Global Agriculture Microbial Market Size Study & Forecast, by Product (Bacteria, Fungi), Formulation (Liquid, Dry), Application (Foliar, Soil), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Agriculture Microbial Market, valued at nearly USD 6.63 billion in 2024, is anticipated to expand rapidly with a CAGR exceeding 14.20% throughout the 2025-2035 forecast horizon. Agriculture microbials—naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms—have steadily transformed into indispensable components of modern farming as producers across the globe strive to boost yields, protect soil health, and reduce chemical dependency. These microbes, whether bacteria or fungi, are utilized to catalyze nutrient uptake, enhance plant resilience, and stimulate biological processes that fortify crop performance. The market’s growth is reinforced by the rising push toward sustainable agricultural practices, tightening restrictions on harmful agrochemicals, and an increasing call from consumers for food cultivated with minimal ecological footprint. As climate stressors intensify and soil degradation becomes a global concern, agriculture microbials have evolved into strategic tools that help farmers rebuild soil biodiversity while simultaneously improving productivity.

The acceleration in microbial adoption has been further magnified by farmers’ growing awareness of regenerative farming and biological crop protection. With heavy metal residues and resistant pests becoming persistent threats, growers have gradually shifted toward microbe-driven solutions that foster plant immunity while supporting long-term soil fertility. The market has also gained a strong tailwind from innovation in strain development, carrier technologies, and precision delivery mechanisms—allowing microbials to be applied with greater reliability and efficacy than ever before. Although synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides continue to maintain a notable presence in global farming systems, the rising demand for residue-free crops and biologically active soils is reshaping investment priorities and steering the sector toward high-performance microbial technologies throughout the forecast period of 2025-2035.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Product:
• Bacteria
• Fungi

By Formulation:
• Liquid
• Dry

By Application:
• Foliar
• Soil

By Crop Type:
• Cereals & Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• ROE

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• RoAPAC

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Bacteria Are Expected to Dominate the Market

Among all product segments, bacteria are anticipated to hold the dominant position due to their widespread utilization across crop categories and their proven ability to facilitate nutrient cycling, nitrogen fixation, and pathogen suppression. Their adaptability across diverse agro-climatic conditions and the abundance of scientifically validated strains—particularly in biofertilizers and biostimulants—have positioned bacterial microbials as the backbone of the industry. While fungi are emerging as highly valuable in soil remediation and disease suppression, bacterial microbials continue to be preferred as primary biological enhancers owing to their rapid colonization and consistent performance across large-scale farming operations.

Liquid Formulations Lead in Revenue Contribution

Liquid microbial formulations currently contribute the highest revenue to the market, primarily because they are easier to apply, offer longer microbial viability, and integrate seamlessly into existing irrigation and foliar spray systems. These formulations allow farmers to deploy microbials with minimal labor while ensuring maximum contact efficiency and enhanced microbial activity. Dry formulations are, however, projected to experience strong growth as they offer extended shelf life, cost-friendly transportation, and are increasingly engineered with advanced encapsulation technologies that improve microbial stability. Thus, while liquid formulations dominate in revenue today, the adoption of dry formulations is accelerating rapidly as manufacturers refine delivery systems suited for global distribution.

The regional outlook for the Agriculture Microbial Market reveals substantial differences in adoption dynamics. North America maintained the leading market share in 2025, supported by its technologically advanced farming practices, stringent chemical-use regulations, and rapid integration of biological solutions within large-scale commercial agriculture. Europe continues to drive sustainability mandates, propelling microbial usage under its “Farm to Fork” strategy, which encourages biological alternatives to synthetic chemicals. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rising food demand, expanding acreage under high-value crops, and government-backed initiatives promoting sustainable farming in countries like China and India. Latin America, with its extensive soybean and sugarcane cultivation, is increasingly adopting microbials to improve soil fertility and yield consistency, while the Middle East & Africa is gradually scaling up microbial use to counter soil salinity and boost food security.

Major market players included in this report are:
• BASF SE
• Novozymes A/S
• UPL Limited
• Bayer AG
• Syngenta Group
• Marrone Bio Innovations
• Certis Biologicals
• Koppert Biological Systems
• Valent BioSciences
• IPL Biologicals
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Verdesian Life Sciences
• Andermatt Group AG
• Bioworks Inc.
• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Global Agriculture Microbial Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments and countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report aims to merge quantitative data with qualitative insights to outline the essential market drivers, emerging challenges, and long-term opportunities shaping the global Agriculture Microbial Market. It also provides a comprehensive evaluation of competitive strategies, product pipelines, and the evolving regulatory landscape influencing microbial innovation. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below.

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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