Agricultural Microbials Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type (Fungi, Bacteria, Virus and Other Types), By Formulation (Dry and Liquid), By Function, By Crop, By Application and By Geography

Agricultural Microbials Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type (Fungi, Bacteria, Virus and Other Types), By Formulation (Dry and Liquid), By Function, By Crop, By Application and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Agricultural Microbials Market is accounted for $6.4 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $16.1 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 16.6% during the forecast period. Microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, and viruses that are beneficial for assisting numerous agricultural practises, like soil improvement and crop protection, help compensate agricultural microbials. Biostimulants that increase crop yields frequently contain microbes as a key active component. They work as an alternative to synthetic agrochemicals.

According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, there has been a rise of 17% in certified organic farms in the U.S. between 2016 to 2019. Several governments' strong emphasis on adopting organic farming has increased the acceptance of the product globally.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing awareness regarding utilization of synthetic chemicals

Synthetic pesticides and fertilisers have been found to have negative effects on both human health and the environment. Since synthetic fertilisers seriously harm the ecology, many initiatives are made to improve agricultural management practises. Synthetic fertilisers are responsible for 13% of all agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations. By offering subsidies and funding for agricultural microbials, which serve as an important component of sustainable agriculture practises, major players and various government and non-government organisations promote sustainable agricultural practises.

Restraint:

Lower Product Adoption

Agricultural microbes have a variety of advantages, but they are also observed to have lower adoption rates than synthetic chemicals. This is attributed to the underutilization and under commercialization of biologicals. The use of microbes poses significant difficulties. For instance, the microbial culture used to treat seeds harms the ease of sowing seeds. Microbials poor on-seed survival rates and storage stability make it difficult to use them effectively.

Opportunity:

Increasing Population and Demand for Food Security

Increased crop yield, nutrient uptake, and organic cultivation are benefits of microbial adoption. The market is expanding as a result of the rising demand for farming methods and the continuously expanding world population. People are becoming more aware of the negative effects that synthetic chemicals have on their health. Furthermore, the high demand for microbes for sustainable crop intensification is also anticipated to support market expansion. As a biological source to increase production, they are more in demand and popular due to this factor, and their inclusion in integrated farming practises is likely to reduce yield gaps.

Threat:

Fluctuation in raw material prices

The pandemic's effects on supply chain disruptions and fluctuating raw material prices will further limit the market's potential for expansion. The high cost of research and development efforts and the fact that pesticides are synthetic will also slow the market's growth rate. Moreover, the market's expansion will also be significantly hindered by the agricultural microbes' shorter lifespans.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic's global spread caused the agriculture industry and the global economy to face a number of difficulties. There were disparities in the supply chain as a result of border closures and restricted movement brought on by the imposition of lockdown. Travel delays and market closures had a negative effect on demand. Additionally, this factor caused the transportation of agricultural commodities to significantly decline.

The bacteria segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Due to the widespread use of bacteria in the production of biopesticides, biofertilizers, and biostimulants, which is anticipated to increase demand for these products, the bacteria segment is anticipated to have the largest share during the forecast period. Bacteria help plants grow in a variety of ways, and some have even been linked to protective bacteria that control the root-fungus disease. Moreover, bacteria are the most prevalent type of microorganism in soil and are widely available in the environment.

The soil amendment segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

During the forecast period, the soil amendment segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR due to the widespread use of agricultural microbes for crop protection. Owing to advantages like higher nitrogen content in soil for better yield, agricultural microbials are being used more frequently as soil amendments. Moreover, there may be a rise in demand for microbes due to their increased adoption in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques.

Region with largest share:

Due to farmers' growing awareness of the environmental benefits of such microbes and the rising adoption of farming methods, North America is expected to have the largest market share during the forecast period. By providing supportive legislative and regulatory frameworks, the region urges the use of microbes. Additionally, agencies encourage research and development activities to achieve microbial diversity and ensure the long-term availability of plant-associated microbes. Instances include the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Region with highest CAGR:

Owing to farmers commencing to use microbial fertilisers instead of chemical fertilisers, which is expected to increase regional sales, the South America region is predicted to have the highest growth rate over the projection period. Additionally, market growth is anticipated to be fueled by the high profitability of organic farming and the rising support from governmental and non-governmental associations.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Agricultural Microbials market include Koppert BV, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Certis USA LLC, Marrone Bio Innovations Inc, Lallemand Inc, UPL Limited (Arysta Lifescience Limited), Italpollina AG, BASF SE, Precision Laboratories LLC, BioAg Alliance, Chr. Hansen Holdings AS, Bayer Cropscience AG, IsAgro SpA, Sumitomo Chemical (Valent BioSciences LLC) and Syngenta AG .

Key Developments:

In April 2022, Bayer CropScience signed an agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks wherein Ginkgo Bioworks would acquire Bayer's West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform. This agreement is likely to accelerate the expansion of Bayer's diversified portfolio of high-quality microbial-based solutions for growers worldwide.

In March 2022, The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. signed a new agreement to develop and distribute nitrogen-fixing microbial products for rice, corn, wheat, fruit and vegetables in India, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

In February 2022, Valent BioSciences LLC announced that it established a new operating unit to expand its biostimulant line with new internally and externally developed products for both the U.S. and global markets.

Types Covered:
• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Virus
• Other Types

Formulations Covered:
• Dry
• Liquid

Functions Covered:
• Crop Protection
• Soil Amendment

Crops Covered:
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Cereals and Grains
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Turf and Ornamentals
• Other Crops

Applications Covered:
• Seed Treatment
• Soil Treatment
• Foliar Spray
• Post-Harvest

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements