Microbial Agricultural Inoculants Market Report 2025

This Microbial Agricultural Inoculants Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The microbial agricultural inoculants market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.43 billion in 2024 to $4.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for organic farming, increasing environmental concerns, government support for eco-friendly agriculture, soil degradation, and the growing prevalence of crop diseases.

The microbial agricultural inoculants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The forecast period is expected to see growth driven by advancements in microbial technology, the increasing demand for sustainable agriculture, the need for climate change adaptation, rising global food demand, and stricter government regulations on pesticides. Key trends during this period include a shift towards precision agriculture, growth in the development of biological products, the integration of microbial inoculants into integrated pest management (IPM), an increase in microbial collaborations, and a greater emphasis on soil health and sustainability.

The increasing popularity of organic farming is expected to drive growth in the microbial agricultural inoculants market in the future. Organic farming is a method that avoids the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This farming method has gained popularity due to rising consumer demand for healthier, environmentally sustainable, and ethically produced food, along with a growing awareness of the harmful effects of conventional farming practices. Microbial agricultural inoculants support organic farming by offering natural solutions to improve soil fertility, promote plant growth, and protect crops from pests and diseases. This reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, aligning with organic farming principles. According to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based intergovernmental organization, in June 2024, organic farming covered 16.9 million hectares in 2022, accounting for 10.5% of the total agricultural land in the European Union, an increase from 15.9 million hectares in 2021. As a result, the growing popularity of organic farming is driving the expansion of the microbial agricultural inoculants market.

Major companies in the microbial agricultural inoculants market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as concentrated biological inoculants to gain a competitive edge. Concentrated biological inoculants are designed to improve soybean productivity by enhancing nitrogen fixation, which is essential for plant growth. For example, in July 2024, Novonesis, a biotechnology company based in Denmark, introduced LeguMax Plus, a biological inoculant based on Bradyrhizobium japonicum, with up to five billion CFU/ml. This product boosts biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) and provides a more concentrated solution, reducing transport and application volumes. It is stable for 12 months and requires a 60 ml/ha dosage per 50 kg of seeds. Compared to traditional products with 1-3 billion CFU/ml, LeguMax Plus optimizes logistics and improves germination when used for in-furrow inoculation. Care must be taken to avoid mixing with chemicals to ensure the survival of beneficial bacteria. The product should be applied the same day it is prepared for maximum effectiveness.

In March 2023, Corteva Inc., a US-based agricultural chemical and seed company, acquired Symborg and Stoller for an undisclosed amount. With these acquisitions, Corteva aims to accelerate growth in the rapidly expanding biologicals sector by integrating Symborg and Stoller's expertise with its own innovation capabilities. Symborg, based in Spain, provides microbiological technologies and agricultural inoculants, while Stoller, a US-based biological provider, offers microbial agricultural inoculants.

Major players in the microbial agricultural inoculants market are BASF SE, Bayer AG, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Nutrien Ltd., Syngenta International AG, Yara International ASA, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., The Mosaic Company (MOS), Evonik Industries AG, Corteva Inc., Solvay, ABM Industries Incorporated, UPL Ltd., FMC Corporation, Clariant International Ltd., Adama Agricultural Solutions, Novozymes A/S, Tata Chemicals Ltd., Kemin Industries Inc., Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp, BioWorks Inc.

North America was the largest region in the microbial agricultural inoculants market in 2024. The regions covered in microbial agricultural inoculants report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the microbial agricultural inoculants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Microbial agricultural inoculants are formulations that contain beneficial microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or other microbes, which are applied to soil, seeds, or plant surfaces to improve plant growth, enhance nutrient availability, and promote soil health. These inoculants support nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, disease suppression, and overall plant resilience.

The primary types of microbial agricultural inoculants include plant growth-promoting microorganisms, biocontrol agents, and stimulants. Plant growth-promoting microorganisms improve plant growth by enhancing nutrient availability or protecting plants from diseases, while naturally benefiting the soil environment and promoting overall plant health. These inoculants come from sources such as fungal and bacterial inoculants, used for crop types such as oilseeds, pulses, fruits, vegetables, and cereals. They are commonly applied in practices such as soil inoculation and seed inoculation.

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The microbial agricultural inoculants market consists of sales of symbiotic inoculants, phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms, soil conditioners, seed treatment products, and composting products. 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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