Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Type (Ectomycorrhizae and Endomycorrhizae), By Form (Liquid and Solid), By Mode of Application (Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment, and Fertigation), By Application (Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The global mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser market is expanding at a high growth rate because expanding global demand for organically grown and sustainably sourced food supplies is playing a key role. Mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers are new agricultural inputs that have exploited a mutually beneficial symbiotic association that has developed between the roots of plants and their mycorrhizal root pathogens.

The need to increase soil health and minimise chemical fertiliser usage is gaining more attention. There are cases whereby, when too much use of artificial fertilisers is used, soil structure may be destroyed; there would be a reduction of bacterial diversity; and in the long run, imbalances for nutrients.

Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers Market Driver

Sustainable Agriculture Practicesto Expand the Market

Increased world attention to the area of sustainable agricultural production is an essential factor that promotes the market of mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers. The old-fashioned way of farming that is very dependent on the great usage of their synthetic fertilisers has caused alarm about soil degradation, the effects of polluting water and the footprint on the environment of farming.

Organic Farming Growthto Advance the Market

Another strong driver behind the increased sales of the mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser market is the booming organic farming sector. Organic farming has zero tolerance when it comes to the use of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms and calls for natural and biological farming for the production of crops.

Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers Market Restraint

High Production CoststoPose Potential Impediments on this Market

One of the key restraining factors for the widespread use of mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers is that they are relatively expensive compared to normal chemical fertilisers in their production process. As such, production of high-quality mycorrhizal inoculants requires complex and specialised culturing techniques, sterile conditions and the use of particular growth media, all of which are an added cost to the production process.

Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers Market Opportunity

Technological Advancementsto Create Opportunity in this Market

The mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser market has good potential due to technological progress. The current research and development work is resulting in more efficient and more cost-effective production methods, including improved fermentation and strain selection practices using genomics and molecular tools as well as the formulation of novel formulations to increase shelf life, storage and application efficiency.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Market drivers, restraints and opportunities
• Influence of key industrial players and key developments
• Global demand for organic food
• Limitations of chemical fertilizers

Analysis by Type

By Type, the Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers market is divided into Ectomycorrhizae & Endomycorrhizae

The fact that ectomycorrhizae constitute a smaller part of the total mycorrhizal biofertiliser market than endomycorrhizae is gradually on the increase because of their fundamental role in the health and productivity of so many economically important tree species, including those in forestry and horticulture, and also truffles and chanterelles that are cultivated for high-value edible mushrooms.

The endomycorrhizae pocket, especially arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), forms the largest share of the market for mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers and is in strong growth amongst different areas of application in terms of agriculture. This increase in AMF is propelled by the wide range of hosts on which they interact symbiotically with the roots of the majority of major food crops, such as cereals, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.

Analysis by Form

Based on Form, the market is divided into Liquid & Solid

The liquid formulation part of the mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser industry is experiencing unprecedented growth due to ease of application and flexibility with modern irrigation systems, spore viability and spread prospects.

The solid formulation segment, which includes granular products, powders, carrier-based inoculants and the like, is still a significant segment of the mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser market product portfolio, and it is increasing as well due to its relatively longer shelf-life advantage and ease of handling and storage, especially among small-scale farmers or in regions with infrastructure that has been better developed.

Analysis by Mode of Application

Based on Mode of Application, the market is divided into Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment & Fertigation

The seed treatment part of mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser markets is growing significantly because of its effectiveness in delivering useful fungi to the growing root system during the initial stages of plant growth.

The soil treatment segment of the mycorrhizae-based biofertiliser market is growing because of the wide scope of application methods for this segment and its potential to develop mycorrhizal networks on a broad scale within plants' root zones.

Analysis by Application

Based on Application, the market is divided into Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables & Others

Research and continued application of mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers in cereal crops remain an important and developing market; targeting outlined biotic stress activity in cereal crops and ongoing research has increased interest in the utilisation of specific mycorrhizal strains to improve cereal grain quality and disease resistance, thus boosting the adoption and growth of this market segment.

Growing demand for vegetable oils on a global scale and intensifying interest in the cultivation of sustainable oilseeds are important reasons why there is a trend towards adoption of mycorrhizal biofertilisers in this sphere. With the increased need for plant-based protein globally and the newly adopted focus on the role pulses play in food security and sustainable cropping systems, the market for mycorrhizal biofertilisers as a natural and effective means for optimising pulse production is rapidly growing and expanding the specific application segment.

Regional Analysis

Based on region, the Mycorrhizae based Biofertilizers market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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North America is expected to lead the worldwide market for mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers. The growing demand for organic products based on the universal acceptance of biofertilisers among the rural farmers and the modernisation of irrigation technologies are the driving forces. People have the increasing tendency of organic foods, keeping in consideration the rise in consumer disposable income coupled with the awareness of stakeholders towards their health, as well as the increased focus on the sustainability of farming practices making the market expand.

• According to U.S. Department of Agriculture, there were 10,000 tons of mycorrhizae-based biofertilizer production in the US in 2023.
• According to Govt. of Canada, there were 5,000 tons of annual consumption of mycorrhizal biofertilizers in Canada in 2023.

Europe is a major market for mycorrhizae-based biofertilisers supported by stringent laws regulating organic farming and sustainability. Nations such as Germany, France, and the Netherlands are on the cutting edge of the uptake of biofertilisers and into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The European market is supported by a solid green technology industry, along with growing consumer interest in organic products.

The highest growth rate in the mycorrhizae-based market of biofertilisers is seen in the Asia Pacific in turn. Such nations as China, India, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are headed to be potential market targets as a result of advancements in agriculture technology and increasing awareness of sustainable agriculture. Various forms of governments on the continent are implementing different schemes in order to promote the use of biofertilisers in agriculture.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Agrinos (U.S.)
• AgriLife (India)
• Stanes & Company Limited (India)
• Novozymes A/S (Denmark)
• UPL Limited (India)
• Valent Biosciences (Illinois)
• Lallemand Inc. (U.S.)
• Helena Agri-Enterprises (U.S.)
• Vegalab S.A. (Switzerland)
• Premier Tech Ltd. (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments

• From the general trends and actions of Premier Tech, any product the company will roll out in August 2022 would have incorporated innovative formulations of their mycorrhizal technology or increased efficacy or application of their mycorrhizal technology in general and thus gave a way to continue to sustain agriculture while strengthening the yield for our farmers as well.
• In August 2022 Mycorrhizal Applications LLC, a subsidiary of Valent BioSciences, a company that manufactures biologicals for crop protection, under its pipeline divisions, announced the expansion of its research facilities that are situated at the Bio Research & Development Growth Park at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Centre in St Louis, Missouri.
• In June 2022, ADAMA (a global leader in crop protection) and Groundwork BioAg (a global bio-agriculture company focusing on mycorrhizal inoculants) announced a collaboration which will enable them to deliver sustainable, cost-effective mycorrhizal products to Indian farmers.