Agricultural Microbials Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Function, By Formulation, By Mode of Application, By Crop Type, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Agricultural Microbials Market was valued at USD 6.64 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10.89 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.60% during the forecast period. Agricultural microbials, also known as agricultural bio stimulants, are a diverse group of microorganisms that play a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity and improving the quality of yield. These microorganisms encompass a wide range of species including bacteria, archaea, yeasts, molds, algae, protozoa, and even viruses. By harnessing the power of these microorganisms, farmers and agricultural practitioners are able to bolster crops' ability to withstand various environmental stressors. These can include extreme temperatures, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, salinity, floods, drought, and even damage caused by insects, herbivores, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, or weeds. Furthermore, agricultural microbials have been found to actively contribute to the promotion of plant growth by facilitating the availability of vital nutrients, such as phosphorous and nitrogen, through their interactions with the plant's root system. In addition, they play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced hormonal profile within plants, producing stress-protective compounds, and mitigating the incidence of various plant diseases.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 6.64 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 10.89 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	8.60%
Fastest Growing Segment	Bacterial
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Shift Towards Organic Farming & Sustainable Agricultural Practices

The global shift towards organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices is expected to significantly increase the demand for agricultural microbials. As the harmful environmental impacts of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides become more evident, farmers worldwide are seeking greener alternatives. Agricultural microbials, which involve beneficial bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, are a natural solution that promotes plant health and growth without the detrimental environmental fallout. By integrating these microbials into farming practices, producers can improve crop yield and quality while decreasing their reliance on harmful chemical inputs. Moreover, as consumers increasingly demand organically grown and ecologically responsible products, the use of agricultural microbials aligns with market trends and regulatory pressures. Countries around the globe are implementing more stringent regulations on chemical pesticide use, further propelling the shift towards bio-based solutions. In addition, the adaptability of microbials to various climate conditions and crop types broadens their applicability, heightening their global demand. Therefore, the move towards sustainable agriculture, coupled with consumer and regulatory preferences, is set to boost the global demand for agricultural microbials.

Key Market Challenges

Lack of Advanced Technologies for Microbial Inoculants

The global agricultural microbials market is anticipated to experience a decline in demand due to the lack of advanced technologies for microbial inoculants. Microbial inoculants are pivotal in promoting plant growth, enhancing crop yield, and improving soil health. However, their widespread application is hindered by the absence of sophisticated technologies for their production and application. Traditional techniques often result in the loss of microorganism viability, reducing the overall effectiveness of these inoculants. Additionally, the lack of controlled release technologies hampers the inoculants' longevity in soil, necessitating frequent applications which is both time-consuming and costly for farmers. Furthermore, the inability to uniformly distribute these inoculants across large agricultural tracts with current technologies limits their impact on a broad scale. Limited understanding of microbe-plant interactions and the complexity of soil microbial ecosystems also trigger challenges in the development and usage of microbial inoculants. These technological deficiencies not only impede the growth of agricultural microbials market but also restrict the potential benefits that could be leveraged from these bio-based solutions in sustainable farming practices worldwide. Therefore, the dearth of advanced technologies for microbial inoculants is expected to negatively impact the global demand for agricultural microbials.

Key Market Trends

Increase in Investment in Agricultural R&D

Investment in agricultural Research and Development (R&D) plays a crucial role in boosting the global demand for Agricultural Microbials. As growing populations and climate change pose significant challenges to the agricultural sector, driving the need for more resilient and sustainable farming practices, the role of Agricultural Microbials becomes increasingly significant. These microorganisms assist in enhancing crop productivity, soil fertility, and plant health, ultimately contributing to sustainable agriculture. An increase in R&D investments signifies an increase in innovative solutions and enhanced microbial products. These cutting-edge solutions can better adapt to various soil types and climatic conditions, improving crop yield and resilience. Furthermore, R&D investments often lead to advancements in biopesticides, biofertilizers, and bio-stimulants, which translate to a decrease in synthetic pesticide usage and a step towards environmentally friendly farming. As such, increased investment in agricultural R&D is anticipated to stimulate the global demand for Agricultural Microbials, driving market growth and contributing towards a more sustainable future for agriculture. According to Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Total agricultural R&D funding in 2020-21 was $2.20 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 4.35% from 2011-12 to 2020-

Key Market Players

BASF SE
Bayer Crop Science
Syngenta AG
Certis USA LLC
Marrone Bio Innovations, Isagro S.p.A
Verdesian Life Sciences LLC
Valent Biosciences LLC
Lallemand Plant Care
Agrilife Biosolutions Ltd.
Novozymes A/S

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Agricultural Microbials Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Type:

Bacterial
Fungi
Virus
Protozoa

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Function:

Soil Amendments
Crop Protection

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Formulation:

Dry
Liquid

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Mode of Application:

Foliar Spray
Soil Treatment
Seed Treatment
Others

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Crop Type:

Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables
Others

Agricultural Microbials Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Agricultural Microbials Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Bacterial, Fungi, Virus, Protozoa)
- 5.2.2. By Function (Soil Amendments and Crop Protection)
- 5.2.3. By Formulation (Dry and Liquid)
- 5.2.4. By Mode of Application (Foliar Spray, Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Others)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Function
- 6.2.3. By Formulation
- 6.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Function
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Formulation
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Function
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Formulation
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Function
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Formulation
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Crop Type

7. Europe Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Function
- 7.2.3. By Formulation
- 7.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 7.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Function
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Formulation
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Function
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Formulation
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.3.3. Italy Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Function
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Formulation
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.3.4. France Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Function
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Formulation
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Function
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Formulation
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Crop Type

8. Asia-Pacific Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Function
- 8.2.3. By Formulation
- 8.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 8.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Function
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Formulation
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.3.2. India Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Function
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Formulation
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Function
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Formulation
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Function
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Formulation
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Function
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Formulation
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By Crop Type

9. South America Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Function
- 9.2.3. By Formulation
- 9.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 9.2.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Function
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Formulation
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Crop Type
- 9.3.2. Argentina Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Function
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Formulation
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Crop Type
- 9.3.3. Colombia Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Function
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Formulation
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Crop Type

10. Middle East and Africa Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Function
- 10.2.3. By Formulation
- 10.2.4. By Mode of Application
- 10.2.5. By Crop Type
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Function
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Formulation
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By Crop Type
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Function
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Formulation
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By Crop Type
- 10.3.3. UAE Agricultural Microbials Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Function
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Formulation
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Mode of Application
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By Crop Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Development
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.3. Product Launches

13. Global Agricultural Microbials Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. BASF SE
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 15.1.3. Products & Services
- 15.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 15.1.5. Recent Developments
- 15.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 15.1.7. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Bayer Crop Science
15.3. Syngenta AG
15.4. Certis USA LLC
15.5. Marrone Bio Innovations, Isagro S.p.A
15.6. Verdesian Life Sciences LLC
15.7. Valent Biosciences LLC
15.8. Lallemand Plant Care
15.9. Agrilife Biosolutions Ltd.
15.10. Novozymes A/S