The UK biostimulant market size is projected to reach US$ 193.27 million by 2031 from US$ 115.78 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.6% during 2023–2031. The increasing use of biostimulants as an alternative to conventional fertilizers is likely to remain a key UK biostimulant market trend.
UK Biostimulant Market Analysis
In the UK, biostimulants are used for soil conditioning in fertilizers as biostimulants enhance soil fertility and water-holding capacity. Biostimulants are sold in the country by online and offline distribution. The growth of online retail channels has made biostimulants readily available for cereals, grains, gardening, and landscaping applications. This is one of the most significant factors responsible for the country's biostimulant market growth. Farmers in the UK increasingly recognize the benefits of integrating biostimulants into their agricultural practices to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and mitigate climate change impacts. Government policies promoting sustainable agriculture, such as the Environmental Land Management Scheme, provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt biostimulants as soil amendments. The UK's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 has spurred investments in biostimulant production facilities and research into innovative biostimulant applications, further driving market expansion. Collaborations between academia, industry, and government agencies also foster innovation and knowledge exchange, positioning the UK as a hub for biostimulants research and development. The key market drivers include cost-effectiveness and easy availability. Further, biostimulants help maintain the soil's pH and acidity levels. The national government also encourages the application of biostimulants by spreading awareness and benefits among consumers. All these factors are likely to support the growth of the biostimulant market in the UK.
UK Biostimulant Market Overview
Consumers across the UK are increasingly interested in organic products, such as organic fruits, vegetables, and other organic food products. The demand for organic food is primarily due to the increase in the health-conscious population and a surge in awareness about the health risks of chemical fertilizers and plant growth promoters. Biostimulants have zero side effects on plants and human health. The changing preference of people for healthier food products is increasing the demand for organic products. This is encouraging farmers across the country to produce crops using organic methods. Additionally, the use of organic and bio-based compounds in agriculture and forestry offers a significant opportunity for farmers to improve root and shoot growth, growth potential, and stress resistance.
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UK Biostimulant Market: Strategic Insights
UK Biostimulant Market
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Market Size 2023
US$ 115.78 Million
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Market Size 2031
US$ 193.27 Million
Market Dynamics
GROWTH DRIVERS
- Rise in Demand for Organic Food in UK
- Growth of Organic Farming Practices
FUTURE TRENDS
- Increasing Use of Biostimulants as an Alternative to Conventional Fertilizers
OPPORTUNITIES
- Product Innovations
Regional Overview
- UK
Market Segmentation
Product Type
- Humic Substances
- Amino Acids
- Microbial Stimulants
- Seaweed Extracts
- Fulvic Acid
Mode of Application
- Foliar Spray
- Seed Treatment
- Soil Application
Form
- Dry
- Liquid
Crop Type
- Cereals and Grains
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Turf and Landscapes
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UK Biostimulant Market: Strategic Insights
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Market Size 2023
US$ 115.78 Million -
Market Size 2031
US$ 193.27 Million

Market Dynamics
- Rise in Demand for Organic Food in UK
- Growth of Organic Farming Practices
- Increasing Use of Biostimulants as an Alternative to Conventional Fertilizers
- Product Innovations
Regional Overview

- UK
Market Segmentation

- Humic Substances
- Amino Acids
- Microbial Stimulants
- Seaweed Extracts
- Fulvic Acid

