The bacteria based agricultural microbials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.84 billion in 2024 to $4.13 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental concerns, pesticide resistance, increased crop productivity, organic farming movement, and market demand for sustainable solutions.
The bacteria based agricultural microbials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government support and regulations, a shift towards biologicals, increasing adoption of integrated pest management, continued research and development, and climate change impact. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable agriculture focus, reduced chemical usage, soil health awareness, biological seed treatment adoption, and organic farming practices.
The rising demand for organic food is projected to drive the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market in the coming years. Organic food is defined as food produced without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified ingredients. This increasing demand is largely attributed to heightened awareness of health concerns. Bacteria-based agricultural microbials utilize microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses to enhance crop development, boost yields, and protect crops from pests and diseases. For example, in June 2022, the Organic Trade Association, a U.S.-based business association, reported that organic food sales in the United States exceeded $60 billion for the first time in 2022, reaching a record high of $67.6 billion. This represented a four-percent increase in sales value, nearly double the growth rate of 2021, when organic food sales were $61.7 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for organic food is driving the expansion of the bacteria-based agricultural microbial market.
The growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market is further propelled by the pursuit of increased crop yields. Enhanced crop yield, defined as the volume of agricultural produce harvested from a specific land area over time, holds substantial economic significance for farmers, aligns with sustainability agendas, and fosters diversified product portfolios. For instance, according to gov.uk's October 2023 data, the UK witnessed a 6.1% increase in barley harvest, reaching 7.4 million tonnes in 2022, while wheat harvest surged by 11% to 15.5 million tonnes from the previous year. Thus, the drive for augmented crop yield is a significant driver behind the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market.
Strategic partnerships have emerged as a prominent trend shaping the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market. Key players in this sector are increasingly forging partnerships to fortify their market positions. For instance, Indigo Ag's January 2023 collaboration with ISAOSA in Mexico led to the launch of innovative microbial technology, Indigo 30. This technology, a member of Indigo's biotrinsic range, augments corn crop yields and has been formulated for direct combination with fertilizers, broadening its application window for farmers.
Major companies in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials sector are focused on strategic partnerships and collaborations to drive profitability and innovation in the market. For example, Certis Biologicals' collaboration with Novozymes in June 2022 aimed to develop effective remedies for corn and soybeans. This collaboration focuses on jointly developing technologies and products for traditional row crops, specifically delivering more efficient solutions for growers.
In January 2023, Valent BioSciences LLC, a prominent US-based biorational product company, successfully acquired FBSciences Holdings. While the financial specifics of the acquisition were undisclosed, this strategic move holds substantial significance within the overall business strategy. It is poised to provide a robust growth platform, uniting the extensive lines of crop enhancement and crop protection products offered by both companies. FBSciences Holdings, also based in the US, specializes in producing crop-specific agricultural microbial products. This acquisition bolsters Valent BioSciences LLC's portfolio by integrating FBSciences Holdings' expertise and product line, fostering an enhanced range of offerings in crop enhancement and protection within the agricultural sector.
Major companies operating in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Certis LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Koppert B.V., E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Syngenta AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Corteva Inc., CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S, UPL Limited, Valent Biosciences Corporation, Novozymes A/S, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Nufarm Ltd., Precision Laboratories LLC, Lallemand Inc., BioWorks Inc., Terramera Inc., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, BioConsortia Inc., BioPhero ApS, Biotalys NV, BioTEPP Inc., EcoPesticides International Inc., Futureco Bioscience S.A., Gowan Company LLC, Kemin Industries Inc., Plant Health Care plc, Symborg SL.
North America was the largest region in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global bacteria-based agricultural microbial market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Bacteria-based agricultural microbials encompass beneficial microorganisms employed in agriculture to enhance crop growth, increase yields, and protect plants from infections and pests. These microbials consist of specific bacterial and fungal groups that play a positive role in promoting plant growth and improving soil fertility.
