Biostimulants

Manufacturers, distributors

The world's population has grown rapidly over the past fifty years, from 3.7 billion in 1970 to over 8 billion in 2022. As an increase in this figure is anticipated, increasing food production has become an urgent challenge.
Common methods to increase food production in the twentieth century were to use materials that directly stimulated plant growth. Examples include the direct application of chemical fertilizers to add necessary nutrients for plants, as well as the direct application of pesticides. In recent years, however, biostimulants have received attention, as they stimulate plants' vital mechanisms that help them survive environmental stresses, such as heat and drought.
This report highlights the results of research and analysis of major market players on biostimulants, clarifying the current status, challenges, and future directions.

I   Current Condition of Agriculture and Environmental Changes

1. Current Status of Agriculture in Japan
2. Current Status of Domestic Food Production
3. Current Status of Overseas Food Production
4. Current Status of Climate Change in Japan and Abroad
5. Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
6. MIDORI Strategy for Sustainable Food Systems
7. Fertilizer Standards and Import Trends
8. Government-Designated Soil Improvement Materials
9. Trends in the Liquid Fertilizer Market
10. Trends in Plant Growth Regulators

II   Market Analysis & Perspectives

1. Status of Biostimulants
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
2. Biostimulants Registered as Fertilizers, Pesticides, or Soil Improvers (at FAMIC/MAFF or Governing Prefecture)
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition, and Market Outlook
   3) Trends among Major Market Players and Product Features
3. Biostimulants Unregistered as Fertilizers, Pesticides, or Soil Improvers
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition, and Market Outlook
   3) Trends among Major Market Players and Product Features

III. Current Trends in Biostimulants by Functional Active Ingredient

1. Humic Substances and Organic Acids
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
   3) Major Market Players and Product Features
2. Seaweed and Polysaccharides
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
   3) Major Market Players and Product Features
3. Amino Acids
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
   3) Major Market Players and Product Features
4. Microorganisms
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
   3) Major Market Players and Product Features
5. Others
   1) Market Overview
   2) Market Size Transition and Market Outlook
   3) Major Market Players and Product Features

IV. Business Strategy Analysis of Major Manufacturers

1. Domestic Strategy
2. Overseas Strategy
3. New Products and Development Trends
4. Strategies on Production, Channel, and Sales
5. Problems and Challenges
6. Future Directions
7. Future Business Strategies

V Market Player Profiles

19 Companies, including Ajinomoto Healthy Supply and Katakura & Co-Op Agri