Agricultural Microbial Market Report 2025

This Agricultural Microbial market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & 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 agricultural microbial market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.7 billion in 2024 to $7.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for sustainable agriculture, regulatory support, increased farm productivity, concerns over pesticide residues.

The agricultural microbial market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued emphasis on sustainability, climate change adaptation, organic farming growth, global food security, integrated pest management (IPM), emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in biotechnology, research and development, collaboration and partnerships, microbial consortia, microbiome research, digital agriculture.

The growing awareness of organic farming is expected to drive the growth of the agricultural microbial market in the coming years. Organic farming is a practice that avoids the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or other additives in cultivation. It relies on a diverse community of microorganisms to protect plants from diseases and sustain soil health and productivity. For example, in February 2024, data published by IFOAM - Organics International, a Germany-based civic and social organization, indicated that by the end of 2022, a total of 96.4 million hectares were managed organically, marking a 26.6 percent increase, or 20.3 million hectares, from 2021. Thus, the rising awareness of organic farming is a key factor driving the agricultural microbials market.

The expected rise in crop productivity is a significant factor driving the projected growth of the agricultural microbial market. Increased crop productivity, achieved through improved farming practices, advanced technologies, and innovative agricultural inputs, is supported by agricultural microbials that utilize mechanisms like nitrogen-fixing bacteria to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, thereby reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Furthermore, phosphate-solubilizing microbes enhance phosphorus availability, fostering root development and nutrient absorption, while microbial antagonists provide protection against pathogens. For example, in November 2023, data published by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, indicated that the UK's agricultural industry achieved a record total factor productivity increase of 22.2% over the past two years (2021/2022 and 2022/2023). Therefore, the pursuit of enhanced crop productivity is a key driver for the agricultural microbial market.

Key players in the agricultural microbia market are focusing on forming new partnerships to strengthen their market position. A business strategic partnership refers to a structured relationship between two or more commercial entities, typically established through one or more business agreements or contracts. For example, in October 2022, Bayer AG, a Germany-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, announced a collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, a US-based biotechnology firm. This partnership aims to develop advanced biological solutions in agriculture, particularly through microbial technologies designed to improve nitrogen optimization and carbon sequestration. The goal of this collaboration is to enhance Bayer's research and development capabilities in biological products, thereby expediting the delivery of sustainable agricultural solutions to growers around the globe.

Key players in the agricultural microbial market are actively focusing on forging new partnerships as a strategic move to fortify their market presence. A business strategic partnership denotes a structured collaboration between two or more commercial entities, typically formalized through one or more business agreements or contracts. A case in point is the collaboration between Indigo Ag, a U. S. -based agricultural technology company, and ISAOSA, a Mexico-based fertilizer distributor, in January 2023. This partnership aimed to introduce innovative microbial technology in Mexico, with the microbial product Indigo 30, a member of Indigo's biotrinsic range, designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency and increase corn crop yields. A notable feature of the new formulation is its compatibility with direct combination with fertilizer, significantly expanding the product's application window for farmers.

In January 2023, Alltech Crop Science, a Brazil-based company specializing in innovative, reliable, and sustainable biological solutions, completed the acquisition of Ideagro for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is intended to augment the offerings of Alltech Crop Science in biological and microorganism-based solutions, while also accelerating research in soil and crop development. Ideagro, a Spain-based agri-food research and development company, possesses expertise in the development of beneficial organisms for soil enhancement. The acquisition aligns with Alltech Crop Science's commitment to advancing its capabilities in the biological solutions domain.

Major companies operating in the agricultural microbial market include BASF SE, Syngenta AG, Koppert BV, Novozymes A/S, Bayer CropScience, Arysta Lifescience Limited, AgBiome LLC, Certis Usa LLC, Chr. Hansen A/S, BioAg Alliance, Marrone Bio Innovations, Monsanto Company, Corteva Agriscience, Valent BioSciences, Lallemand Plant Care, Camson Bio Technologies, Becker Underwood, BioConsortia Inc., Phyllom BioProducts Inc., Rizobacter Argentina S. A., Terramera Inc., BioWorks Inc., Biochimex S. A. S., BioForest Technologies Inc., Andermatt Biocontrol AG, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Metagenomics Inc., Qingdao Future Group, BioNovelus Inc.

Agricultural microbials pertain to the characteristics of microorganisms associated with plants, addressing issues in farming practices typically arising from a lack of biodiversity in microbial populations. These microbials aim to enhance agricultural techniques by promoting a more diverse and balanced microbial environment.

The primary types of agricultural microbials include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and others. These microbials are formulated in both dry and liquid forms and are utilized for crop protection and soil amendment. Bacteria, a type of soil microorganism, plays a crucial role in soil transformation and is also employed as a biofertilizer for organic crop production, contributing to increased yields. Various modes of application, including soil treatment, foliar spray, and seed treatment, are employed in different crops such as cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, turf, and ornamentals.

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North America was the largest region in the microbial agriculture market in 2024. The regions covered in the agricultural microbial market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the agricultural microbial market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The agricultural microbial market consists of sales of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, and nitrogen-fixing rhizobia. 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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