Biofertilizers Market By Type (Nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers, Phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers, Potash-mobilizing biofertilizers, Micronutrient biofertilizers, Mycorrhizal biofertilizers, Others), By Microorganism (Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Blue-Green Algae (BGA), Mycorrhizae, Others), By Application (Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment), By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Pulses & Oilseeds, Fruits & Vegetables, Plantation Crops, Others), By Form (Liquid Biofertilizers, Carrier-based Biofertilizers), Global Market Size, Segmental analysis, Regional Overview, Company share analysis, Leading Company Profiles And Market Forecast, 2025 – 2035

Industry Outlook

The Biofertilizers market accounted for USD 2.64 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.92 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 11.7% between 2025 and 2035. The Biofertilizers Market is centered on using environmentally friendly solutions to increase the fertility of the soil as well as the productivity of crops. It includes those organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae which mainly help to make nutrients available, fix nitrogen atmosphere, and decompose organic matter.

They lower the reliance on chemical fertilizers which are unhealthy for farming under sustainable farming methods. They include nitrogen-fixing, phosphate solubilizing, and potassium-mobilizing biofertilizers. The market has benefitted from the gradually rising consciousness among people to protect the environment and natural farming methods. This is further encouraged by government policies that promote the use of sustainable agriculture across the globe.

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Market Dynamics

Increasing demand for eco-friendly fertilizers supports sustainable agricultural practices

A demand that is evident for biofertilizers is the continuously growing need for environmentally friendly fertilizers that improve soil quality without a negative impact on the environment. The long-term gains from decreasing the utilization of synthetic inputs and endeavoring to use organic fertilizers to enhance crop yields are beginning to appear on farmers’ radars. Such a change is supported by measures that relate to sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at the international level.

Banks and other international agencies are persuading governments to subsidize biofertilizers and encourage farmers to use them. For instance, through the NPOF program, the Indian government has given support to biofertilizer production and utilization. A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) pointed out that biofertilizers that are widely used in organic agriculture have an annual growth rate of 10-15% because many people are turning to green chemistry for their agriculture requirements.

Expanding organic farming practices boosts demand for natural crop-enhancing solutions

The application of organic farming has led to a steady increase in the market of natural crop boosters such as bio-fertilizers. Organic agriculture encompasses an extensive understanding of soil health, higher levels of ecosystem diversities, and lesser dependency on chemicals. With the increase in consumer concern for biofoods throughout the globe farmers are Switching towards biofertilizers to meet the certifying bodies' standard and to sustain the farming system. Governments and organizations have also embarked on promotional activities for organic farming.

The Farm to Fork Strategy of the European Union aimed at achieving 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030 gave rise to the demand for biofertilizers. According to Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) data, organic farming areas across the globe reached 76.4 million hectares in 2023, pointing to increased dependence on organic agriculture inputs like biofertilizers.  

Short shelf-life limits storage and widespread adoption of biofertilizers

A major drawback of the biofertilizers is that they do not have a long shelf life, this has remained a major obstacle slowing down its uptake among farmers. While most biofertilizers exist with dead microorganisms, biofertilizers are living microorganisms that require specific conditions for storage and transportation. Their effectiveness decreases with changes in storage temperature, exposure to sunlight, storage time, and other variables limiting adoption by farmers especially in developing countries with fewer resources.

Also, the practical requirement of using such methods early, to maintain their effectiveness, raises additional operational challenges. This limitation helps to reduce the chances of many farmers, especially those in rural areas to use biofertilizers because they might not afford to store or transport them in the right conditions.

Growth in the organic food industry creates new biofertilizer application opportunities

The biofertilizers market has opportunities to grow following the fast growth of the organic foods market. With increasing demand for foods with no chemical usage and food produced through organic farming, these farming practices are common. Biofertilizers are very appropriate for organic farming since they are natural and natural as opposed to other synthetic inputs that increase the fertility of soil as well as the yield of the crops. The uptake of biofertilizers is rising because farmers seek to meet the organic certification requirements put in place as well as to feed the growing population and health-conscious customers.

This trend is also evident from the retailer and food manufacturing companies who have opted for certified organic produce which in turn triggers the need for more bio fertilizers. Since organic farming is complementary to the use of biofertilizers, the latter indicates that the former is an essential tool for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Advancements in microbial technology enhance biofertilizer performance and usage potential

Major improvements in microbial technology have increased the efficacy and utilization of biofertilizers in different market segments or fields. Strain improvement, recombinant DNA technology, and method of formulation have been found to improve and more specific biofertilizers. Such developments make biofertilizers more reliable and efficient because they enhance nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilization and give crops immunity to diseases. Also, the stabilization which has impacted the shelf life of the product and facilitated the application is being improved.

Such innovation makes it possible for biofertilizers to be made suitable for the various crop species and the various conditions of the environment. Therefore, they are gradually occupying the status of a modern agricultural industry, which conforms to the concepts of sustainable development and production efficiency.

Industry Experts Opinion

“Fertilizer is extremely important not just for the farmer, but also for their customers and society at large.”

• Nick Sokol, member of Cohort 2024 of Innovation Crossroads, a Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program node at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Segment Analysis

Based on the Type, the Biofertilizers Market is classified into Nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers, Phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers, Potash-mobilizing biofertilizers, Micronutrient biofertilizers, Mycorrhizal biofertilizers, and Others. Currently, the nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers segment is the largest in the biofertilizers market share. This has happened because they play a very vital function in fixing nitrogen, a role that makes soil less dependent on synthesized Nitrogen.

