Bacteria Based Agricultural Microbials Market Report 2026

The bacteria based agricultural microbials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.1 billion in 2025 to $4.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising concerns over chemical fertilizer overuse, early adoption of biological pest control, expansion of organic agriculture, growing awareness of soil health degradation, increasing need for sustainable crop protection.

The bacteria based agricultural microbials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for bio-based crop inputs, increasing investment in microbial formulation r&d, rising adoption of climate-resilient farming practices, expanding government support for sustainable agriculture, increasing integration of microbial solutions in precision farming. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of microbial biofertilizers as sustainable inputs, increasing use of bacteria-based biopesticides for crop protection, growing preference for organic farming practices, expansion of multi-strain microbial formulations, higher demand for soil productivity enhancement solutions.

Increasing crop yield is expected to drive the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market going forward. Crop yield refers to the amount of agricultural produce harvested from a specific area of land over a set period, measured in weight or volume per unit area. Higher crop yields benefit the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market as they support economic gains for farmers, align with sustainability efforts, and create opportunities to expand product offerings. For example, in October 2025, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government department, the provisional estimate for England’s 2025 wheat harvest is 10.6 million tonnes, marking a 4.9% increase compared to 2024. Therefore, rising crop yield is fueling the growth of the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market.

Major companies in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market are concentrating on forming strategic partnerships to broaden their market reach, strengthen product portfolios, and boost crop productivity. Strategic partnerships are collaborative arrangements between agricultural technology providers and distributors that combine expertise, resources, and market access to speed up the adoption of innovative microbial solutions in agriculture. For example, in January 2023, Indigo Ag, a US-based agricultural technology firm, partnered with ISAOSA, a Mexico-based fertilizer distributor, to introduce advanced microbial technology that improves nutrient use efficiency in Mexico. The microbial product Indigo 30, part of Indigo’s biotrinsic line, supports increased corn yields and, with its updated formulation, can now be directly mixed with fertilizer for the first time, widening its application window and providing farmers with greater convenience and effectiveness.

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 are 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., Lallemand Inc., BioWorks Inc., Terramera Inc., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, BioConsortia Inc., Futureco Bioscience S.A., Gowan Company LLC, Plant Health Care plc, Symborg SL.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on microbial inputs, fermentation ingredients, and imported biofertilizer components are raising production and distribution costs, particularly affecting liquid and dry formulations in regions dependent on foreign raw materials. These tariffs influence adoption in cereals, oilseeds, and high-value horticultural segments. However, they may stimulate domestic microbial manufacturing, strengthen regional supply chains, and encourage innovation in locally sourced bacteria-based agricultural solutions.

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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.North America was the largest region in the bacteria-based agricultural microbials market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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