Dublin, Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Agricultural Microbial Market Report 2025” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
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, Syngenta, Koppert, Novozymes, Bayer CropScience, Arysta Lifescience, AgBiome Certis USA, Chr. Hansen, BioAg Alliance, Marrone Bio Innovations, Monsanto Company, Corteva Agriscience, Valent BioSciences, Lallemand Plant Care, Camson Bio Technologies, Becker Underwood, BioConsortia, Phyllom BioProducts, Rizobacter Argentina, Terramera, BioWorks, Biochimex, BioForest Technologies, Andermatt Biocontrol, Verdesian Life Sciences, Metagenomics, Qingdao Future Group and BioNovelus.
This report focuses on agricultural microbial 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.
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.
Scope
Markets Covered:
- By Type: Bacteria; Fungi; Virus; Other Types
- By Formulation: Dry Formulation; Liquid Formulation
- By Function: Crop Protection; Soil Amendment
- By Mode Of Application: Soil Treatment; Foliar Spray; Seed Treatment
- By Application: Cereals And Grains; Oilseeds And Pulses; Fruits And Vegetables; Turf And Ornamentals
Subsegments:
- By Bacteria: Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria; Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria; Biocontrol Bacteria; Others
- By Fungi: Mycorrhizal Fungi; Trichoderma Species; Plant Growth-Promoting Fungi; Others
- By Virus: Plant Virus Biocontrol Agents; Insect Virus Biocontrol Agents
- By Other Types: Algae; Protozoa; Actinomycetes
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $7.75 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2029 | $13.83 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 15.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Key Topics Covered:
1. Executive Summary
2. Agricultural Microbial Market Characteristics
3. Agricultural Microbial Market Trends and Strategies
4. Agricultural Microbial Market – Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market
5. Global Agricultural Microbial Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Agricultural Microbial PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Agricultural Microbial Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Agricultural Microbial Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019-2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Agricultural Microbial Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024-2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Agricultural Microbial Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Agricultural Microbial Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus
- Other Types
6.2. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Segmentation by Function, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Crop Protection
- Soil Amendment
6.3. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Segmentation by Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Cereals and Grains
- Oilseeds and Pulses
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Turf and Ornamentals
6.4. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Sub-Segmentation of Bacteria, by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
- Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria
- Biocontrol Bacteria
- Others
6.5. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Sub-Segmentation of Fungi, by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Mycorrhizal Fungi
- Trichoderma Species
- Plant Growth-Promoting Fungi
- Others
6.6. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Sub-Segmentation of Virus, by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Plant Virus Biocontrol Agents
- Insect Virus Biocontrol Agents
6.7. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Sub-Segmentation of Other Types, by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Algae
- Protozoa
- Actinomycetes
7. Agricultural Microbial Market Regional and Country Analysis
7.1. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Split by Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Agricultural Microbial Market, Split by Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8-29 Country Specific Agricultural Microbial Market Analysis
30. Agricultural Microbial Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
30.1. Agricultural Microbial Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Agricultural Microbial Market Company Profiles
- BASF
- Syngenta
- Koppert
- Novozymes
- Bayer CropScience
31. Agricultural Microbial Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
- Arysta Lifescience Limited
- AgBiome
- Certis USA
- Chr. Hansen
- 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
32. Global Agricultural Microbial Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard
33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Agricultural Microbial Market
34. Recent Developments in the Agricultural Microbial Market
35. Agricultural Microbial Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
35.1 Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Growth Strategies
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