Europe Biofertilizer Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Europe Biofertilizer Market is segmented by Form (Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Mycorrhiza, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Rhizobium), by Crop Type (Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops) and by Country (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric ton. Further, the report includes market split by form and various crop types.

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Europe Biofertilizer Market Size

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 1.04 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 1.63 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Form Mycorrhiza
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 9.40 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country France

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Biofertilizer Market Analysis

The Europe Biofertilizer Market size is estimated at 1.04 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.63 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.04 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.63 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

6.82 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

9.40 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest by Form

62.76 %

value share, Mycorrhiza, 2023

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Mycorrhiza is the most consumed biofertilizer in the European region. Mycorrhiza helps in reducing the intake of arsenic in plants which drives the usage of mycorrizha.

Fastest by Form

10.04 %

Projected CAGR, Rhizobium, 2024-2029

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Rhizobium is the second most consumed biofertilizer which accounted for 13.2 % in 2022 aand fruit & vegetable crops accounted for 20.3 % of rhizobium consumption.

Largest by Crop Type

79.05 %

value share, Row Crops, 2023

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The major row crops in the European region include Barley, corn, wheat, rapeseed, rye, sunflower, soybean, rice, etc. Mycorrhiza accounted for 62.3% share in the year 2022.

Largest by Country

21.18 %

value share, France, 2023

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France is the largest market in the European Region for biofertilizers. Application of biofertilizers in the crops wheat, barley, corn, & potatoes was proven to be effective.

Leading Market Player

0.65 %

market share, Symborg, Inc., Inc.

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It offers biofertilizers products based on beneficial microorganisms with a proven effectiveness that are in symbiosis with plants to naturally aid in growth and nutrition.

  • Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that can enhance plant nutrition by either mobilizing or increasing nutrient availability in soils. The most common microorganisms used as biofertilizers in agriculture include mycorrhiza, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.
  • Among these biofertilizers, mycorrhiza is most predominantly used in Europe and accounted for a market share of 62.8% in 2022, with a value of USD 54.9 million. Mycorrhiza is a fungus that establishes a symbiotic relationship with the plant root system. It increases the root surface area of plants, enhancing their nutrient uptake.
  • Rhizobium is the most important nitrogen-fixing bacterium that exists in a symbiotic relationship with plants and lives in the root nodules of leguminous plants. Rhizobium is the second most consumed biofertilizer in the region, accounting for a share of 13.2% in 2022.
  • It has been found that 40-250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year is fixed in different legume crops by the microbial activities of Rhizobium. The European Union is planning to transition toward sustainable plant protein production by expanding the area under leguminous crop cultivation. This move may potentially drive the Rhizobium segment of the market.
  • Azospirillum and Azotobacter are free-living, nitrogen-fixing bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to plants in a non-symbiotic manner. Biological nitrogen fixation contributes to soil fertility and crop productivity. Due to the increasing demand for food production, the use of Azotobacter in the European region is anticipated to grow.
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  • The European biofertilizer market has experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily driven by the increasing demand for organically grown food in countries like Germany, France, and Italy. During the historical period (2017-2022), the region's organically cultivated area grew from 4.9 million ha to 7.3 million ha, resulting in a 28.1% increase in the biofertilizer market.
  • To support the growth of organic farming practices in Europe, in 2021, the European Commission unveiled an action plan to increase the organic area in member countries to occupy 25.0% of the region's agricultural land area by 2030. In response, governments across the region are providing subsidies to organic farmers and diverting agricultural budgets toward promoting organic farming practices.
  • For example, in 2022, the German government planned to subsidize organic farmers with a budget of USD 35.46 billion, while the Italian government invested USD 3.54 billion through the National Strategic Plan to promote organic agriculture. Italy aims to convert 25.0% of its agricultural land to organic farming by 2027, three years ahead of the target set by the European Commission.
  • In terms of market consumption, France was the largest market in Europe for plant biofertilizers, accounting for a 21.1% share in 2022, followed by Italy (15.8%) and Spain (10.5%).
  • The growth of the European biofertilizer market is expected to continue due to the increasing popularity of organic farming practices and rising government initiatives driving the transition toward more sustainable agricultural practices.

