| Product Code: ETC4593645 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The market for beneficial insects, or macrobials, is emerging in Bahrain as part of a broader shift toward sustainable and organic farming practices. These include predators and parasitoids that naturally control pests in greenhouses and field crops. With environmental sustainability gaining momentum and integrated pest management becoming more mainstream, the use of macrobials is being explored and gradually adopted in protected agriculture and high-value crop systems.
The market for beneficial insects, or macrobials, in Bahrain is at a nascent but promising stage. As part of a move toward organic and integrated pest management, growers are exploring the use of predatory insects and parasitoids for natural pest control. With rising demand for residue-free produce and government encouragement of sustainable practices, this segment is poised for growth in protected cultivation environments like greenhouses.
The beneficial insects market in Bahrain is constrained by limited awareness of integrated pest management (IPM) and the benefits of biological control. The countrys hot and dry climate can be inhospitable for many macrobial species, requiring controlled release methods that increase complexity and cost. Importation challenges and a lack of local breeding facilities further restrict the availability and scalability of these solutions.
The market for beneficial insects, or macrobials, is emerging as Bahrains agriculture sector embraces biological pest control strategies. Investment in breeding, distribution, and education on the use of beneficial insects such as predatory mites and parasitic wasps can reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. This market aligns with global trends towards sustainable and organic farming practices.
The Bahraini government promotes the use of beneficial insects in agriculture to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides. Policies encourage import and local breeding of macrobials for biological pest control. Regulatory frameworks facilitate registration while ensuring that imported species are non-invasive and ecologically safe. Technical training and extension services are provided to farmers to ensure effective use.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Market Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about sustainable agriculture practices leading to higher demand for beneficial insects |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of biological control methods in agriculture |
4.2.3 Growing adoption of integrated pest management practices in Bahrain's agriculture sector |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited availability and high cost of certain beneficial insect species |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness among farmers about the benefits of using macrobials in pest control |
5 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Macrobials, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market, By Market Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Predators, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Parasitoids, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pathogens, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pollinators, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Crop Protection , 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenues & Volume, By Crop Production, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of integrated pest management practices by farmers |
8.2 Percentage of agricultural area in Bahrain using beneficial insects for pest control |
8.3 Number of research studies or trials conducted on the effectiveness of macrobials in pest management |
9 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Market Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Beneficial Insects (Macrobials) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |