Biochar Fertilizer Market Report 2026

The biochar fertilizer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.14 billion in 2025 to $4.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in sustainable farming practices, rising concerns over soil degradation, adoption of pyrolysis technologies, increased use of agricultural residues, early government incentives for carbon sequestration.

The biochar fertilizer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expanding regenerative agriculture policies, higher demand for low-emission fertilizers, advancements in biochar nutrient enhancement, scaling of circular biomass economies, increasing investment in climate-resilient agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include carbon-enriched soil amendment adoption, expansion of pyrolysis-based fertilizer solutions, growing demand for regenerative agriculture inputs, enhanced soil microbial integration in fertilizer products, rising utilization of waste biomass for fertilizer production.

The growth of the agriculture industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the biochar fertilizer market in the future. This sector, which focuses on producing and processing agricultural products such as crops and livestock, enhances productivity and efficiency through precision agriculture techniques, resilient crop varieties, and automated farming systems. Biochar fertilizer contributes to soil health by improving nutrient retention, increasing soil fertility, and supporting sustainable farming practices, thus reducing environmental impact. For example, a February 2024 report from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, highlighted that agriculture contributed $15.3 billion (£13.9 billion) or 0.6% of GDP to the UK economy in 2022, reflecting a 15% increase from the previous year. Additionally, Total Income from Farming (TIFF) in the UK rose by $1.2 billion (£1.1 billion), or 17%, reaching $8.6 billion (£7.9 billion) in 2022. This growth in the agriculture industry is driving the increased adoption of biochar fertilizer.

Leading companies operating in the biochar fertilizer market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as biochar-based soil enhancement technologies, to improve soil fertility, crop resilience, and sustainable carbon sequestration in agriculture. Biochar-based soil enhancement technologies refer to the use of carbon-rich biochar materials produced from agricultural residues to improve soil fertility, water retention, and nutrient availability while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, in September 2024, Samunnati Finance Private Limited, an India-based non-deposit-taking non-banking financial company, launched the Carbon Incubator Facility called Biochar to promote sustainable agricultural practices and empower Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to participate in carbon reduction initiatives. The facility aims to support farmers in converting agricultural residues into biochar - a carbon-rich material that enhances soil fertility and sequesters carbon. This initiative enables farmers to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and access additional income streams through carbon credit generation.

In May 2024, SUEZ SA, a France-based utility company, acquired Airex Energy. This acquisition aligns with SUEZ's strategy to enhance its innovation capabilities and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Airex Energy Inc. is a Canada-based provider specializing in biochar production.

Major companies operating in the biochar fertilizer market are FEECO International Inc., SEEK Bio-Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Phoenix Energy, Biochar Now LLC, Bioforcetech Corporation, Biochar Supreme LLC, Biogrow Limited, ArSta eco, Greenback Pte Ltd., Agri-Tech Producers LLC, American Biochar Company, Anulekh Agrotech Pvt. Ltd., BioChar6, Carbon Gold Ltd., CharGrow USA LLC, ECOERA AB, Farm2energy Pvt. Ltd., Genesis Biochar LLC, Green Charcoal SA, Green Man Char, NextChar LLC, Pacific Biochar Benefit Corporation, Terra Humana Ltd.

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 are influencing the biochar fertilizer market by increasing the cost of imported pyrolysis equipment, mineral additives, and carbonization technologies, thereby raising production expenses for manufacturers. These impacts are most pronounced across inorganic and compound biochar fertilizer segments, along with regions that rely heavily on imported processing machinery such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. Agricultural and fish farming applications also experience supply delays due to disrupted cross-border movement of inputs. However, the tariffs have a positive effect by encouraging domestic manufacturing, stimulating localized biomass sourcing, and driving innovation in cost-efficient biochar production systems.

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Biochar fertilizer is a soil amendment that combines biochar, a charcoal produced from organic materials with other nutrients to create a nutrient-rich fertilizer. Biochar is made through pyrolysis, a process in which organic matter such as wood, crop residues, or manure is heated without oxygen, resulting in a carbon-rich, stable material. The main aim of biochar fertilizer is to enhance soil health and fertility while offering environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration and pollution reduction.

The primary types of biochar fertilizers include organic, inorganic, and compound. Organic biochar fertilizer is derived from biochar, which is charcoal created by heating organic material in the absence of oxygen. It can be produced using various methods, including slow pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal carbonization. This type of fertilizer is used in applications such as animal feed, agriculture, fish farming, and other areas.North America was the largest region in the biochar fertilizer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biochar fertilizer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biochar fertilizer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biochar fertilizer market consists of sales of biochar blends, biochar pellets, biochar soil conditioner, biochar compost and biochar granules. 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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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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