Report Code : CVMI290520251 | Published Date : May 29, 2025
1. Market Overview
Amino acid-based biostimulants, derived from hydrolyzed plant and animal proteins or synthetic sources, are revolutionizing crop nutrition by enhancing nutrient use efficiency (NUE), stress tolerance, and yield quality. These products contain L-amino acids (e.g., glycine, proline, glutamic acid) that serve as signaling molecules, chelators, and osmoregulators. The market is driven by a shift toward low-residue farming, climate volatility, and precision agriculture.
Key Trends:
- Plant vs. Animal Sources: Plant-derived amino acids (soy, alfalfa) dominate (60% share), but animal-based (collagen, feather meal) gain traction for cost efficiency.
- Combination Products: Blends with seaweed extracts/humic acids show synergistic effects (e.g., 30% higher NUE in trials).
- Regenerative Agriculture: Amino acids restore microbial diversity in degraded soils (Iowa State University, 2024).
Industry Shift Drivers:
- EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy: Mandates 50% reduction in synthetic fertilizers by 2030.
- Fertilizer Price Surge: Urea costs tripled since 2021, making amino acids cost-competitive.
- Consumer Demand: 72% of EU consumers prefer produce grown with "natural biostimulants" (2024 survey).
2. Market Size and Forecast
Year |
Market Value (USD Billion) |
Key Growth Drivers |
2019 |
1.2 |
Baseline (limited adoption outside horticulture) |
2024 |
2.4 |
14.9% CAGR (2019–24): Protein hydrolysate tech advancements |
2031 |
5.1 |
15.3% CAGR (2024–31): Mainstream use in row crops |
Sensitivity Analysis:
- A 20% rise in organic food demand could push the market to USD 5.8 billion by 2031.
- Phosphate fertilizer shortages may accelerate adoption, adding USD 1.2 billion to projections.
3. Primary Market Drivers
A. Climate Resilience
- Drought Mitigation: Proline-based biostimulants reduce water use by 25% in California almonds (UC Davis, 2023).
- Heat Stress: Glutamic acid sprays increased maize yields by 18% during 2023 European heatwaves.
B. Regulatory Support
- EU Fertilizing Products Regulation (FPR): Amino acids exempt from heavy metal testing if derived from plant sources.
- India’s FCO Amendment: Subsidizes amino acid blends for pulses and oilseeds.
C. Nutrient Use Efficiency
- Field Trials: Amino acid chelation improves phosphorus uptake by 40% in acidic soils (Brazilian soybean data).
D. Sustainability
- Carbon Footprint: Production emits 75% less CO₂ than synthetic auxins (Life Cycle Assessment, 2024).
4. Market Challenges
A. Raw Material Volatility
- Soy protein prices rose 35% in 2023 due to biofuel demand.
- Solution: Algae-derived amino acids (pilot by Corbion).
B. pH Sensitivity
- Degradation in alkaline soils (pH >8).
- Solution: Nano-encapsulation (Valagro’s TerraSorb technology).
C. Farmer Education Gaps
- 70% of smallholders in Africa/Asia unaware of optimal application timings.
5. Competitive Landscape
Company |
Market Share (2024) |
Key Strategy |
Recent Developments |
Syngenta Biologicals |
20% |
Peptide-enhanced formulations |
Launched AminoBoost for cereals (2024) |
Isagro (Gowan) |
15% |
Organic-certified amino acids |
Doubled U.S. production capacity |
Novozymes |
12% |
AI-optimized enzyme hydrolysis |
Partnered with ADM for soy protein waste upcycling |
Eastman Chemical |
10% |
Animal-derived amino acids |
Patent for feather meal hydrolysis (2024) |
Valagro |
8% |
Nano-encapsulated blends |
Acquired AlgaeCytes for algal amino acids |
Emerging Players:
- BioNurture: AI-driven amino acid profiling for precision farming.
- PeptiGrow: CRISPR-edited microbial amino acid production.
6. Market Segmentation
By Source:
- Plant-Based (XX% share): Soy, alfalfa, corn steep liquor.
- Animal-Based (XX%): Collagen, feather meal.
- Synthetic (10%): Pharma-grade L-amino acids.
By Crop Type:
- Fruits & Vegetables (45%)
- Cereals & Grains (XX%)
- Turf & Ornamentals (XX%)
By Application:
- Foliar Spray (XX%)
- Soil Treatment (35%)
- Seed Treatment (XX%)
7. Regional Analysis
Region |
Market Share (2024) |
Growth Driver |
Europe |
35% |
FPR compliance, vineyard demand |
Asia-Pacific |
XX% |
India’s subsidy reforms |
North America |
XX% |
Regenerative agriculture programs |
Latin America |
XX% |
Brazilian soybean sector adoption |
MEA |
XX% |
Greenhouse vegetable expansion |
8. Technology Innovations
- AI Hydrolysis Optimization: Novozymes’ EnzyMax reduces processing time by 50%.
- Signal Molecule Engineering: PeptiGrow’s RootSignal enhances rhizosphere communication.