The primary types of bacteria-based agricultural microbials include Bacillus thuringiensis, Rhizobium, Bacillus subtilis, and others. Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a soil-dwelling bacterium known for naturally producing toxins lethal to various herbivorous insects. These microbials are available in dry and liquid formulations and can be applied through soil treatment, foliar spray, and seed treatment methods. They find application across a wide range of crops, including cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamentals, and more.
The bacteria-based agricultural microbials market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides bacteria-based agricultural microbials market statistics, including bacteria-based agricultural microbial industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bacteria-based agricultural microbials market share, detailed bacteria based agricultural microbials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bacteria based agricultural microbial industry. This bacteria-based agricultural microbials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The bacteria-based agricultural microbials market consists of sales of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and bio-stimulants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The bacteria based agricultural microbials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government support and regulations, a shift towards biologicals, increasing adoption of integrated pest management, continued research and development, and climate change impact. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable agriculture focus, reduced chemical usage, soil health awareness, biological seed treatment adoption, and organic farming practices.
The rising demand for organic food is projected to drive the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market in the coming years. Organic food is defined as food produced without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified ingredients. This increasing demand is largely attributed to heightened awareness of health concerns. Bacteria-based agricultural microbials utilize microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses to enhance crop development, boost yields, and protect crops from pests and diseases. For example, in June 2022, the Organic Trade Association, a U.S.-based business association, reported that organic food sales in the United States exceeded $60 billion for the first time in 2022, reaching a record high of $67.6 billion. This represented a four-percent increase in sales value, nearly double the growth rate of 2021, when organic food sales were $61.7 billion. Therefore, the growing demand for organic food is driving the expansion of the bacteria-based agricultural microbial market.
The growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market is further propelled by the pursuit of increased crop yields. Enhanced crop yield, defined as the volume of agricultural produce harvested from a specific land area over time, holds substantial economic significance for farmers, aligns with sustainability agendas, and fosters diversified product portfolios. For instance, according to gov.uk's October 2023 data, the UK witnessed a 6.1% increase in barley harvest, reaching 7.4 million tonnes in 2022, while wheat harvest surged by 11% to 15.5 million tonnes from the previous year. Thus, the drive for augmented crop yield is a significant driver behind the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market.
Strategic partnerships have emerged as a prominent trend shaping the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market. Key players in this sector are increasingly forging partnerships to fortify their market positions. For instance, Indigo Ag's January 2023 collaboration with ISAOSA in Mexico led to the launch of innovative microbial technology, Indigo 30. This technology, a member of Indigo's biotrinsic range, augments corn crop yields and has been formulated for direct combination with fertilizers, broadening its application window for farmers.
Major companies in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials sector are focused on strategic partnerships and collaborations to drive profitability and innovation in the market. For example, Certis Biologicals' collaboration with Novozymes in June 2022 aimed to develop effective remedies for corn and soybeans. This collaboration focuses on jointly developing technologies and products for traditional row crops, specifically delivering more efficient solutions for growers.
In January 2023, Valent BioSciences LLC, a prominent US-based biorational product company, successfully acquired FBSciences Holdings. While the financial specifics of the acquisition were undisclosed, this strategic move holds substantial significance within the overall business strategy. It is poised to provide a robust growth platform, uniting the extensive lines of crop enhancement and crop protection products offered by both companies. FBSciences Holdings, also based in the US, specializes in producing crop-specific agricultural microbial products. This acquisition bolsters Valent BioSciences LLC's portfolio by integrating FBSciences Holdings' expertise and product line, fostering an enhanced range of offerings in crop enhancement and protection within the agricultural sector.