Popular for growing crops such as pulses, cereal, and legumes, these biofertilizers are environmentally friendly. It has also increased their importance because they are cheaper to use than their conventional counterparts and farming is turning green and organic. Further, the governments give incentives regarding the use of biofertilizers that help in the higher growth of the market as well. The robust demand highlights their importance in addressing global food security challenges.

Based on the Microorganism, the Biofertilizers Market has been classified into Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Blue-Green Algae (BGA), Mycorrhizae, and Others. Currently, the Rhizobium segment is the largest in the biofertilizers market owing to its superior nitrogen fixation in symbiotic relationships with leguminous plants. It greatly improves crop yield since gas provides plants with the nitrogen they require in place of chemical fertilizers.

Therefore, Rhizobium-based biofertilizers have become essential for sustainable agriculture because these crops, such as peas, beans, and lentils, cannot be grown without these Bio-fertilizers. They do not harm the environment and help make the fertile soil ready for organic farming, which is the trend in farming today. Other factors which also play a major role in a huge market of biofertilizers are government policies and subsidies. That this segment plays a versatile role in ensuring sustainable food supply makes it even more critical.

Regional Analysis

Currently, the North America Biofertilizers Market is expanding considerably because of the rising concerns for eco-friendly agriculture practices and a rising ban on chemical fertilizers. Biofertilizers are being widely requested in the area due to the increased production of crops via organic farming and a powerful agricultural industry within the United States and Canada. Another drive that adds to the market growth is the policy support provided to the farmers by the government in terms of incentives and subsidies which enable along with many other factors encouraging eco-friendly farming.

The growing consciousness among farmers concerning the efficiency of long-term utilization of biofertilizers and a decreased negative influence on the environment has boosted adoption. Stakeholders in the region have thus shifted their attention to product differentiation and the establishment of partnerships to consider this demand. Furthermore, increasing usage of precision farming in the agriculture industry, and the rising innovations in microbial technology are also expected to develop potential growth prospects for the North American biofertilizers market going forward.

Asia Pacific Biofertilizers market is on rapid growth due to the growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture and consequent concern for organic foods. India, China, and Japan are prime markets, government endorsing biofertilizers being used to boost crop yield as well as soil quality. Its large agrarian economy and increasing population are pressuring the region to respond to food security demands using sustainable fertilizers. Furthermore, the awareness campaigns and the farmer’s training programs are playing roles in changing the farmers from chemical fertilizers to bio-fertilizers.

Due to an increase in the availability of several types of raw materials and the developments in microbial technology, the market is growing. The industry’s main stakeholders have continued to increase their spending on research and development and network their distribution channels to meet the increasing needs in the region. The Asia Pacific market is also driven by policies that promote sustainable farming and processes leading to the acquisition of organic certifications.

Competitive Landscape

The Biofertilizers Market is consolidated, and the leading companies are keen on environmentally friendly agriculture. Many big players in the agricultural industry including Novozymes A/S, UPL Limited, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S and Syngenta among others are focused on their investment in microbial formulations for increasing the fertility of the soil and boosting crop yields. A few of these players are using hi-tech biotechnology to produce organic fertilizers that will enable farmers to embrace more sustainable farming.

Recent trends are the innovation of new and more efficient biofertilizer products for more efficient nutrient absorption, for example, Syngenta’s bio-based inoculants and Chr. Hansen’s microbial solutions for soil. Also, the current global players such as Rizobacter Argentina have attempted to spread their networks in new growth economies, on the other hand, IPL Biologicals Limited is expected to play a major role in extending the usage of biofertilizers in more organic agriculture. They indicate the increasing call for the inclusion of biofertilizers in the present and future systems of agriculture in the world.

Biofertilizers Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Recent Developments:

• In May 2024, Fresh Del Monte collaborated to use fruit leftovers to create biofertilizers. Near Del Monte Kenya Ltd., a Fresh Del Monte affiliate, a new biofertilizer facility was built. This factory produced a variety of biofertilizers for internal use and sale to other producers in Kenya and adjacent East African countries using leftovers from the company's pineapple cannery.
• In August 2023, two new products from Bionema were recently introduced at the annual SEPAWA Congress and Exhibition in Germany. Berol Nexxt, a multifunctional hydrotrope and next-generation surfactant, and Dissolvine GL Premium, the most concentrated GLDA-based chelating agent in the market, were among the new products.

Report Coverage:

By Type

• Nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers
• Phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers
• Potash-mobilizing biofertilizers
• Micronutrient biofertilizers
• Mycorrhizal biofertilizers

By Microorganism

• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Cyanobacteria
• Actinomycetes

By Application

• Seed Treatment
• Soil Treatment
• Foliar Application

By Crop Type

• Cereals & Grains
• Pulses & Oilseeds
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Plantation Crops
• Others

By Form

• Liquid Biofertilizers

• Carrier-based Biofertilizers

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies:

• Novozymes A/S
• UPL Limited
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Syngenta
• T. Stanes and Company Limited
• Lallemand Inc.
• Rizobacter Argentina S.A.
• Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.
• Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
• Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
• Symborg Inc.
• Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation
• IPL Biologicals Limited
• Biomax Naturals
• Valagro
• Mapleton Agri Biotech Pvt Ltd.
• Agrinos

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