Global Biological Organic Fertilizer Market will grow with a double-digit CAGR of 12.03% during 2020-2027; Because Biofertilizers Boost Quality and Soil Texture
12 Jan, 2022

According to the latest report by Renub Research, titled “Biological Organic Fertilizers Market Global Forecast 2021-2027, Industry Trends, Share, Insight, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis” the Global Biological Organic Fertilizers Market will be US$ 3.1 Billion by 2027. Nowadays, in developing intensive agriculture globally application of chemical fertilizers is the most adopted system. However, the continuous long-term use of chemical fertilizer has led to many unexpected effects. Hence, biological organic fertilizers in recent years have been considered an alternative source for soil, water, and crop-contaminating chemical fertilizers to have the potential to enhance soil productivity and plant growth in a sustainable agriculture worldwide.

The Prevailing Positive Growth Trend Drives Biological Organic Fertilizers:

With the rapidly growing global population, food scarcity persists as a critical issue for governments globally. This has led to shifts in terms of product development in biological organic fertilizers for the significant agrarian economies. Further, the inflating prices of synthetic fertilizers globally, lined with consumers' response to rising prices for synthetically cultivated food products, are proposed to remain driving factors boosting the consumption of biological organic fertilizers in the coming years.

Several governments have imposed regulations on the agricultural sector across. All developing and developed economies are taking into attention the environmental risks caused due to excessive use of chemical products in agriculture, which is projected to exhibit a positive growth trend for biological organic fertilizers in various seed and soil applications across the globe.

Nitrogen Fixing Biological Fertilizers Has an Imminent Market Share as Sources of Plant Nutrients:

By type, Nitrogen Fixing and Phosphate Solubilizing Fertilizers remain a significant and sustainable input to horticulture to feed the increasing human population. The mineral, as mentioned earlier, fertilizers both plays a vital role in agriculture. The significant market shares of Nitrogen-Fixing and Phosphate Solubilizing Fertilizers is attributable to the correction of massively contaminated soil and water reserves created by the usage of synthetic fertilizers for decades globally.

In addition, nitrogen Fixing Biological Fertilizers has an assured dominant market share in Biological Organic Fertilizers, essentially as a source of nitrogen for legumes. Wherein, nitrogen-fixing bacteria are most commonly utilized biological fertilizers for plants unable to transform atmospheric nitrogen into fixed nitrogen, which is crucial for their growth and development. Microorganisms like Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and Azospirillum are primarily used bacteria for nitrogen fixation in seed and soil treatment applications.

Apart from nitrogen-fixing biological fertilizers, phosphate solubilizing natural fertilizers are deemed to be majorly demanded products worldwide. Silicate bacteria are amongst the most typical potassium solubilizing bacteria, including Bacillus glucanolyticus, B. mucilaginous, B. circulans, and B. edaphicus. Moreover, phosphate solubilizing biological fertilizers are critical components of nutrient management and are renewable and more cost-effective than synthetic fertilizers.

Remarkably, phosphate solubilizing biological fertilizers enhance plant growth and yield and improve the soil's health and fertility. Further, helping in enhancing crop immunity to diseases, thereby reduces expenses on crop protection chemicals. Besides, the multinational companies working in the spectrum are also focusing on mass commercializing potassium mobilizing biological, zinc solubilizing products, and NPK consortia liquid products.

Seed Treatment Application Has Gained Growing Importance in The Industry:

Over the past couple of years, aggressive consumption of synthetic fertilizers and many other crop care chemicals such as pesticides and insecticides has substantially deteriorated soil quality across global agrarian economies. Seed treatment is one of the most notable points of biological fertilizers application globally. Seed treatment includes dipping the wanted seeds in a blend of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers. Following, the seeds are sun-dried and consequently sown in the fields. The inoculant coating made on the seeds enables quick and healthy growth of the plants.

Further, the critical objective of incorporating biological fertilizers during seed treatment is to induce essential nutrients such as sulphur, zinc, nitrogen, and phosphorus, which enhance the nutritional value of vegetables & fruits, cereals, & grains. Hence, the seed treatment application has gained growing importance in the industry. As per our analysis, seed treatment application dominates the market share, primarily driven by the benefits of induced nutritional values in the seeds.