Europe Biofertilizer Market Trends

European Green Deal is majorly contributing for increasing organic cultivation, Italy majorly holding largest area under organic

  • European countries are increasingly promoting organic farming, and the amount of land categorized as organic has significantly increased over the last 10 years. In March 2021, the European Commission launched an organic action plan to achieve the European Green Deal target of ensuring that 25% of agricultural land is under organic farming by 2030. Austria, Italy, Spain, and Germany are among the leading countries for organic cultivation in the European region. Italy has 15.0% of its agricultural area under organic farming, which is higher than the EU average of 7.5%.
  • In 2021, organic land in the European Union was recorded at 14.7 million hectares. The agricultural production area is divided into three main types of use: arable land crops (mainly cereals, root crops, and fresh vegetables), permanent grassland, and permanent crops (fruit trees and berries, olive groves, and vineyards). The area of organic arable land was 6.5 million hectares in 2021, the equivalent of 46% of the European Union's total organic agricultural area.
  • The organic cultivation area of cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, and pulses in the European Union increased by 32.6% between 2017 and 2021, amounting to more than 1.6 million hectares. With 1.3 million hectares in production, perennial crops accounted for 15% of the organic land in 2020. Olives, grapes, almonds, and citrus fruits are a few examples of crops in this group. Spain, Italy, and Greece are significant growers of organic olive trees, with production amounting to 197,000, 179,000, and 47,000 hectares, respectively, in recent years.
  • Both olives and grapes are crucial for the European agricultural industry because they can be turned into specialty products that are in demand locally and globally. The increasing organic acreage in the region is expected to strengthen the organic agricultural industry in Europe.
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Growing demand for organic food, rising the per capita spending, Germany being the largest organic food market in the region

  • European consumers are increasingly purchasing goods made using natural materials and methods. Even though organic food still only makes up a fraction of the European Union's overall agricultural production, it is no longer a niche industry. The European Union represents the second-largest single market for organic goods internationally, with an average per capita spending of USD 74.8 annually. The per capita spending on organic food in Europe has doubled in the last decade. In 2020, Swiss and Danish consumers spent the most on organic food (USD 494.09 and USD 453.90 per capita, respectively.
  • Germany is the largest organic food market in Europe and the second largest market in the world after the United States, with a market size of USD 6.3 billion in 2021 and a per capita consumption of USD 75.6, as per Global Organic Trade data. The country accounted for 10.0% of the global organic food demand and is estimated to record a CAGR of 2.7% between 2021 and 2026.
  • The organic food market in France witnessed strong growth, with a 12.6% rise in retail sales in 2021. The country's per capita spending on organic food was recorded at USD 88.8 in 2021, as per Global Organic Trade data. In 2018, as recorded by the Agence BIO/Spirit Insight Barometer, 88% of French people declared having consumed organic products. The preservation of health, environment, and animal welfare are the primary justifications for consuming organic foods in France.
  • The organic market has begun to grow in several other nations, including Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden, with the opening of organic stores. Organic food sales grew during and post the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers began paying more attention to health issues and learned the adverse effects of conventionally grown food.
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Europe Biofertilizer Industry Overview

The Europe Biofertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 1.18%. The major players in this market are Agronutrition, Biolchim SPA, Koppert Biological Systems Inc., Lallemand Inc. and Symborg, Inc. (sorted alphabetically).

Europe Biofertilizer Market Leaders

  1. Agronutrition

  2. Biolchim SPA

  3. Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  4. Lallemand Inc.

  5. Symborg, Inc.

Europe Biofertilizer Market Concentration

Other important companies include Andermatt Group AG, Atlántica Agrícola, Bionema, Ficosterra, Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Europe Biofertilizer Market News

  • September 2022: Corteva Agriscience agreed to acquire Symborg Inc., which will strengthen Symborg's global presence with a strong distribution network of Corteva Agriscience.
  • March 2021: Symborg opened a new hydrolysis plant in Spain, with a total investment of USD 28.0 million. The plant is designed for manufacturing sustainable agriculture products, such as biofertilizers, biostimulants, and biocontrol solutions imported to the US market.
  • February 2021: Koppert developed a biofertilizer product called VICI MYCO D, which is a product based on microorganisms. It contributes to the start and development of the roots of plants as soon as crops are planted. It helps in exploiting mineral resources and improves tolerance to abiotic stresses.

