for farmers looking to adapt to climate conditions and promote environmental health.

Europe Biostimulants Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Europe Biostimulants Market Size in 2025	US$1,589.488 million
Europe Biostimulants Market Size in 2030	US$2,335.970 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 8.00%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Active Ingredients Crop Type Application Country
Geographical Segmentation	United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Others
List of Major Companies in Europe Biostimulants Market	Hello Nature BASF S.E. Koppert B.V. Isagro S.p.A  (Gowan LLC) Angibaud
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The European biostimulants market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Active Ingredients 
  • Acidic Biostimulants
  • Extract Biostimulants
• By Crop Type
  • Vegetables
  • Turfs
  • Ornamentals
  • Row Crops
• By Application
  • Foliar
  • Soil
  • Seed
• By Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. EUROPE BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET BY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS  

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Acidic Biostimulants

5.3. Extract Biostimulants

6. EUROPE BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET BY CROP TYPE

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Vegetables

6.3. Turfs

6.4. Ornamentals

6.5. Row Crops

7. EUROPE BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Foliar

7.3. Soil

7.4. Seed

8. EUROPE BIOSTIMULANTS MARKET BY COUNTRY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. United Kingdom

8.3. Germany

8.4. France

8.5. Spain

8.6. Italy

8.7. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Hello Nature

10.2. BASF S.E.

10.3. Koppert B.V.

10.4. Isagro S.p.A  (Gowan LLC)

10.5. Valagro S.p.A (Syngenta Biologicals)

10.6. Novozymes A/S (Novo Holding A/S)

10.7. Angibaud

Hello Nature

BASF S.E.

Koppert B.V.

Isagro S.p.A  (Gowan LLC)

Valagro S.p.A (Syngenta Biologicals)

Novozymes A/S (Novo Holding A/S)

Angibaud