Product Code: SR112025A1871
The global agricultural inoculants market size reached USD 522.7 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 898.1 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.89% during 2025-2033. The market is witnessing significant growth mainly due to the rising demand for sustainable farming solutions. An ncrease in organic farming practices and the focus on reducing chemical inputs are further boosting the adoption of agricultural inoculants across various regions globally.
An agricultural inoculant, or soil inoculant, is a formulation of various microbial organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, virus and algae, that are used to promote plant growth. It is either applied on the seed or added into the soil to improve plant nutrition, crop yield and prevent soil-borne diseases. It is also utilized to promote growth in plants by stimulating the production of plant hormones and enhancing mineral uptake. Inoculants are environment-friendly and can be used as a potential alternative to chemical fertilizers and pesticides for cereals, grains, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables and silage and forage crops.
The growing agriculture industry, along with the increasing adoption of organic farming practices, represent as the key factors driving the market growth. Owing to the growing concerns for agricultural sustainability, soil health and environmental safety, agricultural inoculants are rapidly being used along with organic manure to improve soil fertility and plant health. Furthermore, increasing consumer awareness regarding adverse effects of chemically synthesized fertilizers and pesticides is also providing a boost to the market growth. The artificial additives are known to cause microbial imbalance, soil pollution and reduce the levels of biocontrol agents in the soil. As a result, there is a growing preference for agricultural inoculants that provide natural protection to the plants and soil. Additionally, the rising demand for food as a result of the increasing population, coupled with the limited availability of cultivable land, is another factor favoring the market growth. Agricultural inoculants aid in increasing crop yield, thus meeting the steadily rising food demand across the globe. Other factors, including various innovations in the field of agricultural sciences and the implementation of favorable government policies, are projected to drive the market further.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Type:
- Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms
- Bio-Control Agents
- Plant-Resistant Stimulants
- Others
Breakup by Microbes:
- Bacteria
- Rhizobacteria
- Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria
- Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria
- Others
- Fungi
- Trichoderma Spp.
- Mycorrhiza
- Others
- Others
Breakup by Mode of Application:
- Seed Inoculation
- Soil Inoculation
- Others
Breakup by Form:
- Solid
- Liquid
- Granular
- Others
Breakup by Crop Type:
- Cereals & Grains
- Oilseeds & Pulses
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Chile
- Peru
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Advanced Biological Marketing Inc., BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Bayer Crop Science, Brettyoung, Novozymes A/S, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, XiteBio Technologies Inc., Precision Laboratories LLC, etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global agricultural inoculants market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global agricultural inoculants market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global agricultural inoculants market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global agricultural inoculants market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global agricultural inoculants market based on the type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global agricultural inoculants market based on the microbes?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global agricultural inoculants market based on the mode of application?
- 8.What is the breakup of the global agricultural inoculants market based on the form?
- 9.What is the breakup of the global agricultural inoculants market based on the crop type?
- 10.What are the key regions in the global agricultural inoculants market?
- 11.Who are the key players/companies in the global agricultural inoculants market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Agricultural Inoculants Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
- 6.1 Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Bio-Control Agents
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Plant-Resistant Stimulants
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Microbes
- 7.1 Bacteria
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Major Types
- 7.1.2.1 Rhizobacteria
- 7.1.2.2 Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
- 7.1.2.3 Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria
- 7.1.2.4 Others
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Fungi
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Major Types
- 7.2.2.1 Trichoderma Spp.
- 7.2.2.2 Mycorrhiza
- 7.2.2.3 Others
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Others
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Mode of Application
- 8.1 Seed Inoculation
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Soil Inoculation
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Others
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Form
- 9.1 Solid
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Liquid
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Granular
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Others
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Crop Type
- 10.1 Cereals & Grains
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Oilseeds & Pulses
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3 Fruits & Vegetables
- 10.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4 Others
- 10.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by Region
- 11.1 North America
- 11.1.1 United States
- 11.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.1.2 Canada
- 11.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2 Asia Pacific
- 11.2.1 China
- 11.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.2 Japan
- 11.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.3 India
- 11.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.4 South Korea
- 11.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.5 Australia
- 11.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.6 Indonesia
- 11.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2.7 Others
- 11.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3 Europe
- 11.3.1 Germany
- 11.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.2 France
- 11.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.3 United Kingdom
- 11.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.4 Italy
- 11.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.5 Spain
- 11.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.6 Russia
- 11.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3.7 Others
- 11.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4 Latin America
- 11.4.1 Brazil
- 11.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.2 Mexico
- 11.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.3 Argentina
- 11.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.4 Colombia
- 11.4.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.5 Chile
- 11.4.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.5.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.6 Peru
- 11.4.6.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.6.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4.7 Others
- 11.4.7.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.7.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5 Middle East and Africa
- 11.5.1 Turkey
- 11.5.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5.2 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5.3 Iran
- 11.5.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5.4 United Arab Emirates
- 11.5.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5.5 Others
- 11.5.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.5.2 Market Forecast
12 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Strengths
- 12.3 Weaknesses
- 12.4 Opportunities
- 12.5 Threats
13 Value Chain Analysis
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1 Overview
- 14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 14.4 Degree of Competition
- 14.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 14.6 Threat of Substitutes
15 Price Indicators
16 Competitive Landscape
- 16.1 Market Structure
- 16.2 Key Players
- 16.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 16.3.1 Advanced Biological Marketing Inc.
- 16.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.2 BASF SE
- 16.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.2.3 Financials
- 16.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.3 Dow Chemical Company
- 16.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.4 Bayer Crop Science
- 16.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.4.3 Financials
- 16.3.5 Brettyoung
- 16.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.6 Novozymes A/S
- 16.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.6.3 Financials
- 16.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 16.3.7 Verdesian Life Sciences LLC
- 16.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.8 XiteBio Technologies Inc.
- 16.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 16.3.9 Precision Laboratories LLC
- 16.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 16.3.9.2 Product Portfolio