- Foliar Spray
- Seed Treatment
- Soil Application

- Dry
- Liquid

- Cereals and Grains
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Turf and Landscapes
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UK Biostimulant Market Drivers and Opportunities
Increasing Focus on Product Innovation
In the last few decades, product innovations have been proposed to enhance the sustainability of agricultural production systems by significantly reducing synthetic agrochemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers. Eco-friendly products such as natural plant biostimulants (PBs) have the capability to enhance flowering, plant growth, fruit set, crop productivity, and nutrient use efficiency; they can also improve tolerance against a wide range of abiotic stressors. Due to product development in the biostimulants and plant-growth promotor categories, sustainable farming has become a convenient option in the UK. The use of biostimulants as a stimulator for plant growth is gaining momentum in agriculture. Apart from vegetables, fruit crops, and other high-value crops such as ornamental and plantation crops, biostimulants now play a crucial role in the intake of nutrients by traditional food crops such as corn, wheat, and nasturtium by acting as an additional fertilizer in conjunction with fertilizers. Thus, key players such as UPL and Bionema Group Ltd are developing many innovative products.
Growth in Organic Farming Practices
Organic fertilizers improve soil quality by providing necessary macro and micronutrients. Bio-organic matters, biostimulants, or biofertilizers improve nutrient intake, promote growth, and increase plant tolerance to environmental stresses. Organic fertilizers contain many minerals, animal sources, sewage sludge, and plants. Biostimulants are associated with organic farming, which is witnessing healthy progress in conventional agriculture. These are increasingly being observed as a response to the consumer demand for easy agricultural practices. In response to the rising need to meet food adequacy and the growing importance of certain farming practices, the organic food industry is experiencing tremendous growth in the UK.
UK Biostimulant Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the UK biostimulant market analysis are product type, mode of application, form, and crop type.
- Based on product type, the market is segmented into humic substances, amino acids, microbial stimulants, seaweed extracts, fulvic acid, and others. The seaweed extracts segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
- In terms of mode of application, the market is segmented into foliar spray, seed treatment, and soil application. The foliar spray segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
- Based on form, the market is divided into dry and liquid. The liquid segment held a larger share of the market in 2023.
- Based on crop type, the UK biostimulant market is segmented into cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, turf and landscapes, and others. The cereals and grains segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
UK Biostimulant Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the UK biostimulant market report focuses on the market scenario in terms of historical market revenues and forecasts.
Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms applied to plants, soils, and seeds for enhancing crop yield, quality traits, plant tolerance to a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses, and nutrient use efficiency. The growing preference for organic food has stimulated its production in the UK. According to data published by the UK government, three major crop types are grown organically: cereals, other arable crops, and vegetables (including potatoes). In England, the area of organically grown cereal crops increased by 1.2% to 43,000 hectares in 2023. Other arable crops increased by 7.1% to 9,300 hectares. Thus, the strong emphasis of the government and other stakeholders on the organic and sustainable mode of farming has increased the acceptance of biostimulants, further driving the UK biostimulant market growth.
UK Biostimulant Market Report Scope
Report Attribute
Details
Market size in 2023
US$ 115.78 Million
Market Size by 2031
US$ 193.27 Million
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031)
6.6%
Historical Data
2021-2022
Forecast period
2024-2031
Segments Covered
By Product Type - Humic Substances
- Amino Acids
- Microbial Stimulants
- Seaweed Extracts
- Fulvic Acid
By Mode of Application - Foliar Spray
- Seed Treatment
- Soil Application
By Form - Dry
- Liquid
By Crop Type - Cereals and Grains
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Turf and Landscapes
Regions and Countries Covered
UK- UK
Market leaders and key company profiles
EcoStim Bioelements Ltd Bionema Russell IPM Sipcam UK IntraCrop Syngenta AG UPL Ltd BIOSTIMULANTS LTD Nichino Europe Co. Limited
Report Attribute | Details |
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Market size in 2023 | US$ 115.78 Million |
Market Size by 2031 | US$ 193.27 Million |
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 6.6% |
Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
Segments Covered |
By Product Type
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Regions and Countries Covered | UK
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Market leaders and key company profiles |
UK Biostimulant Market News and Recent Developments
The UK biostimulant market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the UK biostimulant market are listed below:
- Nichino Europe Co., Ltd (Nichino) announced the acquisition of Interagro (UK) Limited (Interagro). Nichino purchased the entire share capital of Interagro (UK) Limited. The acquisition is intended to grow Nichino's and Interagro's portfolio of products for their customers now and in the future. (Source: Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd., Press Release, April 2023)
UK Biostimulant Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The "UK Biostimulant Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- UK biostimulant market size and forecast at country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- UK biostimulant market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed Porter's Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- UK biostimulant market analysis covering key market trends, country framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the UK biostimulant market
- Detailed company profiles
Frequently Asked Questions
Which product type segment dominated the UK biostimulant market in 2023?
The seaweed extracts segment dominated the market in 2023.
What are the future trends of the UK biostimulant market?
The increasing usage of biostimulants as an alternative to chemical fertilizers acts as a future trend for the market.
What are the driving factors impacting the UK biostimulant market?
The rise in demand for organic food products and the growth of organic farming practices are among a few factors driving the market growth.
What is the expected CAGR of the UK biostimulant market?
The market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.6% during 2023–2031.
Which are the leading players operating in the UK biostimulant market?
EcoStim, Bioelements Ltd, Bionema, Russell IPM, Sipcam UK, IntraCrop, Syngenta AG, UPL Ltd, BIOSTIMULANTS LTD, Nichino Europe Co. Limited, and Central Pharma are a few of the key players operating in the UK biostimulant market.
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The List of Companies - UK Biostimulant Market
- EcoStim
- Bioelements Ltd
- Bionema
- Russell IPM
- Sipcam UK
- IntraCrop
- Syngenta AG
- UPL Ltd
- BIOSTIMULANTS LTD
- Nichino Europe Co. Limited
- Central Pharma