Organic Residues Are Expected to Gain Year On Year Market Share:

The global fertilizers industry is a fast-moving sector with dynamic changes on various levels across economies. By Product Type, biological fertilizers are merely referred to as organic matters derived from organic residues like farmyard manure, crop residue and green manure that encompass through the activity of microorganisms concerning nitrogen fixation or phosphorus solubility. Wherein various organisms such as Azospirillum, Cyanobacteria, Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria, Azolla, Aulosira, Rhizobium and Azotobacter play a significant role in the secretion of plant hormones.

Organic residues are prepared from organic matter through the microbial conversion process. Formulated organic fertilizer is free from the foul smell, weeds, and inorganic substances such as glass and plastic. The organic residues supply many macro and micronutrients, thereby improving the soil structure. The farmyard manure, crop residue and green manure are organic sources of nutrients for sustainable crop production, which supply nutrients and increase the organic matter content of soils, enhancing nutrient absorbability by plants and maintaining a relative balance of nitrogen. They increase seed germination and root and stem growth and development.

Further, with the intervention of modern organic farming practices prevailing in all countries, the growing economic regions are adapting the application of organic residues sustaining in the ecosystem. In addition, with multiple million-dollar companies working towards developing high-performance agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and various pesticides, the demand for alternative environment-friendly biological organic fertilizers is at its peak. As per our analysis, organic residues are expected to gain market share year on year, expanding their existence in the industry.

Application of Biological Organic Fertilizers Reflects High Development and Growth in Cereal Crops:

For ages, cereals production has been demanding a substantial quantity of biological organic fertilizers for the healthy development of crops. As per our analysis, various factors existing worldwide indicate that cereal crops reflect high development and growth with biological organic fertilizers. Further, utilization of biological organic fertilizers for cereal cultivation results in tall vegetation growth and high photosynthesis activity. Hence, based on our estimates, we view the cereals segment as the most dominant crop capturing the largest market share.

On the other hand, pulses & oilseeds are anticipated to record the fastest growth, in terms of market share, in the biological organic fertilizers industry. Besides, biofertilizer compositions with hosphorus solubilizing bacteria, rhizobium, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, and vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza have been determined to be most effective for a range of pulses and oilseed cultivation globally. Moreover, the growing demand for soybean, sunflower, and groundnuts across the globe are considered to be the key benefiting factor behind the application of biological organic fertilizers in the pulses & oilseeds sector.

Asia Pacific has the fastest-growing Market for Biological Organic Fertilizers:

The demand for organic fertilizers in Asia-Pacific is expected to increase with spreading awareness among the farmers about the advantages of bio-based and organic residue based fertilizers. The regional market is concentrated among major agriculture-based countries like China, India, and Vietnam, while China and India lead the market improvements. The organic fertilizer industry in Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing amongst all the other regions. The principal players in the market are focused on new product launches to cater to a broader consumer base and expand market share in the local market.

In North America, the increasing government interventions in farming practices are expected to hike the market demand for biological organic fertilizers, which is led by significant changes in agricultural trends & methods across the U.S. and Canada. Further, with stringent regulations over huge farming communities, practise farming in the region with biological organic fertilizers to ensure sustainable long-term business.

Competitive Landscape:

The biological organic fertilizer market is fragmented due to prominent international and regional players in the market. Collaborations with government organizations, expansion in the market, and product innovation are some of the strategies adopted by the companies. National Fertilizers, Madras Fertilizers, Seek Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Coromandel International, Nagarjuna fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd are leading market players in the biofertilizer market.

The consequence of COVID-19 on Biological Organic Fertilizer Industry:

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the biological organic fertilizer industry, ending in the sluggish growth of the market during the forecast period. Adequate policies from the government and the implementation of feasible practices are expected to be helping companies gain profits post the immediate effects of the pandemic.

Market Summary:

• By Type – We have studied Biological Organic Fertilizer Market covering Nitrogen Fixing, Phosphate Solubilizing and Others.
• By Application – We have covered Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment and Root Dripping application in the global market.
• By Product Type – Our study covers Microorganism such as Azospirillum, Cyanobacteria, Phospate-Solublizing Bacteria, Azolla ,Aulosira, Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Other and  Organic Residues such as Farm Yard Manure, Crop Residue, Green Manure, Other Products used in the Market.
• By Crop Type – As per our analysis, Cereals, Pulses& Oilseeds, Fruit & Vegetables and Others are crops utilizing biological organic fertilizer.
• By Region – In our report we have covered the regional markets of North America, Europe, Asia- Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa.
• Company – In our report market's main players studied include National Fertilizers, Madras Fertilizers, Seek Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Coromandel International, Nagarujuna fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.