Biofertilizers Market by Type (Nitrogen-Fixing, Phosphate Solubilizing & Mobilizing, Potassium Solubilizing & Mobilizing), Mode of Application (Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment), Form, Crop Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
Biofertilizers Market Overview
The global biofertilizers market was valued 2.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the study period. The market Size is estimated to be valued at USD 3.1 billion in 2023
Through natural processes such as nitrogen fixation; phosphate solubilization; and the production of compounds that stimulate growth, biofertilizers provide nutrients to plants. They boost soil organic matter and aid in restoring the soil's natural nutrition cycle. By using biofertilizers, growers can increase the sustainability and health of the soil and cultivate healthy crops. Only bacteria and other biological elements that are not damaging to the environment are present in biofertilizers. As a result, they contribute to reducing pollution brought on by agricultural activities, particularly soil pollution.
Use of biofertilizers have been proven to lower the cost of agricultural inputs while increasing the overall crop productivity in the long run. Biofertilizers also helps in increasing resistance to various plant diseases and abiotic stresses. These factors are driving the global biofertilizers market during the review period.
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Market Dynamics
Drivers: Adoption of precision farming and protected agriculture
The goal of precision farming is to produce profitable agricultural output by identifying and analysing spatial and temporal variability using cutting-edge technologies. To boost crop output and yield, agricultural biologicals are employed in precision farming and protected agriculture. The market for biofertilizers is growing as a result of the widespread use of agricultural biologicals in protected agriculture, which promotes the use of biofertilizers. Farmers can track the application of liquid biofertilizer by using fertilisation plans that use GPS-guided geographic information system (GIS) software. Therefore, it is anticipated that the market for biofertilizers will be driven by the rise in land under precision and protected agriculture.
Restraints: Environmental and technological constraints
Biofertilizer products have a limited shelf-life and run a high risk of contamination. When exposed to high temperatures, the microorganisms utilised as biofertilizers become nonviable. As a result, it's crucial to keep them in a dry, cool environment. The survival of microorganisms during storage is the main issue with agricultural inoculation technology; other difficulties revolve around a number of other factors, including culture medium, physiological state of the microorganisms at harvest, dehydration process, rate of drying, temperature maintenance during storage, and water activity of inoculants. The shelf life of microorganisms is impacted by these difficulties.
Opportunities: New target markets: Asia Pacific and Africa
The Asia Pacific and Africa regions are one of the largest consumers of fertilizers. Population development, particularly in Asia, has led to an increase in food demand, which will ultimately result in an increase in fertilizer usage. Governments in these regions are placing a strong emphasis on the use of environmentally benign fertilizers, like biofertilizers and organic manure, to mitigate the negative impacts of chemical fertilisers. Government agencies have aided in raising farmer understanding of the benefits of using biofertilizers. Africa has experienced active conventional farming over the past few decades, which has utilized synthetic fertilizers to supply the soil with vital plant nutrients. However, the quality of the soil and the vital nutrients have been compromised by the over application of these fertilizers. The region now needs biofertilizers as a result of this aspect.
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Challenges: Intense competition and product rivalry due to similar products
A significant problem in the sector is the availability of counterfeit biofertilizers, which harms farmers' perceptions of the finished product and restrains market expansion. Due to their exact chemical qualities and comparable physical traits, counterfeit products have a very cheap production cost and have shown to be impossible for farmers to distinguish from genuine biofertilizers. Poor microbial load, contaminated items, or inappropriate strains are utilised to simulate a product. Due to a highly fragmented market with unorganised participants, counterfeit products are sold in Asian nations.
Market Ecosystem
Key players in biofertilizers market have strong distribution network and have strong financial records. These firms have experience of several years, well established manufacturing facilities, r&d centers, and skilled workforce. Prominent players in this market include Novozymes (Denmark), UPL (India), Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark), Syngenta (Switzerland), T.Stanes and Company Limited (India), and Lallemand Inc (Canada).