Major companies operating in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market include BASF SE, Bayer AG, Certis LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Koppert B.V., E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Syngenta AG, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Corteva Inc., CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S, UPL Limited, Valent Biosciences Corporation, Novozymes A/S, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc., Nufarm Ltd., Precision Laboratories LLC, Lallemand Inc., BioWorks Inc., Terramera Inc., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, BioConsortia Inc., BioPhero ApS, Biotalys NV, BioTEPP Inc., EcoPesticides International Inc., Futureco Bioscience S.A., Gowan Company LLC, Kemin Industries Inc., Plant Health Care plc, Symborg SL.
North America was the largest region in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global bacteria-based agricultural microbial market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the bacteria based agricultural microbials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Bacteria-based agricultural microbials encompass beneficial microorganisms employed in agriculture to enhance crop growth, increase yields, and protect plants from infections and pests. These microbials consist of specific bacterial and fungal groups that play a positive role in promoting plant growth and improving soil fertility.
The primary types of bacteria-based agricultural microbials include Bacillus thuringiensis, Rhizobium, Bacillus subtilis, and others. Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a soil-dwelling bacterium known for naturally producing toxins lethal to various herbivorous insects. These microbials are available in dry and liquid formulations and can be applied through soil treatment, foliar spray, and seed treatment methods. They find application across a wide range of crops, including cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamentals, and more.
The bacteria-based agricultural microbials market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides bacteria-based agricultural microbials market statistics, including bacteria-based agricultural microbial industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a bacteria-based agricultural microbials market share, detailed bacteria based agricultural microbials market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the bacteria based agricultural microbial industry. This bacteria-based agricultural microbials market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The bacteria-based agricultural microbials market consists of sales of biofertilizers, biopesticides, and bio-stimulants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Characteristics3. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Trends and Strategies4. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market - Macro Economic Scenario including the impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market34. Recent Developments in the Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
5. Global Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Segmentation
7. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
9. China Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
10. India Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
11. Japan Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
12. Australia Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
13. Indonesia Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
14. South Korea Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
15. Western Europe Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
16. UK Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
17. Germany Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
18. France Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
19. Italy Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
20. Spain Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
21. Eastern Europe Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
22. Russia Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
23. North America Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
24. USA Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
25. Canada Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
26. South America Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
27. Brazil Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
28. Middle East Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
29. Africa Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market
30. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on bacteria based agricultural microbials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for bacteria based agricultural microbials? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The bacteria based agricultural microbials market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Bacillus Thuringiensis; Rhizobium; Bacillus Subtilis; Other Types2) By Formulation: Dry Formulation; Liquid Formulation
3) By Mode of Application: Soil Treatment; Foliar Spray; Seed Treatment
4) By Application: Cereals and Grains; Oilseeds and Pulses; Fruits and Vegetables; Turf and Ornamentals; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Bacillus Thuringiensis: Granular Formulations; Liquid Formulations2) By Rhizobium: Liquid Inoculants; Granular Inoculants
3) By Bacillus Subtilis: Liquid Formulations; Powder Formulations
4) By Other Types: Pseudomonas; Lactobacillus; Azospirillum
Key Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Bayer AG; Certis LLC; Isagro S.p.A.; Verdesian Life Sciences LLC
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- BASF SE
- Bayer AG
- Certis LLC
- Isagro S.p.A.
- Verdesian Life Sciences LLC
- Koppert B.V.
- E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
- Syngenta AG
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Corteva Inc.
- CHR. Hansen Holdings A/S
- UPL Limited
- Valent Biosciences Corporation
- Novozymes A/S
- Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited
- Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
- Nufarm Ltd.
- Precision Laboratories LLC
- Lallemand Inc.
- BioWorks Inc.
- Terramera Inc.
- Andermatt Biocontrol AG
- BioConsortia Inc.
- BioPhero ApS
- Biotalys NV
- BioTEPP Inc.
- EcoPesticides International Inc.
- Futureco Bioscience S.A.
- Gowan Company LLC
- Kemin Industries Inc.
- Plant Health Care plc
- Symborg SL
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.13 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 5.52 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 32 |