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Europe Biofertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Area Under Organic Cultivation
  • 4.2 Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 France
    • 4.3.2 Germany
    • 4.3.3 Italy
    • 4.3.4 Netherlands
    • 4.3.5 Russia
    • 4.3.6 Spain
    • 4.3.7 Turkey
    • 4.3.8 United Kingdom
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Form
    • 5.1.1 Azospirillum
    • 5.1.2 Azotobacter
    • 5.1.3 Mycorrhiza
    • 5.1.4 Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
    • 5.1.5 Rhizobium
    • 5.1.6 Other Biofertilizers
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Cash Crops
    • 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 5.2.3 Row Crops
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 France
    • 5.3.2 Germany
    • 5.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.4 Netherlands
    • 5.3.5 Russia
    • 5.3.6 Spain
    • 5.3.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.8 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.9 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
    • 6.4.1 Agronutrition
    • 6.4.2 Andermatt Group AG
    • 6.4.3 Atlántica Agrícola
    • 6.4.4 Biolchim SPA
    • 6.4.5 Bionema
    • 6.4.6 Ficosterra
    • 6.4.7 Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
    • 6.4.8 Lallemand Inc.
    • 6.4.9 Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc.
    • 6.4.10 Symborg, Inc.

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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Europe Biofertilizer Industry Segmentation

Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Mycorrhiza, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Rhizobium are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom are covered as segments by Country.

  • Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that can enhance plant nutrition by either mobilizing or increasing nutrient availability in soils. The most common microorganisms used as biofertilizers in agriculture include mycorrhiza, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.
  • Among these biofertilizers, mycorrhiza is most predominantly used in Europe and accounted for a market share of 62.8% in 2022, with a value of USD 54.9 million. Mycorrhiza is a fungus that establishes a symbiotic relationship with the plant root system. It increases the root surface area of plants, enhancing their nutrient uptake.
  • Rhizobium is the most important nitrogen-fixing bacterium that exists in a symbiotic relationship with plants and lives in the root nodules of leguminous plants. Rhizobium is the second most consumed biofertilizer in the region, accounting for a share of 13.2% in 2022.
  • It has been found that 40-250 kg of nitrogen per hectare per year is fixed in different legume crops by the microbial activities of Rhizobium. The European Union is planning to transition toward sustainable plant protein production by expanding the area under leguminous crop cultivation. This move may potentially drive the Rhizobium segment of the market.
  • Azospirillum and Azotobacter are free-living, nitrogen-fixing bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to plants in a non-symbiotic manner. Biological nitrogen fixation contributes to soil fertility and crop productivity. Due to the increasing demand for food production, the use of Azotobacter in the European region is anticipated to grow.
Form Azospirillum
Azotobacter
Mycorrhiza
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
Rhizobium
Other Biofertilizers
Crop Type Cash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
Country France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
Spain
Turkey
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
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Market Definition

  • AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biofertilizers applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
  • CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
  • FUNCTION - The crop nutrition function of agricultural biological consists of various products that provide essential plant nutrients and enhance soil quality.
  • TYPE - Biofertilizers enhance soil quality by increasing the population of beneficial microorganisms. They help crops absorb nutrients from the environment.
Keyword Definition
Cash Crops​ Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)​ IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides.
Bacterial biocontrol agents​ Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp.​
Plant Protection Product (PPP)​ A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy.​
Pathogen​ A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms.​
Parasitoids​ Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides.​
Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN)​ Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture.​
Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM)​ VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants.​
Fungal biocontrol agents​ Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space.​
Biofertilizers​ Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth.​
Biopesticides​ Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects.​
Predators​ Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites.​
Biocontrol agents​ Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health.​
Organic Fertilizers​ Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth.​
Protein hydrolysates (PHs)​ Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources.​
Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR)​ Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism).​
Soil Amendments​ Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure.​
Seaweed Extract​ Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity.​
Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion.​
Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria​ Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants.​
Nitrogen Fixation​ Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds.​
ARS (Agricultural Research Service)​ ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country.​
Phytosanitary Regulations​ Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens.​
Ectomycorrhizae (ECM)​ Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival.​
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Europe Biofertilizer Market Research FAQs

The Europe Biofertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 1.04 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 9.40% to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Europe Biofertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 1.04 billion.

Agronutrition, Biolchim SPA, Koppert Biological Systems Inc., Lallemand Inc. and Symborg, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Europe Biofertilizer Market.

In the Europe Biofertilizer Market, the Mycorrhiza segment accounts for the largest share by form.

In 2024, France accounts for the largest share by country in the Europe Biofertilizer Market.

In 2023, the Europe Biofertilizer Market size was estimated at 1.04 billion. The report covers the Europe Biofertilizer Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe Biofertilizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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