Agricultural Microbial Market Report 2026

The agricultural microbial market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.73 billion in 2025 to $8.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of microbial inoculants, rising concerns about soil degradation, growth of organic farming practices, increased awareness of plant-microbe interactions, demand for chemical-free crop protection.

The agricultural microbial market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward regenerative agriculture, development of next-generation microbial strains, expansion of precision microbial application, increasing regulatory support for bio-based inputs, focus on enhancing soil microbiome diversity. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of microbial biofertilizers and biopesticides, rising use of mycorrhizal and trichoderma-based solutions, increasing demand for soil biodiversity restoration products, expansion of seed-and-soil microbial treatment programs, development of multi-strain microbial consortia.

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, the IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), a Germany-based international organization, reported that the global area under organic farming increased by 2.5 million hectares in 2023, reaching nearly 99 million hectares. During the same year, global sales of organic food rose to around 136 billion euros. Thus, the rising awareness of organic farming is a key factor driving the agricultural microbials market.

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 are 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.

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 affecting the agricultural microbial market by increasing import costs for microbial strains, nutrient media, and fermentation inputs used in large-scale production. Regions dependent on imported biological materials particularly Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America face higher production expenses, especially in segments such as bacteria, fungi, and viral biocontrol agents. However, tariffs are also stimulating domestic R&D investment, encouraging localized strain development, and supporting regional manufacturing ecosystems that can reduce long-term dependency on global supply chains.

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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.North America was the largest region in the microbial agriculture market in 2025. The regions covered in the agricultural microbial market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, 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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