By type, nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers is projected to gain largest share in the biofertilizers market during the study period
Increased biological nitrogen fixation, improved nutrient availability or uptake, greater absorption and stimulation of plant growth by hormonal action or antibiosis, or through breakdown of organic wastes are all ways that nitrogen fixing biofertilizers aid in enhancing crop output. Also, the use of nitrogen fixing biofertilizers as a partial replacement for chemical fertilisers reduces their quantity and cost and shields the environment from contamination caused by their heavy usage. Thus, driving the growth of segment in the market.
By crop type, fruits & vegetables is forecasted to account for the largest share in the market during the research period
Biofertilizers are known to increase crop productivity of various fruits & vegetables. Fruits such as bananas have a substantial nitrogen requirement, hence the use of biofertilizer, in particular inoculation with Azotobacter, is utilzsed as an alternative and results in a higher yield than full doses of nitrogen administration. In correlation with VAM fungus, there is a rise in the absorption of nutrients that are mobile, such as nitrogen. Organic farming produces high-quality vegetables, thus more farmers are expected to adopt and use microbial biofertilizers in order for modern agriculture to grow sustainably.
By mode of application, soil treatment segment is anticipated to occupy major share in the biofertilizers market during the study period
When planting legume seeds in hot, dry, highly acidic soils, adverse weather, or when seeds have been treated with chemicals that are toxic to rhizobia bacteria, it is necessary that a liquid biofertilizer formulation must be applied directly to the soil to achieve optimal nodulation. When applied to the soil, fertilizers diffuse their way into the crops. Fertilizers promote increased yield and productivity since the roots of the crop are in close touch with them. Hence, driving the growth of segment during the review period.
By form, liquid segment is forecasted to gain the major share in the biofertilizers market during the review period
Liquid biofertilizers can be used with modern machinery, can withstand high temperatures up to 45 °C, are easy to handle and use, are easy to add ingredients that enhance the growth of microbial strains, are easy to apply on both seeds and soil, and have a longer shelf life of 1.5 to 2 years, hence liquid biofertilizers are more desirable than solid inoculants. Moreover, liquid biofertilizers have higher microbial densities than carrier based, allowing for lower dosages while yet producing the same results.
North America is projected to gain the largest market share in the global biofertilizers market.
North America is projected to gain the largest market share in the global biofertilizers market. The presence of large number in the region allows farmers/growers in the region, access to wide range of products at competitive prices. The governments in the region are promoting use of agricultural inputs which causes less environmental degradation and hence are encouraging the use of biofertilizers. In countries such as US and Canada, farmers are focused on producing cash crops at larger scale which is also driving the market in the region.
Key Market Players:
Key players in this market include Novozymes (Denmark), UPL (India), Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark), Syngenta (Switzerland), T.Stanes and Company Limited (India), Lallemand Inc (Canada), Rizobacter Argentina S.A. (Argentina), Vegalab SA (Switzerland), IPL Biologicals Limited (India), and Kiwa Bio-tech Product Group Cooperation (China).
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Report Metric |
Details |
Market size value in 2023 |
USD 3.1 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 5.2 billion |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 10.9% from 2023 to 2028 |
Base year for estimation |
2022 |
Forecast period |
2023-2028 |
Quantitative units |
Value (USD Million) and Volume (KT) |
Segments covered |
Type, Crop Type, Mode of Application, Form, and Region |
Regional scope |
North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, and RoW |
Dominant Geography |
North America |
Key companies profiled |
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Report Segmentation
The study categorizes the biofertilizers market based on by type, by crop type, by mode of application, by form, and region.
By Type |
By Crop Type |
By Mode of Application |
By Form |
By Region |
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Recent Developments
- In May 2022, Syngenta introduced its new nitrogen-fixing biofertilizer, Envita. This product is designed to be used for several crop types such as cereals & grains, pulses & oilseeds, and fruits & vegetables.
- In January 2021, Rizobacter Argentina S.A announced a collaboration with Heliae Development, LLC (US). The collaboration would provide farmers throughout the US and Eastern Canada with new biological solutions that would add value to their farming operations.
