Market study on bio-inputs/bio-fertilizers in 9 countries (Egypt, Tunisia, Ukraine, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Poland). The project scope includes: The aim of this assignment is to assess in selected Countries: i) the market size and potential for bio-inputs; ii) key stakeholders operating in the sector, and iii) a list of target investors that could potentially be interested in accessing the bio inputs market. The market study should cover following 5 main areas:
1. Global best practices/examples in the use of bio-fertilisers - Overview of global best practices/examples in the use of bio-fertilisers, identifying key success drivers and challenges, for example in terms of technologies, raw materials, supply chain management and/or their applicability to specific crops/regional agri-business sector;
2. Key stakeholders operating in the bio inputs sector - Identify the key stakeholders operating in the bio inputs sector (if available) or key players that could play a role in the value chain for prospective bio inputs production; this shall include a review of the organisation and challenges of the bio-inputs value chain, including (1) procurement of organic waste and other sources required for production; (2) marketing and distribution and (3) competing conventional inputs (fertilisers, pesticides) market and regulation;
3. Current and projected market demand - Review the current and projected market demand for conventional fertilisers and for bio-inputs (bio-fertilisers, bio-stimulants and bio-pesticides) in the selected countries and possible exports of organic products resulting from the use of bio inputs to neighbouring countries;
4. Local and multinational players in the sector - Review local and multinational players in the sector and produce a list of potential target investors that could be interested in this sector. Review presence of multi-national companies operating in the Countries which have track record of bio-inputs in other markets such as the EU; Review most promising markets within the EBRD region where bio products can be produced and promoted;
5. Availability, prices and policies - Review the availability, prices and policies of conventional fertilisers vs bio-fertilisers and future relevant policies foreseen (if applicable); Review the feedstock streams required to produce bio-inputs, current companies operating in waste management and assess the availability and reliability of supply; Review the compatibility of bio-inputs with large scale utilisation in the agriculture sector; Perform a detailed comparative review between bio-inputs and conventional products, including costs, existing subsidies, characteristics, etc.
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