Biofertilizers Market Report 2026

Biofertilizers Market Overview

• Biofertilizers market size has reached to $2.86 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $5.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% • Growth Driver: Growing Embrace Of Organic Agriculture Boosts Demand For Biofertilizers • Market Trend: Innovative Soil-Regenerating Biofertilizers Drive Sustainable Agriculture Growth • Asia-Pacific was the largest region in 2025 and North America is the fastest growing region.

What Is Covered Under Biofertilizers Market?

Biofertilizers are substances containing living microorganisms that colonize the rhizosphere or inside of the plant and promote development by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant when applied to seeds, plant surfaces, or soil. Natural processes including nitrogen fixation, phosphorus solubilization, and the production of growth-promoting compounds are utilized in biofertilizers to offer nutrients to plants. The main types of biofertilizers are cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, and others. Cereals and grains are terms used to describe edible seeds or fruits of grass-like plants that belong to the Poaceae family. These plants are cultivated for their seeds, which are rich in carbohydrates and serve as staple foods for humans and livestock. Biofertilizers are used in different forms such as liquid and carrier-based for various applications such as seed treatment, soil treatment, and other applications.

What Is The Biofertilizers Market Growth Forecast?

The biofertilizers market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.73 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for residue-free crops, expansion of precision agriculture, rising investment in microbial biotechnology, increasing focus on climate-resilient farming, technological improvements in large-scale fermentation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of microbial consortia in biofertilizers, increased utilization of rhizosphere-enhancing formulations, rising demand for crop-specific biofertilizer blends, expansion of carrier-based and liquid biofertilizer innovations, advancements in nitrogen fixation and phosphorus solubilization technologies.

Global Biofertilizers Market Segmentation

1) By Crop Type: Cereals And Grains, Oilseeds And Pulses, Fruits And Vegetables, Other Crop Types 2) By Form: Liquid, Carrier-Based 3) By Application: Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, Other Applications Subsegments: 1) By Cereals And Grains: Rice, Wheat, Corn (Maize), Barley, Sorghum 2) By Oilseeds And Pulses: Soybeans, Sunflower, Canola, Peas, Lentils 3) By Fruits And Vegetables: Tomatoes, Apples, Citrus Fruits, Leafy Greens, Berries 4) By Other Crop Types: Roots And Tubers, Herbs And Spices, Medicinal Plants, Forage Crops

What Is Driver Of The Biofertilizers Market?

The increasing focus on organic agriculture is expected to propel the growth of the biofertilizers market during the forecast period. Organic agriculture promotes sustainable farming practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and environmental conservation. Biofertilizers, which are derived from naturally occurring microorganisms, play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and nutrient availability without the use of synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms. For instance, in 2023, according to the Organic Eprints, an international open-access archive for organic food and farming projects and papers, organic agriculture is practiced in 191 countries, and more than 76 million hectares of agricultural land are managed organically by at least 3.7 million farmers. Thus, the increasing focus on organic agriculture will propel the market going forward.

Key Players In The Global Biofertilizers Market

Major companies operating in the biofertilizers market are UPL Limited, National Fertilizers Limited, Lallemand Inc, Novozymes A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, T. Stanes, IPL Biologicals, Bioceres, FMC, Biolchim, Genliduo Bio-tech, Shandong Sukahan, Atlántica Agrícola, Ajay Bio-Tech, Ajay Farm-Chem, Bio Vision, Toopi Organics, Biofa AG, Symborg, Biopartner, AGROUNIK, Agrocare Canada, Agrinos, Anuvia, BioFert Manufacturing, Kiwa Bio-Tech, Kula Bio, Novozymes Latin America, Rizobacter, Indogulf Bio AG, Nurture Growth Bio, Green Muscle

Global Biofertilizers Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the biofertilizers market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as soil-regenerating biofertilizers, to enhance soil health and support sustainable agriculture. Soil-regenerating biofertilizers are innovative products designed to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agriculture by improving microbial diversity and nutrient availability. For instance, in August 2024, Rovensa Next, a Spain-based European biosolutions business unit, launched Wiibio, a soil-regenerating biofertilizer designed to enhance soil microbiota and improve plant development. Based on the biostimulant strain Bacillus subtilis, it aims to promote soil health by increasing microbial diversity and nutrient availability, ultimately supporting sustainable agriculture. Wiibio helps boost crop yield and quality by enhancing soil vitality and supporting the natural growth cycle of plants. It is suitable for a variety of crops and is specifically applied during early to mid-vegetative cycles and post-harvest in perennial crops.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Biofertilizers Market? TotalEnergies Expands Biogas Operations with Ductor Acquisition

In May 2023, TotalEnergies SE, a France-based integrated energy company that produces and markets energies, acquired 20% stake in Ductor Corporation, for an undisclosed amount. The aim of the acquisition is to leverage Ductor’s innovative technology for processing high-nitrogen organic waste, such as poultry manure for biomethane production. This partnership seeks to accelerate the development of the biogas value chain, enabling TotalEnergies to explore new market opportunities and enhance its capacity to produce sustainable biofertilizers alongside biomethane. Ductor Corporation is a Finland-based biotechnology company that focuses on producing sustainable bio-fertilizers and biogas.

Regional Outlook

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biofertilizers market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Biofertilizers Market?

The biofertilizers market consists of sales of bacterial biofertilizers, fungal biofertilizers, algal biofertilizers, and actinomycetes biofertilizers. 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.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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