- In March 2021, Symborg (Spain) inaugurated its new manufacturing unit located at Alhama de Murcia (Region of Murcia, Spain). The facility would help the company to manufacture with greater efficiency. The total investment in this expansion was USD 29.71 million.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the projected market value of the global biofertilizers market?
The global biofertilizers market was valued 2.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2028
What is the estimated market value of the global biofertilizers market on 2023?
The global biofertilizers market size is estimated to be valued at USD 3.1 billion in 2023
What is the estimated growth rate (CAGR) of the global biofertilizers market for the next five years?
The global biofertilizers market is growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the study period.
What are the major revenue pockets in the biofertilizers market currently?
North America is projected to gain the largest market share in the global biofertilizers market. The presence of large number in the region allows farmers/growers in the region, access to wide range of products at competitive prices.
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This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources—directories and databases such as Bloomberg Businessweek and Factiva—to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the biofertilizers market. In-depth interviews were conducted with various primary respondents—such as key industry participants, subject matter experts (SMEs), C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants—to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information and assess prospects.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various sources, such as the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), and Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), were referred, to identify and collect information for this study. The secondary sources included annual reports, press releases and investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, articles by recognized authors, associations, regulatory bodies, trade directories, and paid databases.
Secondary research was mainly used to obtain vital information about the industry’s supply chain, the total pool of key players, the market classification & segmentation according to the industry trends to the bottom-most level, and geographical markets. It was also used to obtain information on the key developments from a market-oriented perspective.
Primary Research
The market comprises several stakeholders in the supply chain: suppliers, manufacturers, and end-use product manufacturers. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. The primary interviewees from the demand side include key opinion leaders, executives, vice presidents, and CEOs of the agriculture biologicals industry. The primary sources from the supply side include research institutions involved in R&D activities, key opinion leaders, and manufacturers of biofertilizers.
Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. Following is the breakdown of primary respondents:
Breakdown of Primary participants
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Market Size Estimation
The top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the biofertilizers market. These approaches were also used extensively to determine the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details:
- The key players in the industry and the markets were identified through extensive secondary research.
- The biofertilizers market was determined through primary and secondary research.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All macroeconomic and microeconomic factors affecting the growth of the biofertilizers market were considered while estimating the market size.
- All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
Global Biofertilizers Market Size: Bottom Up Approach
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Global Biofertilizers Market Size: Top Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the above estimation process using both top-down and bottom-up approaches, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall biofertilizers market estimation and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
Market Definition
According to European Biomass Industry Association, biofertilizers are defined as preparations containing living cells or latent cells of efficient strains of microorganisms that help crop plants’ uptake of nutrients by their interactions in the rhizosphere when applied through seed or soil. They accelerate certain microbial processes in the soil, augmenting the availability of nutrients in a form easily assimilated by plants.
Biofertilizers are substances that contain living microorganisms or latent cells. Biofertilizers are made from biological wastes and do not contain any chemicals. The National Center of Organic Farming (NCOF) defines biofertilizers as “products containing carrier-based (solid or liquid) living microorganisms that are agriculturally useful in terms of nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization or nutrient mobilization, to increase the productivity of the soil and/or crop.
Key Stakeholders
- Biofertilizers manufacturers
- Biofertilizers importers and exporters
- Biofertilizers traders, distributors, and suppliers
- Government and research organizations
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Government regulatory agencies
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Report Objectives
- To determine and project the size of the biofertilizers market with respect to by type, by crop type, by mode of application, by form, and region
- To identify the attractive opportunities in the market by determining the largest and fastest growing segments across regions
- To provide detailed information about the key factors influencing the market growth (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
- To provide the regulatory framework for major countries related to the biofertilizers market
- To analyze the micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the total market
- To understand the competitive landscape and identifying the major growth strategies adopted by players across the key regions.
- To analyze the value chain and products across the key regions and their impact on the prominent market players
- To provide insights on key product innovations and investments in the global biofertilizers market
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company
Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe's biofertilizers market into Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Ireland, and other EU and non-EU countries.
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific biofertilizers market into South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
- Further breakdown of the Rest of the South American biofertilizers market into Chile, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela.
Company Information
- Detailed analyses and profiling of additional market players (up to five)
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