- Waste Upcycling: ADM converts brewery waste into amino acid blends.
9. Regulatory Environment
- EU: Amino acids classified as CMC4 under FPR (fast-track approval).
- USA: EPA exemption for non-GMO plant hydrolysates.
- China: GB 2025 standards mandate amino acid purity thresholds.
Reasons To Buy

Scope

- Valagro S.p.A.
- Biolchim S.p.A.
- Isagro S.p.A.
- Novozymes A/S
- Italpollina S.p.A.
- Haifa Group
- Atlántica Agrícola
- Biostadt India Limited
- MICROMIX Plant Health
- Bayer AG
- UPL Limited
- SICIT Group S.p.A.
- Humintech GmbH
- Brandt, Inc.
Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Report
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- 1. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market - Overview
- 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
- 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
- 2. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Preface
- 2.1 Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 2.1.1 By Source
- 2.1.2 By Crop Type
- 2.1.3 By Application
- 2.1.4 By Region
- 2.1 Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 3. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
- 3.2. Restraints – By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, By Country
- 3.3. Opportunities – By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, By Country
- 3.4. Trends – By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, By Country
- 3.5. PEST Analysis
- 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
- 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
- 3.8. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
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- 4. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
- 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
- 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
- 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market, By Source, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 5.1 Plant-Based
- 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.2 Animal-Based
- 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.3 Synthetic
- 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.2 Cereals & Grains
- 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.1 Foliar Spray
- 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.2 Foliar Spray
- 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.3 Seed Treatment
- 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8. Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.1 North America
- 9. North America Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 9.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 9.1.1 Plant-Based
- 9.1.2 Animal-Based
- 9.1.3 Synthetic
- 9.2.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 9.2.2 Cereals & Grains
- 9.2.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 9.3.1 Foliar Spray
- 9.3.2 Foliar Spray
- 9.3.3 Seed Treatment
- 9.4.1 United States
- 9.4.2 Canada
- 9.5 North America Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 9.7 North America Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
- 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
- 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
- 10.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 10.1.1 Plant-Based
- 10.1.2 Animal-Based
- 10.1.3 Synthetic
- 10.2.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 10.2.2 Cereals & Grains
- 10.2.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 10.3.1 Foliar Spray
- 10.3.2 Foliar Spray
- 10.3.3 Seed Treatment
- 10.4.1 Germany
- 10.4.2 United Kingdom
- 10.4.3 France
- 10.4.4 Spain
- 10.4.5 Italy
- 10.4.6 Russia
- 10.4.7 Netherlands and Rest of Europe
- 10.5 Europe Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 10.7 Europe Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
- 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
- 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
- 11.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 11.1.1 Plant-Based
- 11.1.2 Animal-Based
- 11.1.3 Synthetic
- 11.2.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 11.2.2 Cereals & Grains
- 11.2.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 11.3.1 Foliar Spray
- 11.3.2 Foliar Spray
- 11.3.3 Seed Treatment
- 11.4.1 China
- 11.4.2 Japan
- 11.4.3 India
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Australia & New Zealand
- 11.4.6 ASEAN
- 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 11.5 Asia-Pacific Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 11.7 Asia-Pacific Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
- 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
- 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
- 12.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 12.1.1 Plant-Based
- 12.1.2 Animal-Based
- 12.1.3 Synthetic
- 12.2.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 12.2.2 Cereals & Grains
- 12.2.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 12.3.1 Foliar Spray
- 12.3.2 Foliar Spray
- 12.3.3 Seed Treatment
- 12.4.1 Brazil
- 12.4.2 Mexico
- 12.4.3 Argentina
- 12.4.4 Peru
- 12.4.5 Colombia
- 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
- 12.5 Latin America Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 12.7 Latin America Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
- 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
- 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
- 13.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 13.1.1 Plant-Based
- 13.1.2 Animal-Based
- 13.1.3 Synthetic
- 13.2.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 13.2.2 Cereals & Grains
- 13.2.3 Turf & Ornamentals
- 13.3.1 Foliar Spray
- 13.3.2 Foliar Spray
- 13.3.3 Seed Treatment
- 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
- 13.4.2 UAE
- 13.4.3 South Africa
- 13.4.4 Egypt
- 13.4.5 Israel
- 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 13.5 Middle East and Africa Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Crop Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 13.7 Middle East and Africa Amino Acid-Based Biostimulants Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
- 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
- 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
- 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
- 14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
- 14.2.1 Valagro S.p.A.
- 14.2.2 Biolchim S.p.A.
- 14.2.3 Novozymes A/S
- 14.2.4 Italpollina S.p.A.
- 14.2.5 Haifa Group
- 14.2.6 Atlántica Agrícola
- 14.2.7 Biostadt India Limited
- 14.2.8 MICROMIX Plant Health
- 14.2.9 UPL Limited
- 14.2.10 Brandt
- 14.2.11 Inc.
- 14.2.12 SICIT Group S.p.A.
- 14.2.13 Humintech GmbH
- 14.2.14
- 9.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
- 16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms